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Help installing shower unit
Hi All, I have a corner shower unit like this one... http://alturl.com/dwyfh It was installed by a plumber two years ago. Unfortunately the majority of the work he did was very poor. Last night, I discovered that the actual tray had moved (I think due to unstability as the legs were out as far as possible rather than being…
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Help please, boiler leaking
Hello, Just come back from a weekend away and noticed a wet patch on the kitchen ceiling :( It's immediately below the cupboard in the bathroom where the boiler is so I've just been to have a look. Seems we have some sort of scale inhibitor, and there is water dripping out of it (quite a fast drip!) and all this white goo…
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ASDA Your Home Quick Dry Gloss
The ASDA Quick Dry Gloss is a water based paint sold for £4 per 750ml. Generally speaking at that kind of price you would expect something unspeakably bad but this is quite simply not the case. I made a mistake by buying this product because of its one BIG failing - it isn't very white. This paint goes on very well, covers…
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central heating
as am now retired and therefore at home for a large portion of the day as i was wondering now that the central heating will be going on any day now what times to set on the timer- a couple of hours in the morning and then perhaps from 16.00 to 21.30 maybe. would be interested to read the views of those who have been…
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I need a new heater but i am confused!
hi, My bedroom does not have a radiator in it and is a top floor attic conversion so gets very very cold and i wanted to buy a new heater for it but am confused by all the options. I was looking at oil free radiators as i kept reading they are 'eco friendly' and have lower running costs but then i read on some old forum…
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Extension for washing machine
Had a guy out to fix washing machine and Mrs was at home when he came. From a jumbled message he is saying the water and electcity pipes are too short for him to pull it out, fix and then return it. Says we need longer water pipes and an electric extension cable but a thicker one suitable for a washing machine, After…
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New 100% biodegradable Nespresso-compatible capsules?
We have a Nespresso machine which we bought in Switzerland (they're everywhere there). I was against it at first, mainly because of the waste, but credit where it's due to Nespresso - their recycling is pretty good. They even recycle the used coffee. (they make a big marketing hoo-hah about this without mentioning that…
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Saving water - traditional taps
Are there any devices I can fit to a traditional tap to help save water? These are like my taps They don't have aerators that can be screwed in.
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Beko washing machine problem
I have a Beko wme7247wwashing machine thats developed a fault. last night we noticed the washing was still soaking , so i presumed the filter was clogged . I've cleaned this and checked the hose for blockage and all seemed clear . i've now tried to drain and spin the washing however all that happens is you can hear the…
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old eiderdowns??
does anyone know where these can be purchased for cheap? been looking everywhere for a heavy eiderdown instead of weighted blanket that we need for our daughters sleep therapy, the prices are astronomical for weighted blankets. about £150, talk about cashing in on other peoples needs
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Putting up curtain poles
Hi all, I'm moving home next week and looking to save some money. The current owner is taking the curtain poles with him which means I will have to put them up. How difficult is this? I don't know anybody that I can ask as a favour and I'm guessing a tradesman will be expensive
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New Bed, Advice Needed
Hi Guys, We bought a new bed last year from what is now Benson for Beds. It was a Sealy and we thought we had bought a good bed that would do us for years but apparently there has been a lot of the same model being returned under their guarantee, ours now being one of them :( So now I can go next week and pick a new bed,…
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House Renovation: How much does it cost?
I am planning to buy a 3 bed terraced house in greater London, which needs complete refurbishment and looking for cost for renovation including all labour and material cost. It needs following work at the minimum: Kitchen Ceiling, Tiling and Flooring 8.5 x 8.5 sq feet Bathroom Ceiling, Tiling and Flooring 6.5 x 6.5 sq feet…
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ASDA Your Home Matt White Emulsion Paint
At £4 for a 5 lite pot I really didn't expect much. This paint is relatively thick and covers relatively well. Two coats covered a mushroom type colour so adequate performance. It is virtually odourless and dries quickly to a non-powdery finish. Easily thick enough to roller on or apply with pad. I can't say that this is a…
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Creda storage heater
Hi I wonder if any experts here can help Just moved into this flat with storage heaters, tried the following Set heater timer: from 7pm to 7am on this tool - Timeguard TS900B 24 Hour Immersion Heater Time Controller 3 Storage heaters: Fuses On for Living Room a) 1 with room temperature setting: Combi and output 4 b) 1 with…
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powerful kitchen extra hood for Indian cooking?
Just started to try to cook curry but our current chimney hood is unable to cope and have to open all the back doors, to ged rid of the cooking odour! even the clothes have curry aroma:D So I'm asking can recommend a suitable chimney hood that is powerful enough, not sure how powerful it needs to be? Thanks.
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Anyone live in a listed building
Just out of curiosity really ! I live in an 1850's Grade II listed property, a lovely double fronted cottage complete with Yorkshire sash windows and hand made pan tile roof. Some folk you talk to say what a pain in the posterior they must be, but if I am honest we have never had any problems. I quite like being the…
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Underfloor Insulation
OK.. Back to this again :) I am currently (slowly) insulating under my suspended floors. I have bought Black Mountain Hemp Insulation batts and I am doing the work from the cellar, so insulating the cellar celling. (before crawling around the 2 foot crawl space in the other room) Now I have a air brick that is above the…
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Window shutter advice
Hi all Can anyone recommend a reputable and decent window shutter company in London (I'm in south west London) ? I'm looking to get them installed in a new flat I'm completing on soon and am bamboozled by the number of companies out there. I've attempted my own research but whilst there are plenty of negative reviews about…
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whats the best cordless hammer drill to buy
im in the market for a good cordless hammer drill, i have heard it has to be 18v or more to do a really good job on the hammer function.. price range is about £100. been looking at a few in b&q this afternoon but cant decide..anyone got any suggestions :)
