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Bathroom carpet
I need some. Unfortunately. :( Years ago it used to be a rubbery waffle backed type carpet, I'm now seeing internet places selling gel backed stuff. Is it any better? Has anyone got and ideas where to look for a decent price, |I'm shocked at how expensive it seems. I always thought bathroom carpet was cheap.
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Induction hob whirlpool but where to buy?
Just really wanted to share this oddity and see if anyone had any ideas why, how, what???? In April this year Whirlpool. a substantial and long lived company, launched a new induction hob ACM 750 BA. It has some great features, 3 heat areas and was perfect for what I wanted. However I couldn't find a price on the web. In…
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Patio
Is it better to lay a patio slabs on a solid bed of mortar. garcon6
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Problem with surface water drains
hi there, hope someone can shed some light on this. I have a small concrete manhole on my drive which has been blowing open and pouring with water after each of the heavy spells of rain (Just moved in and this is one in a long list of surprises we have!) It starts a few minutes after the rain and continues for several…
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Best thermostatic mixer shower for Vaillant 937?
Hi I am about to get some quotes for replacing my 20+ year old Potterton Netaheat for a vaillant 937 and wondered what was the best thermostatic mixer shower to get that can provide the high flow rates of the 937? I have seen a Mira Infuse 360 in homebase that looks ok, but wondered if it would cope with the flow being…
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How to seal/coat/varnish an old wooden table?
I bought an old table which opens up when you turn it around. The underside is sealed but when you open it out the wood is unsealed and raw. I want to seal/coat it/put a varnish on it (I know nothing about wood) but I don't have the foggiest idea how to start or what type of wood it is. It has a nice grain though. I would…
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Need New Boiler - Recommendations??
Our boiler is about 18 years old and has been fab but in the past year it keeps breaking down. Its a Gloworm Fuelsave Mk II and has been repaired twice in the last year. The plumber said he didn't think it would survive the summer and he's right. Was looking at a combi boiler but not sure if they are any better than…
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Lightswitch Wiring Problem
Hi, I'm trying to wire a 1 gang two way lightswitch.... It's a little odd so far as the light at the top of the stairs is a 1 gang and the light at the bottom is a two gang.. I'm having problems with the light at the top of the stairs; it's all wired in, but when I flick the switch in the main control box downstairs it…
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Waste pipes outside or in?
The waste pipe to the upstairs bathroom is leaking at the joints, and really needs replacing. Currently cited outside on the back external elevation, it hangs just above the back downstairs window, so that when it rains, drips from the pipe fall close to the window ledge. :( I'm thinking of resiting the waste pipe inside…
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letter box draught excluders
Just moved to new House and the UPVC front door has a non standard length letter box fitted with no draught excluder so is open to the elements . Tried the usual sources but they are either 340mm or 255mm long, ours is 225mm long opening. Any ideas where I could source one or solutions ? Thanks
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I need a cupboard for my bathroom sink, but what is it called?
We're renovating the bathroom on a budget so just replacing hideous ancient mismatched taps on sink and bath. The sink currently is inset* into a cupboard unit, which the plumber needs removed to access bath. We're not especially keen on the cupboard but but we want to keep the sink, so need a new underneath to sit it…
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New gas fire
I'm having a back boiler system replaced with a new condenser boiler and now need to find a gas fire to go in the fireplace. I have looked at quite a few brochures and would prefer a glass fronted 3-4kw efficient fire but can anyone recommend a make and model that I should consider not too concerned about the price just…
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Fridge Filter - Samsung or compatible?
The filter light on my fridge/freezer is telling me that I need to replace it and I see that there are compatible ones available as well as the more expensive Samsung brand itself. Please can anyone comment on whether the compatible ones are just as good, or do they not last so long or filter the water so well? Don't mind…
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Patio
Thinking about having a patio laid maybe using sandstone please can I have some advice from tradesmen regarding the depth of the sandstone which should be used. Waiting for a quote i should imagine its not cheap job, concrete has to be dug up, skip hired and there is also pointing to be done. Is it worth shopping around…
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Looking after oiled oak floor
I have recently had solid oak parquet flooring laid, which was finished with coats of oil. The decorating and painting that was done after the floor was laid has left a lot of dust in the room and on the floor. So, a couple of questions. 1) Can I mop the floor without harming it to wipe off the dust? 2) How should I be…
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How do you heat your conservatory?
Nearly finished and I'm starting to panic that its going to be cold in there! Still toying with the idea of under floor heating(other post about allbrite) but if we didnt go with that would radiators in kitchen/diner also heat conservatory? Its all open plan, kitchen/diner about 3.5m x 7m long and conservatory is 3m x…
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Best way to sand a box room wood floor?
Hi there! I'm 29 weeks pregnant and I'm hoping to transform the box room into my baby's nursery. We have a real wood strip floor in there at the moment (the type that is made of layers of real wood, so can be sanded). Bearing in mind it's only a tiny box room, what's the best way of sanding the floor? We have hired those…
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Slate patio
Would like to put a slate patio down in garden but very confused as to use Brazilian or Indian slate. Have noticed that Indian slate is thicker but that Brazilian slate is smoother. Also the price varies greatly. Could someone please advise as to where to go to source it and which is the nicer looking when it is down. Any…
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Allbrite Ribbon Under Floor Heating
We are thinking of installing the above in our conservatory, does anyone have it or know of it? I've seen a couple of reviews form 08/09 which state their bills went up by £200 per quarter, is it really that expensive to run? How do you heat your conservatory? Thanks
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Should I buy a gas or electric oven?
Hope this is the right place to post this. We do not have mains gas in our house but we have a solid fuel Rayburn to use in the winter, so we need to buy a cooker for the summer. Money is not the issue here - we simply want to buy the best cooker on the market that is appropriate for our needs, hopefully one that will last…
