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Chest freezer seal problems
Not sure if it was because I bought it second hand and first thing I did was remove seal as it was dirty and wipe all the frame of the freezer. I did notice it get frosted up around the edges a lot since I got it and every so often just broke off the ice with force, it wasnt until a friend noticed there was a space between…
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Garden Decking on a slope?
I am currently trying to redesign my garden around some existing features. One area that I am stuck with is a large pergola which currently has flagging underneath it. These are cheap concrete flags and will not come up clean no matter what I try. I was considering decking the area but it is sloped and everyone seems to…
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Leaking shower
I own a first floor flat which I rent out, and have had years of problems with water leaking into downstairs flat. I think the culprit is the free standing shower unit which is tiled and has a folding door. I have had various repairs carried out to it over the years but the problem always seems to re-occur no matter how…
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Another kitchen query......
I am due to start renovating our bungalow in the near future and getting some idea of costs. I am sorry to post the link but it wouldn't allow me to copy and paste the picture. I found my favourite looking kitchen, does anyone know how much a kitchen very similar to this would cost, i.e layout,lighting etc, I think I would…
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Not exactly MS but can any cello players help me ??
I've been given some cello strings and have managed to identify two as Synoxa (I was told they were all very good quality) but two remain unidentified. They both have burnt orange (or possibly red) with a narrow black band spiral winding at the tailpiece end, with a black collar at either end of this winding, ball is dark…
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Slate style flooring recommendations
Hi, can anyone recommend where to buy slate or slate style flooring from please at a reasonable price? Am I better looking for an independant or going to B&Q etc? Thanks
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New fireplace - HETAS enough?
Hi guys, We are replacing the gas fireplace we have to a new gas fireplace. Basically, we have a very old looking and we are going for a nice cast iron insert. I wanted to find out if I need to have someone with the GAS Certificate to install the fireplace or whether the HETAS is enough? The gas fire will be replace to go…
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Kitchen Dilemma !!
I am looking to get a new kitchen installed & I thought it would be so easy! The work is to include the supply and fitting of cabinets, worktop, appliances (integrated washing machine, gas hob, single oven, combi microwave and chimney hood), flooring, and ceiling/under-cabinet lighting and all the three quotes are based on…
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Render
We have recently bought a house that's in need of considerable modernisation, one of the things we want to do is to change the external appearance by replacing the existing uPVC cladding on the front and back with Cedar, and renewing the existing render on the end walls. The walls are currently asbestos sheet with a very…
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Does roof light need to be obscure glazed?
Hi, My neighbour has put in a planning application for a two-storey extension. This includes a window in the roof of the extension labelled "Roof Light" that's in the side elevation facing me. It doesn't mention this will be obscure glazed. Is there a requirement for it to be? Would the type of glazing, plain/obscured,…
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Quote for Lead pipe removal
I have a semi-detached property where my plumber says the lead pipe is going into the property all the way to the boiler. To replace that with a 25mm PVC to inside the property and then connect it to the boiler with a 22mm copper pipe would cost £850. Is that a fair quote? Thanks
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Central heating pump broke cost £600 for new one
Last winter my central heating stopped working properly, only one radiator upstairs worked. I called out a company that I have used many times before and I was told the pump was broken. He said I have two pumps one cheap and one expensive and unfortunately it was the expensive one that has gone. I was given a rough figure…
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Replaced Mixer Taps - No Shower
Hi all, I have just replaced my mixer taps for new ones, as the cold tap had a slight leak around the tap and they had seen better days. However now I can't seem to get any water flowing through the shower head, but the taps are fine. I can't seem to think what it would be as I already had mixers installed and surely a…
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Faulty UPVC Window - Lock or Handle?
I have just noticed we seem to have an issue with one of our windows. When shut, if i lean on the bottom half of the window, it opens. Having looked into it a bit more, it seems that the lock is not fully engaged with the keep in the frame. In fact when i investigated with the window open, I am able to lift the lock…
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Steam cleaner
Been looking at buying one of these. Any favourites on the forum? Have looked at the Amazon top-buys. Just wondered if there was anything out there that is better? I'd especially like comments from people that have used one for a while. Thanks guys.
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rotating turntable
Im lookiong for a cheap motorised battery powered or possibly mains powered turntable. It will have a three tier cake base 12inch wide on top. It will turn by itself. I can t seem to find one. My budget is <£20 (inc P&P) I was thinking of making one, using a round piece of wood, decorating it and placing that on top of a…
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Tips for cutting cost of new kitchen
Hi, I'd really appreciate any tips for installing a new kitchen. Once our extension is finished we will be fitting a new kitchen, floor and appliances. Any tips on where to save much appreciated or what you think is worth spending money on. This is our first time at this and all my previous kitchen stuff eg cooker was…
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Moving out during rennovations....
In the near future I will be doing some major renovations on a house we recently purchased and my builder thinks we will need to move out for approx 3 months. I have 2 daughters (15 and 10) and was going to get a log cabin/garden building done for them anyway as a bit of a den for when they have sleepovers and their…
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Blocked Kitchen Sink
Firstly, I hope this is in the right place. Apologies if not. I am seeking advice with a blocked kitchen sink. I have tried a number of things, but none have been successful so I thought I'd ask advice before calling in the professionals. The background to the issue is as follows: On Sunday evening, while running the tap…
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whats cheaper, an electric oven or gas oven?
I want to replace our built in oven. I want to stick to gas, OH wants an electric oven as her family have persudaded her a gas oven is unsafe because of the Bic incident with carbon monoxide leaking from the oven. I proposed just putting in a carbon monixide alarm if she's that concerned. But still fixated on it. Just to…
