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How best to use a Worcester Digistat DT10RF Programmer and Greenstar Si Compact.
Hello all, I wonder if you could give me some advice please on how to use the above central heating system from a money saving point of view, or tell me that this is how it works. We are in a two bedroom mid terraced with 6 radiators. Currently, we are out at work during the weekday so the heating is on for an hour in the…
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Showers- any help appreciated!
We are getting to our wits end with our shower and would really appreciate some advice/opinions. We are considering getting a new bathroom but suspect it might not solve any of the problems and could leave us in the same position but £££ down! The annoying thing about it is that it is very variable, we can't just say x…
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relaying cheap carpet?
I have cheap felt backed carpet in the living room, it was glued down, would it be possible to pull it up and relay it in the bedroom,as I would like to buy some decent carpet for the living room, I can't afford to rebuy for the bedroom atm?
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Damp problems in Victorian house
We have an as-yet-undiagnosed damp problem in our new house (Victorian end terrace), which we think is the main reason we can't get the house to an acceptable temperature downstairs. The house has a modern boiler and central heating but even with the boiler running all day it only gets to about 18C and as soon as we turn…
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miele - washing machines and vacuums... overpriced ?
wondering if ppl who own miele products or any experience with them consider them overpriced ? i have 2 vacuums by them, and given the price we paid (double that of the competition), they do seem rather overpriced to me. same may go for the washing machines other ppl's views ? thanks
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Fagor
Anyone planning to buy a Fagor domestic appliance should be aware that Fagor UK went bust in August 2014 and despite what the retailer might say there is no Warranty support if your purchase breaks down. There certainly isnt a free 5 years warranty! You will have to rely on the Sale of Goods to get your purchase repaired…
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Easy money saving with LEDs
Hi to all money savers :) About a year ago, i just found out how easy it is to save money with those new LED lights. In first place, they seem to be more expansive than normal light bulbs. But they will pay of after using them a few month/ years because of their very low energy consumption. The calculation for that may be…
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Microwave intergrated and built in. Any difference?
As mentioned in other posts I'm building a new kitchen and beginning to gather the bits and pieces So is there a difference between Built In and Intergrated as regards microwaves. I've a £74 Argos voucher and I'm going to put it against a microwave. I was looking at two Argos have on offer Baumatic Microwave Oven Stainless…
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Ideal Isar HE30 Boiler issues
Hello everyone I inherited this boiler when I moved into my house in 2011. No issues to date but I have noticed a damp issue in my cloakroom where the boiler is. I've traced this back to the boiler and in particular to the pressure gauge pipe (no idea on technical terms). I've got a guy coming to take a look tomorrow. I…
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Fir floorboards in 1920s house
Hi there I'm in this old period house with original fir floorboards. The thing is, I cant find fir anywhere else on google (except reclaimed ones for shipping crates etc). My question is - is it worth stripping the carpets to sand the fir floorboards underneath? As in, are fir floorboards 'valuable' should they be covered…
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Moving kitchen?
Morning all, Currently checking rightmove on a daily basis for houses, we have seen this one and quite like its quirkyness.. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-49170128.html The only thing that puts my wife and I off is the kitchen is downstairs and the rest of the house upstairs. Would anyone in the…
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vax vs hoover vacuum cleaners - any recommendations ?
looking to get a vacuum cleaner and see bagless vacuum cleaners of vax and hoover both available. wondering if ppl had any recommendations ? my top priority is quietness, then ease of use and cleaning ability thanks
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AGA City 60
Hi, I'm considering an AGA City 60 but can't find any reviews or many comments about them. It's smaller than the average AGA but appears to work on the same principal. Anyone on here either got one or used one? I'd be really grateful for any replies....not sure about the running costs of it either. It's a turn on and off…
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29mm pile carpet, will I notice difference between 9mm or 11mm Tredaire underlay
Hi, I have purchased an Associated Weavers, Carnival Anthracite carpet, http://www.carpetyourlife.com/en/find-your-carpet/F_CVALTA/99. It is 31mm in total thickness and I'm looking into underlay. I have probably decided on Tredaire 9mm or 11mm (Softwalk or Dreamwalk). Will I even notice the benefit of the thicker Dreamwalk…
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Washing machine stuck in cycle?
Hello! I just moved home and am using the washing machine for the first time (Whirlpool AWG995). This first time was purely just to clean so no clothes in the wash, just vinegar. The machine is old, and most of the markings have rubbed out so I took my chance and guessed whatever programme and started the cycle. It filled…
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poor service from a plumbing service is there anything I can do?
Last week my water tank in the loft burst, I tried to get hold of my regular plumber but he was working somewhere with no mobile signal so I called an emergency plumber I found on line (they had mostly good reviews). The call was at about 3.30pm and they said someone would be with me shortly. Their website said 30-90…
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Something to protect an outside 12kg gas cylinder from the freezing weather
Does anyone have a product which they would recommend which is specifically to protect an outside 12kg gas cylinder from the freezing weather? If so, what is the product and where can the product be purchased?
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government grants for outside house insulation
Hi. Can anyone please tell me if they know when the next government grants are out for outside house insulation? I've heard of.this a few years ago and really need some help on this. Thanks.in.advance
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furniture123 - What despicable people
I ordered a hall mirror from furniture123 back in 2014. It took ages to arrive, weeks. It missed the first promised delivery date by weeks. When it arrived, I was due to leave home for a while and didn't have chance to check the order. I realise I should have done this and it was my mistake, but I was in such a rush. Upon…
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Shed refelted but still leaking, contractor delaying repair
Hi, not sure if this is the right place, so please move if not. My shed felt blew off early November and we didn't realise for a few days. I called a local contractor, who quoted £120 and did the job a few days later while I was out. I noticed the next day that there was a damp patch on the internal roof still and called…
