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Mr Venty Eco2 Wall model.
Have been toying with the idea of having an Envirovent 'Mr Venty ECO2 wall' fitted. However, the makers only mention the running costs with the in-built heater disabled. Just wondering if anyone has one fitted and would like to say how much they cost to run when left to their own devices with the heater enabled. Also, do…
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How can I remove paint from pitted facing bricks?
I'd like to remove all of the paint, flaking and otherwise, from the front of my mid-terraced house. The surface paint will come off easily enough with a heat gun and flat scraper, but the Edwardian brickwork is pitted slightly in many places on most of the bricks. A wire brush would work but I don't want to score the…
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uPVC door with no central bar - how secure?
Is a uPVC door (for back of house) which has no central bar (just double glazing the full length of the door), any less secure than a uPVC door which also has a horizontal uPVC bar in the centre? Does the central uPVC bar it stronger, so more difficult to break into? Or is there very little difference? Thanks
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Odd size internal door solutions
Hi, I have an internal door which is basically an understairs cupboard. The size of the door is 760 wide by 1610 tall. The various options seem to be trimming down a normal size door to fit- possibly not ideal. The other option seems to be a website that does made to measure mdf doors. This was my preferred option but then…
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Horns on a uPVC window frame.
When replacing sash window frames with a uPVC frame which isn't a sash, but appears of similar dimensions to a sash, it's possible to have horns added to the uPVC frame to resemble the horns of a traditional sash frame. Are there any problems with these uPVC horns, which someone considering having them installed should be…
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Miele Washing Machine problem. Any advice please?
I've got an old (about 12 years) Miele washing machine which has given excellent service so far BUT now the softener compartment isn't flushing through or emptying. I have looked on line and in the instruction book and done all that is suggested there to cure this irritating feature. I've removed the drawer and thoroughly…
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"double glazing" kits
Afternoon All Just after a bit of advice, we have renovated almost all of the house but the windows are going to be a step to far for at least a couple of years untill adequate funding can be saved. We currently have Oak-framed simgle glazing in all but 2 rooms (2 rooms have PVC double glazing due to rotten wood in the…
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Exterior wall insulation
Thinking about getting this done but came across this. i located this advice from Indiarubberman who posted on the youtube video below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=189rlGvzw7E any thoughts?
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recommendations for vacuum
Ok brother phoned earlier to say his vax is broken, something about the dust collection hinge or the filter fastener snapped anyway was half asleep but I don't think its worth buying replacement parts so he wants a new bagless cyclinder vacuum. My brother is blind so finds it hard to do the research and shop around, he has…
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PVC French doors and rear door problem. Dispute with installer - advice needed pls.
Hi, We've had new windows and doors installed throughout and we have issues on our french doors and the rear door. Both are inward opening doors. There are small leaks at the bottom, below the frame. The french doors are on 1st floor so can see leak on ceiling below and the rear door is showing the leak to the floor…
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List of works / Schedule of works for an Extension - where...
We are having a single story extension done and moving the bathroom. Before getting quotes from builders, I want to put together a few pages on a list of works or stages. This is so all the builders can quote off the same list of specification and I can compare like to like. I have searched and searched and cannot find any…
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Impractical windows-ideas please
I want to change 2 windows that are in my property which are currently aluminium single glazed, the problem I have is the windows are only 17cm in height! I have contacted a few companies who have said that they are two small to manufacture. Any one got any ideas what can be done in order either replace them or make them…
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what is this object called ??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrM93o7h0u0 What is the name of that thing he has attached to his shoe ? And how robust do you think it is ? Many thanks !
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Planning Permission in a conservation area
Hi, I'm hoping to get some guidance on some work I want to do. I live in a conservation area that has an article 4 associated with it which apparently means that there is a high level of scrutiny on making any changes to your property. The door to my garden is in my bathroom which is not only impractical but also means…
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Rangemaster Hi Lite 100 or Professional plus 90
Hi We are in the process of designing a new kitchen and are torn between the 2 cookers above. Has anyone any experience/recommendations of either please before we make an expensive mistake.. Many thanks
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Replacing 1930 sash windows with uPVC - colour?
If replacing the well-past-their-best-before-date c1930 timber sash windows on a terraced house with uPVC sash, would anyone have suggestions on the uPVC colour? Options are; a) plain white b) white foil (white with a timber grain effect) c) plain cream d) light oak (not sure if timber grain effect or not) Which do you…
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How flexible is plaster?
In my flat, the light fitting is surrounded by a decorative circle of plaster. There are cracks in the circle where it attaches to the flat part of the ceiling. At the weekend the neighbour above me had a party, which involved 'dancing' - more like co ordinated jumping - causing the ceiling in my flat to bend. Is it…
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Flat roof felt need replacing
Hi, The felt on my dormer flat roofs (front and back loft dormer extension, about 50-60 years old) is bubbling so I am looking into replacing it. Apparantly you can use rubber instead of felt, which is supposed to last a lot longer. Has anybody got any recommendations for which type of repair I should use and how much it…
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Help preparing a joblist for builders
Hi - I’ve recently met with various full service building teams to discuss a large number of jobs that need doing to bring my newly purchased 2bed Victorian terrace up to scratch. Meetings at the property lasted for about an hour each and the builders were given a basic tour of the house and a rough idea of what i want…
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Shed base spikes - other alternative?!
Hi there, I'm going to put a shed on my allotment and it's going to have a timber base made out of timber I've got left over from a building project (treated). In order to drive down into the soil below, I'm after some shed spikes as per the link below but find £37 for this astronomical! Is there anything else I should be…
