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Can i blank off chimney on roof?
We dont use our chimney at home, and see a lot of birds/jackdaws spend a lot of their time up there. Im going up to remove the huge aerial thats there as we dont use it, can i buy a blanking cap to cover it off (the top of the flue?) looks like terracotta type material) to prevent any birds falling down into it? And are…
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how to clean exterior rust of copper pipes (green colour rust)
How to clean exterior formation of green rust around copper pipes please? I note that a type of peroxide solution is said to be most suitable. What peroxide solution exactly? Will this not corrode the pipe in any way? Any other safer or better method?
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Baumatic BT2760SS
We have a Baumatic Range (BT2760SS) and I need some spares but everywhere I see says they are obsolete. We need a large oven door seal and a full set of control knobs (ovens and hob). Can anyone help or point me in the right direction to find them. rforster1
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Lights Permanently On!
Hi All I've installed a fused spur with a 3a fuse. I have then run 1.5 twin and earth to a switch. This is then run to a dusk to dawn sensor. The issue i have is when the switch is on the lights are permanently on. The sensor doesn't seem to cut out when it's bright and sunny outside. I have tried swapping the wires around…
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new roof
Hi ALL WE WISH FOR A NEW ROOF, THE TILES, FASCIA GUTTERS AND 2 DOWNPIPES, THE ROOF IS 70 SQUARE METRES THE GUTTER LENGTHS INC TURNS IS 24 MTRS, ITS A 2 STOREY HOUSE, WITH A LOWER BAY FULL LENGTH TO THE FRONT ( INC IN THE METREAGE, NO CONSERVATORY, OR ROOFLIGHTS, 2 CHIMNEY STACKS TO CONTEND WITH THE TILES ARE, MARLEY…
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Council tax overpayment and "solution"
Not sure this is the best forum, but will give it a try A work colleague of mine moved into what is essentially a log cabin in someone's garden. She's been there about two years now, maybe a bit longer. We kept on telling her that she was paying way too much council tax. Her accommodation is a bedroom/sitting room,…
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Microwave stopped working
Our previous microwaves lasted over 10 years each. The current one has lasted about three years despite spending more (£200). Nothing happened. It just didn't switch on one day when it was switched on at the electrical socket. The socket works fine and I've changed the fuse in the plug. No power, lights, nothing. Not sure…
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Hot conservatory- temporary solution
Hi, We brought a house that has a massive south facing conservatory, with a polycarbonate roof. It’s ridiculously hot, we need a temporary solution as we will be knocking it down and building an extension next year. Would tarpaulin work over the top work?
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Cut Through my Macallister Hedge trimmer cable
Stupid Boy I am . I have cut through my Macallister Hedge Trimmer cable whilst cutting my hedge. How is the best way to repair the cable whilst making it still safe to use..
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When a bargain isn't a bargain (plants)
So I ordered some plants from one of the MSE Weekly offers. After a month or so I thing it's fair to say I'd completely forgotten about the order. Got a post office card, no idea what it was and with the many closures now it's a royal pain to get there so I'm only finally going tonight to collect what I expect to be 48…
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Nest 3rd Gen Wiring Help on New boiler
Had a new boiler installed worcester 34cdi however didnt have the nest to hand back for plumber to fit so attempted to have a go myself yesterday however it doesnt seem to be working correctly. I have connected it in the following way (below), the heat link is connected and powered and clicks when i change the temperature…
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shower enclosure : corrosion? on wheel mounting
Had a new shower enclosure installed last Aug Today the bottom wheels came off the rails on one door and other door is on way out too. The wheel mountings are a metal block with a chrome plastic cover, it seems the metal has ''corroded" and the expansion has cracked and forced off the plastic covers Until I see new parts…
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Additional Kitchen Cupboards - can't match doors
Hi all, We're looking to add additional kitchen cupboards (one wall hanging cupboard and a full height 'larder' cupboard) into our kitchen. We know it's a Howdens kitchen, we had a chap from Howdens round to have a quick look so he can price the units, but he can't find the doors anymore. The house is only 5 years old, I…
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Should a missing guarantee hold up our house purchase?
We are buying our dream home. This wonderful art deco house has had a new GRP roof but the owners lost the 25 year insurance backed guarantee. Since February they have been trying to get the roofer to send them a replacement. He promises, then does nothing. We are now at a stage where we want to exchange, but still no…
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How often do you use your garden?
Before I got my own place, I always wanted a nice garden. I thought I would be in there for most of the day when the weather was decent and would regularly light up a fire when it was a little colder. Now I got my own place, I am seldom in the garden despite investing a significant amount in furniture and lighting. Flies,…
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Oven wired to the mains in new house
Old oven failed a few weeks back and in an effort to replace the it, we have just figured out that the oven is wired to the mains and has no isolation switch. Now, the oven is in the extended part of the property which was done by the previous owner himself as he is a builder and we've been in the property for just over…
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Cleaning oiled oak wood floor
Hi We recently had an engineered oak floor installed recently & it's been oiled to seal it. It was sealed with woca oil so I've bought their cleaning products. I know it doesn't like too much water & the woca cleaning products advise a two mop system where you rinse of the cleaner & take up much water as possible. I've got…
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Help - cracking bathroom tiles!
Hi all, We had our bathroom retiled in 2015, however the tiles are already cracking really badly, both on walls and floors. In places the cracking is looking very linear (indicating movement), however in other places tiles seem to be breaking completely at random. The tradesman who did the job (and whom we won’t use again)…
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Under counter wine fridge
Hi, I'm having trouble finding a wine fridge and wondered if anyone has had a similar issue? The space I have available is an end cabinet, which is 260mm wide internally, which is the dimension I'm having trouble with. One the one side of the space is a divider and then a integrated dishwasher, on the other side is the end…
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unvented cylinder
Which brand should I go for? My builder says only megaflo My plumber said megaflo isn't really worth the extra money and suggested vailiant unistor or Oso Help and advice appreciated
