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Carpetright question please
Hi Carpetright has just finished a 50% off sale just as I was about to order! Does anybody know when the next 50% sale is? A colleague thinks they do one in August... Can anyone confirm this as I can't afford to pay the full price. Many thanks
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Noisy Radiator
The radiator in my bedroom is a little noisy in the morning when it comes on and because I'm a light sleeper to wakes me up. Its not very loud and under normal circumstances I wouldnt notice, but when the room is silent it is quite noticeable and should like someone exhaling on and off. My question is, is there any way to…
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Should we pay for a dishwasher repair or just buy a new one?
We have a 4 year old smeg slimline that decided to breakdown this morning. There was a burning smell coming from the machine and we noticed (after about an hour) that it had not gone past the initial boot up stage of the cycle. The machine pump seems to be running continuously, but there is no water being let into the…
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Do all 18v drills have same power
Hi Just wondering if all 18V drills have same power in terms of ability to drill holes. Battery decides how long will it last. Or I have got it wrong and if so what is the value that I should look for to compare various 18v combi drills. Ta
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Water tub repair
I have a large water tub that I want to make waterproof but there are two circular holes in the tub, near the bottom, where a tap and a connector were fitted. Are there anything like 'pot repairers' available to fill/mend the holes?
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quote for changing door handles
plan to get 5 internal door latch handles changed to those with locks. How much would it cost-labour only?
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cavity wall insulation & damp problem
I'm just in the process of trying to sort out a damp problem within a small section of wall in my house. I've had the problem with the wall paper coming away & the plaster separating from the brickwork. Today I have gone under the floorboards to check the DPC & found where the joists enter the wall there were damp, with…
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Open Plan...or not
Hi All In the process of buying a new flat, which needs total refurb, not been cconfirmed if I'll be allowed to remove the wall between kitchen and living area, but that was my intention. Talking to people, several say they'd rather have separate areas totally and not take wall down, what would your choice be? Current size…
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Squeegee and then glass cleaner or the other way around?
Got a lovely new sparkling shower cubicle - and the dilemma is in which order should the squeegee and glass cleaner be used? Or is is squeegee alone? Or glass cleaner alone? Or does it not matter? Helpful advice sought and greatly appreciated.
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Repairing mortar on patio
Hi I've tried repairing some mortar using a measured amount of sand, cement and water. I had to do the job over a couple of days, but on each day the mortar dried to a different colour. How do I get a consistently grey mix instead of the more yellow shade used on common yellow bricks? Thank you.
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How to assess whether you have damp
How can it be checked and confirmed whether damp is present in my home? i would like an expert advice. Thanks
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Is this plaster ready for painting?
Hi, Just a quick question. On Monday we had our bathroom re-skimmed. All seems to have dried out nicely, however there are still a couple of darker patches. Ive attached some pictures below. Are we at a stage yet where we can apply the first mist coat, or do we need to wait for the darker pacthes to go pale pink?
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AV wiring and connections
Looking to create a audio and visual hub in a spare cupboard upstairs in my house and have the wires routed around as such. (Amp, Sky box, Sonos) If I was to give get quotes on this, would I be after an electrician or a home AV specialist? Based in Upminster, Essex/London
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vax steam cleaner question?
Do you have to use the special vax detergent in these steam mops or can you just fill with water. thanks in advance.
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Alpha cd25c boiler problem
Problem with hot water system. Water keeps going hot then cold. The burner light c is lit for about 10 seconds then goes out. then back on and so on. I have fitted a new flow switch and temp sensor. fed up with it now. I have to turn pressure/flow right down to get a little bit of heat. :sad:
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Msofas Halifax (or other rec)
I'm looking for a reasonably priced corner sofa bed msofas in Halifax seem to have some great ones at affordable prices but I cannot find any reviews for them. We're hoping to travel down Sunday to look at them but it's a couple of hours away (and mil is coming). Has anyone had any experience of this company or can…
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Robot vac XR Advanced
Hi, I have been given a XR Advanced Robot Vacuum, it is 18 months old and hardly used, it is still in the box with all the bits & bobs except the instructions. I put it on charge all last night but it did not work at all, I have put the new batteries and it worked, but now I have put it back on charge there are no lights…
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I'm No Good At DIY!!
When I moved into my property all the walls had been skimmed as the property is 40 Years old. Fast forward another 7years and my bathroom wall paint has peeled leaving lots of lines down the plaster. Ive picked off and sanded down where its happened. Does the bathroom completely need re skimming or can I just fill in where…
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Converting garage into a room
Hi my son would like to convert his garage into a room. Has anyone done this recently who can offer some advice please. The council want over £300 to do their part but the guy who came to give an estimate could nt because he did n t know what the insulation was going to cost. Son does n t want to pay for this until he has…
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Portable earthing device. DIY
Firstly I apologise if this is in the incorrect section I was unsure where to ask. At work we use various communication equipment which requires earthing. This equipment is portable and needs to be operated even in the outside (in tented conditions). Now my question is, as a cheap and efficient way to create an earth…
