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Why isn't all my new plaster drying?
Hi, I recently got my living room plastered because there was marks coming up on the wall at the gable end of the house, I had all the necessary works completed on the outside before I got the inside plastered but still where the marks where showing before they are coming up again on the new plaster. The marks before felt…
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Skirting board issue
We put down a new wooden floor in the house, and replaced the skirting board at the same time. The new skirting board we opted for came with a very neat white vinyl wrap on it, doing away with the need to paint it, or so we were told and so sold. The floor was fitted well but the skirting board has small nail heads showing…
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removing tiles from wall, alternatives?
I have just spent 2 1/5 hours removing tiles from a 1 metre by 45 cm and 60 by 45 cm wall, it was a corner, and I am knackered. I also broke my chisel. Also one of these oscillating saw/chisel things are useless. I still have the opposite corner to do and a wall 3 metres long under the wall cabinets and 15mm tiles along…
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what sealant to use on inside of upvc windows?
Good morning. I am decorating my bedroom and whilst stripping off the wallpaper I noticed the white sealant peeling away from the sides of the upvc windows. I would like to reseal the edges with new white sealant. Can you please tell me what sealant should be used......thank you
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Damp damage: incorrect CWI?
Several years ago (I need to find out precisely how many) mum had the walls on her 30s semi filled. Recently, a bad damp problem has developed in the front corner walls. We had a damp company round this morning to have a look at it. Externally, the front of the house is lower than road level, so our driveway adjoins the…
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Worcester Bosch oil fired combi
I read with interest other threads on here regarding poor customer service from worcester bosch. My mother has just had one fitted, every time it was run it made people ill. Not co or oil fumes, was no smell associated but would start with a dry mouth and escalate to nausea, disorientation and struggling to breathe. All wb…
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Builder Advice
Please bear with me, I'd appreciate the advice....... Last October we received and took the quote from a local builder for a garage conversion in to kitchen. The work started late on in November and my wife tracked the payments along the way in a spreadsheet. As the work went on, there were extras to the quote that were…
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Best deals on cheap but durable bathroom suites at the moment?
Does anyone know of any good deals on a new bathroom suite? We need a new bath, sink and toilet. Also want to install a power shower. My dad is a retired builder/plumber so don't need to pay for labour but he's 'out of the loop' when it comes to deals on suppliers. We want cheap but durable... As long as it's white not…
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Alterations
I've taken a new dress never been worn to a local store for alterations. Basically the dress is ruined. The alterations have been carried out but they have damaged the dress and it is now ruined. What are my rights, can I demand they replace the dress ?
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Tumble Dryer
Ok, so I need to buy a tumble dryer :p . I did consider getting a washing machine/dryer in one - but initial research suggests that it's probably better to get a separate one (especially considering the current washing machine is still going strong - 9 years after purchase). So, recommendations please. What should I be…
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Neighbours hedges and trees
Our neighbours have some very large greenery I'm their garden, it's the bottom of their garden which backs onto the side of our house. In the 6yrs we've lived here they have never cut any of the plants. Several are large fir trees, they are up to the height of our roof now, some branches now big enough to cross the fence…
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Painting stained varnished bannister
Does anyone know if there are any primers on the market that can be applied directly to a dark stained varnished bannister instead of having to sand use nitromors etc. So I can then paint TIA
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Does floor have to be re-enforced for iron bath?
In my bathroom (1930s house) there's a shower but no bath. Bathroom is on the 1st floor. If an iron bath is installed, does the floor usually have to be re-enforced due to the weight? The floor is standard timber beams/planks.
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Fridge Freezer repair - Bournemouth
Can anyone recommend anywhere for this? I tried contacting the highest rated on Check a Trade, which was Darren Billett - Appliance Repairs of Bournemouth by email & phone & never had a reply (apart from an automated email response). Thanks in advance!
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table mark on new table
Can anyone help Please Just purchased a new table and noticed a mark i contacted the online store and here is the response "I have been liaising with my technician in regards to this mark on the table. Unfortunately this is a consequence of this table being made from natural wood. This table is medullary ray oak therefore…
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squealing from toilet when washing mashine is filling
as title, we have been experiencing a high pitched whistle from our plumbing for some time and I couldn't work out where it was coming from. By luck I happened to flush the toilet when the washing machine was filling and the noise stopped. Next time the washing machine started to fill I turned off the water flow to the…
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Replacing a shower yourself
I have an old gainsborough 2000 shower that doesn't really heat water anymore except in summer. Looking inside one of the wires has caused the plastic to melt where it is screwed into the junction. Also, the main switch to it in the airing cupboard has jammed permanently on. I have opened it and cannot see any apparent…
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log burner
Hopefully going to get a log burner installed before the winter. Just a small one 5kW max. Just intended as a luxury, no ambitions to heat the whole house will only be on for cold winter evenings. We had a back boiler in our chimney which has been removed. Going to visit a showroom next weekend to check out some stoves and…
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Home renovation - best order?
Hi, Just bought a new property. Structurally sound but the previous owners were an old couple who did not maintain the house at all for the past 10 years. Full of dust and grime. The house is around 100 years old. We intend to level the rear garden and add an extension with bi-fold door and new kitchen. Before any of this…
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cleaning stained brickwork (from boiler overflow)
accrued over some time, how does MSE suggest I can clean this off? Scrub with hot water / bleach? jet wash/ steamer?
