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Security flood light causing pollution?
So we had our security lights fitted. 20W LED ones front and back. The front one was fitted at a similar height to the next door neighbour. The rear one was fitted at the same place the previous (but nonfunctioning one was). Both look okay but I figured the back garden one was too dim. The old one was 150W halogen (approx…
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Heating question
Hi I have a combi boiler and can't decide which is the best way to manage the heating. Should I set the wireless themostate to a minimum temp for example 17c and if the temp drops below that the heating will kick in. Or should I keep the heating off and just turn on when its feeling cold? in the past I have turned it on…
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allergy to certain cats?
Hello we have always been brought up with cats from kittens and early last year our cat which we had for about 5 years suddenly went out one day and never returned and still unsure what happened to her,was there every evening but this occasion never there :( . A few months after we were asked by someone of we could take in…
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Wooden window recommendations (Hampshire)
Out 1905 has a few of its original windows, some of which are single-pane, and some were refitted with thin double glazing long ago. The rest of the windows are white PVC and will probably be replaced with wood when they are knackered. I want to either have the original windows restored with double-glazing, or a matching…
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Has this shower door been installed the wrong way round?!
I think I've just worked out that the reason my shower door leaks is because it was fitted by a moron. It looks to me as if the shower side of the hinge is on the outside! Am I right? Shower side is right, outside is left. Please don't judge me for the mould and gunk! https://ibb.co/fGZ7Cb Edit to add: And this is what I…
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Planning - revised garage and parking layout
Hi, We have put a reservation fee down for a new build property, but would like to explore making a change to the garage and parking layout. Does anybody have any experience in this field who could offer some advise on if the changes would meet planning requirements? The below picture shows the existing and new layouts,…
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Fire risk in Indesit Washer-Drier!!!
I set my Indesit IWDE146 Washer-Drier to a regular cotton drying cycle last night and within 15 minutes the machine got so hot the glass door cracked and fell out. The glass was so hot, I couldn't handle it without an oven mit. Luckily we were in the house and were alerted to the issue when we head the glass thunking…
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Garden boundary
My partner and I have just bought a property and when I went to the estate agents to pick up the keys, they gave me a letter from my new neighbour. The letter was a copy of an agreement between my neighbour and one of the old occupiers of the house from 10 years ago. It states that our neighbour planted a new hedgerow in…
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New dbl/trpl glzg? Solve condensation problem?
We live in a 1939 semi, that is situated on a four lane dual-carriageway. Its speed limit is 40 mph, but traffic starts to build up and get noisy from 5.30 am. Problem - with the front bedroom, we get a lot of condensation - forms little pools of water on the windowsill. Advice, can be - open a window slightly for…
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Decking stain vs oil
I give my decking 2 coats of whatever every year. I still don't know the difference between oil & stain. I would have thought stain penetrated the wood but it seems not to go into the wood at all.So what is the difference? Also - any tips for getting more than 2 years out of 1 or 2 applications. I've always used fairly…
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Ladder safety - a warning
Hi, I do quite a bit of DIY myself and go into the loft from time to time without any issues. I weigh around 9 stone. I had an engineer here on Friday who came to replace a burnt out diverter valve. He couldn't be bothered to get his ladders and thinking nothing of it I lent him mine. I went into the loft first to move a…
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Kitchen installer recommendations needed
Hello I live in a rural Cumbria and it's a nightmare finding anyone with a trade who isn't booked up months in advance. Plus if you have a job needing different trades - all synchronised - it's practically impossible. This old cottage kitchen needs replacing. I thought I had cracked it when I found a duo who have most of…
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Ideas for cheap decoration of staircase
Hi, please can anyone give me any advice or ideas on how to really spruce this staircase up, without spending alot of money! Many thanks Can I add a picture? It's a solid bannister, with flaky bits of paint coming off, that bumpy kind of wallpaper on solid bit.
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New unvented central heating system.
I have ordered an unvented install along with Honeywell evo system. The boiler will be a ideal vogue 32kw and a Stelflow 150L unvented cylinder. Having my one pipe system converted to 2 pipe and 4 new rads. It’s a 3 bed detached with 1 bathroom with shower, 1 bathroom with bath and also a downstairs loo. Also a downstairs…
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Gas Hob Safety distance from the wall and door- Current Regulation
Hi, Long story short, i am looking to replace the freestanding cooker with an integrated Gas Hob+Electric Oven. The only issue is there is no other option in my kitchen than using the same corner. The plan is to fit the single electric oven and the gas hob in top of it. so i went for bespoke Kitchen store, when i showed…
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Who to refit shower cubicle to fix leak?
My corner shower cubicle leaks around the seals and the door hinge. I've tried to fix it myself but have made it worse!:o From what I've read online the sealant wasn't applied correctly when it was installed (years before I bought the house). Do I need a plumber? What might I expect to pay?
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Swap bath for shower
Hi There Do you have to tank the floor when removing a bath and replacing it with a walk in shower with tray and door. Thanks
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Nest heat link installed wrong?
Hi, I've just had a work man here to do a few jobs, move gas pipes, install outdoor tap & fit the nest... Everything went well apart from the Nest, & it appears he knew it so bailed before it could be proven to be working by myself. Hot water works, can get the heating to kick in if forcing it, but the thermostat will not…
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Zanussi Gas hob Rapid Burner not working properly
We are wondering if some kind soul could give us some advise. We have a Zanussi Gas Hob Model ZGG62414 and the rapid Burner does not appear to be functioning properly If we are looking at purchasing a spare part, is it likely to be Burner Crown. Ignition Candle or the Thermocouple that is faulty.. It does work but not how…
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Help with New boiler/heating system
Hi, I have 3 bed mid terrace built in 1969. It still has original boiler which runs fine (we do have carbon monoxide detectors just in case). It hasn’t been serviced in over 20 years. We also have 6 old (maybe original ) radiators, although 1 has started to leak a little at the valve. The largest is 6.25ft by 2:5ft. 4 are…
