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Neighbours extension roof is leaking into mine
Hi everyone, firstly thank you for taking the time to read this as I'm pretty sure after this weekend I'm going to be grey. I own and rent out a mid terraced house. At the rear of the property prior to my purchase the house had a small extension added and used as the kitchen. The terrace next door had the same and so their…
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Bathroom fitters - Watford
Can anyone recommend a good bathroom installer in or around the Watford area? we'd be looking to buy the suite - but would want someone to do/co-ordinate the plumbing, tiling etc Thanks F
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overflow on hot water
Hi can anybody please advise?? just went into my loft and there is water coming out of the expansion pipe over the little tank ..we only have the water on which is on twice a day for 2 hours at a time ..when i put the heating two way valve to manual the water stopped when i put back to auto it was running again ..any feed…
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tiling corner joints
Hi all, We are installing a new wet room and in a couple of places the tiler has left a really tiny margin in the corner where one wall meets the other. By tiny I mean really less than 1mm. There is no way grout would fit in there, but since these joints are usually siliconed, I'm wondering about a couple of things: - will…
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Stand pipes for washing machine and dishwasher
I have 2 stand pipes inside one of my kitchen cupboards. One standpipe has the washing machine drain hose poked in to the top of it. The other stand pipe is not in use at all and hasn't been for at least 12 years which was when I moved into the property. I assume the previous owners of this property had a dishwasher or…
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C shaped shower curtain rail
I'm trying to find a C shaped rail with a ceiling attachment everything I've seen is over £100 and looks flimsy. I'm looking at ideas to either bodge something that will work, or will I just need to bite the bullet.
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Chainsaw/hedgetrimmer
Any recommendations, I am looking for something to trim a leylandii hedge and that can also chop up tree trunks into firewood. I really have no idea about power tools, so I'm not sure what kind of thing I want to buy...
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Samsung ecobbble washer dryer?
Any good? Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere. I currently have separate washer and dryer which are both ancient, the washer is hot feed and I want to free up the space taken up. Thanks.
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Composite door
Hi all, Any advice would be appreciated greatly. I have recently received quotes for a composite door from nationally known windows and door companies with the cheapest coming out at 1050 all parts and fitted. This seems a bit steep for a new front door to me. is this the average price? I am based in the west midlands area…
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Bolt cutters
I have a padlock on my garage door for which the vendors did not supply a key. Amazing number of websites tell me how to pick the lock, but i am clearly a poor pupil as I can't do it. I could get a locksmith but neighbour pointed out that buying a pair of bolt cutters would probably be cheaper than a call out fee. The bit…
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Hard wiring a plug in light
Hello! I've never ventured over to this board before but hoping someone with more knowledge than me (so, any) will be able to help. I have been after some wall lights for ages - the current ones are hardwired either side of the bed and are very close to the bed which has limited my choice of replacement. I also hate them.…
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Curtain pole for a bay window?
Hi, We currently have blinds in our bay window which are a real pain - they don't run up/down easily like they should, and they don't block the sun very well at all, so we've bought some curtains (with eyelets) to replace them. The problem is, I have no idea how we'll get a curtain pole across there? Every bay window…
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Dealing with salt damp on chimney
I have an old terraced house and am pretty certain that I have damp on the corner of my chimney breast caused by salts from inside the chimney leaching out into the plaster. The salts are attracting atmospheric moisture and making the wall damp. I have been advised to either: - cover the affected area with tinfoil and…
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New divan bed with pocket springs advice
Anybody an expert on beds? We are buying a new bed as our existing one is very old and I am suffering some neck and shoulder pain. We went to the local store and tried out a number of their Harrisons pocket spring divan beds. The most comfortable was a 11250 pocket spring so we have decided to go for that. Expensive it is…
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Building a dog house - type of wood to use
Hi, We'll be getting a new dog very soon and before it arrives I would like to a build a house for him in the garden which will stand up to the elements. The dog will actually be living with us in our house, but I wanted to build it for him when he's in the garden with us and wants a quick nap or relax. I have the size and…
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Rotary Airer
Hi All, apologies if this seems a dumb question but a 'spinning' feature of one particular rotary clothes airer has made me wonder... do all rotary airers actually turn in the wind or just some of them? :o
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Gas installation certification question
I am selling my house. Buyer's solicitor is asking for a Building Regs Compliance Certificate for gas (which would cover installation of a new hob in new kitchen extension.) I have a Corgi sheet called 'Gas Safety Inspection' (this has installers details and appliance details etc) which specifies boiler and hob inspection.…
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Toilet Cistern & Pan dismantling success
Hi, I thought I would share my success of removing rusted wing nuts connecting the cistern to the pan. Access was very tight so unable to freely use pliers, spanner etc. Instead I used a socket and channelled out grooves wide enough for the wings to fit in to using an angle grinder. Attaching the socket wrench I was able…
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Best type of driveway - for look and cost
We have a driveway that is wide enough for 2 cars at the immediate front and then tapers for a single car to park - length about 20 yards with grass or flower beds each side. Currently the asphalt is wearing through to older asphalt in a number of spots. I have tried several companies for quotes and advice and so far…
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Decorating
Hi guys, I recently purchased my first home and we have a budget....originally the budget including professional decorating however now we have realised that the boiler is condemned and the place some other bits and bobs. Decorating is the least on our priority list so have decided to do this ourselves. The walls have been…
