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Noisy toilet cistern when filling up
Hi all I hope someone can help My toilet makes a nasty vibration noise when filling up. I'm sure I read somewhere that a washer needs replacing somewhere in the cistern but I'm not sure where? if anyone can point me in the right direction Heres a pic of my internals : Thank you
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building my own garage
Hi All, I am thinking of extending my own garage and raising the roof of it As far as I can see that means building a layer of brick at the front futher than where the current wall is . it needs to be 2-3 columns and on each side and then install a garage door. re roof, I think mine has a wood frame bolted into the wall…
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water leak detector
Hi All, Is there a water leak detector which can send smart app push and shut the valve ? I have seen some us based products but wanted to get some feedback here. Thanks
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Architect coming tomorrow - what to ask?
Architect coming over tomorrow for free consultation. Want to open up kitchen into dining room, doors onto garden, reposition the staircase from dining room to somewhere if possible. See previous post... https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5540385 I will of course tell them what I want and what my budget is.…
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Halogen ceiling light
I've got a halogen light fitting that's just stopped working. I've unscrewed it from the ceiling, and wired between the ceiling rose and the halogen transformer (Kaoyi KT-8022, 240v AC to 11.4v 80w) there's a small black box with no markings on it whatsoever. Does anyone know what this box could be? I'll try to add a…
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2 plumbers, 1 macerator specialist - shower not draining!
Hello all. We have a brand new shower (installed October '15) that has been working perfectly fine until the last month - it's stopped draining properly and overflows. I live in a third-floor apartment, with two other floors above. We have had 2 plumbers look at the drain, they attempted to plunge and said it was a…
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Going abroad for several months, do i need to have a legal UK address?
Hello, I'm going abroad shortly for 4 months maybe longer. I'm thinking about giving up my flat and moving everything into storage. During this time do I need to have a legal UK address? For things like driving licence and bank accounts? Not sure its something I could ask of a friend to do. I'm an EU resident. thanks
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New panel radiators - which brand?
We're planning on replacing all of the radiators in our house and have been quoted for Quinn or Myson round top radiators but have also looked at Stelrad Softline. Are any of those brands significantly better than another? The Softline radiators have top vents and side panels which give them cleaner lines but does that…
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Outside Tap - Upper maisonettte - possible?
We have a rear garden and drive way, but no external water supply. Our kitchen & bathroom taps are mixers so can't even attach a hose to run it out of the window. I can't imagine we could have a pipe running down the builiding to a tap (such a long external pipe would freeze?) ? If we wanted to tap into the mains before it…
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Asbestos Removal
hi, I have whit asbestos under kitchen tiles in bathroom, toilet, and old kitchen. We are in the process of refurbishing those areas and i have a question whether I should remove them or just keep them as they are and put self levelling on top which is needed anyway. any advice is appreciated. thanks
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Leaky Toilet
Hi all. Wondering if anyone can shed some light. We have a downstairs toilet that is years old. A few days ago I went in and noticed a line of water down the grout of the tiles coming from what looks like beneath the toilet. We cleared up the water and stopped using the toilet for a couple of days to see if it was flushing…
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Structural Enginer Advice on Size of RSJ
Hope there is a Structural Enginer who could provide me with the size of a RSJ. We have a double garage currently fitted with 2no single garage doors. There is a central brick pillar which we want to remove so that we can fit a double garage door. 125mm x 50mm x 2200mm long woden lintols each rest on the central brick…
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what's the difference between linseed oil and boiled linseed oil
I've bought a old wooden box to store some tools in but I want to protect the wood as I've got to keep in a damp shed. So could someone tell me what's the difference between linseed oil and boiled linseed oil.
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Water problems
I purchased a building adjacent to my mothers home off her 2 years ago. It was built in the early seventies as a horticultural shed and hot house with planning for a garden centre. It was further rebuilt in the mid 90's and extended. The building has electricity, a connection to the septic tank and to the water supply. The…
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Laying new turf
Been watching lots of Youtube bout how to lay new turf. Just about to do an area in the back garden. Anyone know why no-one suggests rollering the ground before laying the turf? We've got a roller & to me it's makes sence to get a nice even surface with the roller then gently rake the surface again lightly before laying.…
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Removing old paint from concrete floor
Hi we have concrete floor in garage which has been painted many years ago by previous owner.It is now little flaky and missing in centre areas. we would like to remove the paint completely and then apply epoxy coating or so. is there any ways i can get paint off completely.Hiring a sander for a day would cost about £100.…
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loft insulation
am planning on boarding part of the loft out for storing christmas decorations etc and will be using 18mm T&G chipboards, layed straight over the joists and screwed down. There is some old insulation down already, should i remove it and fit new, thicker insulation, or just lay some over the top? Will only be part of the…
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New shower tray-if wall is wet, time to dry out?
Hi folks, Going to refit bathroom including new shower tray. I have a sneaking feeling that there is water under the old shower tray due to the fact that bits of plaster was lumpy on hallway wall, shower just opposite that wall in bathroom. Seal wasn't good around tray either where it meets the tiles. I have tried my best…
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How Much for Driveway Tarmac
I know this will depend on my location (Midlands) and some other factors. Anyway... We have a driveway that is just stones. While perhaps more secure, it's horrible really and every other week, we're brushing the stones from the pavement back on to the driveway. We're lookin at getting it tarmaced over. Our neighbour has…
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Which Pressure washer is best
Ive never had a pressure washer before but have decided to buy one. Didn't realise there was so much choice and unsure which to get so hoping for recommendations please. I have recently moved house and have a lot of decking which although newish is really grotty looking. I also have a large area of garden which is 'crazy…
