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Differing advice on moving meters
I am drowning in advice from so called 'builders' and don't know who to believe. I have got quotes for a garage conversion into part garage storage and part utility with downstairs toilet and shower. The problem seems to be the gas and water meter which are placed on either side of the walls. Some builders have said they…
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mixing different thickness tiles
Can I use two type of tile with a different thickness on a wall? I have found a nice 'feature wall' tile that is 8mm thick, and a plain tile that is 6mm thick. I'd like to have the bottom part of the wall done with the 6mm thick tile, and the top with the thicker feature tile. Will this be ok? I am getting a tiler to do…
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Is this residual water dangerous?
Could damp walls resulting from a pretty serious leak be dangerous to the flat below mine later? Let me explain: 3 weeks ago a leak was identified in my flat. The water was gushing out of a pipe in the water cylinder cupboard pretty seriously, and we’ve no idea how long it had been like that (tenants were on holiday).…
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Valiant Boiler problem
Hi my mother in laws boiler has stopped working. My husband has taken a look at it and said it is leaking inside because the pipe that takes the condensation outside has rotted away! He managed to get a new part sent out but in order to fit it, the entire boiler and casing needs taking apart which obviously he is not…
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Electrics keep blowing
Hi Looking for any help or advice – the toaster (previously had same problem with kettle) suddenly started to blow all the electrics, tried it in several sockets, as soon as turned on blew everything. On the MCB the main switch was off but all the others were still on, tried turning individual switches off but only when I…
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Pilkington K Glass S - any good?
Hi I’m getting new windows fitted and had really wanted to go for Planitherm 4 Seasons but my fitter is steering me toward Pilkington K Glass S. He tells me that the new K glass “S” is new and just as good as Planitherm 4S. Does anyone have the K Glass S Windows? Are they any good? The windows are going into a room that…
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Fitted wardrobe advice
We need fitted wardrobes for our master bedroom, unsure whether to go with one of the big brands or try a local joiner or even look at a combination fitting such as a joiner making the shell/fitting doors & we do the inside. Looking to try and save a bit of money on an item that I know can be expensive! Advice needed pls :)
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Advice on shower waste/trap needed
Hi there. Just refitting our ensuite and at the moment replacing shower tray and waste. The shower we had before had both a shower waste and a P trap on the pipework. The P trap was knackered (and very smelly). So this was chucked away along with the original shower waste. I have a new one that comes with the shower tray…
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Hot water cylinder valve leak
Hi, Just a disclaimer: I do not intend to DIY this, I just want to know what i am dealing with and explain to the plumber We have an unvented hot water cylinder (Range Tribune HE) which is leaking from a valve at the bottom right of it. http://iboilers.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/range-tribune-boiler.html The cylinder seems to…
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Kitchen Sink Sizes
Hi So I've seen many sizes are 1010mm but then there's others that are 970mm. I guess these are two different sizes and the measurer isn't just measuring in a different place? Thanks
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Help with guestimates please for work before offer
Morning All, I'm after a bit of advice. We are about to offer on an Edwardian semi that needs some work doing. Unfortunately for us, we are complete newbies to period refurbishment so have no idea on what to budget for most things. I will list what needs doing, then if anyone could advise (with approx cost to have a…
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Solved:sudden low pressure from thermostatic showe
I've got a gravity fed/low pressure thermostatic shower. A couple of days ago the water pressure halved. I changed the shower hose and then the shower head but it didn't make any difference. I then googled and thought that it might be due to a leak in one of the tanks in the loft or the ball valve so was going to call a…
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Nilfisk Pressure washer nozzle too concentrated
I have a Nilfisk pressure washer E145.3 there is a nozzle with a brass pipe from which the water comes. The water is coming out either very straight and concentrated on just one area, or just spraying everywhere with no force. If you look at the nozzle it seems like the brass pipe is just loose inside, not sure if this is…
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cold air around kitchen units
hi folks I can feel cold air around the fridge and dish washer also inside the kitchen units is a lot colder than the kitchen, I put rockwork loft insulation under all of the units and taped insulation bubble foil on to the walls behind the fridge and the dish washer but its still cold around them anything else I can do ?…
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Cordless Rotary Lawnmower suggestions
I am looking to buy a cordless lawnmower as a replacement for my current hover. Got back problems so I am looking at a rotary with wheels. Small lawn so a 30 to 34 inch cut should do. I have found a few sub £250 including a Worx http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7928879 I have a Worx cordless drill that I have been very…
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Joiner broke worktop by hacking grooves with a saw
Hello, We are having a kitchen fitted. We have an oak worktop and we asked our joiner if he could put in 5 drainer grooves next to the sink. He spent about 3 hours doing this then came to tell me his saw had broke while he was doing it and caused damage to the wood in the process which wasn’t repairable. I have therefore…
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Carpet underlay advice
I'm clueless with this stuff but I'm moving to another rented place and don't want to make the mistakes I did with the current place I'm in. I don't know how long I'll be living there but I want it decent enough to feel comfortable. Firstly, should I take the carpet grippers I have in my current rental and reuse them? Is…
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Outside Patio floor same level as kitchen floor
Hi guys, I have just bought a house and I have an outside patio around the back. We have noticed that the outside patio level is at the same height as the back door (double door). We have been told that the outside floor level should be at least 6 inches to reduce the risk of damp or flooding. Could anyone instruct us into…
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Neighbour damaged my gate....I have CCTV evidence!
This morning we could not get out of the gate, it had been slammed and bent so is now stuck. We have CCTV and can see a neighbour lower down (whom I once had a row with 15 years ago) had forcefully closed it resulting in the damage. This is criminal damage, but it feels petty to go to the police and I don't want to cause…
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Low Dynamic Water Pressure
I have static mains pressure of over 5 bar reduced to 3 bar by a pressure regulator. In the past the dynamic pressure has been steady at 3 bar with several sources drawing water at the same time (eg a shower, a tap and a toilet). Recently the dynamic pressure has fallen so that you notice a significant drop in flow with…
