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Black mould in shower grouting
Does anyone have a way of keeping mould off of the grouting in the shower? I regularly go over the whole inside of the shower with a mould killing spray, and bleach, but it soon re-appears. We have a fan in the bathroom, but only a small window so cannot get any more airflow. Is there maybe a way to clean the grout, then…
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ideas for warming up a room?
hi, i have a 3 bed semi, ive got awful problems with condensation in my back porch area. the whole house is double glazed throughout but the problem lies in the fact that the main part of the house is cavity wall with insulation. the porch area isnt and it has been constructed with a single brick construction with plaster…
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terminals on pendant lamp holder
Hi, Mains switched off throughout job for obvious reasons. I had to replace a broken cord grip lamp holder on a straight forward basic as you like hanging pendant light in ceiling. The original had both bayonet bulb holder lugs broken off so no way light bulb would go in and support itself. My uncle had taped the bulb in…
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Wooden work tops, repair or replace?
Hi there We have solid beech work tops and I have not been looking after them properly. The one by the sink looks like it needs replacing to me. It's starting to sludge where the wood meets the sink. My question is should I bite the bullet and replace it or will I be able to get someone in to sand it down and treat it etc?…
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Shower trays - resin or hard foam?
We're looking at replacing our bath with a modern shower and walk-in style enclosure. I'm hoping someone has experience of the 'hard foam' option. The salesman today showed us a display by a company called Lux Elements which basically looks like a hard foam plinth which you then have tiled. It's meant to look like a…
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GGF insurance backed guarantee scheme.
Just had a really good quote from a local double glazing, which includes FENSA but also GGF insurance backed guarantee scheme. Cheapest quote by fair and am I right that if the company does go bust them the insurance will sort out any problems if they should occur.
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Fixed head shower
We are shortly going to be renovating our bathroom. We're looking at a fixed head shower, something similar to this http://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/Bristan-Carre-Exposed-Fixed-Head-Bar-Shower-with-Diverter-Kit.aspx?campaign=googlebase&gclid=CIq-qrT9nrwCFYWWtAodHiQA5Q has anyone got any advice as to what brand etc we…
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To replace or not to replace an old meter?
I've moved into a property which has an old electric meter. The tag next to it suggest it was installed in 1986. By the energy company's own admission, it should have been replaced ages ago (every 20 years I think) but they seem to have a wrong date on their system. Anyway, I've heard funny stories in the past by…
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Using a dehumidifier in a garage?
A friend's neighbours built an extension by extending the party wall (that they share between their garages) up and back, to add another storey above the garage and a single storey rear extension, and also converted their garage. All this recent windy wet weather has left the party wall saturated at the top and sides. My…
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Broken Drain or Blockage ?
We have recently moved to a 2 bed bungalow and noticed at the first rainfall that the pipe at the end of our soakaway at the corner of the front of the property, sitting at the side of the drive was filling up with water and a pool was forming at the corner of the bungalow. My husband has today had the cover off and tried…
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new shower...can i get better for less ?
Hi About to buy a mixer shower ,we need one thats exposed as our wall its going on is a thin stud wall , i like this one , it has good reviews and is obviously a MIRA any thoughts before i press pay! http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/mira-minilite-mixer-shower-ev-18174-17762/reviews
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Shower enclosure fitting
I'm in the process of fitting a new bathroom and I am trying to choose a shower enclosure. I'm changing from a bath to a shower to better make use of the space. The hole for the shower is about 800x880x2100. Although that 880 might have to become ~840 to allow pipes to be hidden in the wall. I don't like exposed pipes and…
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How much can I expect to pay a landscape garden designer?
I'm torn between choosing to pay for a full suite of services from an architect for my house and for a garden design or landscaping my garden at a later date. Could someone with more knowledge in this area please provide me with an indicative range for a landscape garden designer to design a rear garden for me? The size is…
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New Kitchen/New Kitchen Appliances....
Hi all, I have a bit of a puzzle.... We're in the process of buying a flat, and when we move in we will need to buy all white goods for the kitchen. With the expense of moving we may well need to put these on finance, so can anyone tell me of the best deals going? Also, we'd like to put in a new kitchen (which will involve…
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showering next to a window
Ok, so apart from the obvious voyeuristic problems, we would like to minimise water damage to the window sill and area. We're hopefully installing a bathroom in one of our spare bedrooms, and the only way the room works is if we place the bath next to the window. This bathroom will only be used by the occasional guest, but…
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builders contract
Hi all, Have just decided on a builder to do an extension costing around 40k. Verbally agreed, but what is the next stage? Obviously we need to draw up some kind of contract. Should we ask him if he has a standard one? Or should we draw something up? Never done this before so any pointers much appreciated!
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Do I have a problem with my guttering and roof?
Do I have a problem with my guttering and roof, or could I possibly have damp? The first picture with bubbling wallpaper is a shared wall with next door. But they haven't told me about any problems from their side. The second picture shows the shared wall on the right and the outside wall on the left. The third picture is…
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Drain issue, DIY suggestions?
Hello all, looking for some blocked drain advice. Basically toilet has been playing up, filling up when flushed to the top of the bowl and taking a long time to drain down. Occasionally drains down so there is hardly any water in the bowl, and then takes a good while to fill up to it's normal level. All items (ahem) are…
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Cheap kitchens? Where is the best place to look?
Hi, I have just bought a two bed flat and I am looking to buy a kitchen for the property as i am going to be letting out. it is only a small kitchen - 2.29m x 2.49m, but the cheapest quote I've found so far is almost £3000! where am i going wrong?! where is the best place to find a cheap but presentable kitchen? I already…
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Damp or poor ventilation?
Hi all, We have recently moved in to a house. The survey said the ground floor is riddled with damp - though I have my suspicions. The wallpaper feels like it has been wet (sort of stiff) and is cold, but nothing is wet, no watermarks or anything. There has been no remedial work. However, condensation literally pours off…
