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Getting dishwasher drawer back on runners?!
Despite my puny arm muscles, I've somehow managed to pull my upper dishwasher drawer completely out of my diswasher, along with one of the runners.:T I can't for the life of me get it back in. I can see that if I could take the back retainer off the runner then I could slide everything back in on their various tracks but…
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Who would you buy a new sofa from?
Our current sofas were bought from Argos in 2001. They have done us well, but are on the way out. Which company would you recommend that builds sofas to last?
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3 amp sockets for lamps ... Can I fit wall lights?
The house I've moved to has some funny socket which I've discovered are 3 amp sockets for plugging in lamps which are then switchable by the main light switch. I can put the matching plugs on my existing table lamps, but could I attach a standard wall light to it? I can't see online any figures on the amps normal wall…
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Central Heating coming on when timer is off.
Hello, I wonder if you could help. Worcester Digistat DT10RF Programmer and Greenstar Si Compact. We have recently had this equipment installed and during the last month or so have switched the heating on. We are happy with the central heating timings. However, we are finding that the central heating is coming on during…
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Range cooker
I am redoing my kitchen, and DH has set his heart on a range cooker and we are struggling to find one that suits our needs. I would like a ceramic top, ideally 100cm but it looks that 90cm tends to be the average for a ceramic. We want 2 ovens, ideally 2 different sizes, but one needs to be as big as possible (65 litres…
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It's a very sad day for 'In my home'
I am deeply shocked to learn the very sad news that Pink. has died. Here is a link to the thread in the 'Old Style' board: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5087909 I can't believe it, it's such a shock to hear this very sad news about Pink. She was very kind and patient with me, holding my hand and…
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Kichen quote -- Im totally out of my depth
Hi, Really desperate for some help regaring a kicthen redesign if anyone can help. Specifically someone with some knowledge of dealing with howdens. Kind of at the end of my tether with this one and dont have a clue if I am been ripped off with this quote or not, having never had to get a kitchen fitted before. So…
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Washbasins and cabinets - can we mix?
I've seen a nice bathroom washbasin by Dansani. It's one of those 'sit on top of a cabinet' styles. Unfortunately, I don't like the matching Dansani cabinet. Do you have to go with the same manufacturer? I mean, if the basin justs sits on top, any reputable should do, or am I missing something?
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How to get rid of moss/lichen on roof?
We have a shallow pitched roof. The tiles are a sort of clay (I think). In good weather, there is a goodly crop of green mossy lichen-type stuff which grows there. Not a problem when it's like that, BUT when it rains hard the lichen is washed off and down into the rainwater guttering. These block really fast and then we…
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One for the resident kitchen experts - truly British companies?
On my list of British manufacturers who use independent resellers, I have one name. Mereway. Are there any others? I know Symphony manufacture carcasses here, not doors. Crown Imperial? Any help much appreciated!
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Telescopic ladder.
Anyone one here own or use a telescopic ladder. I'm thinking of buying one of these…
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gloss white kitchen pelmet
Wheres the cheapest place to get a gloss white kitchen pelmet from please to go at the bottom of my wall mounted kitchen cabinets? Just finishing it off for my move so nothing too fancy, and whats the best/easiest way to fit?
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Upstaires Floorboards problem!!
Hi Guys, just looking for a bit of advice, Got round to decorating upstairs and i have noticed when taking up the carpet that some of the Chipboard floorboards are bouncy, a couple of placed cracked...what they have done is lay the boards down and not finished the board over a joyce, so where the 2 boards join is over a…
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Looking for a very particular bathroom tile
Ok, I'm not as OCD as this post may make you think but I'm looking for bathroom tiles that can preferably used for the walls and floor but definitely the wall of not. They must be: Large (40x60 ish?) Mushroom/puttycolour - ie. not beige or grey but something in between. Veering towards grey if anything. Gloss finish No…
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Planning permission/ building regs - Code 6
Watching rubbish on TV the other night and Grand Designs came on about a property being built where planning permission had been given with the requirement that they meet code 6. A load of the requirements were around materials being used but also things like the treatment of the contractors, waste produced in the process…
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Advice about installing ensuite.
I'm looking at alternatives to getting an extra toilet/shower in my home. So I have another post on here about converting the garage. If I can't afford or be allowed to convert the garage what do I need to consider when trying to get an ensuite in my bedroom. It's nowhere near the current bathroom or the current toilet…
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Hard water filters - are they worth the money??
We live in Derby and at the weekend we went to the grand designs show courtesy of his site :-) We know we have hard water and were half looking at filters but found ourselves buying one as we've got a new hot water cylinder being fitted soon and wanting to elongate the life span of our products. We are now having second…
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What to consider in converting a garage.
Is it allowed to convert a a garage to a bathroom/bedroom? Do I need an Architect and do I need planning permission? I have an old detached garage about 3 feet away from my kitchen full of junk. It might be asbestos so I know I'd need specialists. Where do I find a proper builder? Most jobs in my house have been very poor…
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Best way to proceed re tradesperson who doesn't return to fix problem?
Hi - new shower installed 3 months ago in renovation project of house I bought is unusable (has been from start but only realised upon moving in) owing to the water not draining away at all because the flow is insufficient to get the macerator to kick in. Notified the building contractor and his plumber of this 2 weeks ago…
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woodchip wallpaper
Is there an easier way to remove woodchip wallpaper other than using a steam wallpaper stripper and elbow grease? I think this stuff has been on the wall for many years and painted over time and time again. I've been sweating buckets trying to get this stuff off the walls in one of the bedrooms and I'm now dreading the…
