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bracket/fixing needed kitcehn drawer
this has caused a couple of rows now so please help before I do something I may or may not regret:) its a magnet kitchen, ex display, we picked it up about 5 weeks ago, had to dismantle it ourselves and we kept all fixings and brackets in one bag. now we have fitted most of it (and it looks lovely) except for one drawer…
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Cost to install bathroom/ tiling
Hi all, looking for some advice on cost of bathroom installation, namely how much to do a straight swap of a bath, sink and w.c. Also any ideas on approximate cost of tiling (I have approx 6m2 of standard tiles 300mm x 200mm over 5 (yes 5) walls). Both of these are just for installation; I will buy all the materials etc.…
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Improving home security / burglar alarms etc
Hello I'm writing to ask advice on improving my home security. I've just moved into a new house in north london, which was broken into 5yrs ago, but has since had the weak window replaced with a double glazed one. With a few other break-ins in the area, I want to make the house as impenetrable as possible! It's double…
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UPVC Front Door Quotes - Wiltshire
Hi All, We live in a 1920's house. The front door is wooden and needs replacing. In the recent weather, the door has swelled making it difficult to open and close now :( Can any one recommend a local builder/door fitter , near to the Melksham Area? Also i have been lookin on lots of websites for quotes on doors, they range…
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Curtain Rail on Bay Window
We have a bay window in our bedroom (5 windows wide) and fitted a B&Q single pull rail with knobbly cord. The cord is so stiff to pull that it keeps wanting to pull the raw plug out of the wall. It was fitted properly (according to the instructions) but it seems to be not suited to the bay window although it said it was on…
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Wet Water Pipes
Been to have a look around a friends new house today, and we noticed that the outside of the copper water pipes in the house are wet. It's not just one section it's all the cold water pipes from the moment it enters the house, goes through the meter, then branches off to the sink, and upstairs. In my house the pipes are…
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Chests of drawers for the Bedroom
Hi Guys, Just a quick question really... Been looking around for soe more storage for the bedroom, but chests of drawers seem really expensive - or really poor quality :( I know that you probably get what you pay for in this instance, but I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice for getting some stop gap furniture…
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Sofa through a door
We are getting a new sofa and not sure if this will fit through one of the 4 doors it has to get through to get to our living room. We still have a few days when we can change the order. We live in a first floor flat so there is the security door 79cms wide by 197 tall A landing door 79cms wide by 197 tall our front door…
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Dunraven conservatory
We moved into our new home 2 years ago and discovered that the conservatory that were fitted by dunraven appears to be of poor fitting against the wall. So poor that it is causing so much damp and water appears to be coming through. We did have a builder who attempted to repair it but it only lasted 12 months of…
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replacing joists
joists need replacing in house as they are rotten (lack of air as holes blocked off) and some wood boring infestation , some damp. can joists be replaced without removing floorboard as they are ok would need to spray them , but do not wish to replace them with chipboard also any rough ideas as to cost 12x12 room replacing…
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Who pays for the fence?
I have a dialema, one of our neighbours thier back garden backs onto the right side of our garden, I know they say you always pay for the left side of fencing to the property but who pays for this fencing as its on the right side of ours and the back of thier garden
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Toilet filling when others are flushed!
We have Roca dual flush toilets and one of them will suddenly start to fill when one of the others is flushed. Anyone any suggestions?
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When to use a dehumidifier
Hi all, Have moisture problems in our house when the outside temp drops below about 6/7 degrees the windows will stream water and there is surface mould growing on the wall in the hallway (coldest part of my house my a million miles) House is cavity and loft insulated, brand new A rated double glazing pvc windows. To…
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Trip switch ... should I be concerned?
The trip switch in my fuse box for the wall sockets tripped last night for the first time ever. The lights etc stayed on. Everything seemed to come back on OK when I put the switch back and it hasn't happened again. There was nothing extra plugged in. Should I be concerned, or not?:huh:
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Help choosing a fridge freezer
Now the holidays are coming to an end my OH has said that I can get a fridge freezer. I have not had a freezer before so it is very exciting and I can't wait to be able to enjoy icecream :) as well as reducing the waste in food. The budget I have is: £80 Comet vouchers (from work) £160 Cash (Gift from family) Total £240…
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Water Supply Valve - how much to open?
I have the mains cold water suppy valve in the basement of the house. Over a month ago i had to turn off the supply in order to change some tap washers. Now the valve drips a bit of water. Have a bucket underneath to catch the drip. I am not worried about it since the drip rate is very small. I was wondering do you fully…
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Gas Safe Registration
Hi all, I'm a bit worried about getting my work gas safe registered. Had a new boiler, central herating system and oven hob installed. Went through all the appropriate procedures to get a tradesman etc. Checked he was on gas safe etc - which he was. The work has been done but not registered after a few reminders from me…
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washing machines /calgon
calgon alters the ph of water i would rather my washing machine immersion heater ( cheaply built ) stay insulated with scale protecting the metal rather than being unprotected and " blowing "
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How to straighten the baby's crib mattress??
Needed some advice before i have to head out to purchase a new mattress. With my previous baby, once baby had grown out of the crib, my husband folded the mattress and put it away in the attic. We have another baby on the way. Took out mattress but it isnt straightening out, its still bent (since hubby folded it :( ). Any…
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feather duvet into domestic washer dryer = smoke. permanently damaged?
So I have some guests in my flat. They're from Canada and they never saw a washer dryer before. One of them has a dust allergy, so he wanted to 'fluff' (sic) the duvet. Apparently they can put a duvet in a domestic machine, the cold air will go around and get rid of the dust, or something. So he stuffs my double feather…
