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New water supply, please help.
Hello, I would like to run a new water supply from the rear of my property. I need some advise such as:- 1.) Best way to cut and break through the concrete floor in my yard. 2.) Specification and size of the trench. 3.) Ducting the trench in the house. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks, Gareth.
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Carpet Cleaner - Which One?
Hi, We've just moved into our new home and some of the carpets could do with some cleaning. We thought about hiring a rug doctor, but at £45 we thought it would be better long term to buy a carpet cleaner. We've narrowed it down to two and wondered if any of you had either and could recommend as we're struggling to choose.…
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Ignis Cooker Hood' Carbon Filter
can some one tell me if i need a carbon filter for a 'Ignis Cooker Hood' Carbon Filter - Type 34 model IGNIS AKF420/WH/1 have no instructions cant find a manual online we moved into our new home and its fitted to kitchen cupboard with door panel on the front of it, it has air duct connected to the outside. but i notice…
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Moving garage doors to different side?
I was wondering if anybody could help me out...we're in the process of buying our first house. At the back of the garden is a largish detached double garage (about 6m x 5m) and a sizeable area of hardstanding in front of it (more than enough space for 3 cars). One thing we'd like to do is get rid of the hard standing so it…
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Damp proof course
A concrete path in my garden is causing damp in one of my bedrooms in a bungalow - cold interior wall and black mould above the skirting board. The concrete path is nearly the same height as the top of the damp proof course of my property so assume this is what is causing the problem. Unless anyone knows of a better…
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Gifted a very expensive kitchen
Im new here, please be gentle... My partner works for a property developer and they work on very high end properties, he has just removed a kitchen to replace it with a new one, he asked the customer if he could have the old kitchen, the customer was more than happy for it not to be filling the skip outside... Anyway, I…
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Window problem
We had double glazing installed in November 2008 using a FENSA registered installer and received a 10-year guarantee. We have had recurring problems with the handle on one of the windows and the company has come out to repair it several times. The problem has just recurred and the company is now claiming that they are no…
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Hot water takes an age.
I have a new hot water cylinder, but am wondering why the hot water takes so long to reach the taps...I hate the wasted water waiting for it to come through. It used to be quite bad at our previous house, I vaguely remember a plumber once saying it was due to the age of the pipework. The water pressure is good. Last house…
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Help! Handyman spilled bitumen and disputing cleanup...
Hello MSEers, Earlier this summer we had a handyman replace the felt on our shed roof. He removed the old felt, and slapped 5 liters of bitumen onto the roof boards. The bitumen leaked between the joints, and has dripped all over the inside of our shed, and onto about 100 different items of various types - lawnmower,…
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Protecting speedfit pipes burried in a wall
I am chasing the walls to hide radiator pipes and i am using 10mm layflat speedfit pipe. I want to keep the depth of chasing to a minimum to make the job easier therefore i was wondering what is the best way to protect to the pipes so that they are not in direct contact with the plaster and heep the required depth to a…
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Hot tubs
Hi I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice. I am looking to buy a hot tub. I live in Northern Ireland and my options are pretty limited. I think I have narrowed it down to a hot springs (relay) or a hot tub from Danz spas (possibly) Rhine model. I was wondering if anyone has bought either of these and what they…
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Replacement for heating controller
Hi I was wondering if anyone could recommend a replacement heating / hot water controller. I currently have a siemens RWB2E and it's not very good to use and doesn't have a thermostat. Ideally I'd like to replace it with a wireless controller for the heating but if it's to expensive I'd be happy to go with a wired…
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Is This Lidl Tap Any Good?
We are starting to buy items for our new kitchen we are having fitted and a new tap is one thing we require. Lidl have one of their 'specials' days tomorrow and one item on sale is this tap. There is not a lot of detail given but we do want a 'pull-out' type tap and this one is priced way below similar items we've seen.…
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Allocated parking space query
Wasn't sure where to post this but... We live in a block of flats and all have our own allocated parking space outside in the car park along with a number of visitor parking spaces. The parking space is included in my flat's title deeds. Now I'm asking this on behalf of my neighbour who is an older gentleman and I feel a…
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blinds and heat loss from DG windows
I have a doubled glazed conservatory with a DG glass roof, and underfloor heating. I don't know if the DG has low e glass. The room gets too cold in winter, and I want to know how much difference blinds are likely to make. Will they make it feel more cosy (reduce radiant heat loss from occupants)? How much might the air…
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Can I paint brown brick tiles in my kitchen?
I have square shaped brown bricks as a splash back above my work tops and oven. They're qypquite decorative, and are fitted in a diamond kind of pattern, but I don't like them..they're too dark. Could,I paint them? And if so, what sort of paint would I need? Gloss or sheen? Someone said I should leave them as he thinks…
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Leak in Living Room - Plumber or Leak Detection Company?
I have today found a leak in my living room. Area affected is approx 1m x 2m and carpet is sopping wet. The water appears to be clear, clean and odourless. The only water source in the living room is the radiator. The nearest source (internally) of clean water is the kitchen / downstairs toilet on the other side of the…
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Home improvement choice
Hi Looking for some advice - first time buyer, just last month purchased a house worth £180k, got a mortgage for £120k Got £9k in debts, £1k in savings - house needs some updating - main expense being kitchen really needs some work doing and probably a complete overhaul. To get the job done, thought about increasing loan…
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Side Gate
Hi Guys, Looking to replace my wooden side gate. Any recommendations in the greater london area? Thank you.
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Banbury Modern Furniture
Hi guys, I am looking for LED tv stand. Came across this website: https://www.banburymodernfurniture.co.uk. Has anyone used this company? If so could you please provide some feedback. Or could you suggest some other companies for led tv tables/stands. I am looking for something that would attached with the wall instead of…
