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new driver insurance
I recently passed my driving test and when it came the time for my dad to renew his own car insurance he enquired about adding me as a named driver. This was with direct line, however they said they wouldn't insure me until I had my licence for a year. Is this normal, or just with this company and why?
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Problem With Indesit Built In Oven - Keeps Cutting Out
Sorry if this is in the wrong place...please move if it is I have an Indesit fie36kbix built in oven that appears to have an intermittent problem of cutting out/switching off. For days it can be fine then on odd days it cuts out several times while I'm trying to cook one meal. The fan at the rear of the oven stops, the…
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Recommend a shower brand for thermostatic mixer?
Afternoon all, I'm sourcing a shower for our en suite that will be constructed shortly in our loft. It will be powered by a WB 34CDI combi boiler and the tray will be 900mmx900mm. What makes are good in terms of both performace, reliability etc? No idea on budget but guess it'll be a few hundred quid? Very keen on the…
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Machine ruined my furniture
I just moved house and bought some new furniture from Ikea. At the same time I noticed that a steam press I owned stopped working. It blew up when I plugged it in. I had had it for around 3 months. I contacted the seller via Amazon where it was bought and happily they sent out a new one same day which I received the next…
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Do you service your washing machine?
As above really, and how much? I'm talking 'getting a bloke in' to sort it, not yourself. Our is an Indesit washer/dryer which is integrated into the cupboards (floor standing though) and I've looked to replace it is £400 when it does fail. It's over 4 years old now, however showing few signs of failing (e.g. it doesnt get…
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loft insulation effectiveness??
I have a very very difficult loft to insulate, none of the companies will go near it, access is horrible, working height is a max of 3 feet in the good bits! anyway, I am insulating as much as i can to a depth of 300mmm with knauff eco rolls but the edges of my loft dissapear down just under the roof line as the edges of…
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Cost for removal of gas fire.
Hi anyone out there who can give me an idea of how much a professional would charge to take out a gas fire please.
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Possible upcoming party wall problem.
We've been thinking for a long time about extending above the garage. However recently noticed that the neighbour has essentially built on our side of the party wall. If I was to build up then I would fall foul of the cladding on the side of the neighbours house as well as their roof! On the extension they've built above…
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Which Boiler for large house?
Currently have a baxi 100/2he plus boiler which seems to be on its last legs (noisy and leaking and probably badly installed)... We have had several breakdowns at the start of the year which thankfully were covered by Scottish gas after much head scratching by them....but I am thinking it will not last this winter as its…
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Calling for builders advice - air bricks
Hi. Im looking for some advice please. Im having damp issues in a flat and it was suggested that the air bricks may be incorrectly set up. Ive (hopefully) attached a picture of the current arrangement. 9" air brick on external wall feeds into the cavity. Behind that a hole is knocked into the internal wall to allow air to…
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Plumbing help with photo :)
Hi there, I hope someone could help us with cistern in new house. Its quite clear we are missing some bits but hubby cannot work out what exactly. Is this something we could do ourselves or would we need to employ a professional? Thank you
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access for water
Hi looking for advice for my mum Her property is next to a plot of land which has been given planning permission for 3 houses. It is on a hill and fairly rural they want to access her garden so they can connect water to the property's. They have asked her and said they will redo her drive and give her compensation. My…
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Have you shopped at BrightHouse (or a similar store)?
Rent to own is where you pay for a product weekly instead of buying it upfront. These are sold by companies such as BrightHouse, PerfectHome and Buy As You View. You essentially take out a loan where you are charged interest to spread out the payments. Usually insurance and repairs are also included. The All-Party…
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Conservatories and how to get rid of them.
Personally, I don't like conservatories, I think they give limited extra space (with the doors in the way), are often too cold or too hot, and some of them look like nothing more than a see through shed. I also have a very hard time paying more for a property because of the "value" one of these is supposed to add.…
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How to patch heating vent holes in ceiling
Hi, we are considering replacing our warm air central heating with a wet system. The problem is that we are going to be left with holes in all the upstairs ceilings (4 bedrooms, bathroom and landing) when we remove the warm air vents. We are just trying to work out how best to sort this and how much it is likely to cost.…
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possible damp behind plasterboard?
Hi all - Currently stressed out purchasing a house and was hoping someone could give me some feedback. We've had an offer accepted on our house we're selling, and have one accepted on one we're buying, and I have sent around a company to do a damp and timber report on the property. I'm yet to receive the actual written…
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Hang doorway curtain within doorway or over it?
I think this comes down to personal preference (having looked on Pinterest), but if you were to put up a door curtain would you hang it within the door frame or over it. Within Over I intend to put a curtain on my walk in pantry in the kitchen and in our walk in cupboard in the master bedroom.
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Walk in Wardrobe Options....
Good Morning, im looking to sort this open fronted wardrobe i have, either with sliding mirrored doors or just normal doors, the Mrs has said they must be mirrored so that the only stipulation i have. Im on a tight budget and could do with keeping it around the £200 mark Any suggestions would be great. Either good priced…
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Plasterer damaged carpet
Hi I am after some advice please. We are in the process of having our house rewired by an electrician. He took the upstairs landing carpet up in order to access beneath the floorboards. He placed the carpet in the back bedroom in the corner of the floor. I now have a local plasterer in to skim some ceilings and put right…
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What your Upvc windows and doors actually cost
Please note this service is purely to provide you with a comparison quote of what your windows and doors actually cost to supply. Hopefully this will prevent you from being ripped of by dodgy salesman and crazy brand name prices. I will not supply our company name or detailed quotations to insure I comply with forum rules…
