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whatever happened to jillytb(?) (thread about howdens kitchens?)
have lost my bookmark for the thread and couldn't see it on the search, had asked a couple of times recently for an update but seem to have lost the thread
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Central heating problems
Not sure if this is the right place to post, but very much desperate for some advice. Hopefully there's a lurking plumber! Moved into a rented flat about 2months ago and noticed some issues with the heating at the time- they didn't seem like the mattered & I'm friendly with the landlord so I didn't want to kick up a fuss…
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Reliable Alternative to Suction Hooks
Nano Hooks, they use nano technology to attach to glass and tiles..
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Thermostat kaput
Hi Woke up this morning to find the heating on as normal. halfway through getting ready for work the hot water lost pressure and temp The boiler is still lit and seems to be workign fine, but the thermostat is blank It's a Honeywell ST6200A and appears to have died completely I've checked the wiring and the mains and…
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Bending copper pipe
I'm fitting a new bath and had to cut the cold pipe out during renovations. It's about 10cm short of where I need it to be to connect to the flex pipe for the tap I'd like to fit a new length incorporating a 90 degree turn; plenty of space and the hot pipe has a nice gentle curve. My local DIY shop won't bend pipe like…
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Help:New kitchen door required!!
I had my kitchen completely fitted from sovereign kitchens which was located on Leytonstone rd...They have since closed and I now have one door which has peeled from the top edge due to water ingress...I need help in locating the same doors that are on the market anywhere so I can purchase one... I have taken a pic and…
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Cracks!
Hi all Just thought of posting here as it's been making me ponder for a while :) I bought my house in March and nothing on the home buyer's report mentioned about any of this. Basically, some of the ceilings have a couple of hairline cracks in them (only in the plaster - we have carefully removed a section of the plaster…
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Another Cordless Drill Thread - Brands
I've been reading the forums and found various threads on cordless drills, but non that really answer my question... After a bit of reading I figure that it doesn't matter too much which brand of drill you buy, as long as it's one of the good ones, but I'm looking for guidance on what are the good brands. I currently have…
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mould on suitcases after home brew spillage
Well i had a go at making some homebrew in an easy to use kit with plastic cube. Used the wrong sugar :doh: and the cube expanded so much it burst and covered everything in the cupboard in home brew :embarasse It has all been cleaned and stuff thrown out. gave the suitcases a clean and all was ok :) Was in the loft getting…
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Full rewire nearly done.What Paperwork/Certs do I ask Sparky for?
We are coming to the end of renovating our run down House (That we intend to rent out after Christmas). Amongst everything else, the House has had a full re-wire. The first fix is done and the Sparky is returning on Thursday to do the 2nd fix and finish off. What Paperwork or Certificates do I need to ask him for? I'm sure…
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Leak from flat above - neighbours out
Aaah help! I woke up to my bathroom floor almost flooded from a leak from the flat upstairs. It seems their washing machine is in use - but none is at home! I can't use my bathroom... I don't have my neighbours' contact number and my agency doesn't, either - plus my landlady is in Australia so will be a while before she…
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Bar spotlight - one not working - how to fix
Hi, We have a bar style spotlight (like a metal bar with 3 spotlights attached to it - the type you can angle each spotlight to face in different directions. It is one whole light fitting, not individual spotlights. (like the cheap kind you can get in B&Q/Wilko etc) 2 lights are working fine but the 3rd won't work even…
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Gully Grating
Hi, We recently purchased a house and in the survey it was noted that the "yard gully" grating in the shared driveway / garage block was broken. There's now just a hole with an old broken grill and some rubble sitting inside. This is on our bit of the shared driveway so apparently it is our responsibility to get this…
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Cost of Moving Towel Radiator
Hello, I wondered if anyone could give me a vague idea of how much it will cost to move a towel radiator before I start getting quotes? Previous towel rad has been taken out by plumber, pipework still sticking up out of floor. However have new rad that i want moved right along the wall, so the lino/floorboards will have to…
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Cold upstairs - where to start
Trying to getting my hubby off his bum to look into this before baby comes next month. Basically our upstairs never seems to feel warm (think its worse in our bedroom and ensuite - dont really use the others). There is a distinct difference in temperature when you move from upstairs/downstairs, despite both having central…
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Dead ivy in the wall cavity
Following a survey by my energy supplier It appears that I can't put a wall cavity insulation as one of the external walls had Ivy growing on it (was killed many years ago by the previous owner), the Ivy managed to send itself all around the cavity which means any insulation inserted there will have Ivy bridges in it. Is…
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Please help. No hot water.
We have E7 hot water and yesterday we woke up and there was no hot water. Checked and all the lights indicated that everything was alright. From reading on here I am thinking it's the immersion heater that's packed up. We do have the old copper hot water storage tanks. Any input appreciated. Thanks
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Flat roof on ground floor flat's extension "needs replacing" - really?
I own the first floor flat in a converted end of terrace. The ground floor has an extension at the back and the first floor has a kitchen at the back with back door leading onto a roof top terrace. Essentially it's loose decking on the flat roof of the extension. The ground floor owner is selling up and has an agreed sale,…
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Mould in Wardrobe
I am having a nightmare with my wardrobes. We live in a Bungalow and the outside wall of our bedroom has got built in wardrobes. A few years ago we got mould on the back wall and it got into all our clothes. We painted the back of each wardrobe with anti-mould paint and it has been fine. This morning however, I got a…
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Smokeless Fuel Help Please
I'm hoping to start using my open fire for the first time since moving in last summer - getting the chimney swept this week in preparation. I live in a smokeless zone though, so I can't just use normal firewood/coal. I've Googled and found various bags of stuff, but I have no idea a) how long say a 25kg bag would last, b)…
