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Black woodgrain uPVC windows
We are about to purchase Black Woodgrain uPVC windows. One of the Window companies we approached mentioned that Black Woodgrain uPVC windows could discolor over a short time because black attracts a lot more sunlight than i.e. white uPVC windows. Other Window Companies haven't mentioned anything like this. Can someone…
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thermostatic rad valves?
Hello I'm having TRV's put in every room except the bathroom but have been told that it would be ok to put one there . I was under the impression that one radiator had to not have a TRV for flow through? Not to sure what to do thought I'd ask you lot for help on this matter many thanks for any help on this matter regards…
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Log burner fiited incorrectly...fire last night please help.
Hi i am wondering if anybody can help us, last April we used a company to get a log burner they charged us for the bruner and arranged for the fitter (who they advised was fully qualified etc) to fit it and advised us to give him £250 cash (we have invoice to show this). It was fitted and we waited for our certificate,…
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Laminate/Wooden flooring help please
I have never had anything but carpet in my house, however we are due to move in next few weeks and with 3 kids I could really do with a nice wood floor to clean rather than scrubbing carpets. I am hoping to laminate as I know its cheaper but just wondered if this is a bad idea and quality vs money I am making the wrong…
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Grill packed up! Help please
My Whirlpool oven has a built in grill that has failed. The rest of the oven works fine. It even has a built in rotiserie function ( unused in 5 years.) PLease does anyone have any suggesions as to how I could coax it back into life?! Thanks
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Installing a fire. Also ... gas -vs- electric -vs- coal/wood?
Ok so here's the situation: We currently have a fire, which is a coal & wood fire. It's quite old. I don't know how old, but it's a minimum of 26 years old as that's how long we've been in this house. It's getting difficult to get parts for the fire too (we need a new throat plate but can't find anywhere doing one for us).…
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Net Kitchens direct London E17
Does anyone know whether the above independent (as far as I know) kitchen design firm is any good?
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Tumble dryer only blowing cold air.
Hi I have an Indesot condenser tumble dryer. A few weeks ago i noticed that the air being blown into it to dry the clothes, wasnt as hot as it shuld be, and it took ages to dry anything. So, i looked it up on google, and as a result of that, i washed and cleaned the filter and the condenser. It worked as it should (at the…
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Glazed Chimney Pots
Hi, I have several glazed chimney pots (king design) which have suffered some glaze damage, I would like to bring them back, to as close as possible, to their original look, anyone any ideas of how to do? I know that some people restore the look of terracotta floor tiles with boiled linseed oil & something else but don't…
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Outdoor Tap
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garden-Outdoor-Water-Tap-Kit-Brass-New-/110820514748?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenEquipment_HandTools_SM&hash=item19cd6adbbc I have a out side tap fitted like the one above, which has now got a leak where the screw on connecter piece fits the mains water pipe. Can i use a spare washing machine hose…
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central (overheating)
I have a recurring problem with a motorised valve opener (best way I can describe it) on my central heating.Its job is to open the valve when the thermostat calls for it and close it again when the temperature is reached.The central heating is a "zone system" ie you can set it to heat upstairs only,downstairs only or both…
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Is there a way i can extend this blind bracket?
Hi, We had this blind, but since having new windows the handles come out a bit further than they used to be. So just need the blind to sit further back on the window (we have very deep windows). And from outside you wont notice and only by looking at it in detail inside. (It's in the spare room anyway). Just will save us…
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Which "Fridge Freezer" ?
We need a replacement FridgeFreezer to replace a "monstrosity" My wife wants a seperate fridge and freezer - to sit on top of each other - on the grounds of reliability (if one fails - the other will be OK) I think that a single unit will be better - I have never heard of a fridge freezer failing.... What brands (Max about…
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Dummy solar powered CCTV
As deterant obviously. There seem to be two models widely available with solar powered red light but judging which would look most realistic in the flesh is hard. Any opinions welcome. Metal, square shape:…
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New Flat = New thermostat
Hi guys. I've just moved into a new flat and with it comes something I've never had before, a thermostat that lets you set the exact temperature. I currently have it set to 12c in the morning and 16c when I get in from work, dropping to 6c when I am at work and bedtime as there is no OFF option and that's the lowest temp.…
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The Finishing Touches
I'm sure that there are plenty of people out there like me who have renovated a house/part of it and have gotten to the point where it's over budget because of unexpected horrors. Suddenly you have way less money than you thought to make your house/room(s) look good. So if you have any tips please post here. I'm NOT…
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Solar Panels
Hi Im thinking of having solar panels put on the roof. Has anyone had it done ? Has anyone got any views on whether its a good thing or not, any downfalls etc Thanks:)
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Can you start building works without building regs?
Our builder has three weeks available before his next job, which should take about a month, then we are scheduled in for 5 weeks for our extension, But as we have kids who are desperate to play in the garden when we get good weather, we were thinking that he could perhaps get on straight away with the walls and possibly…
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Stean cleaner advice please.
I have been considering buying a steam cleaner to give the whole house a good going over, and then move on to the cars. I saw a presentation on one of the shopping channels (Film 4 before the films start) this morning, where a guy was demoing an X5 Steam clear for around the £1oo mark. It is just the sort of thing which I…
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This is where the magic happens
http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/this-is-where-the-magic-happens---vintaged-sign---exclusive-to-rockett-st-george-2989-p.asp Assuming no one has seen similar cheaper, I think I will make this. A blank canvas painted & perhaps some stencils? Or could I buy the letters ready made. I want it for the kitchen, would be nice…
