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Bending to make brackets
Ok , following on from my previous thread about how to cat proof a garden, I have been recommended to use http://www.screwfix.com/p/heavy-restraint-strap-1000mm-flat-pack-of-10/99187 Of course they need to be bent into a bracket shaped angle. Any ideas as to how exactly to do this? The person who used them said they used a…
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Cigarette Ash Smell In Dishwasher
Ok, so I thought it was a good idea to wash the ashtray in the dishwasher with the other stuff. Oh dear, what a mistake, the whole dishwasher just smells of wet ash, its not a nice smell believe me. And I just can't get rid of it, have put it on a wash without the ashtray 3 times and still the smell remains. Does anyone…
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messy tiler or snidey tradesmen?
juat had my bathroom and kitchen tiled tiler has left all streaks on intersecting ceilings, and lumpy bits from the grout and adhesive. tiler assures me this is normal and will just need sanding, cleaning and repainting (wall was already newly painted!!!) The plasterer and carpenter both think this is a poor show and…
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very large tent
What I am looking for is a big tent about 12ft x 20ft and around 8 > 10ft high to do some paint spraying in and allow the paint to dry off without the rain affecting it. I had an idea I'd seen one in screw-fix or machine mart catalogue but it seems my eyes deceived me.....so does anyone know a supplier of these sort of…
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Tesco Kitchens
Anyone had any experience of above? Plan is (perhaps) to convert the cost of a new kitchen into a Virgin holiday with double club card points. How much is a new kitchen 4x5m room anyway? Ballpark ... And how on earth can they promise free fitting, aye very good .... Anyone good at this stuff?
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Builder won't give me my keys
Hi, I've had a new garage built on my house -been a bit of a nightmare. The finish is great but the '3-4 weeks' turned into '4-5 months' & involved a lot of hassle to get it finished... So, it was finally done just over a month ago. The builder's been paid in full. Now I just need my keys!! He has the 2nd remote fob to…
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conservatory door unusable - company don't return calls
Hoping for some advice - had a small conservatory fitted 4 years ago with sliding patio doors. (10 year guarantee) We had an issue at Easter, when one of the internal smaller panes of glass shattered, after many, many phone calls, the chap (one man outfit, with a few guys working for him) eventually came out, and said that…
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Larder fridge - interior fan or not?
Two very similar larder fridge models, both by same manufacturer. One has an interior circulation fan, the other doesn't. Does an interior fan make much difference? I can't remember any of my previous fridges having an interior fan but then I've never had a single larder style fridge before either, they have always been…
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Broken window
Hi I have a broken window in a pvc frame. Is it difficult to replace it? it is at first floor level so no ladders needed Any advice ?
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Silk or matt?
hi What's the difference between silk and matt? Both seem to be wipeable but I thought only silk was wipeable. I'm painting a bedroom and the bottom corner interior of a built in wardrobe seems to be vulnerable to damp. Probably from poor air circulation. polka purpura
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greenhouse
We have a greenhouse in the garden, but because its plastic sheeting big gust of wind and it blew apart :-) We moved it when we brought a bigger shed, and its time to do something about it, so firstly what would anyone recommend for the base? simply clear and slab it best,or a proper greenhouse base? Secondly how much to…
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Advice Needed - My garage door won't open properly
My garage door won't stay open. The 2 torque springs above the garage door look okay. However, a wire/cable on the right hand side has snapped and so is not connected to the spring. The right hand cable looks fine. These cables apppear to hold the door up when opened. I hope he above make sense as I am not an expert. At…
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Urgent kitchn fitting/ plastering advice!!!
Help please folks!!! As I type we're in the process of having a new kitchen fitted. We have asked them as part of process to plaster/ make good the walls were the tiles came off since we're only having upstands to the walls rather than new tiling. So this morning they have ripped out the old kitchen/ done the plumbing…
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Single storey extension or conservatory? And costing advice too please?
We are at the point of putting in an offer on a property. To be adequate for us we would need to add a conservatory or extension to the back of the dining room. The space is approx 11ft wide by 14ft deep. The next door neighbour currently has an extension which is the current boundary, so I take it (am I right in…
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Do storage heaters need professional installation?
Am about to get quotes for this but am wondering whether I could do it myself. Also, could there be any issues with wiring which might make things more expensive..?
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HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!Painting probz!!
Hi all Decorating project been going on gor ages now!!!!!!been asking you guys questions and am grateful for your help!I wallpapered one room for teh first time and that went well. Now to the problem-painting a room!whislt painting with a roller(using wickes durable matt) I notice small lumps-initially I thought maybe the…
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Glueing hinges into kitchen units..
yes I am aware this is a very girl question! I have a larder unit in the kitchen and the hinges have pulled themselves (because it couldnt possibly have anything to do with my babboons swinging on them!!) out of the wood.. B&Q units so not marvellous.. one of them has been glued in using epoxy type glue stuff (see ...…
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help - electrical certification for completion certificates
Hi I have recently converted my integral garage bringing in joiner / electician / plasterer etc as required. I have been informed that electrician needs to be certified in order to get council completion certificate. Very good electrician but his paperwork is not up to date. He has supplied me with details of his contact…
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Fancy kitchen at budget cost - advice, anyone?
Hi there, so this is my first ever forum thread. Just doing up our 1st family home, we have two kids under two and full-time jobs. We've had a looooong session with a company called Bettaliving, who gave us a price, then knocked £2k off it and now calling from the trade section... bit concerned as they keep asking, how…
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Wood Bleach
Hi All, I have six dining table chairs that I want to refurbish. They are quite old (and knocked about) and the plan is that having stripped them of varnish (now done) I use a wood bleach to lighten them prior to applying some form of clear finish. They are solid beach - stained dark brown. Any thoughts on the most…
