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Cheapest 2d 2-pin 16W daylight CFL?
The title says it all, really. Can anyone point me in the direction of the cheapest (inc. VAT and delivery) 2D 2-pin 16W CFL, but with a colour temperature of 6000K or ideally 6500K.
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What type of tradesman do I require?
In the storms I suffered damage to my garden wall. This is Victorian garden cob wall which is 8ft high. It was covered with ivy which is probably 100 years old, the wall itself is 175 years old! The ivy has literally peeled off and taken 6 to 12 inches of the top of the wall with it. I need the ivy and remaining ivy taken…
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A question for mattress/bed experts
I've found a hand tufted, two sided mattress online which boasts 1800 pocket springs, lambswool, silk and cotton fillings for just £360. Is this the bargain it seems to be? The make and model is Highgrove Affinity: http://www.sleeplandbeds.co.uk/lambswool-and-silk-pocket-sprung-mattress-affinity-double
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Fuse for garden office keeps tripping
Hello, I recently had electrics for a new garden office installed. A new consumer unit was installed in the original house plus a consumer unit in the garden office. I was told this would provide me with sufficient power to run a heater, office equipment, lighting and also supply 32a for a hot tub if we were to install one…
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Repairing a Cracked Blender Jug
Got a heavy-duty blender but the jug as a thin crack in it. You can just about feel the crack, which will one day open up! Can someone recommend a food-safe adhesive type product to 'paint' over the crack? No need for an expoxy-type filler, just a way of putting a 'skin' over the crack. Most epoxies aren't food-safe,…
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Roofing quote - what to expect
I'm not referring to the cost, but the process itself. We've got a roofer coming over next week to have a look at our 3-bed semi tiled roof, to quote for replacing it. This is the first time we've ever had any work done to the roof, and I'd just like to know what to expect.
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Sub Meter for Granny Flat??
I am having a new gas central heating system installed. The new unvented cylinder and system boiler will service the main house and "granny flat" annex. Is there any way to sub meter the gas used in the annex to produce reasonably accurate bills?
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Flat Roof Problem
I intend to remove the covering from my extension flat roof (about 9 square metres) and install Celotex 126mm TD4000 (vapour control/insulation/5.5mm ply all in one) directly onto the joists and then put EPDM on top. On the Celotex website it says that single ply waterproof layers laid on top of TD4000 usually require an…
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Kitchen in Granny Flat?
I have received planning permission for a granny flat extension where we intend our elderly relative to live. The planning dep were not keen on a kitchen in the extension so we did not include it on the plans. Our relative does want a kitchen though so I wondered if we could build it in anyway or will that invalidate the…
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Concrete Fence Posts
Has any one used the light weight concrete fence posts .I am thinking of using these and wondering If they are as strong and durable as the conventional as they are half the weight
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Bungalow extension which is cheaper?
A) going up into the roof adding a dormer B) adding a bedroom and bathroom on the side (without changing internal layout C) extending but having to knock down part of one external wall so that the layout can be changed. We think long term option C is going to be our best option for long term use of our house. Option c will…
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Can my room be classed as a bedroom?
Sorry if this has been asked before (or even if I've asked it) but can't seem to find anything that covers the circumstances. Bit of history. My house was built, as a small and narrow detached, in 1857. In 1895, other houses were joined onto it on both sides, turning it into a mid-terraced. We have a room on the second…
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Cost of an additional gable roof
I already have a large partial loft conversion which has a pitched roof / triangular gable at the back which covers half the width of the room. The other half of the room has a sloping roof. I'm a new owner of the house and will be Renovating soon and was thinking of applying for planning permission to either add another…
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"Dedicated cooker circuit with a 32/40 amp MCB"?
What does this actually mean? We are purchasing a house (have exchanged, but don't complete until next month). There is a dual fuel range cooker in place and we want to replace with induction. The electrical installation certificate states that there is a cooker circuit (that only serves that cooker). The Overcurrent…
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Where to buy garage door?
Thinking of replacing single-skin roller door with an insulated sectional garage door. However I have no clue where to buy from or what brands are the ones to go for. Had a look online but the names are meaningless to me. Don't want to buy something that could be well known as being substandard. Nor simply buy the most…
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Nhbc v house insurance
Hi all, wondering if anyone can advise us. We own a house still covered by NHBC (about 5 years left) and have recently discovered a leak in the roof which is damaging our soon to be nursery ceiling/wall. We have had a roofer out who says it is likely a builders fault having seen the same thing in a neighbours house.…
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Vaillant boiler not firing up
My boiler was fine this morning and has been serviced very recently. Suddenly this evening I have no heating or hot water. I can hear it trying to work but perhaps not igniting. I have checked the things that I know about such as high/low water pressure but can't see a problem there. I suspect that I will have to call out…
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Replacing my kitchen - where should I go?
I'm looking to replace my kitchen (last owners seem to have damaged most of the doors and the kitchen isnt made anymore) I got a quote from Howdens, max discount, no special gadgets and its still £3500. Tbh with the discount I expected a lot cheaper. I'm happy to pay for quality, reviews for Howdens seem a bit hit and miss…
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Old-ish Hotpoint First Edition 800 WM51 Won't Drain
Shot in the dark here, I know, but wondering if anyone could give some advice. A few months back I bought a Hotpoint First Edition 800 WM 51 washing machine second hand (refurbished and repaired, or so I was told). This morning I ran a wash in it - one cat bed, slightly hairy. I know, I should have lint brushed it, but I…
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New fence - wants me to pay for his bush removal
I'm a new owner of a property in which my handyman/builder who I asked to clear out my garden jungle has created a 2-3m gap in our boundary bush (predominately neighbour's). The bush overhung into our garden by some 2m and now both sides have lost privacy as everything is cut back to the trunk/stalk. I msged neighbour to…
