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Hotpoint Washer Dryer WD860 Fault F-11
Hi all, As title really, my machine is showing fault code F-11. I've just found this: http://www.hotpointservice.co.uk/hs/pages/content.do?keys=book_a_hotpoint_repair and wondered whether it's worth getting this, it sounds too good to be true so wondered if anyone else has had their machine repaired ?
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wind generation planning application
A planning application has been made to install a wind generator (15mt high and 5.5m blades) in a field backing on to my property. The field is classed as agricultural land. Do I have any chance in stopping the installation? It will be in full view from from my kichen, bedroom, lounge and conservatory - at the moment we…
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Curtain track for bay window
Can anyone recommend a corded curtain track that can be bent to fit round a bay window (needs to be fixed from the ceiling)? The track will need to be roughly 4 meters long. I’m going to need to buy two as we have a bay window in the living room and master bedroom. I went into Paul Simon and they recommended a track but it…
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Poor service by M&S for furniture
My father-in-law recently died of Bowel Cancer last month. One of his dying wishes though was that he could pay to refurbish my stepdaughter's bedroom. We'd gone to M&S due to its good reputation as much as anything. Nice touch was that, although delivered flat-pack they assembled it for you. Found a lovely bed, chest of…
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Plumbco "lemons"?
Have been asked to look through the Plumbco (south yorkshire) catalogue and pick a new bathroom out. Was just wondering if there are any "lemons" in there I should avoid?
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Flat Roof refurb Help please
HI, our house was built in 1936 as a flat roof modernist property and despite lots of extensions and character changes over the years, the flat roof remains. When we moved in twelve years ago we had the deck of the roof replaced then new covering (think it was bitumen but not sure). The roof has always been a problem,…
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Alternatives to Gloss Paint on Woodwork
We painted all the woodwork in our house (door frames, skirting etc.) with Dulux white gloss paint, only to find a few months later its gone a nasty yellow colour (we are not smokers). I've been told this has happened to quite a few people now, and I'm reluctant to go to the expense of doing it again only for the same to…
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Moving house in 4 days- no wardrobes etc
We are moving house on Friday, we have no wardrobes, drawers etc because the house we are in at the moment has them fitted. I am completely broke and even when i get paid on Thursday i will only have enough left over after rent and bills for us to eat. Any ideas on how we can get some wardrobes and drawers for our clothes…
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Kitchen Appliances
Hey everyone, We are about to refit our kitchen (quite a major job involving walls being knocked down, pipes replaced etc) and need to get it right first time because we're not doing it again for a very long time! We have found a company we are happy to work with to do the kitchen part of the job (units, worktops etc) but…
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Gutter help please
Lady live on my own , is there a paint or gue that i could paint/put on a joint on my guttering as it is leaking .I would need to put it on the underneath part of the joint NOT ON THE INSIDE as i am not good on ladders [bungalow]
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Free loft insulation.....
Hi I have just had a guy round re the grant - the good news is we definitely qualify - the bad news is we have vermiculite insulation which could possibly contain asbestos :eek:!!! He said he could not say for sure we would have to get it tested ~ but suggested we could carefully swept it up and then bag it up as long as…
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Condensing Boilers and Hot Water Cylinder temperature
Hi I have a condensing boiler with a traditional hot water cylinder. I know that to enable the boiler to condense for the maximum amount of time the boiler temperature needs to be set as low as possible to maintain a low return temperature. If I set it for say 55 degrees and we feel warm in the house then that is fine and…
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boxes for house move packing
Not sure if this has been posted before - but where can you get nice strong boxes for packing, preferably free?! We haven't mooved for 25 years, and last time, we just got them from the supermarket! Can't think where you would get them from now, and I've had a quick look at some to buy - and it would cost a lot, for the…
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New condensing boiler
Hello, all well it's happened my old boiler has finally kicked the bucket and I need a new one just a little bit of advice please!! Ok I'm considering a Worcester boiler or a valiant so I'm about to get some quotes I know it can be expensive, however I have seen some 28kw boilers such as valiant and or Worcester for…
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Home Insurance - New Kitchen Extension
Hi, We have just recently had a new kitchen extension which was completed 2/3 months ago. My question is if anything were to go wrong ie: leaking roof - would my household insurance cover this? Would I have to write to my insurance company telling them that I have had a new extension built? Many thanks,
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Second-hand white goods - worth it?
Hi - we're moving into our house next month and will inherit a very tired un-integrated kitchen with no white goods, except for a range cooker. We can't afford to get the kitchen redone for 1-2 years so will need to purchase a fridge, a freezer and a dishwasher (all under the counter) for short term use. I was planning to…
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Conservatory furniture - why??
Hi - this may sound a but stupid but is there a reason why conservatory furniture is generally made of rattian-type material? We're moving into our new house next month and will be first-time conservatory owners and need to furnish. Is there a specific reason why everyone seems to have this typical type of furniture? ie…
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Paint on walls not what the tin says!
Hi there Can anyone help me to understand why the pale grey on the front of my tin of paint is baby blue on the walls! I'm not a novice painter but no expert. I sugar soaped the walls, I cleaned then with clean water. I let them dry fully. I stirred the paint fully. I am using like for like paint (kitchens and bathrooms)…
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Cracked shower drain!
[IMG][/img] Help, I've just noticed a crack on the plastic shower drain, (sorry about the grotty photo but there's usually a plastic cover over this ) the top flange flexes up and down when pulled against the shower tray, exposing a crack along the sidewall of the waste. I'm hoping this won't be a major job but I fear the…
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UVPC French doors problem
We installed some uPVC french doors today. We have tried as much as we can to level/adjust them. The problem is the door (especially at the bottom). When you close it, the doors shake. The frame is secure. They have one handle and the left door catches the slave door and they lock but to do this the doors shake. Never had…
