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Flooring struggles
I'm doing some work on my semi-basement (where door opens into the garden). It has a concrete floor and needs new floor covering (currently old carpet with felt underlay), and I was hoping to put some insulation board down before having laminate fitted. I understand that ~20mm insulation isn't really insulating that much…
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Kenwood American Fridge Freezer Problems
Hi all, I have a Kenwood KSBSX17 for around 1 month now.... It makes loads of weird noises this will happen a few times over a period of 10 minutes Sorry for the poor noise quality :) Gurgling noises ( we dont have an ice/ water dispenser) happens over 5 to 10 minutes https://instaud.io/3U2f A whirring noise which last for…
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Hot tub running costs
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Hot tub running costs
We're looking at getting an intex (inflatable) hot tub for around £400. Does anyone own anything similar who can give me an idea of how much they cost to run. Thanks
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Strimmer Cutting Head Alternatives?
Having seen another query about strimmers, I was reminded of my own issue. Tired of constantly servicing the bump feed heads on the ones I have, I'm looking for alternatives. Have seen ones where you just click on two plastic strips externally. Even some blade system which looks dangerous and has very a fake looking review…
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Outside tap - timber framed house
Hi all! Just after a bit of knowledge/opinions, any on this current conundrum of mine will be gratefully received. Basically, last year I moved into a new build timber framed house. I would now like to get someone to install an outside tap to make watering all the pots and baskets I have put in my back garden easier, but…
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New sandstone patio - spot bedding?
After some advice as I know nothing about patios Just had our new Umbra sandstone patio laid and was disappointed to see circular patches appearing (see photos) The guy who fitted them tells me this will disappear but from googling it looks like this could be spot bedding. Would any experts be able to help? I have paid 50%…
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Roof Lantern opening - is it worth it?
We have the options between Contemporary lantern. 2m x 1m. all white. Double glazed, Activ Blu glass. No opening. Option 2 Regular lantern design. 2m x 1m. all white. Double glazed. Activ Blu glass. One manual opening panel with pole Option 3 Regular lantern design. 2m x 1m. all white. Double glazed. Activ Blu glass. One…
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Helping choosing tiles for new kitchen
Hi all, We are replacing our very old kitchen which has been there since before we moved in. We have chosen this Glendevon Grey Gloss kitchen with copper handles but i am stuck as to what wall tiles to buy to go with it any suggestions would be wonderful!…
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Whirlpool reveals number of faulty dryers could be as high as 800,000 - MSE News
Whirlpool has admitted the number of faulty tumble dryers in homes across the country could be far higher than first thought, with company execs telling the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee that the true number could be 800,000...Read the full story: 'Whirlpool reveals number of faulty dryers could be as…
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Laying stone slabs on concrete hardstanding
Hi, I'm laying stone pavers on top of a 17m2 concrete base previously part of a driveway. Walls on three sides and DPC is only one one brick above current level. Water runs away from all walls already into a soakaway and base is very solid and with a little tidy, very even. I will be leaving a 100mm gap around the edges to…
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Bathstore - Next Steps????
Hi All I'd really like some advice as I'm a tad confused by the whole situation we find ourselves in with the Bathstore who went into administration last week. In summary: Products delivered: 17/6 - we believe we have most things but have a few parts missing Fitters attended - 24 & 26 June (amidst all the rumours of the…
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Wallpaper question
Hi knowledgeable peeps I am planning to paper a wall. As the wall is a little rough I intend to paper first with lining paper then with the proper wallpaper. I have prepared the wall - filled holes and sanded then sugar soaped it all. Do I need to leave the lining paper to dry before putting the second layer of paper on?…
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Odd pipe in Garden
So a few weeks ago i took down the manky shed that has stood in the garden for years. under it was a plastic pipe diameter 6 inches or so that was going at an angle about 45 degrees into the ground. And could see about 1.5 meters of it with naked eye. Any one know what this could be. House is end of terrace back to back…
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Opposition to housing development
I along with around 15 other houses will be impacted by a housing development built at the rear of our properties. There will be a distance of 3meters between our rear gardens fence to the entrance of the properties. Currently the area consists of a few shipping containers that are 2 meters high and a few commercial…
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Wall Paper Removal - Newly Bought House
Dear All, FTB completed on 25-06-2019 https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-69913090.html We plan to remove the internal load bearing wall between the dining and the living so thought to remove the wallpaper from rest of the walls of the dining/living as the wallpaper for both the rooms is different.…
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Where to buy curved radiators?
Hi Where is the best place to buy curved radiators? Live in SE London/Kent borders but ideally online company so I can order it and have it delivered. Thanks!
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Upvc help please
Any idea how I can fix this crack in a UPVC door, patch it up with filler or something? Is there a product out there that can fix it? Thanks in advance Its about 2 inches long and in the centre of the door where it like comes out a bit, like the bit that looks like a picture frame. I can’t attach a picture it won’t let me…
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New bathroom
I'm planning on having a new bathroom fingers crossed before the end of the year. This is the 1st time I have ever done anything like this and it will be a complete overhaul, everything stripped out and replaced as it is very tired. I am going to get a bathroom fitter in to do all the work, but when it comes to fixtures…
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Additional radiator or change to triple?
Currently I have one large double rad below the window in the upstairs front room, however it isn't sufficient to also heat the corner (which is on the coldest part of the house). Would it be better/cheaper to swap this out for a triple rad or put an additional rad in the corner where the cold area is? Thanks
