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Howdens bathroom units
Hi has anyone purchased one of their bathroom units 600 unit 290 deep. As I am having problems getting a basin and worktop. Although the unit is 600 mm wide once you add the side panels that match the colour of the doors then the unit becomes 640 wide. Howdens tell me they don't sell basins and I can't find a worktop top…
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finding plasterer
Hi All, i did plaster my walls and have made a mess. now I want to get it done properly and so far had few options. a guy said to remove it back to brick/breeze block and then bond and plaster another said stick plaster board on current sh*t plaster and then plaster over it . what would you do ? how do you go about finding…
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Slow to heat oven
I recently moved and the oven is so slow to heat up. Previously, had a top of the range, fan oven, whereas now, its just a basic, although still fan oven. Have i been spoilt by my previous oven?:o It takes 35 minutes to get to 190, is this normal? The oven fan is greasy and the whole thing was grubby when i moved in…
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Electric off - peak Boiler controls - going loopy!
I have recently moved into a flat which I love, but it is all electric. I like a chilled room and have many jumpers, so not too bad! However. I have a very complex 5 rate version of economy seven, a meter which is equally complicated to read, and hot water that heats during the cheap period at night. I've found a peak time…
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Why are there bricks under my floor boards?
Having looked under several floor boards (between ground floor ceiling and first floor floor) there seem to be bricks in some places and I'm curious as to why. Some of them are loose and can be picked up and moved and some are like this: That photo is the point where the joists from the front of the house overlap the…
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Cost of running underfloor heating?
Hi, We are re modelling part of the house and will be having a bigger bathroom then we have now as a result. My OH wants to re use what we can (which makes sense), but I am not sure about the towel heater radiator. I don't think it is big enough to heat up the new bathroom. It barely manages the one it is in now (only 2…
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Getting my bathroom done - help with shower tray queston
Hi i am getting my bathroom done and have some questions about it. Its a small bathroom and am having a shower tray put in. the shower tray is 1300mm in length and fits into the 1350mm width of my bathroom so that i just need a shower door on one side (walls enclose other wside and the 2 smaller sides). prob,em is there…
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Samsung american fridge freezer
Hi can anyone help my fridge freezer had developed a fault the display temp shows -21 but the freezer temp is -3.1 is there a easy fix or have anybody had this fault and repaired it many thanks dave
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What options for fireplace/chimney?
Was thinking of fitting a wood burning stove in our 1930's semi last year, but after thinking of the cost and work involved and the fact we would have to buy the wood or coal to burn, I'm having second thoughts, so wondering what other options are there? Not too fussed on it actually providing heat, so what could we put in…
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Advice please, height of single oven in new kitchen
We are in the process of having a new kitchen fitted and as I never used my top oven decided to go with a Neff hide and slide door single oven with built in microwave above. As I was babysitting yesterday I've never had a real good chance to take it all in until today. In the tower is a pan drawer at base, then single…
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New boiler time..
Hi Guys, Our Britony Combi 100 boiler needs replacing (we inherited it when we moved into this house). Its a 3 bed link detached with 9 rads. We have plans to extend the house in 2 years or so - adding another bedroom and a new living room. My instinct is to plan ahead and choose a boiler that will be powerful enough to…
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Name of the tool used to open the bottom of Kitchen units
Hi can any one advise of that is the name of the tool used to open the bottom part of Kitchen units to access underneath the units once installed
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Home made airfreshners
Sorry if not the right place to post! I have loads of plug in air fresheners by different companies, i'm wondering if anyone has re-filled their own & how? I can't remember where all mine came from so don't want to go out and spend a fortune on the wrong ones! I think some are tesco own some could be from asda, i have no…
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32A cooker circuit
Sorry if this seems like a daft question, but I am looking at new cookers, and most seem to require a 32A circuit breaker, and appropriate wiring. My present system, which dates form the eighties, has been operating happily with 30A. I notice that B&Q don't even list 30A breakers any more. Would it be ok just to change my…
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Zanuusi Washer/dryer fault?
I have a ZANUSSI WJD 1357S washer/dryer. washer and dryer work but err and beeping sound come on intermitantly while the machine is running. there are no fault codes displayed only the ERR flashes and the led lights on the display panel keep flashing. any ideas?
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Night latch and snapped key
A couple of months ago, my brother in law broke our yale nightlatch. I think he tried pulling and twisting the tab at the same time. After that, the latch wouldn't work. I opened up the lock and put it back together as best as I could and it worked okay. But I was always worried about it failing and locking us out. So i…
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is a 3.5kg dryer too small for a 2 person household?
was thinking of buying a small dryer (3.5kg) but is this too small for 2 people or just right? we wouldn't be drying a lot of stuff, just small bits here and there like underwear, bedding, and essential clothes which need drying.
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Replacing old central heating controller
Hi all This is my first post on here so please be gentle with me! My central heating and hot water are currently controlled by a very old switchmaster 805 timer and I would like to replace it with a modern digital one. Can anyone tell me which type of controller I should be looking to buy (brand, type, etc)? I'm fairly…
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Envirovent Mr Venty
Recently saw an ad on TV for the enivirovent products and arranged a survey at my property. I have a detached 1930's bungalow, which has had a damp and condensation problem since I moved in 5 years ago. I have done numerous things to eradicate the problems including CWI removal, installing passyfier vents in all living…
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Lay a lawn over pebbled garden - possible?
Hello all, I have recently moved house and have inherited a low maintenance garden. Not our thing at all. First thing I want to do is to convert the bottom end of the garden in to a lawn for us and particularly our daughter. Currently it is around 80% decorative pebbles and the remainder mostly paving blocks. The pebbles…
