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• Roof membrane overhang into gutters normal?

  Hi all, Just having a new conservatory built with a tiled roof. My question is relating to the membrane under the tiles. It overhangs and is on show, to the point where I can see it flapping in the wind. I asked the builder about this and it said its to stop wind getting into the roof?? I'm clueless but it just doesn't…

• Radiator Help/Advice

  Hello all So throughout my house i have the hive smart TRV’S on every radiator apart from my bathroom towel radiator. The heating of the house works well on the hive system, however i find the bathroom gets to hot and am wanting some advice on how to turn the towel radiator down to save money. The towel rail itself is…

• Advice for mini extension damp issue..

  Will try to explain this as best as I can, but really in need of some advice here - Attached to my ground floor flat, was a previously boarded up coal store/annex room, which I have now started to convert into a 'walk-in wardrobe' to the bedroom. Having taking up the old flooring, half of which was just plywood boards…

• Tumble dryer tripping out

  I have a new(ish) condenser tumble dryer (2 months old). Today, mid-cycle, it tripped out the fuse board. The switch won't flick back on... i've no clue about electrics or tumble dryers ... can anyone advise what I should do? Huge thanks!

• Best time to buy double glazing, a boiler and new kitchen>

  Hi all We've just extended our mortgage in order to replace the double glazing, the kitchen and the boiler. They all still have life in them, so can keep going a while. When are we likely to get deals on these items? Is it best to wait for the January sales? Or black friday? I know the Howdens sale is sometime soon. Anyone…

• Insulating a summerhouse

  Morning! So I’ve been reading through a lot of old threads about this subject and celotex gets mentioned a lot. I’m considering about using that to insulate my summerhouse. My question is, will it make condensation worse? I’ve had the summerhouse a year now so seen it through all seasons. In winter it does condensate a…

• Fleece blankets?

  Has anyone purchased fleece blankets that you have considered to be good quality and nice and warm,and can you tell me where you purchased them please,a link would be great. My mother is bedbound and I would like to get her a couple of new ones for the day,she has a duvet for night,but she likes a fleece as they are…

• Tiling over asbestos floor tiles

  As per the title I have asbestos tiles all over the ground floor of my house. I have read around so seems its ok to do. But wanted to know if anyone has done it. And the draw backs. The reason for tiles is they are more durable than carpet and I want something easy to clean as I have dog. Thanks in advance. Yours Calley x