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New Boiler Quotes
Hello My boiler Glow worm 100e has come to the end of its life of 15 years. After countless repairs and replacement parts its time for a new one with winter coming. At the moment it has a bucket underneath and leaks about 6 inches per day. I'm not going to spend anymore money on it. Anyway I've got two quotes one from BG…
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Blinds for patio doors
Has anyone had blinds instead of curtains for patio doors? I moved into my current house a few months ago, and the windows have neither blinds nor curtains at the moment. This was OK during the summer, but I want to put something there before winter sets in. Any thoughts on blinds, especially vertical ones which I think…
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cleaning/improving Brass colour window handles
Our windows have been in around 20 years and the brass handles/catches are looking tired and shabby. Is there anything i can buy to spruce them up a bit until we gather up ££ to replace ? Thanks
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Changing internal door handles for handles with lock?
Hi. I'm just wondering how easy a job this would be. I just want to replace 2 handles on internal doors with 2 handles with (key locks - probably ones that wont lock automatically when yiou leave the room - just in case). Bearing in mind i have no tools other than a screwdriver set. I'm contemplating doing it myself or…
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Wash basin plug hole
How easy is it to remove the old one and replace (We have a popper one which no longer pops) and do I need any special tools? Trying to find a plumber is a nightmare.
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Sources for old granite to reuse?
I'd like to get my hands on an old granite piece whether tile or whatever, about a square foot. Anyone know anywhere that sells granite remnants in the UK?
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Cost of a kitchen?
We've been quoted £20K to have a bespoke kitchen installed in our Edwardian terrace. This would include all appliances, plus all the building work required to set the scene for the new kitchen. It also includes all the kitchen cupboards and worktops, tiling/tiles, flooring, electrician/plumber etc. Things need to be ripped…
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Downstairs loo or bigger kitchen?
Hello and happy Friday! We're getting a new kitchen installed in our Edwardian terrace. The existing one is off the dining room and has a kitchen island, old chimney hood, massive old cupboard and old pantry in one corner. The pantry is in the corner that is adjacent to our hallway's downstairs cupboard. So the question is…
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DIY Fitting Wood Laminate Boards in Kitchen
Hi there, We are having our whole kitchen refitted and are looking to save some money where possible. We want to fit faux-wood laminate flooring and wondered if this is a job that could undertaken by a couple of amateur DIY-ers. The house was built in 1906 (if that's at all relevant). The current floor is quarry tiles laid…
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Oil slick on our driveway, company wont remove it
I live on block of flats and have an large oil slick on our drive way its quite a long slick. Tried to contact the owner manager of this propriety all they keep saying, "additional works are to be carried to remove as much of the oil spill as possible". Other residents also complain still nothing been done about it. The…
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What is more efficent, boiling a kettle for a few things or hot tap water cleaning?
I live alone so normally I just have like a pot/pan to wash and 2 plates and cutlery, often its less than that. I just wondered what is the best way for so little? Just as I was thinking by time the boiler heated the water and water wasted till then it may use as much electric/gas but I could be far from the mark. Also for…
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Can I move a bathroom next to a connecting wall with my neighbour? Soundproofing?
Hi all, I live in a semi-detached bungalow and am looking to extend the front of my property to match my neigbours (there are some plans already in place but will changing them etc). Anyway, I'm looking to move the main bathroom next to the wall, which adjoins with our neighbour. Currently our bedrooms are their and visa…
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Unfinished architect job
Hi Looking for a bit of advice please. We recently instructed an architect to complete some drawings for our proposed extension. We were hoping to receive these at the end of August but unfortunately he has been taken seriously ill and will not be able to complete the work. His family have sent us what he has done which is…
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Fitting French Doors
Hi All :) Does anyone know do people who fit french doors normally have long or short lead times? Just a ball park idea would be great. Also, how easy or difficult is it to get doors of a certain size? The ones we would need would be wider than your normal size but not sure how wide as we are awaiting a move date. Cheers :)
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Experience buying Cancelled Order and Graded Cheap Kitchen Appliances
Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has had any experience buying either graded or cancelled order items. I bought a Miele Fridge Freezer from https://www.newlifeappliances.co.uk about 5 months ago and was planning to get more appliances from them. I was originally planning to buy a Miele fridge freezer that retailed at…
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post hole digger
I need to put up one 6ft free standing trellis panel so need to sink 2 posts, which will be concreted in. Is a post hole digger absolutely essential or can I dig a 2ft deep hole with a normal garden spade? Cheers!
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Connect a nighlight to a socket
Hi, I'm a bit of a newb to electrics and obviously don't want to electrocute anyone. I want to install a nighlight (plug in variety) in my hall, where there is already a socket. I want to run a cable from the socket, fit a single plug extension and install the nightlight in this way. AFAIK the nightlight is fused and so…
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Coving on uneven ceiling
I would like to put coving in one of my bedrooms. The ceiling edges are mostly straight. However, in one corner I can only describe the corner as 'drooping'. The corner is lower than the rest, so any coving going into it would either be sloping, or would have to be shaved off at the top on an angle. The house is not…
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Rot! Help!
I've gone to sand a skirting board last night and it was soaking wet. Looks like the shower in the room next to the bedroom has been leaking and the skirting and door frame have become logged with water. I've pulled off the skirting and noticed almost like plant roots coming through the wall, doesn't seem to have spread…
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Cornice for living room
We have knocked two rooms into one lounge area, all been plastered, soon to be painted. We have no cornice in the room and we'd like one. What do you guys suggest? I know you can get some that effectively are stuck on, are these poor quality? Any suggestions would be very helpful
