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changing GU10 lightbulbs
how do you change these b****y things, i've looked on 'tinterweb and it seems they can be very tricky, have tried pushing/turning etc to no avail, think i will need to smash the glass to get it out ! is it worth trying a suction thingy ? any tips appreciated.
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Water meter where we want drop kerb
Hi, We are in the process of getting a dropped kerb put in, my husband has been sorting out the driveway (had to remove brick wall) and we have just realised (yes, I already knew this, but didn't think about it) that our water meter is on our 'driveway' (In the pavement, but where we will want to drive over) and so when we…
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Any Offers Anywhere On Tins Of Paint Dulux e.t.c?
Thanks in advance
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Conservatory/Kitchen Window leaking!
Hi, With the recent wet weatherory my kitchen window (which looks into the conservatory) has been leaking at the top of the frame. It is obvious that water has penetrated the cavity wall just above the kitchen window as there is no water outside the kitchen wall (which is also the inside conservatory wall). The water then…
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leylandi hedge questions
sorry if this is not the right place. I have bought some small leylandi saplings ready for planting. I want to plant them in pits as there not very big yet, I just wondered if I can pout them in pots for a while till they get a bit of growth or is this bad for them ?>
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Re installing open Fire Cost
Hi all, Was wondering if anyone here has re opened and re installed an open fire? The house we are in now had an open fire but was boarded up and plastered over. We would much like to make it live again and have an open fire which will help with the colder winters. I would like a log burner in their and was wondering how…
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Just put down wood flooring - what to do about doorways and differing height to vinyl
I have just finished flooring our living room and hallway with engineered wooden flooring. Personally I think it looks great and not a bad job for a complete amateur. My problem is the doorway from the living room to the hallway there is a small gap along the threshold which I was think of putting a door saddle but this…
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Boiler Pressure
Hi, Got a few problems with my boiler.... The boiler is an Ariston Microgenus 23 (8/9 years old) and since I bought my house about 15 months ago, the reset warning light would show (usually when I put the mixer hot tap on in the bath and just get cold water), and it was a case of just pressing reset and all was fine. Had…
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Problems with British Gas alarm
I know ultimately I need to get an engineer out, but thought I'd ask anyway: Last night, the alarm panel box started going off inside and said there was a fault on the landing. After I keyed in our code the noise stopped. The trouble light stayed on. This morning there are no lights on the alarm at all. The clock is…
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Order of bathroom fit
I know this question has been asked many times before but everyone has a different bathroom so was hoping for suggestions for my own. I have completely ripped everything out of my bathroom except my toilet. The reason I left this in was so builders could use it but now I'm ready to do the bathroom this can come out. I need…
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White gloss paint
I have read on various threads on here that when using white gloss paint, it is better to use a water based one, as it will not yellow in the same way as other white gloss. My question is, what manufactureres make this, and where can I get it? I ask as I have looked in B and Q, Homebase, and Wilkinsons, and they do not…
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Locking fuel tank filler cap.
As my neighbours have just had a tankfull of heating oil stolen I was wondering about getting a locking fuel cap for my tank. Has anyone got one, any reccomendations?
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Voltage drop
Hi a bit specialised I know. Running in a 16mm(2) 3 core SWA over 35 meters. This will connect house to remote meter/feed in garden. Just thinking will voltage drop be a prob over this distance. If it was, does anyone know the biggest cable a standard meter would take? Also the biggest cable a standard MCB/RCD consumer…
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Cookbook for a steamer
Just bought an electric steamer, wit the intention of heating more healthily, as well as more economically .. why use three cooker rings, when one steamer with three levels will do ? Does anybody know of any good recipe books, for use with steamers. thanks
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hot water Worcwater heatslave 20/25 query
Why does above boiler have a hot water timer? It is a combi, so surely it should provide HW on demand and not need a timer. Any ideas?
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Bedroom condensation problem??
Hi, I live in a 1900 build victorian mid terrace house and I have black mould appearing in one corner of the back bedroom...there is no mould whatsoever in any of the other rooms. The problem tends to get worse in winter and gets better in the summer. The corner in which the two walls meet together are both outside walls…
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Washer/dryer too large
Evening all... I am close to completing a house renovation and putting finishing touches now such as fitting appliance, carpets etc. I purchased a Bosch washer/dryer to fit Howdens kitchen cupboard last month (Dec 10th) from local, independent Electronics store with good rep. Due to on-going work we only took machine out…
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Bedding / Duvet covers etc
Hi guys, was just wondering if anyone can recommend anywhere that does nice bedding sets for a reasonable price? I've looked at ikea and a few other places and they do seem quite overpriced Many thanks
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PVC fencing
Has anyone put up PVC fencing and if so are they strong. I was thinking about replacing my broken fences with these. Where is a good place to buy them and can anyone recommend a company that would install them at a reasonable price. I live in York. Thanks
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Structural surveyor fees?
Hi, I need some rough guide for surveyors fees. I'd like to create two new door openings in the wall, and as I'm assuming they are load bearing, the freeholder will want the survey to say what/where etc. I need to start ringing around but I'd like to have a ballpark figure so I know what's reasonable or not. Thanks
