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Screen Cleaner Reccommendation Please
When I got my mac I bought a sreen cleaner. The one I got in Mr T was made by Fellowes which came with tissue like cleaning cloths and wasn't that cheap. It has never been very good and takes forever getting the fingermarks off. Then I am left with a sort of smeary look no matter how much I polish and I am nervous of…
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Advice please - cold, damp and condensation problems
Hi, My daughter inherited her home which was built around 1930. The external walls were cavity insulated about four or five years ago and the loft is insulated. The ground floor has floor boards in all the rooms off the hall which is a solid floor (not sure of the material but it looks a bit like polished stone chip or…
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boiler problem
combi boiler(heatline make)working ok for hot water but for heating it cuts out after 40-50 seconds even with stat on wall on max,engineer coming monday(as i`m not paying weekend prices)i have a feeling that an internal stat isnt working? am i right or totally wrong?if im right how much to repair approx??
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Solid brick house-thermal wall insulation on a roll
Hi, Has anyone got experience of SEMPATAP THERMAL. We suffer with condensation/mould on outside corners of sold brick 30's house. It is on a roll and as easy as wallpaper to apply. It can be decorated with emulsion, wallpaper, tiles - virtually anything. Very pricey at £170 per roll (12.5m x 1m); need to possibly also buy…
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Central Heating boiler leak
We have a worcester boiler 24i. Ive notived over the past few weeks that the pressure clock goes right down after its turned off. Ive been checking for leaks all over the house but cannot find anythnig however, just been outside and noticed drips coming from the release pipe. Generally we set the pressure clock to number…
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Running Costs for a Dessicant Dehumidifier
Hi all, I am thinking of purchasing a Dessicant Dehumidifier this one http://ecoair.org/DD122FW.html but wanted to know how can i work out the running costs before i buy. Do these cost much to run. Chris
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Light/Electrical Problem - help/advice pls!
Hi, Very weird thing happened this morning. Went to switch on light in lounge and it came on but then immediately went off. Repeated this and same thing happened again and again. The bulbs come on for a split second and then off again straight away. Have lived here for years and never had a problem with this light before.…
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How often do you change your bedding/duvet/pillows?
I was wondering when one should replace their bedding such as duvet and pillows? I know they absorb sweat etc over the years and can be a breeding ground for mites etc. I changed my pillows after 5 years. My duvets must be over 10 years old.
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Condensation on Windows
I've just had new windows fitted (argon filled low-e) they are fitted with tricle vents but we are still getting condensation on the bottom of the glass where it meets the frame. We had our windows replaced because we had the problem with our old windows. Can anyone help??
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The good, the bad and the ugly Thread
Dear all There was a thread were people were mentioning things they have done or tried in their houses but they either liked or regreted it, such as gloss black work tops in kitchen and similar things around the house. I can not find this thread. The only one I can find is the renovating a house one. Can you please help me…
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Best heater for bathroom
Hi, hoping for advice: My parents rent a house with electric storage heaters. There is no heating in the bathroom at all which isnt great in winter. The bathroom has one of those heaters that goes around the light fitting but it has never worked properly. They have spoken to their landlord who has said that if they find…
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Sliding pocket door systems
I'm looking at getting a sliding pocket door system for our en-suite as space is limited - they save space as the door slides into the wall, but interested to get any feedback about durability and quality. Looking at Eclisse and Portman systems, but would appreciate any other suggestions - many thanks! :)
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Wooden flooring advice
Hi looking to get some solid wood or engineered wood flooring in oak. Can anyone recommend a company doing nice flooring at good prices? Thanks
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Flat roof ( felt( needs replacing Fibreglass????
We have a felt roof on our extension ( south Manchester) and are looking for a reputable company to replace the roof with fibreglass or Rubber?? the size is 10 x 20 ft, any idea of costing and can anyone recommend some reliable firms thanks
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washing machine question.
hey all wondered if you could give e a bit of advice, my washing machine has developed a number of faults, the brushes went preventing a full 1400rpm spin i got new brushes £7.49 the pair :money: and to make matter slightly worse it wasnt draining as it should either so i purchased a new drain pump £23.00 all arrived today…
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Neighbour flooded my ceiling. What to do?
Hi, Does anyone know what to do when a neighbour floods your ceiling? I know it might sound silly to some of you but I have no experience with it at all. It happened on new year's eve... I noticed my bathroom ceiling getting wet.Of course the neighbour wasn't home. Luckily my husband figured out how to switch her water off…
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Which way should I lay laminate in the hall?
Hi all, I'm planning to lay laminate flooring in my flat. I have read about it a bit and I agree that I need to lay the floor towards the window, along the long wall. It will work out well in both bedrooms and the living room. The problem is that 'I'm not sure which way to lay it in the hall. Here is a quick description of…
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Buying a 2nd hand multifuel or gas stove
I have a fireplace in the room underneath my bedroom. When I moved in last May I immediately had the antiquated externally mounted gas fire removed since it looked so rickety. But I have a very cold house and would like to have either a multifuel stove installed that I could keep burning overnight, or just a gas stove. I…
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Fire proof safe for the home
I was thinking about this yesterday. If your house burned down, you'd hopefully have your insurance in order, so you'd get a pay out. You may lose your TV and your sofa & bed & all the rest of it which will be very irritating obviously. Money will go up in flames too. I don't know about you, but if i had to save 1 thing…
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Ikea kitchen gift card? Not on online orders!
May be a no-brainer, I should have read the fine print more carefully but thought I might as well point it out in case anyone is like me! Ikeas current £100-200 gift card for spending £1000-2000 on a kitchen offer is only available if you order in the store. Spent £2200 on the website as theres no credit card fee like in…
