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Underground power cables
I have a pond at the end of my garden which has outdoor power sockets nearby to plug in the pump and lights. The power for this comes from an outdoor socket attached to the house. I can see where the cable comes from that socket and in to the ground but I have no idea of the route it takes to the power outlet near the…
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bathroom repairs - is this theft
I have not posted for a while and am undergoing some seriously annoying and ongoing bathroom repairs which are stressing me out - hence sleepless nights. The builders undertaking this job are contracted and paid for by the insurer. There is much more to the story however rather than have cheap ceramic tiles supplied by the…
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Wax stuck in wood grain?
I dyed my oak doors black with Liberon Spirit Wood Dye (after sanding as advised) and have used Liberon Bison Wax to protect and finish the wood, but the wax has left lines on the door like it's stuck in the grain (the wax was neutral shade but shows up white in these lines). I've only applied the wax to one door, any…
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Do yours roll from the rear or front?
I've just had a roller blind fitted by Hilary's and because the bracket he brought was shorter than the other blinds I have in my house, the blind snagged on the window handles, so to get over it he turned the roller round so it rolled down from the front... For those that have roller blinds fitted, are they front or rear…
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Cost of Installing Mains Pressure hot Water Cylinder
What's the typical cost of installing a mains pressure hot water cylinder to replace a vented one? The cylinders seem to cost about £500~600 with all the valves etc. Due to building regs & approval, sadly it seems DIY installation is a no-no. What's the typical cost of having them installed and registered by a plumber?
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Shower Pump
What make shower pump do you have? Is it quiet? Is it reliable? I have a Salamander, which is quite noisy. Has been reliable for 8 years, but cold flow is now quite poor, so due for replacement.
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New bath help
Hi, we are looking at getting a new bath but I am struggling to view many in real life apart from somewhere like B & Q. We want a bath that's 1700 x 750. Shower will be going over the bath but we don't want a shaped shower bath. We also want a bath that doesn't feel like a coffin when you're in it. Looking online so many…
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Matt porcelain tile steam cleaner, is it possible?
In the process of having these full bodied matt porcelain floor tiles laid but now thinking about the cleaning of this area. Reading about the steam cleaners I can only find them suitable for sealed polished tiles, is there a steam cleaner for these tiles or will they all leave too much water on the floor. Would appreciate…
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Ferroli, Pisa Radiator - anyone got one?
Hi, I'm looking to replace a failed (as in leaking) Tivolis 600mm (H) x 450mm (W) chrome, flat, towel rail. The only one I can find the same size is by Ferroli. But I need to know the bar spacing and end dimensions to work out if it will fit where the old one was without drilling new holes which I'm trying to avoid. Of…
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carpet Cleaner bissell 34t2e
My wife is interested in buying the Bissell 34t2e carpet cleaner, on ideal World (about £150) Is it any good ? There are not many reviews online I remember reading somewhere that to get rid of a long term stain on a carpet, the hired machines are far better. Am I correct ? or is this a decent machine for the money thanks
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Help, washing machine flooding via water hose!
Hi Every one, I'm having a domestic calamity! I've just discovered that the water hose to my washing machine was not fixed on properly so that I've had a slow leak probably for months.... The kitchen cupboard 'feet' are all sodden and so is the lino floor. If I wrap plumbers tape around the fitting that goes into the…
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Tiles From Hell, Need Help On How To Remove Old Under Tiles! *URGENT*
For around two months now I've been tackling my kitchen floor! I need to replace it as the old flooring started to peel away, as I began to pull up the tiles I noticed a layer of old vinyl/ linoleum, we also pulled that up (a complete pain in the back side) it was a nightmare our hands were blistered and incredibly tender…
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gu10 bulb
Hi All, My current bulbs are below which are gu10 76mm by 50mm http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP24-GU10-Energy-3000k-Light/dp/B0044BCMLQ I have bought these which are 50x56. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351080637813?_trksid=p2059212.m2749.l2649&var=620323469993&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT they fit in the hole but can not turn them…
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Rim locks/Internal door mechanisms
Apologies if I use incorrect terminology in this thread.... I am looking to replace the door mechanism on an internal door which wasn't working. Its what I think is called a rim lock (i.e. mounted onto the door rather than the mechanism being contained 'within' the door). What am I best doing - replacing like for like, or…
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miele tumble dryer
Hi i currently have a miele t230c condenser dryer, i noticed that the clothes take quite some time to dry. the drum still seems quite hot inside, i have checked the resistance on the thermostat and this is ok. i have cleaned all the filters and condensing unit, at the very bottom of the dryer are two vents the one on the…
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Is a steam cleaner good to wash windows?
I have a carpet steamer(meant to be a 3 in 1 or something) but tried it on windows and it makes them streaky, I tried with and without the microfibre cloth(which in fact makes it worse) I have seen those small handheld ones around £20 that say they can be used for windows and slightly better ones around £35 which have…
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induction hob recommendations?
Does anyone have any recommendations for induction hobs? Big range price wise, are the expensive ones so much better? Would appreciate your thoughts. Cheers
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Guarantee dilemma's
Hi, I had a structural survey on a property that I am in the process of buying. I had a general builder go out and have a look at a flat roof on the garage that the surveyor had advised on. As this turned out this roof was okay however on another flat roof it was noted that there was a bubble where the surface has lifted.…
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Is 3K for replacing my fascias,soffits and guttering reasonable?
I am looking for a quote for replacement white UPVC fascias, soffits and guttering for a detached house. There will be approx 45 meters of fascias required including 2 gable ends. A conservatory is below one gable end and so scaffolding required. Currently the soffits are asbestos and so looking to clad with UPVC…
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New skirting boards....which grit sandpaper please
Sorry, but i havent a clue when it comes to preparing wood. We have just had new skirting boards fitted and really just need to know what grit sandpaper i need to buy. Thanks in advance, Denise
