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Painting kitchen cabinets
I have (orange) pine cupboard doors and would like to attempt revamping them rather than 'coughing up' for a new kitchen as I have no intention of changing the layout. I am interested in success stories AND step by step instructions to that success!!!! Is it worth doing and good enough to last a decent length of time?…
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Howdens Sinks & Taps
I am having a Howdens kitchen fitted but they said they cannot send me the breakdown and discounts applied. Whist I figure how to get the breakdown. I am not going for the Howdens worktops as I have read around they are not that great. So I have boiled it down to Bushboard or Duropal. I like the Howdens Lamona Dorney Sink…
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Getting quote for new extension painting
We were told by a friend that good painters are usually booked months ahead. So we are thinking to find a way start getting quote and etc. But the house extension has only been completed 60%. The big shapes (walls and etc.) are there but internal walls are yet to be build. Everything is in a "raw" state. I'm wondering if…
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Scaffolding overhanging property
Hi all, At the end of my rear garden there was always a vacant area with building permissions. This has since been purchased and there are building works taking place. This is not a problem and so far the noise and disruptions have been bearable. The building work is at the rear also of my neighbours gardens with the only…
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Help. New Build Home Too Hot
I am after some hints and tips please. We moved into our new build home a few months ago and it is a lot warmer than our previous 1930's semi. It has been hot but bearable for the last few months but this week we are really struggling to keep it cool. Almost all of the rooms have windows which are on the south facing…
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Washing machine drainage seems wrong
Hello! Last year, we converted our outhouse into a utility room. The builders fed the washing machine waste into a drain which they installed and it looks a bit like this: The utility sink is also connected to this. When using the washer, the water/suds overflow from the drain and spill out onto the surrounding flags. Does…
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How do wooden shutters compare to secondary glazing for noise insulation?
I realise this might be a bit of a “how long is a rope question”, but I just want to get a rough idea if possible. We’ve got single a glazed sash window in our master bedroom overlooking the train station. It can get pretty noisy. Considering either secondary glazing or wooden shutters for noise insulation. My guess would…
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Earthing under the kitchen sink
I have recently moved to a new place and there were two earth cables hanging loose under the kitchen sink. One I connected to an earthing clamp just above the stopcock. However I was wondering if it was still necessary to put one on the hot water pipe as hearing conflicting advice on this.
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rreplacing sink cupboard for pedestal
I have a bathroom sink which fits on top of a cupboard next to a shower, due to the water damage I want to remove the cupboard and put the basin on a ceramic pedestal. Are pedestals universal? What do I need to look for? I don't want to spend a lot as the bathroom will be changed in a few years if we don't move.
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LVT Fitting costs
Not the cost of the LVT but the cost of fitting. So half the floor is ply and the other half is concrete, so I assume half would be fitted with plywood and the other with screed? What should I be expected to pay per sqm for fitting?
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How long to wait after Skimming for Painting
Hi All, Removed the wall paper and builders have finished skimming the walls. Now how long we have to wait before we can start the painting the walls ceiling. The three bedrooms upstairs have dried already (Day before yesterday I used 2 dehumidifiers in two upstair bedrooms and have emptied the water collection trays few…
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Bosch Rotak Lawnmower Belt Tensioner issue
Hi, My lawnmower stopped working as the belt tensioner and belt drive had snapped. I've purchased a new drive belt tensioner but the spring on the tensioner keeps catching on the plastic spinning wheel above it. It only seems to fit in one way, so not sure why this is happening. Do i need the coiled spring on this…
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Covering exposed RSJ on garage
Afternoon everyone! Currently rebuilding part of the garage wall to fit a new garage door. I opted for a steel 2.8m RSJ over concrete based on cost (the RSJ cost me nothing). Once the new wall is built and the RSJ is in it will need covering at the front. (to protect and to make it look something like). What do you…
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I want to use well in garden to water plants
Hi all I have a well in the garden (15 feet deep; water level is 5 feet below ground). Ideally I would use this water for all my grey water, but this will be a bigger job than I want to do at the moment. In the meantime I want to use this water to water the garden with. Ive seen products such as Hozelock's water butt pump…
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Virgin Media - access to service strips where no pavement
Virgin Media are coming to our area, and want to rip up pavements to install their fibre. In our street, we have no pavements, and one resident has been in discussion with the Virgin team, who claim there is a service strip running along the roadside within each of our properties, and that they have rights to excavate it,…
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Window replacement - how much dust?
The HA is replacing all the windows on this flat soon. How much mess is this likely to cause please? Should I buy in dust sheets to cover and wrap everything? ETA: it is 1980s brick and tile construction .
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Dinnerware set advice
Hi everyone (me again), I'm moving into a new home next week and buying a few things. Wondered if anyone could help/benefit with/from a bit of research I've been doing. My requirements are a robust set of dinnerware. Dishwasher safe; microwave safe; stackable, preferably chip resistant; (6x:* dinner plates (26cm approx), *…
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Next door neighbour is a builder....
And as a result there is a skip permanently parked in the driveway which gets removed and filled at various times of the day. Not only is it noisy when it gets removed and replaced but it's also a permanent eyesore. And they use it to chuck any bricks and wood they have lying around The builder is obviously using the…
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GHD Repairs
Lots of companies on the net offering fixed price repairs for GHD hair straighteners Any recommendations, or companies to avoid Many Thanks in anticipation
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Is it normal for one house to feed next doors electricity? Semi detached
Hi, I'd it normal on 1950s semi detached houses for one house to feed the other. I.e the main comes into one building then feeds the other too. I mean my house feeds my neighbours, I have traced the wire and it doesn't go up to my metre and it looks like it's not spliced. I.e it's looks professional except the huge hole…
