-
Who to call - Creaky floorboards
We moved in to our property last year and it has always had really creaky floors upstairs and the surveyor believed this was also a reason why there were craked tiles in both the bathroom floors. The property was extended by 1/2 about 10 years ago. It's something that really bothers us, its so noisy and isn't just 1 or 2…
-
Tap looks sheared off
Last night hubby turned the cold water tap, thinking it was running (when it was the hot water running). As the cold was actually closed, as he turned, without great force the head came away. He thought it would just need to be threaded back. 20 minutes later he wasn't so sure. It almost looks like its sheared off. Does…
-
White Worktops
Hi All, We are in process of planning to do our kitchen next month :j I like the look of white or grey high gloss units with a WHITE worktop (yes I know white :o ) Does anyone else have white worktops as I am worried about staining like wine/pasta sauce/tumeric etc. I understand that Quartz is supposed to be good- does…
-
Draughts caused by oak beam shakes
I have a modern house which is well insulated but we suffer from could draughts. Part of it is oak framed, with exposed beams. As shakes have opened up cold air is getting in brrrr. I can use filler between the beams and the walls, but I need to try blocking up the shakes, but what with? I don’t want it to look rubbish,…
-
Rotting (3 year old) fence posts
We had some lengths of feather board fencing put up by a local company, 3 years ago - yesterday, I noticed that some of the wooden posts are rotting at ground level - one in particular is really crumbling ! Plus another post has split and is bending at an alarming angle - dragging the feather boards away from the…
-
Damp caused by leak nextdoor
For as long as I can remember we have had damp on all the walls ajoined with next door. We have plaster boarded over where we can but it is getting too much now, and is causing damage to the kitchen units as well as the walls We believe nextdoor must have a leak as there is water coming out from where the houses join in…
-
Double glazing trade websites
Hi, I'm looking for Double glazing trade websites.. Any recommendations? Cheers mally
-
Mitre Boxes
I need to fit new skirting boards however I am struggling to find the right size mitre box to help cut the joints, My partner has chosen a Victorian style skirting board which is 14cm tall. most mitre boxes seem to be up to 12cm? Any ideas how I can easily cut 45 degree angles. I really need something to help guide me so I…
-
Missing bricks in loft allowing access for rats/mice - who to call in?
Last year, my autumn and winter was characterised by hearing activity in my loft, mainly at night, that seemed to be mice or rats. I recently went into my loft and noticed that there are a few bricks missing from one of the walls - it's safe to say that the gap is how they're managing to get in. Before it becomes an issue…
-
Extending plug extension?
Hi, Well simple question, because the length of the outer wall of my room, I need to extend my 3 pin extension by a few ft, my question is; Is it safe to have the wire behind an object without any issues? I'm rather iffy doing this, though I might just end up buying an extension lead that is a few ft longer. Why am I not…
-
Outdoor light connecting to socket
Hi I am looking at some general low wattage, low voltage outdoor led lighting. Just for general lighting. Can I just connect these 12v lights to a outdoor socket I already have or do I really need further wiring by electrician.. (fuse box has RCD protection). Ta
-
Would window have smashed if glass was toughened?
Hello, Back in April, we had new windows at the front of our house fitted. A month later, some horrible person walked past at 5 am and threw a traffic cone at the bottom window and it smashed. I am unsure if the glass fitted was toughened and it’s making me have doubts in my mind about whether the traffic cone would’ve…
-
Builder Dispute - Is this fair?
We are having a small extension built and some general renovations done. We’re generally happy with the standard of work so far. However, we have just ended up in an unfortunate dispute with the builder. When the bi-fold doors for the rear of the house arrived, they were about 50cm too wide. Understandably the manufacturer…
-
Painting new plaster
I had my ceiling skimmed last year and now I'm ready to paint it. I started using ordinary white emulsion (just a small amount, cutting in and around the light fitting) and have found out that this is likely to flake off. I've now got 10L of Leyland contract matt, can I just paint the contract matt over the emulsion?…
-
DIY Kitchens advice needed
Hi everyone, I’ve read here, at MN a lots of good reviews about DIY Kitchens. I am very much leaning towards them rather Wren where we’ve got our quote which seem very expensive and had read lots of negative reviews here.Thinking to order from DIY kitchens, but scared of doing the measurements. Never done this before , is…
-
Safestyle quote experience.....
Forgive me if this has been done to the death but I had a pretty unsavoury experience with a Safestyle rep yesterday and it's bugging me. I need to know if I over reacted and I suppose if I'm being a bit deluded / naïve! Bought my first home almost 12 months ago, needs work. New kitchen, bathroom and windows. Not got loads…
-
Garden Patio Advice
I have just had my patio laid and pointed with Kiln Dried Sand, it looked beautiful until the weather took a turn for the worst and came the rain then I noticed that the slabs dried quickly in the middle but around the edges have a darker stain as if the slabs are wet around the edge, I have seen images on the internet and…
-
New Boiler Advice for our house
I need some advice on my boiler please. Current boiler is Ecotech plus 31 for a 4 bed semi, 2 bathroom, 1800 sq ft house and 11 radiators. In 2019 we are planning to extend and were thinking what would be the most appropriate combi boiler for the following: 5 bed and 3 bathrooms, 14 radiators. 2,500 sq ft. BTU Radiator…
-
Rectifying block paved drive issues
Hi, I've also posted re this situation on House buying/selling forum here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5892524/dodgy-block-paving-options but wanted to ask for some advice focused more on the construction of BP here Purchasing a semi bungalow that has a block paved drive/hardstanding that's been done in…
-
Glasgow - Victorian sash Windows
bedroom - 3 windows - refurbished livingroom - 2 windows - refurbished bathroom - 1 window - new window to be constructed kitchen - 1 window - new window to be constructed two quotes so far from: Listed Window refurbishment ltd - £5956 inc vat (5%), excluding vat £5672 * Have only seen reviews Glasgow tradtional windows -…
