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New composite front door, but opening too narrow
Hi We are about to order and fit a new composite front door to replace our wooden one, but each composite door supplier is telling us that only a limited number of door styles are available to us (all of which styles being not very attractive) due to the actual space for the door being very narrow (80.5cm including frame).…
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Need a cream coloured bath?
Hi folks, Our child has cracked the existing bath which is over 25 years old. Is was made of plastic (is that acrylic?) and the bottom of it was always very flexible anyway so it was only a matter of time before it went. Anyway would like to get a new stronger one without going to a huge amount of expense. The bath length…
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Paint on Curtians
Hi I have splashed my new Blackout curtains with silk emulsion paint and only just noticed so it has dried. Is there anyway I can get the paint off without having to get them dry cleaned Thanks
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Nuaire Drimaster installation costs?
I have a residential Let that suffers from condensation and have struggled to find anyone that has knowledge of fitting a Nuaire Drimaster in the Leeds area. From what I have read up, this could solve the problems with mold appearing in certain spots. The quotes I have had to supply and fit are £1000+, which is a bit steep…
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Gas cooker service?
How often do people get their gas cookers serviced (if at all)? We have an ancient Rangemaster cooker that isn't used very often. A new flame safety device was fitted about 10 years ago but, since then, we haven't had it looked at. We have mentioned having it serviced to various gas engineers who've been round for other…
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Damp from Condensation
Afternoon all, I'm sure this is one of those that has been raised on here a million times before, but here goes. Also wasn't sure if this was better in this forum or not so apologies if in wrong place. It's a rental property, i'm the landlord with tenants in-situ. Tenants contacted me a couple of weeks back concerned over…
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Double Glazed Windows Failing?
My double glazed windows are wooden framed with 12mm gaps between the glass and are 25 years old. They are now also prone to having condensation on the inside (not between the gap) the inside pane, on the bottom of the glass in the morning, even downstairs. I thought this was caused by removing the warm air heating and…
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covering over a small flower bed - whats best?
We rent a coronation street style terraced house with tiny gated 'garden' at the front. Next doors is fully concreted and fits their wheelie bins neatly while ours has a soil and gravel 'flower' bed full of weeds, so only half the wheelie bin fits on the concrete area and half of it over hangs into the soil So, i either…
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Why clean?
I like to clean and disinfect fairly often due to immunosuppressive medication that has to be taken in our home. Anyway, a friend told me that germs only survive a maximum of 24 hours on hard surfaces so if toys are not being used for a day the germs have died anyway...same as cleaning inside the car etc. I've looked in…
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Ideas please for wood paint/treatment
I'm busy with a project to make a TARDIS cupboard, take a look: http://imgur.com/a/QSGpS But I'm not very happy with the stain. I've used this stuff, which looked pretty good when I tested, but has actually ended up being too pale and also leaving residue behind when you touch it. So I'm wondering if anyone can suggest…
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To warranty or not?
Hi all, hopefully this is the right place to ask. We've just bought our first flat, moved in, all good so far. The flat is 4 years old, and has all of the appliances built in and in good condition. There are a couple of issues, the first being the smell from washing machine. I've tried everything suggested, cleaned out…
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Raising damp Victorian house
I have recently purchase a Victorian house which has had the ground floors filled the floors do have a DPC however they are pushing moisture into the base of the walls. Is it possible remove the floors and replace with a beam and block suspended floor?
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Any reasonably priced interest free double glazing deals?
Am looking to replace 10 windows on our semi (1 we would like replacing with a bay window), are there any good deals on interest free when the interest isnt added to the price you are quoted? I know its a minefield out there and I've had a couple of quotes from local independent guys, but was wondering if many offer 0%…
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Cleaning grease filter on kitchen extractor fan
Hi, any tips on more easily cleaning grease filter on kitchen extractor fan. Can they go in dishwasher? It is zanussi make. I will ask manufacturer when i can get through but in the meantime wanted to get some advice here. Ta
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Insulation wall with celotex
Hi All, I want to insulate a wall in my garage whose other side is in the living room. The wall is 2.4 x 2.4 m. I was planning to use 1200 mm wide and 50 mm celotex insulation board to insulate the wall. To install the insulation board to the wall, I was thinking to fix three wooden batten to the walls and put the…
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Possible prob with my air extraction fan in my kitchen ?
Hi all. There may be a possible prob with my air extraction fan in my kitchen ? A supplier has installed my kitchen. Every time the air extraction fan above my cooker is started, I get a 'one click' noise when you start the fan and a 'two click' noise when you stop it. The fitter has advised me that this is caused by an…
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Guttering
My guttering is dripping at the end and about 5ft further on. At the other end where the down pipe is it seems ok. A friend of mine had a look and said its not blocked but not correctly installed. Anyone know how much it will cost me to get a roofer in to replace and fix a couple of sections of the guttering?
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Reduced rate VAT for house renovation
I'm hoping there may be a VAT 'geek' out there who can help. I have tried the HMRC we chat who have had me going round in circles. To cut a long story short we are extending a house into a derelict building next door which was once a house but has been used for storage by the previous owners for many years. I understand…
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Could I extend the height of a fence post?
Hi, We had a patio done and asked the guys to erect two large timber posts for a 6' gate. They did but did 6' from the ground level before laying the patio so one is about 5'9 and the other 5'7... It wasn't such a big deal to make them dig them up again but since I've realised I want the gate and posts as tall as is legal…
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VAT Registration after Quote
Hope someone can advise. I accepted a quote in March 2016 from a joiner for a new gate to be made, who was not VAT registered at the time. The work was supposed to have been done in August. There have been numerous delays and excuses. I finally received yet another promise that the work would be started nest week ie end of…
