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Is there a gadget/invention that lets you fit a new Water stop tap while Water is on?
Hi all This is for my work colleague who tells me "My hubby is going round the bend because he wants to fit a new Kitchen but the stop tap is seized and jammed solid. No matter how much force he puts on it won't twist. Any more force and he knows he will snap it and cause a major leak. He has looked around for a way to fit…
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Brown gunk in taps
There was a little leak coming from under the cap on one of the two taps of my mixer, so I removed it and found this under both. https://www.dropbox.com/s/reiv6vu85ju9pwp/Photo%2013-01-2015%2008%2022%2009.jpg?dl=0 I guess it's rust? Any ideas on what to do about it? Replacing it would mean replacing the whole Unit…
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Kitchen - Cooke & Lewis or Wickes
Looking to replace our kitchen, we have quotes from B&Q and Wickes, just wondering has anyone had any recent experience, advice or other offerings as to which may be the best ? Both companies have been equally helpful and are close on price when it comes to the budget of £10k - B&Q slightly better in so much as their…
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can we claim on the house insurance?
Hi all, Sorry if this is on the wrong board Cut a long story short due to the bad weather we have been having for the past few weeks our house has developed a few leak's in the roofs The attic roof upstairs has a few leak's coming through and on to the carpet at the moment we have a few buckets to collect the water that's…
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Damage to house by vehicle. HELP!!!
A workman doing some work at my house had a little accident and his van rolled into my brick front porch. He was very honest and told us what happened and has said he will pay for any repair. The front door handle needed replacing and this has been done and paid for no problem. However we have noticed that an internal door…
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Combi Boiler & two new radiators
I am looking at getting a new combi boiler (bosch combi) with smartwave installed to replace my old boiler. I'm lookng to have the boiler in the loft. What quote should I be looking at. The first plumber is coming out Wednesday to quote the works.
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DIY project, can anyone help tracking this floor tile?
Hello, I am trying to get hold of some tiles to replace broken and cracked ones. These were laid by the previous owner and would save me the task and cost of replacing the whole floor. I am looking for a close (not exact - but that would be unbelievable!) match. The tiles are 395mm x 395mm and an off white cream colour in…
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cost effective insulation for metal shed.
I have a large metal shed, which drips with condensation off the roof. I have fitted guttering inside below the joists which has worked quite well, (directing the water into buckets, and keeping it off the bench) and also used a demidifier. I want to empty out the shed when the weather is fit, build a better bench and do a…
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Memory Foam Mattress Topper?
Guys, What do people think of the memory foam mattress toppers available on amazon, for circa £40-50 - the ones that are just foam that you'd put a protector on top of. Does anyone have any experience of them? Basically I'm trying to make an Ikea bed a bit more comfortable for 2-3 months or so until I move house and we get…
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Greenstar boiler problems 😣
I am at my wits end with our boiler- The pressure is dropping up to 3-4 times a day. We have renewed the prv and the expansion vessel but the pressure still dropped within a few hours. Any ideas ???? No sign of water leaking anywhere in the house from radiators etc. Only possible sign of water running away is through the…
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Rookie Painter - No idea what I'm doing, but giving it a go
Alright MSE's I'm a complete rookie at this - so bare with me. I've recently purchased a very old trunk, circa 1890-1910. The previous owners covered it in some black paint, which comes off just by rubbing the surface (not great i didn't think...) I've asked around and no one seems to know what this might be; so I started…
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Sink waste plumbing in our new flat
I've just moved into a new flat, and have been gradually fixing bits and pieces as we go along. Check out the dog's dinner I found under the sink! https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6977907/IMG_0896.JPG Does anyone know what are the black marks on the wood at the back? None of the pipes are touching it so I'm guessing it…
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Neighbour's waste pipe leak suspected, how to manage?
Over the Christmas break we noticed paint bubbling on the wall in the kitchen. On the other side of this wall is the bathroom which also had bubbling paint and water dripping down from under the cabinet we have on that wall. We have a panel we can remove next to the toilet and there is also water dripping from there - this…
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Best way to rip wallpaper off?
I am a complete novice and never done this before. How do I rip wallpapers off? There seems to be multiple layers of wallpapers (it is 1970s house). I prefer a easier and faster method over an elegant approach. Should I go for steamer or chemical agent or something else? :o
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Rule of thumb - cost of ripping out tiles?
(Note; I spent some time typing up an in-depth question, before an error wiped away my work, so I will keep this one as brief as possible.) I am looking for a house to buy this year, but always get hung up on the sellers personal taste, especially in the kitchen and bathroom where it costs the most to change. We have seen…
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Can anyone recommend anti-condensation paint?
In the winter (actually Nov - March), we have drips of condensation forming on the interior of our concrete front doorstep and the aluminium low profile threshold. This is almost continuous (rain or shine, so I am confident it is a condensation issue), and long-term has caused the floorboards to rot and the mat-well recess…
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Coping with long power-cuts: ideas for battery back-up, recharging etc.
Hello, We've just had power restored after a 58 hour power cut. Since we are in a remote area of the Highlands we are fairly used to this and have some resilience built in: Woodburning stove for heat and cooking, portable gas ring for boiling kettles etc., wind-up lanterns. However, what we really miss during long power…
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Probably the most stupid question ever
Several years ago I purchased one of those leather corner suites from one of the major suppliers, who obviously don't seem to think too highly of after sales care. Now I am having my living room fully renovated I need to take it apart to move it out of the room, does anybody know how to, take the two sections apart, I can…
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Can't fix PVCu frame as B&Q plugs too big
I'm fitting a secondhand window frame and I thought removal of the existing wooden frame would be the difficult bit. I've not fitted one before so paid a bit extra for proper PVCu fixers from B&Q with diagramed instructions. When I drilled my 8mm hole I found the plug wouldn't even go through the frame, let alone the wall!…
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Victorian Fireplace Restoration: Norfolk Area
Hi all, I have an open Victorian cast iron fireplace that is in need of restoration to be usable. I have done a lot of searching for companies that undertake this work in the Norfolk area, but I keep coming up blank. The majority of companies I have found are in London. Does anyone know of any companies in Norfolk? Thanks…
