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Combi Boiler
Hi, We live in a new build house (5 years old) and the combi boiler has broken down (one of the copper pipes has corroded right through). The plumber can get a part for it which will hopefully keep it working until the summer when we will replace it. Is there a better type of boiler we could replace it with, which will…
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best dremel / multitool for cutting 1-2mm metal sheets (and other hobby uses)
I want to get a dremel for some computer case modding, to cut out the mesh air vents to allow for much smoother air transfer (mainly to limit noise), and a few other stuff. I was wondering which mini tool would be best bang for buck. I've got the dremel 300 in my sights, but there's £10 difference in prices for ones that…
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How to Value a Piano
Hi guys and girls, my sister is looking to sell an upright piano but is unsure of the Value, of course condition means alot and its not mint but isnt bad either so just looking for a rough idea? Made by Whyte & co and i assume sold by R W PENTLAND Edinburgh, as pentland didnt make make them. it needs retuned but i…
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Lent Pressure Washer and Now the Person Refuses to Give it Back
My husband lent our pressure washer to a work 'colleague' as he was moving house. He 'forgot' to give it back before he moved. He has move about 3 hours away and will not respond to any calls or texts asking for it back. A friend who was near to where he now lives even went and asked for it but he said he would call my…
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Kitchen Planning Software - Can't download
I know this is a sort of techy question but it is specifically in regard to kitchen planning software so I was hoping there would be some people with experience of it here. I want to download some user-friendly kitchen planning software. I have tried to download the one on the IKEA website which is also on several other…
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Fitting isolation valves
I would like to fit some isolating valves to the shower and bath/sink. At present I have to shut the entire house off if any work needs doing. Having no plumbing experience whatsoever I was thinking of using push fit. For those that have used these type of fittings do you know of any pitfalls I should be aware of? Are…
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Astro turf instead of grass?
Just curious to know what is inovolved in astro turfing a section of garden around 20ft sq? Maintentence,matreials etc and realistic cost would be great-I will be doing the work myself. Thanks F
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when is wickes tile sale is on the whole range???
right going to be doing the bathroom in the next month to 6 weeks does anyone know when wickes will have proper tile sale at all across the range like the 33% off they usually have off or more. spoke with wickes person they reckon they may and stressed may have it on in april bank hols is when they normally would. can…
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Howdens Kitchen Drawer Parts
I've got an issue with one of the kitchen drawers on our Howdens Hamden kitchen. One of the brackets that holds the sides of the drawers, (its the specialist drawer that holds cultery in) has sheered off. Its a small part (approx 1 inch) that links the drawer side to the front facing panel. I've been in my local Howdens to…
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Need a Carpet 'over' Carpet!
I live in a rented 2 bed house. The carpet in the house is NOT really in good condition. I have at a time engage people to clean it but its still the same. I cannot approach the agent NOW as he once told me that the Landlord is going tru a lot of financial problem. The rent of the house is very moderate. I will be bringing…
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Adding a toilet to upstairs bathroom
Hello, I have been looking into purchasing a 1950s terraced house. It is not listed and is not in a conservation area. It has a downstairs loo at the back, and an upstairs front bathroom with a bath and sink but no loo. The neighbours have all fitted upstairs toilets (I can see that they all have the larger diameter soil…
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Where do you buy wood from?
I am looking to get some wood for a number of pine shelves. Previously I have bought from B and Q : http://www.diy.com/nav/build/timber/furniture-boards/pine-laminated-boards/Furniture-Board-Pine-W-2350-x-D-200-x-H-18mm-9276247 But when you have to buy lengths and then cut them to make the shelves, it seems a very…
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Freezer constantly running
Our Kyoto ku9577 upright freezer rarely turns off. Any ideas?
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Coal Bunkers
Hi I need a coal bunker to store coal in. Coal is much cheaper from my coal merchant and better quality that the rubbish that is sold in shops/garages and I can save money getting it delivered, but I need to provide a coal bunker. I've been looking at buying one but they are incredibly expensive for what they are. A…
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Easiest way to drill?
Hi people, Being a bit of a Frank Spencer when it comes to diy :) I am now tasked with putting up a wall bracket for a plasma tv. The wall screws are 10m so just wondering when drilling the 10m holes is it better maybe to do a drill of 6m or 8m first and then just make bigger with the 10m bit? wall has no electric sockets…
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Low hot water pressure, only upstairs..
Hi, Our water has been fine until this morning. Went to have a shower and there was not hot water coming out at all. The hot tap in the bathroom is barely more than a dribble, but something does come out. The cold taps seem fine, and the hot and cold taps downstairs are also fine. The heating also seems to be fine. We only…
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Blocked toilet or drain?
Hey I have a new build which is around 3 years old I've been here just over 2 years, first owner. About 6 months ago I had what I thought was a blocked toilet, downstairs. My friends Dad came round and took the toilet apart and there was no blocked toilet to be found, it had to have been the drain in the back garden.…
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Is this normal??
Hi all. I had the element on my cooker replaced three months ago, the part was guaranteed for a year. It has blown again & the firm say they will replace it, but I have to pay the labour charge. Is this normal practice?? Thanks...
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Very Minor Subsidence / Home Insurance
Evening all, I have recently discovered some cracks where my single storey extension meets the main house, and upon inspection from the loss adjusters, they have concluded that it is mnior subsidence due to a tree in a neighbouring garden. They estimate that the total repair costs will not exceed the 1k excess. My major…
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Moving a lightswicth 6 inches down the wall.
Hi, my gf has bought a lovely old antique shelving unit which she wants in our Edwardian home. The problem is, the alcove it is to go in means the light switch is covered by it! I would like to just move the switch 6 inches down the wall by cutting a new box and channel out of the plaster. The only problem is extending the…
