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Installing a 3KW built in oven
Hi, I've just bought a single built in 3kw oven with a standard 3 pin plug attached to replace a single hard wired oven that has stopped working. This existing oven is hard wired direct to a dedicated socket on the wall above the hob. My question is do I remove the plug from my new oven and hard wire it to the wall socket…
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Help with Toilet..
I am going CRAZY! There is a leak in the toilet probably because one of the washers has gone, but I can't take the cistern off. It is a close-coupled toilet that has screws inside the cistern and the nut hidden away in the sealed unit. After removing the rust from the screws they just turn and turn. And using a endoscope…
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5' fence posts, 6' panels..
I never know whether to stick fence stuff in here or the gardening section! The time has nearly come to replace the old, battered fence that came with the house with something newer, stronger and taller. The current fencing is 4' panels with 1' trellis - so 5' in total. We're looking to possibly put in 6' solid panels but…
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Conservatory flashing
No it's not being rude but the flashing on one side of our lean to conservatory has started to leak where it joins the neighbours wall. The roof is polycarbonate and about 5m long. How do I go about replacing the flashing, is it easy or would it be best to get in the professionals (roofers or conservatory people)? What is…
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Do you get 'internal' PVC plastic Doors ?
My room mate and i would like to get a door in our property, for the inside, between 2 rooms, but they are cold, and the original wooden door is not very good. we want a PVC door, for this internal boundary, do you get pvc plastic doors for inside a property? /internal? (just like you get external plastic door) ....but not…
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Wooden double glazing - indiv panes or applied bars
We have had a couple of different quotes for replacing our windows One of the current windows so you can understand what I am talking about: http://i29.tinypic.com/29dbll3.jpg Two window companies said that to achieve the Georgian bar look they would put in large double glazed units and then apply bars over the surface.…
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Buildings Insurance and shower sealant
Having a chat with my buildings insurance company about the leak from my shower. They say that if the sealant has black mould on it the sealant is "damaged" and should have been replaced to prevent leaks. Are they right? I know black mould isn't good for your health but does it destroy the water tightness of the "mould…
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Velux Integra (electric) won't open - any ideas?
Hi there, A few months ago we had a Velux Integra window installed and it has probably be opened/closed about 6 times in that time. The window is clear from obstruction and was open earlier today but closed automatically when it started to rain. I've just tried to open it again and it made a few noises but didn't open and…
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Grout scum on new worksurface
Any advice really welcome. We have a new worktop in our kitchen - black rough effect. We got out tiles put on and although worktop protected some grout got onto worktop. It was washed last night and I assumed it was a matter of another washdown today and it would be ok. But i have washed with neat washing up liquid,…
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Angled bricks
Hi I need some angled bricks for a victorian style conservatory. Its a 50p shape. What's the best place to pick up up from cheap? What angle would I need? 45 degrees? Thanks in advance :beer: Bye
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Electrician course
Hi Unfortunately I will be losing my job soon. I need some income. I was thinking of doing an electricians course. What course is good? How much time does it take? How much do they charge? Is it a feasible idea. I am good with DIY stuff and could change a plug when I was 10 years old. I just didn't need a qualification…
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Hearth for Solid Fuel Fire
I have opted for a solid fuel open fire installation and have surround and cast iron insert..now debating best type of hearth..this has to be slabbed and joined for solid fuel heat,( so not one piece of granite.) I am wondering if its possible to use quarry tiles for this, laid on a concrete bed....would I need special…
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Glow-worm Flexicom 18hx: service or repair?
We've had this boiler for nearly three years now and it was last serviced last summer. The last couple of weeks we've been getting an 'F4' error message almost every other day, which is simply resolved by the reset button - this solution okay for this time of year but worried if it turns into something more serious in the…
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Garden swing
hopefully someone can answer this easily. I have been given a swing set for my young daughter. It seems structurally sound but a bit shabby and is made of metal piping, maybe steel. My intention is to paint the frame with Hammerite, replace the caps at the end of each tube and get a new seat. Firstly, does anyone know what…
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bed
Sorry guys if I am posting under the wrong heading I am about to buy a bed, my prefrence is getting a leather finishing (not real leather)…
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Idiot repressurising combi boiler question!
Feel free to laugh at me:D My boiler needs repressurising (got the annoying E119 code last night) so,after seeing it done loads of times went to do it myself this morning so I could have a shower. Could only turn one thingy on the refilling loop and that lead to water coming out (I'm trying to refill the system not the…
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Garden shed
Not being much of a handyman I'm a bit puzzled by what I'm reading about metal garden sheds. I've looked at a couple of suppliers but they both say the same thing which is that the sheds don't come with a floor built in. How then do you make it waterproof/damp-proof? Any advice appreciated.
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Power washer problem
Hi, I bought a power washer (8yrs ago!) Bosch Aquatak 1500Si for my O/H and it has never been out of the box! My son decided it was time to see if it was a case of 'if you don't use it you lose it' After the initial set up the first attempt (one side of his van)was fine but, there was smoke/steam coming from the unit. He…
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Granite worktop - unexpected cut
A granite worktop was ordered from a previously trusted firm with payment in advance. The dimensions are 2.6m x 0.6m. Nothing was put in writing but a single slab was expected. To our horror, the slab was supplied in two pieces (each 1.3m long) which doesn't look as good, no matter how good a joint was made. The supplier…
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Howdens replacement doors
i have a howdens 'stornoway' kitchen fitted around 6 years ago (actually think it may have been MFI bought but is definitely the same as howdens) but we fancy a plain white gloss finish now. (similar to their 'glendevon or saponetta ranges). all our carcasses are in perfect condition. would somebody be able to tell me if i…
