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Brst service provider for c heating
Dear all, there seem to be many service providers for central heating breakdowns. Can any one suggest from personal experience' which one I should go for. The monthly charges vary a lot and every one seems to promises the earth, thanks in anticipation, sebastian
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Waterproofing external brick wall
Hi everyone A while back when we had all that driving rain i had some water coming through where a ground floor flat roof extention meets the back of the house. As well as checking the flashing, i have had a builder recommend that the brickwork may have been penetrated by the rain. I don't think i have a cavity tray where…
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Replacing our boiler any good 'scrappage' deals on?
We really need to replace our boiler it is at least 27 years old and have recently found we are going to get some unexpected money so are going to go for it are there any national providers that have good deals on? I did try googling it but all I came up with was about the old government boiler scrappage scheme which…
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Garage plans - how detailed?
We are planning to extend our separate single garage into a double garage towards the house (without joining it). We are going to go to the council to check Building Regs and Planning Permission, but wondered how detailed our plans need to be? We will have the obvious of dimensions etc, but do we need to show footing sizes…
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Can I use non-kitchen paint in the kitchen?
hi the paint i like isn't specifically made for kitchens. I'd like to use it in my kitchen diner. I'm planning on using tiles of some sort around the sink. I'll also be having washing machine dryer and dish washer in the kitchen. Do you think that's mad or can I get away with it? thanks :money:
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Claiming for Mould damage!
Hi All! This is my first time posting on here but im confused and could really do with some help!! So 5 years ago i bought my flat ( Leasehold ) the year before i moved in they had all the roofes re-done and re-tiled. 4 years on i started to notice mould in our spare room, bedroom and bathroom, it wasnt any thing major so…
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Is Cavity Wall Insulation Worth Pursuing to Get Rid of Mould? Any othe Solutions?
Our Kitchen and Bathroom both suffer from condensation and we are doing whatever we can to reduce the problem. The bathroom isn't so bad since we had it tiled and an extractor fan put in, any condensation left after a shower or bath disappears or is easily wiped off. The kitchen has a corner near the back door (low down is…
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Getting nail varnish off white gloss kitchen cabinet
We have had the kitchen in for a week and my Mrs has managed to get red nail varnish on the new white cabinet door! :mad: Does anyone know how we can remove this without damaging the cabinet. Life was so much easier with an eyesore working kitchen!
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Bendy flue?
We are talking to builders about a loft conversion. There is a chimney that runs up through the centre of the bungalow - and would inconveniently be smack in the middle of my large new loft bedroom. The builder suggested taking out the chimney - but I like the option of a fire. We do not have an outside wall to put another…
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I want a power shower
Currently have an electric shower unit that has a light even spray of water. The shower is over the bath. Taps in the house are good on pressure and when fully on, the water shoots out fast. What's the best way of getting this power shower? Any recommended suppliers or installers? Also, very very roughly what sets price…
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Which is better for floorbaord draught proofing?
I am trying to fill the gaps in my floorboards. I could either do it myself using draughtex(expandable) rubber or pay £150 more and get a pro to hammer in wedges. I don't really mind paying so more so long as it is more effective. Which is more effective, draughtex or hammering wooden wedges for draught proofing. I am…
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Would my building insurance cover my roof in this case..?
I've got damp/moisture coming from the flat roof of my house. Got a couple of roofers who came and had a look. Said the problem is definitely the roof and its because beams have been laid out wrong. I hadn't known this of course. Would rectifying this be covered by my building insurance? i don't want to call them in case…
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Boundary Dispute
My neighbour put a boundary dispute on my property about 5-6 years ago. We agreed (nothing was signed) that the boundaries would reflect what is on ground and I received documents to that effect. Now they have come back after a separate dispute which cost me £14,000 to keep it from court they have come back again looking…
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mouse eviction plug in
I have moved to the country and hear scrabbling in the walls in the evening which I am pretty sure is mice. Some of the neighbours have said that they have the mouse and spider repeller plug ins but I can't find any with great reviews. Any recommendations?
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Size of rad/btu output/eu directives
Does such a thing exist in any form like a EU Directive on size of radiators, or how much output you have in a house? i.e. I have single rads upstairs (fairly common I understand), but house is still cold. My heating engineer (whom I've used for years) been & had a look & said he can get fined if he puts bigger rads in???…
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Mains powered smoke alarm
I've got a deta model no 5230SCA firearm with a broken base plate. Its discountiued model. Its one of those interlinked models. Would it possible to just replace it with different branded alarm/newer model, or would it need the same brand/series?
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Correct Battery Charger Voltage for rechargable AAA/AA batteries
To my surprise I tested the voltage on my AA/AAA charger yesterday and it was 5 volts (five) across every one of the individual sets of terminals! Surely this is far too high even for a rapid charger. I think rechargable batteries such as Li Ion are typically around 1.4v so the charge should be around 1.5-1.6v isn't it?
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Dual in line switch - help to find one.
I have one of those Mother & Daughter lamps where one of the rocker switches has broken so I need to replace the whole switch. It cannot be repaired as the screws are those strange ones no standard screwdriver will undo. Any help finding one is most appreciated. :D
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Rights after purchase....
Today I went to Argos to purchase a sideboard to fit in an alcove in my living room. The width of the alcove was 83cm so I purchased a sideboard which is listed in the Argos catalogue as being 73cm wide. So I purchased and constructed the sideboard, only when I steped back I thought it looked bigger than 73cm, it is, it is…
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Help with dyson
I recently bought 2 new belts for my DC07 (grey/turquoise version) and every time i fit it when i use the dyson it just snaps. Please help i have no idea what i'm doing wrong :(
