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House extension decision: NOB
Hi Guys, As you all know at present the house extension rules have been relaxed and I was thinking of doing an extension up 4-5 metres for which I will need prior approval. I was looking at other council decisions on other applicants and I can see a lot of decision as NOB, what does NOB stand for? Also if I want to a…
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Noisy Neighbours
Hello We have had new neighbours move in last month, and we haven't met them. It is a council property, we own our flat - they are in the flat above. I am now off work for Christmas and their music is really loud - it is during the day, is there anything we can do. I don't like going up and asking because I did that years…
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Beko XL 9 washing machine not spinnng
Hi, I'm looking for some advice please on my washing machine. It was and has always worked fine with no problems up until xmas eve. After the 3rd load of the day I loaded the 4th load into it but it just won't spin. The machine fills up with water and takes the soap powder and starts the cycle but the minute the drum needs…
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Sticking glass picture to wall
I've just had a glass splashback made with an image on it. I was under the impression that the image was sandwitched between a couple of glass layers, but it's just stuck on the rear of the glass. It is/was my intention to stick it to the wall but i'm concerned that whatever adhesive i use may leach through into the image…
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switching ceiling light by remote
Want to install ceiling lighting in my ground floor lounge. I can just about get a live feed to the proposed location by lifting upstairs boards, but onward wiring to a wall switch would be a nightmare. Anyone know of a suitable, fairly unobrtusive sensor that could be mounted on the lounge ceiling and wired into the light…
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Bathroom fitter in G84 (Helensburgh/Dumbarton)?
Bit of a long shot, but can anyone recommend a bathroom fitter in G84 (Helensburgh/Dumbarton) area? I want to swap a bath for a walk-in shower edit: G84 :D
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Halogen oven tripping electrics
Hi I woke up at about 4am on Christmas day. Turned a light on. Nothing. I noticed a tv was on standby. But our router ( downstairs was off). I identified that the halogen oven tripped the fuse box. The side with downstairs sockets and upstairs lights. What could be causing the oven to trip?
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TV aerial cable confusion
Bought a TV home for Christmas. Our Antenna outlet on wall has female socket(needing male pin) But back of TV too seems to need Male pin. Aerial cable we got have female on one side and male pin on other side. How to tackle this?
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Back door making the wall shake?
Hi, when we close our back door the exterior wall appears to "move" - not looked outside but it certainly moves on the inside. This is more apparent whenever the door is slammed (I tell my lot at home not to slam it, but the inevitably do). How can we stop this please? What could it be? We have had a new back door…
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Where to buy 19mm aluminium square tubes
Hi all, I am about to build a computer mining rig and I need to build a skeletal frame for it. I need to buy some holow tubings like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-3-4-Aluminium-Square-Tube-Box-6063-16swg-1-Metre-/290535488893?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&hash=item43a543bd7d And…
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Sliding wardrobe doors
Used them no bother earlier last night. Went to go back and neither door will slide open. I think one side has maybe come off the track at the end in the middle behind other door. Unable though to manoeuvre it back as no space. Am I right in thinking the outer one will have to be removed first.
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Shower tray install problem
So bought a shower tray awhile ago & eventually got round to trying to fit it ! Problem is that the outer walls of the tray are not vertical they slope which leaves a gap of 1/2 inch plus at the top rather than siting tight to the wall. Is this normal or are there vertically sided trays ? The tray is 6 inches tall. Fitting…
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replacing felt underneath concrete roof tiles
In the course of the water leaking through my roof onto the ceiling of a room, I have been told that the roof felt underneath the concrete roof tiles is obviously the original felt (ie 1970s) and has gone brittle and awful with age and will need replacing entirely. I have been told that the process of doing this involves…
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14.4v drill ok for masonary drilling?
I'll be attempting a few outdoor jobs after Xmas not being a big DIY'er I dont really want to fork out lods on a powerful drill. Screwfix are doing a agood deal om a 14.4v combi drill-will this be sufficeint power for a range of masonary related jobs? Thanks as usual
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Help program numbers on a washing machine
hi guys would anyone have a link to what the numbers are on a frigidaire fc1008L they have worn off the dispenser drawer and i need to wash some woollen clothes and havent the foggiest which number it is on the dial any help would be appreciated thanks guys
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Dishwasher
Can anybody recommend a dishwasher please. My Bosch has just broken down and I have to say I'm not best pleased as its not that old. I wondered if anyone takes Which! magazine and can tell me what the best buys are in the £300 region. Many thanks, and Happy Christmas :santa2:
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Converting a Victorian outside toilet to a utility room- idea of cost?
We are just about to buy a two bed Victorian terrace house which comes with it's original outside toilet (although the toilet itself has been removed) I was thinking about having the toilet converted to a mini utility room to house the washing machine/tumble dryer and knocking through from the dining room so it could be…
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Radiator in Kitchen corner - ideas please!
Need some ideas folks! I have a small kitchen. I'm trying to use all the available space. As it stands a central heating radiator is positioned in the one corner. There is nothing else in this corner but this radiator. I would really like to put some cabinets and a worktop in this corner but I don't know what to do because…
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Whole House Ventilation System
We, like many other people have suffered from damp and condensation problems for years, we have recently had one of these systems fitted and the problems have virtually disappeared overnight. Just thought I would put the idea out there for anyone in a similar position. So I'm not spamming I'm not naming the system we…
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Water ingress above window
Any body able to tell me why/how and what to do? In this extreme weather water is coming in from what appears to be a newly formed crack in the 'lintel area' above a window. For now have dried up and put a towel under to absorb any more water (too long a crack for buckets, so frequently changed towels seems best)
