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Replacement condenser dryer or new washer dryer?
Hi, I rent out a 2 bedroom flat which is quite small and only has space for a washing machine in the kitchen and a dryer in a cupboard (condensing model). This means other than in the lounge and bedroom, the only storage is half a cupboard. My tenants have reported the older dryer is playing up and I am happy to get a new…
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FTB and new bathroom- no idea where to start
Good Afternoon, I'm about to exchange on a lovely little flat which needs a bit of work done on it. The most disastrous room is the bathroom, it's narrow and long and sort of L shaped. It has the most hideous corner bath with no shower however the rest of the suite is salvageable. I am looking at getting it fully re-tiled,…
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Building regulations for terraced housing
Hi all. I’ve got a quick question about building regulations. Basically, I live in a street with terraced housing. My neighbour is building a two storey rear extension. We’ve decided that we want to do the same, and have applied for planning permission. I’ve noticed that the builders next door have drilled large holes in…
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Are these LED bulbs are worth buying?
Edit: They are sold out now, so the link doesn't show very much, but I am still wondering if they are worth it. http://www.dealtastic.co.uk/led-gu10-bulbs-only-7-75-have-an-energy-saving-new-year.html?awc=2641_1325868782_8ea9bb60de10894f098b2e6bcf484e0b&awc=2641_1326203511_1adc2e790583189eea42ea2e5a1f61a9 I assume the £300…
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I want to buy a good fridge freezer, and suggestions?
hello all, My hotpoint fridgefreezer has now died, so I am after a new fridge freezer. I want one which is frost free, lasts forever and is reasonable price (my last one was £299,00) I dont want a hotpoint, have no faith in this brand. I have had a Bosh washing machine since 2k6, thought I may look into a BoSh, or a Becko…
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Which order to do the work
Hi, We bought a house earlier this year, semi dating approx 1910. This month and last month we've had a log burner installed in the 2 downstairs rooms, which was emotinal the week before christmas but has transformed the house, it's now toasty warm! Anyway, still a few jobs on the ground floor to do but want to make sure…
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How to achieve a grain effect on interior doors
I'm in the process of replacing all our pine stained interior doors with white grained effect ones from Wickes (as they are only £21 each). I also have a couple of half glazed doors, again pine stained but as they are more expensive to get in the same white grained finish (about £85 each) I'm considering painting them in…
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Old home vs new home - what'd you rather?
Does what it says on the tin basically. We live in an old home. I don't know exactly how old, but if you care to find out when the canal system was built - then our house is as old as that, as it's an old canal house & in years gone by, they were for those who worked on the canal system. British Waterways then (years ago)…
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Building an Extension
Hello all, We are currently trying to buy our first place, and a flat that we like is the converted third floor of a Victorian townhouse. It currently has access to the roof, with a conservatory and a roof terrace on the flat roof of the entire house. The EA mentioned the possibility of turning the conservatory into a…
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Mattress
Hi Everyone, I have mattress that's about ten years old. I'm starting to feel the springs now when in bed. I've searched online and there seem to be various suggestions ranging from mattress toppers, memory foam to getting a new mattress. I'd be grateful for advice from the forum. Does anybody have a solution that have…
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Help with karndean flooring please
Hiya, We got a new bathroom, back in the days of me thinking we had money, anyway the floor we got was a Karndean floor, and I was advised not to use normal floor cleaners on it as it would hurt it. The snag is, that now I'm scared to use anything on it and it's starting to look a bit grotty. They recommend their own…
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Timber frame with missing beam!
We have had damp on an end wall and after investigating at weekend found that a vertical beam had a large hole underneath it. no horizontal. Is this usual?? Have left as is and would really welcome suggestions. Cottage built in 1650. HELP
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Leaky washing Machine - Where To Look?
Our machine has started to leak from the bottom. We've pulled it out and it's definately not coming from the washing powder drawer, door seals, water inlet or waste water pipe. We thought it may be coming from the filter but this seems to be in place. Any ideas where we should be looking and what we should be looking for?…
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Fan assisted Gas Cooker ??
One for the kitcheneers: free standing 600mm fan assisted GAS cooker:) Does such a thing exist? Been asked to see if they're available.. had a quick goog.. but it seems as rare as hens teeth (well I can't find one anyway) ? Cheers in advance Russ
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Deposit Protection Scheme
Hello - my student daughter is renting a property with 3 others. The deposit has only been registered by the landlord in 2 names (1 as lead tenant plus 1 other).The full amount paid by all 4 students is registered. Is this right? I don't want there to be any problems in her, or the remaining tenant in getting their money…
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Home security - alarms & CCTV..?
If this would be better asked in another forum, please let me know. I don't have a house yet, I'm just gathering information before we do get our own place next year. I'm quite a paranoid person I'll readily admit, but if having decent house security will help me sleep easier at night then so be it. First one is CCTV -…
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Water softened water bad for CH systems?
I am going to need a new boiler soon and was thinking it wouldn't get gunged up with limescale because I had a water softener put in a year ago. The British Gas engineer (from Homecare service I pay for) came to service the boiler recently and said NO it is not good for the boiler to have softened water in the system…
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Heat recovery unit for condensation
Hi, I just wondered if anyone has any experience of a heat recovery unit to cure a condensation problem. I've been offered this system at a cost of £650 for a small studio flat but haven't been able to find much unbiased information about it (most of the info is on the websites of those who sell the systems). I'm…
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I need a Coolmax mattress cover
My son is absolutely sweating in his new bed which has memory foam in the mattress. I've tried it too and had the same result. I know you can get mattress covers to take the heat away. I've heard of Coolmax, are there any other names I can try? It's a small double size. Thanks.
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Cats in a leasehold
My partner owns a leasehold on a groundfloor apartment managed by mainstay, he recieved a letter from mainstay reminding him that keeping pets was against his lease agreement. He has lived there with 2 cats for 3 years (from new) and has never had a single complaint about the cats, they dont meow, he has no immediate…
