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Painting by yourself vs paying for walls to be painted
We have painted the walls in our house by ourselves for years. The last time we did it we splashed out on farrow and ball but got a bit cocky (imho) and it was patchy and a waste of the paint. My husband seems to think that it is a waste of money to pay someone to do this job. Any advice and some tips from experts would be…
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Is there a 'standard' for cutting worktop lengths?
Slight disagreement of opinion between OH and I over where the worktop should end at a run of units (i.e. open ended, not between walls or such like). So is there a standard guideline that says worktop should be flush with the unit side/overhang by a certain amount etc etc? I realise it's also a personal preference thing…
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Tumble dryer transportation - safe to lie on side or back?
Hi, I'm moving a tumble dryer from one house to another. My car is a VW Golf so the dryer is too big to stand upright in the car. Will it still be safe if I put the tumble dryer on its side or back when transporting it in my car? Note that this is purely a tumble dryer, not a washing machine. Thanks
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I think that I killed the oven yesterday!
We have a very simple Hotpoint fan assisted oven (stainless steel, 60cm built in under worktop), and yesterday I think that I killed it. During the day I made a couple of loaves, then in the evening I made some kebabs under the grill. Towards the end of grilling, the oven lights went out, and the grill stopped, so I turned…
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Close Pannel Fencing
Had our fence done at the weekend very pleased with the close pannel fencing. However when looking from the upstairs window could see two gaps in the final fence the final one which had to be cut to fit. The person who did it probably said that it was a knot etc which can occurr in alot of wood/timber. Have asked him to…
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connecting dishwasher and washing machine under sink
Just wondering if I can do this myself or if I need to have a plumber? I am in a rental and would like to minimise the work involved. I have waste outlets for both machines but only have one cold water supply. They both require cold water only. The current supply points upwards. Is there some kind of Y shaped fitting I…
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Crack inside fridge
I have just noticed that there is a large crack in the bottom of my fridge, just in front of the salad tray. It is a fridge freezer (fridge on top, freezer underneath - seperate doors) I was just wondering if it is safe to use with the crack or will it be less efficient? Thanks
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Tradesmen working around your home-who covers them for insurance?
Hi folks, Just wondering can you be held personally responsible if say you have a painter painting the outside of your house and an unfortunate accident happens to him such as falling off a ladder, who would be resposible for any compensation or is that generally convered to a certain extent by household insurance? Thanks…
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Door locked - No key!
I have a door in my house that is on the 1st floor that is locked and i dont have a key for it, it a upvc door opening to a juliet (i think thats what its called) balcony. Any ideas or pointers on how to get it changed cheaply?
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Unhappy with roofing work (Payment advice needed)
Hi, This is my first post on the forum, so I apologise if this is in the wrong place. Please move it if so. I’ve recently had some roofing work done on my house, and my partner and I are very unsatisfied with the service we’ve received. Essentially what I’m asking is do I have a legal obligation to pay the fee quoted to us…
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Solving penetrating damp problems - once and for all!
We've owned a house for 5 years now, and have constantly had what I believe to be penetrating damp throughout this time. The damp appears as large patches in various places upstairs, and downstairs (gable end and front), usually after heavy/prolonged periods of rain. On advice from builders, we've had patches re-pointed…
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Can I beat the builders? Garage build...
I am hoping to have my garage knocked down and the area used to have a double size garage I have never done building work (major like this anyway) , I had a quote for a area clear and base :eek: now the thing is , as it is money saving , I wonder if it is worth the effort of DIY, I had a little experiment to gain some idea…
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facia/slate sealant
Just put up lots of wooden facia on slate roof. gaps between old boards was filled with mortar mix. Going to fill with sealant, which must be paintable (brown). Looking at Toolstation, they do a acrylic caulk, but also a polysulphide sealant in brown. Which is best- or better using another brand.? also would it be best to…
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Window locks
I am about to buy a bungalow, with upcv windows. As I am a bit of a fresh air freak and like to sleep with my bedroom window open, but in a bungalow would feel a little (ok a lot) nervous sleeping with an open window. Can you buy locks, which allow the window to stay open a couple of inches?
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With One Rock!
Somebody put a rock through my window last week. Window is fixed, but the rock picked a fine spot to hit the wall. With one rock, they've damaged a tile, the plaster, and the door frame :mad: I can fill the plaster, although paint matching may be tricky. What is the best filler to fix the door frame? And does anyone have…
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Cost of plastering ceilings
Hello I wondered if anyone would be able to give me an idea of how much it should cost to get a couple of ceilings plastered. They're artexed and I'd like smooth ceilings. I will be getting some quotes but I'd like to have a ball park figure in my head. Whilst all the rooms in the house need doing we'll probably make a…
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Bathroom painting issues - paint type, etc.
Hi I am decorating for the first time this week. I am doing the bathroom which has no windows but has an extractor fan on the ceiling in front of the door. The room can sometimes get a bit steamy, we also have a wall at the bottom of the bath which is painted and sometimes get sprayed with water off the shower (overhead…
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Has anyone else out there dealt with Christies furniture of Penryn?
Hi All, Has anyone out there dealt with Christies Furniture (they have showrooms in Penryn and Bodmin) as I am having an absolute nightmare with them? If anyone could give me some feedback on them it would be much appreciated. Cheers
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Replacement UPVC Locks and catches?
how easy is it to replace locks on UPVC front doors, and the metalwork catchs in the door frame? The front door lock in my new home is quite still to get the key in. It turns fine once its in - but its hard to get the key in. Options are replace the lock mechanism, replace the handles complete with lock (the outer handle…
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Three garage conversion advice.
Hello, I am looking for advice on a block of three garage conversions. I have purchased three garages, all joined together with an aim to convert to garden office. The total dimension of all three garages is 8.5 meters by 5.25 meters and is single skin wall. The plan is to remove the two internal walls and replace the roof…
