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How to claim off joiners insurance
Long story but this guy who's a builder and joiner, according to him, who I found on rated people fitted my new kitchen and did the plumbing. The quality of fitting is so awful and he's ruined 3 of my cabinets and both my work tops so I'm going the route of small claims. In the meantime, I put my first wash on at the…
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Does anyone know anything about integrated dishwashers?
We have just moved into our first house and were slightly unlucky in that the integrated dishwasher now has an issue. Basically, when you try and run a cycle it trips the power in the house - not ideal. Anyway it is old anyway and we want to get a new one, but with it being integrated we are at a bit of a loss where to…
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Supply Only Kitchen
Hi, this is my first post - so be gentle! After 27 years of faithful service our John Lewis cabinets are showing their age - tho the worktop & doors were replaced some 15-18 years ago & are still good. She (who must be obeyed) has decided on a 3rd generation - French Provincial thro' Shaker to sleek Gloss Slab. On past…
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cracking paint
I paid a painter to paint my place when I moved in. 6 months on ice noticed patches of cracked or peeling paint which is really annoying . It's not blatantly visible but I've seen it now I know looking around they didn't do the best job filling or sanding now. But I wonder if there's more to it. I wanted antique white in…
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DIY Exspansion Vessel replacement
Hi looking for some advice. My exspansion vessel is broken got a leak from a small hole that has rusted through. I have an unvented system and the vessel is outside the boiler on the colder water inlet to hot water cylinder. As it's a sealed system I've heard that I'm not aloud to diy replace the part is this correct?…
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Painting after plastering
After a bad disaster with tiles attached with cement mortor, I have just had my bathroom fully plastered. Now I'm not sure of the best plan of action as I have never painted a bathroom before. I have painted over wallpaper, but that is the extent of my decorating. I have some dulux bathroom+ paint in the colour I want. I…
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help with creaking laminate floor
Hi I have some really noisy laminate flooring. It seem to get worse now the landing are with carpet are squeaking. The flooring below are chipboard. One of the plumber said I need to remove the existing screw with new ones. Or would putting new underlay down before the laminate would help? And.is this an expensive job?
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Plasterboarding over woodchip?
Can you plasterboard over woodchip? Both a decorator and a plasterer have assured me you can.:(
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LED infrared motion mirror
We have just done up our bathroom. Wondering round Costco we spotted a display of LED mirrors which turned on/off using an infrared sensor on the bottom. The mirrors on the shelf didn't match the display so I asked a member of staff about it. Was told it was an old display waiting to be changed for new stock. The new stock…
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Any places that buy a kitchen?
Hi, I am looking to sell my kitchen (doing a home renovation) within the next few weeks, and wondered if there are any companies out there that will buy the kitchen? I am aware I can list it on eBay, Gumtree etc etc, but would really like a nice easy process. The kitchen is pretty high spec, and too good to skip. Thanks.
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Replacing back boiler - costs & benefits?
We are looking to buy a 1960's 3 bed semi with the CH running from a back boiler behind the rather dated gas fire in the front room. Our first thought is to replace this with a combi boiler, so we can remove the gas fire & hot water tank. However the combi boiler will need to be at the back of the house, ideally in the…
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Damage caused by new neighbour's building work
The house next door to my parents ( semi detached house ) was sold and the new owner has decided to do an extension at the back. Planning permission was granted and building work began. Unfortunately when doing part of the building work, damage was caused to one of the adjoining bedrooms where a section of plaster (under…
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Fireplace or Floor First?
Hi all, We are looking at getting one of our fireplaces opened up and a log burner fitted. We are also fitting engineered wood floor (it's a concrete floor base). The problem we are having is that the floor fitter is saying the fireplace needs to be in first and the fireplace people are saying the floor needs to be in…
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2 out of 7 bathroom spots not working
Hi all - any advice most welcome. Two out of the 7 spot lights in bathroom not working. Have tried couple of new bulbs in each to be sure. On checking in attic above spots there seems to be three small boxes at each with no obvious signs of loose wires . What would need done to try and rectify problem ? Thanks
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Cushions bigger than the cover?
Hi everyone, I've bought some 45cm cushion covers and need to buy the cushions to go in them. Ikea sell some nice squashy cushion but they are 50cm- would they fit and just be a bit overstuffed, or would they not fit at all? Does anyone know anywhere to get nice, squashy 45cm pillows if so? Thanks!
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potterton puma 80 boiler not igniting
Hi I have a potterton puma 80 combi boiler which came with the house, I dont know how old it is really but it was working fine till a few days ago when it started making weird noises. I left it as it is and now after 3 or 4 days the ignition will not switch on, It would not fire up, I am having to do it manually and then…
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fEATURE WALL
Hi We have taken out our chimney to make our room larger! Now we're unsure which wall to use as the feature wall! The wall where the chimney was is probably 4 metres wide and I'm worried the feature wallpaper we've chosen/still deciding on is too striking to the eye! After all, it's a large piece of wall!!!! Wish I could…
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Smart thermostats......
Hi I have a a pretty old central heating system that has a boiler and hot water tank in the airing cupboard. It seems to be working well and has been well maintained (I only moved in last week). The hot water and the heating is controlled by an electric programming panel thing in the airing cupboard and there is a…
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Hearing electrical Spark noises(ignition sound)will turning fuse off stop the problem
Hearing ignition sounds / electric sparks every now and then, in the kitchen part of the house. Heard this can be dangerous if left unattended, as can spark and start a fire. What can this possibly mean? For the meantime (until an electrician comes), If in the meantime, that particular fuse (for that zone) is turned off,…
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What can I get into a loft conversion
Hi, I'm considering putting in an offer for a bungalow. The bungalow is a typical 1970s two bedroomed semi. Ideally, I don't really want to live in a bungalow (sleeping downstairs issues) but I've noticed a lot of in the area have converted the loft, if I could do this I would definitely put in an offer. The bungalow is…
