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Underfloor heating
We are currently undertaking a large renovation project and after finally deciding on which Bi Folding Doors {after many hours of research} i am now moving onto heating. We are having an extension built which will be open plan kitchen/dining living room approx 50 sqm. The rest of the house would be radiator gas central…
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Screwing wood to concrete posts
Hi, My back garden shares one border with a school. At the moment, the fence is that green plastic wire stuff held up by concrete posts. We want to put something permanent on there to give more of a barrier. I bought some bamboo screening but I’m not impressed with the screen that it gives. I was wondering about attaching…
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Cheap B&Q Barbecue
I am tempted to get a cheap charcoal bbq just to test the waters. its basically a rip of of a Weber bbq at only £39. I was wondering if anyone has use one of these before and what the results were like? if it lasts for a couple of months I would be more than happy, at least I could get some bbq experience under my belt. My…
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ceramic v. dual fuel (lpg)
were in the process of planning a new kitchen in the house we are in the process of buying, we have decided on a range cooker, we will have no gas at the new property, has anyone got any experience of rangemaster that have been coverted to lpg or would we be better sticking with all electric?
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quartz worktop and engineered wood suppliers, London area?
I'm looking for a reliable quartz kitchen worktop supplier, preferably one who would send out samples beforehand and/or has a showroom. We currently have granite but are thinking of moving to quartz and it seems to be cheaper bought directly or online rather than as part of the 'kitchen deal'. We also have to lay…
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uPVC front door repair
I have discovered a small hole on the moulding on the inside of the panel of my white uPVC front door where i assume it's been hit by something. Not that big ...maybe 6-7mm diameter at most. What is the best product to fill it with ?
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Tectonite Sink?
Hi, I'm in the process of designing my new kitchen and need to decide on the sink. It's going to be undermount, and I just found something called Tectonite (http://www.franke.com/kitchensystems/uk/en/home/products/bymodelrange/sinks/sirius/sid_160/125_0252_219_detail.html) Is this material any good? (better/same as steel)
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any DIY/handy people here? HELP
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Flooding in rental property?
We rent a flat which has a downstairs area which is a sort of storage/front door/lobby/utility area. There is a courtyard outside with 3 or 4 other flats, and a single drain. When it rains hard, all the roofs empy there water right into the courtyard, which is at the same level as our front door. The drain can't cope and…
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advice needed! are rated people genuine?
Hi there Im a recent first time buyer, who contacted a company via rated people to do some decorating. Small bedroom needs wallpaper stripping, textured wallpaper hanging then painting. Recieved a quote for the above and went ahead with the work Problem is, at the end of day 1, I noticed none of the existing wallpaper was…
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Burglar alarm, existing ADT in new house...Options?
Hi all, We just purchased a house (hurray!) and it comes with an ADT intruder alarm (Honeywell Galaxy 2). I have a copy of the ADT sale contract (with previous owner, dated May 2010), the key points of the system/contract being: 1. "Our charge for selling the system, installing it (or to take over an existing system) is:…
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Where can I buy multiple home appliances and have them all delivered at once?
For my new house I'm going to need fridge washing machine tumble dryer dishwasher vacuum cleaner I don't want to be faffing with one thing arriving one day and one thing the next, as I won't be living there straight away. Are there any online shops or high street who can arrange for them all to be delivered at once?
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Using a double duvet and cover on single bed?
I was thinking of doing this to save getting a valance which I find a nuisance when getting into the storage drawers. It would cover the side of the bed, for sure, but would it look odd, do you think?
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Who is responsible?
Hoping someone can give us the right advice We live in a leasehold flat and have done for 8 years, under the kitchen sink where the water pipes are, we have a water meter attached, already installed when we purchased the property. There is a leak at the back of the water meter which appears to be coming from a joint where…
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Reality of felting a flat roof?
Is this something possible for the average person or does it require too much skill/specialist equipment? I've been quoted £1,000 for it and I'd rather keep the months salary if possible. Thanks for reading.
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central heating - just water on controller but rads come on!
Very strange. Got a heating controller that, basically, you set separate times from heating and water. At the moment, heating is off. But we still need hot water. Trouble is radiators still come on even when its off. (But obviously, boiler is running heating the water). Any ideas? Not knowing much about it but I assume…
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I am not a happy bunny
Not sure where to put this but trying here. Went to our local Dunelm Mill and bought some stuff for the spare bedroom including a single duvet cover set. I was putting it onto the bed when I realised there was no pillowcase. I phoned them and have to go back tomorrow to pick up a new set. Apparently they have the problem…
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Salvage yards in south of London area -seeking 170mm floorboards
Hi, As the title suggests we're after a few 170mm wide, 21mm deep floorboards (any length over 1m) in South London, Surrey, Sussex, Hants etc. I've phoned around a few and got either a 'we don't have them' or a 'come have a look for yourself' which is fair enough given the small value but as we can only look on Saturday…
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Composite door with arched top?
Hi One & All, I am looking to buy and have fitted, a front door and frame, with an arched top. I know that one can be made in Upvc / plastic, but I would prefer to have it in a white composite finish. Has anyone bought such a thing, or know if it is technically possible to manufacture ? I live in the north west if that…
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Drive gravel grid mesh stabilisers plastic things.
Does anyone have any experience with them plastic grid things you can use to on your drive to stop gravel/pebbles moving about too much or on grass to provide grip for car tyres? My front driveway has slabs with flowerbeds either side (~1m wide). We recently got some motorbikes and like to ride down the side of the drive…
