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L shapped carpet
I have jusjust moved into a bungalow due to disability. One of the issues I have with my new home is the hall carpet. It's old and scruffy and needs replacing. It is in an L shape, both parts being around 300cm long and maybe 80cm wide. It is currently joined but I find that difficult to navigate with my disability. I do…
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Changing a Wood Burning stove yourself
Hi all - I need to swap a wood burning stove over in my house. I've spoken to a company who have said that I can remove the stove myself but not fit it, and they are asking for £££. I've also spoken to building regs who said it will cost around £149 to come inspect it if i do it myself, but adequate access is required in…
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Free view drop outs
I have recently replaced my tv with a 40 inch HD model, and all is wonderful, except I now get short drop outs on the HD channels briefly giving my a no signal message. Signal strength and quality are 1Os across the board, however I live on the flight path from a small airport, and It would seem that these drop outs…
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Shower advice
I'm about to get my bathroom re-done and have decided to go for shower panels instead of tiles in the shower. What I'd like are acrylic panels but they seem to vary widely in price. I'm hoping to have a 900 x 900 shower enclosure and Wickes sell the panel kit for £850. Other places eg B&Q are lower but surely the panels…
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Combi boiler repair
Anyone had a recent repair, combi boiler tripped tonight, water pressure ok and fan starts then after about 12-15 seconds it shuts down. Obvious things would be air pressure sensor or ignitor, as its so fast to trip I am leaning towards fan / air pressure sensor. As not a gas safe engineer only oil fired marine boilers…
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Hedge Trimmer M1E-DU05-510
Hey. I bought second hand store this trimmer without switches. So i got new ones but i need the schematic or wiring diagram where should i put the cables on these switches. If anyone got same kind trimmer, just take case open and u see two switches. Those cables are loose from mine so i need to put them in right way…
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Has anyone got warm air heating with combi boiler for rads in an extension?
As the question says... The house we have just bought has warm air, plus an extension with an electric radiator which is 20+ years old and ineffective. We are insulating as well, but the current warm air boiler is on its way out according to the local guy who does all the warm air servicing hereabouts... So, has anyone got…
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Recommendations for stairlift for straight stairs?
I was wondering if anyone had any advice on this, as there seems a wide range of options. We are looking to get one installed at home for occasional use (once a week) for my my mum, hence maybe a slimline one? Probably looking at heavier use in the next 3 years when she moves in. I have read very mixed reviews of…
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Hot Water Issue
We are having intermittent hot water issue because secondary heat exchanger gets clogged with some debris every now and then. Engineer who came to fix this issue he replaced the secondary heat exchanger and suggested power flush and magna clean filter. We have done both and spend more than £700 so far hoping issue will be…
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stain on something that cannot be washed
Hello all, I am unsure if this is the right place to put this... But I have spilled coffee on the passenger seat of my car and it has left a bit of a stain.. Does anyone know any good tips or products that can be used for this? Can't bung it in the washing machine :) thanks!
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Survey results, do I need a chemical DPC?
So we are in the process of buying a house, and and we have just got our survey results back. One of the odd things that has happened is that the air bricks were taken out in the ground floor. The driveway at the side of the house was also built up so its higher than the bitumen damp proof course that's there, resulting in…
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3 Way Tap for Softened Water
My house has a water softener fitted, all cold water outlets are softened (e.g. other taps, dishwasher etc) except for the kitchen tap. I live in a hard water area, so my kettle is full of limescale. I thought it would be handy if I could fill it with softened water so try to reduce the problem. I could fit two taps, one…
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Best containers for freezing meals/leftovers?
I am looking forward to getting my new, upright freezer later this week. I am hoping it will be both convenient and cost saving eventually. I will probably batch cook things like chilli, bolognaise, lasagnes, Christmas preparation etc. and now I need to think about the best kind of containers to buy, e.g. foil ones with…
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Back boiler flue
For the past 15 years had an annual boiler service from BG on our Baxi back boiler (about 30 year old). To date it's never had one issue. About 15 years ago we were told we needed an external vent in the room so we installed an external vent. A few years later we were told the regs had changed and the vent needed to be…
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Converting 2 way swtich to 3 way - Wirless?
We have a 2 gang (2 switchec) 2 way (upstairs & downstairs) switch and want to add a 3rd location, but have just redecorated and put new flooring upstairs. I read somewhere that there may be a wireless solution for this, but can't seem to find it. Has anyone tried this?
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Gas boiler shutting down
Any advice appreciated. Was round at friends last night and he was telling me that once his radiators are up to max heat, after a while they cool down, but then they do not get hot again. Room gets colder. He has to turn CH off at controller then turn back on again to get radiators to come back to temp Gas combi boiler,…
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Bi folding doors - advice please
I'm looking at purchasing bi folding patio doors and I'm stuck between which system to get. I've had two competitive prices on two different systems. The first one is Aluk and the second Visofold 1000 series. Is anyone in a position to say which is the best, or which one to avoid? Thanks in advance :D
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Gas cooker installation
I havent long moved into my new home and need an oven. As there's a gas connection pipe in the oven space, I have opted for a gas oven. Now theres a problem. I haven't ordered it yet but i'm planning on buying it from AO. Installation is something like £80 for a gas safe installation. However what about the electric for…
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Silicone sealant with anti-mold properties
Hi Our shower cubicles and bath are showing mold patches over the sealant areas. Planning to scrape them off and apply good quality silicone sealant which guarantees at least 10 years of anti mold protection. Anybody has any recommendation for such a product?
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Plusg in oil filled radiator vs plug in 'oil free' radiator
Hi all, I just went out to buy a plug in oil filled radiator. I came home with what I belatedly realised was a plug in 'oil free' radiator (1.5 kw Dimplex). I am annoyed that I didn't notice that it wasn't what I wanted. Before I take it back, I am wondering if there is an expert here who could tell me whether the 'oil…
