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Towel Radiator electronic timer?
I want to put a bathroom towel radiator on its own zone so that I can control it independently (summer months etc.). It's not electric and only comes on with the central heating at present. Can anyone recommend a good but simple electric timer that would allow me to specify times when it can come one/off and also, where…
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Conservatory
I'm seriously considering having a conservatory installed along the back of my house. I want a full length one: 7.5m x 3.5m - I also need full electrical wiring with multiple sockets and either underfloor heating or a suitable alternative. Plastering on either side of the structure and heat reflecting glass. Double or…
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JML dual saw
Hi. Can any one recommend Dual saw, are they any good. I am considering getting one for cutting scrap wood for my wood burning stove and for other DIY projects. Thanks
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What is wrong with lithium batteries in smoke detectors
On the basis that the smoke alarms and CO2 detector drive the dog mad if the battery goes flat and the alarm starts chirruping if we are out, I decided to replace the batteries with lithium on the basis that they claim a ten year life. The first to require replacement was in a smoke alarm. As the chirruping noise (to…
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Buy switches & sockets
We are getting a new kitchen in a couple of weeks and need to provide the fitter with a new set of wall sockets, where is the cheapest place to buy them? They have the ones we like in Homebase/B&Q but I find them a bit expensive? Thanks
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Velux windows and insulation
Hi, I don't know much about Velux windows. We have 3 in total. 2 in bedrooms and 1 on the landing. What I would like to know is do they lose loads of heat? They have the Velux blinds fitted but they are very thin. Just thinking that they take a fair size chunk from the area of roof in each room, knowing that roofs are…
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'Thermic' radiators?
Apparently from Belgium? Does anyone have one or heard if they are any good? Many thanks
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Re-insulating loft: Lay new over old or get rid of old then lay?
We moved into a new house last winter and compared to our old house it is nad-numbingly cold! The central heating was on constantly from December until May and the gas bill was ... well enough to make me look up in the loft to check the state of the insulation and it can only be described as poor at best. I guess this is…
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Difference in sizes
Apart from the Obvious, is there any noticeable size difference when you're actually in a bath/stood up to shower in it, to a 700mm or 750mm wide bath?
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Can anyone recommend an electrican in Romford?
Hi all, Not sure if I am allowed to ask for recommendations on here but thought it was worth a shot. We have just moved to the Harold Hill/Wood area of Romford and are slowly doing up our house and as the title suggests I am looking for a good electrican, just to do some bits as and when needed, initially just installing…
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Karndean, laminate or something else for kitchen
Our current kitchen floor is tiled but I'm going for a wood effect. So I can either go Karndean style, laminate or engineered flooring. I'd prefer quality engineered flooring but is this suitable for a kitchen? Also what is the best quality/most authentic looking laminate out there? Thanks
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small hairline crack
The kitchen window bay there is a hairline crack that you can only see when up close. The crack runs from the top left of the bay up to the ceiling. There are no signs of cracking externally in the brickwork by the window. It is solid wall with plaster that the crack is on. Is this something that is common with plaster…
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Fitted Wardrobes
Hi All Does anyone know of anywhere that has good offers for fitted wardrobes? Also 0% finance Thanks
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Building Notice Procedure
Hi, Wondering if someone could enlighten me to the Building Notice Procedure. We are looking at getting a number of works done to the house but no-one is yet in place for all of the works. The works are: 1- Remove asbestos garage and replace with timber garage. It is within 1m of boundary so hopingt his is okay if I put…
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Painting panelling
We have installed some grooved panelling from B&Q in our bathroom and intend to paint it. Do we need to use primer then undercoat then paint? My wife intends to use some very expensive paint so I want to do it properly. And does anyone have any advice round types of primer and undercoat and the brushes needed? Any other…
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Switching boiler on remotely - is this impossible?
I have no idea if this is something that is possible or not hence the question......could you switch your boiler on remotely? If you were away from home longer than expected for example, and a cold snap set in, is there anything on the market that would enable you to switch the boiler/heating on remotely, in order to help…
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laminate wood floring - door joint
hi i dont know what this thing is called so will try to explain whats broken! we have laminate wood flooring in the house in hallway and livign room. under the door between hallway and living room, there is a wooden strip which covers the joint between wood flooring on both sides. this strip has come off. how do i fix it…
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Help with Unvented Immersion Heater (brand is Ariston)
Hi, I just moved into my newly purchased flat (finally could afford to buy a flat) and have found that my Immersion heater is leaking. Well I called out the plumber and they said it's the overflow pipe thats going and its that which is leaking. Apparently the overflow pipe should not be going at all. They recommended to…
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Silverfish
Hi I've recently moved into a rented flat that seems to have some silverfish that are also resident :eek: How can I get rid of the things cheaply and quickly? Thanks G
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Wetroom
I am going to install a wetroom in my bathroom and I understand you can do them level with your floor or have a step so it is above the floor I want mine level with the floor but where I want to put it there was a bath before and the waste is above the floor level and not in the ground The waste comes straight through the…
