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Fan stopped working in oven - cheaper to repair or replace?
My fan has stopped working in my oven. :( For about a week, it made a whirry noise, so I realised something was up, and now it's not going round at all. Given that explanation, does anyone know what is likely to be wrong? I'm utterly useless with such things. :( In terms of solutions, does anyone know how much it costs to…
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Cost Replace Grouting
I have just had the kitchen floor tiled with expensive porcelain tiles. onlyproblem is that the tiler has used the wrong colour grouting. It is about 7 sq. meters of tiles. How much should it cost to get it re groutedwith the correct colour?
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water leaked into downstairs flat- Liabilities?
Hi Hope this is the right place to put this post. The people downstairs have complained that the ceiling has leaked water into 2 of their bathrooms and a bedroom and ruined there ceiling/walls, flooring etc etc. Ive not seen the damage yet but just been informed by the landlord who has been informed by the letting agent…
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No bike storage at my apartments?
Hello, wasn't sure where to post this!! I'm currently living in a privately rented apartment with my partner. It's a fairly new complex with gated entrance etc and we pay £550 per month. There is nowhere here to store bikes though which I find quite unusual as there's at least 20 flats here and a lot of young…
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replace a radiator: DIY?
Got some underperforming rads. Think they are just don't have the BTU required for the rooms. Am considering replacing. Would you consider this a DIY? If there is a simple way of shutting off a rad and no more than a swap with fresh PTFE, then I might consider it. Would value your thoughts.
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Painting over tiles?
My bathroom has tiles that have been painted over, with what looks like normal matt paint rather than tile paint. I can't afford to get it re-tiled for a while (and don't have the skills to do it myself), but I can't stand the colour it's been painted (a sort of yellow colour, which goes badly with the green suite!) I was…
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Easy to replace bathroom sink?
Hi all Useless female here :wave: I've just managed to crack our bathroom sink. Are they easy to replace if we DIY it? Or should I claim on the insurance and get them to do it - we have accidental damage for occasions such as these ;) Thoughts please? Can a novice DIYer replace a bathroom sink? Thanks.
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Installing a range cooker...
Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone will be able to give me some advice. I've just bought a new range and it needs installing, including installing a new cooker circuit as the last one was all gas. It's this cooker... http://www.smeguk.com/Catalogue/Product/SY92IPX8_print.htm I've not settled on the electrician yet as I've had…
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Instant-On Energy Saving Bulbs
It has been over 5 years since I last bought energy saving bulbs. However a couple have broke, and need replacing. I am looking for a mix of 60W and 100W+ equivalent energy savers that don't cost a fortune. I see some are advertised as "Instant On" or "Fast/Quicl Start". This sounds like a rgeat idea as it can take 5…
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Leaking UPVC Bay Window
During some heavy rain last month I noticed a puddle of water on the inside window ledge of my UPVC bay window. The water marks on the plasterboard are about 12" long x about 1" right at the top of one end of the window. I also saw some drops of water at the top of the frame. I had a look at the top of the bay but couldn't…
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Washer dryer?
Would like to get opions on washer dryers please. have always had just a washing machine and as we live in a flat we dry the washing on a clothes horse in the hallway. The ceiling is getting a bit mouldy - I guess from the moisture of always having wet clothes there. Washing machine needs replacing now so thinking about a…
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Broken kitchen tap - help!
I've managed to break my kitchen tap, it's a mixer tap, and the cold water knob has come away from the entire thing (sorry it's not technical, best way I can describe it), and there's water dribbling from it. I've turned off the tap as best I can, but it's obviously still running a little. We've got the plumber coming…
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Red Window Ledge Tiles
Hi all, I hope someone can help. My house was built in the 1950's, and all the window ledges on the inside and out, are made of red tiles. I'm not really sure what they're made of but they really do need some TLC! The red is the "natural" colour and I intend too keep them. Any ideas on how I can restore them to their…
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My carpet is turning to dust? What the...
I have been living in a house (rented) for over a year now, and I have basically never really been in the spare room. I just use it as storage. Now, I went in today to get something out of storage and noticed what I thought was a rip in the carpet. I investigated further and it looks like part of the carpet has simply…
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Loosening plastic plumbing screw ring thing
I need to clean the u-bend underneath my bath plug, as the bath water runs out too slowly. The plastic u-bend pipe is fixed to the main down pipe with a round plastic ring...and I can't budge it at all!!! Are there any tips anyone can kindly offer up?? Have tried to use my biggest pair of claw grips, but the are still to…
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The London Boiler Company
I'm looking to get a quotation to install a new boiler from this company and noticed that their website boasts "Britain's Money Saving Guru uses us for all his heating and plumbing needs" http://www.londonboilercompany.com/webcams.html Martin, can you confirm if this is true and whether you would recommend their work?
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Leaking Radiator
Hope somebody can help! In my bedroom the radiator has started leaking - I think it's a pin hole type leak from the pipe leading into the radiator (not the side with the + - controls). Am I right in thinking I can isolate this radiator by turning the one side to the - as far as it will go and by using a slotted screwdriver…
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Power washer 'repair'?
I have a power washer which has started to pulse when in standby, I noticed the detergent feed pipe is split from contact with abrasive ground, as this is on the same side as the high pressure hose, I suspect that this is causing a drop in pressure and hence the pulsing. What may you suggest the block the pipe or nozzle?
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Info on German kitchen comparison please!
Hello all, currently in the process of a big refurb to my flat, and am currently looking at kitchens, so the fun is beginning. Looked at some of usual suspects (Wickes, Mereway, Howdens etc), but found a few German brands that look interesting. I'm just trying to get an idea of cost though - no point in me looking at the…
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Is it possible to tap into water supplied to bathroom?
We dont have running hot water in kitchen as water pressure is too poor to spark up our boiler. However, the pressure is good in bathroom, so I wondered if there was any way to use bathroom water supply in kitchen? Hope u understand, im not even sure how to explain what im asking, sorry :o Thanks in advance :)
