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Worcester boiler guarantee
Just over 18 months ago we replaced our boiler with a Worcester Bosch greenstar 30i and it came with a 5 year guarantee, however it looks like we forget to register it which could be a disaster! We are currently experiencing problems with it and this has prompted investigations into the guarantee, or lack thereof. We can't…
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Wet or dry rot identification - DIY or professional?
Good evening, I have just posted a question on the insurance section, but this is not a duplicate post. We have today discovered significant timber damage, which we *think* is wet rot. We're 90% sure, but there is 10% of me that is worried we are wrong and it's the dreaded dry rot. There are some small fruiting…
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Replace water cylinders, or fit combi boiler?
I've not long moved into a (large-ish) 3 bed house with central heating, two bathrooms, and 2 hot water cylinders. One of these has started leaking, and the coil in the other apparently looks dodgy :( The previous owner built a wall in front of them, so access is through a hatch that may need to be enlarged to fit a new…
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Damp - anyone know anything about Schrijver System? Carebrick Uk damp course company?
Anyone out there that can advise on this company and whether their company and process are legit? https://www.carebrick.co.uk/
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How to repair furniture board
Anyone know of you can buy touch up or how to repair furniture board? My son stuck a sticker on his new bed and when he pulled it off it's pulled off bits of the white coating to reveal the mdf below. It's not like its a big section has peeled it's more of a peppered effect that's been left. I have a photo but can't work…
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House cracks
Went to view a house today that is 10 years old but there were lots of cracks in the plaster in nearly every room. Also around some of the windows it looked like possible damp areas. The house was rented out and we were told that they have not let it in a good way. The house is only 10 years old but should there be this…
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Pave a Slope With Steps
Can anyone give a rough ballpark figure or range for the cost of replacing a concrete garden slope with a stepped path. The path is curved, about 7m in length with about a 1m rise. I have not done any DIY and work/time constraints mean I would have to get contractors in. What sort of cost should I expect? This video on…
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30 days for wall patches to dry?!
On brewsterwallcovering.com it says. * Remove any existing wallpaper. * Patch, spackle, and sand any holes or imperfections in your walls. * Prime walls, waiting 30 to 60 days before hanging your wallpaper or mural. REALLY?! 30 to 60 days??!!
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Do I need to skim coat my drywall?
I've just removed 4 (four!) layers of wallpapers from my wall. The bottom layer was applied without the drywall being primed :( The wall has some sopts to repair but it isn't in terrible shape. I am planning to put new WALLPAPER on the walls. I understand that I have to: 1) Sand the walls. 2) Prime it. 3) Repair bad…
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Best occasional heating for garage
What is the best/cheapest way of heating a garage? I don't want it constantly heated - just occasionally when I want to do something in there. And ideally pretty instant heat. When it gets to this time of the year the cold puts me off doing things in there...even things that once I get going I shouldn't need any heating.…
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Kitchen drawer is peeling at the top
Any idea how to fix this please? The kitchen is around 10 years old but otherwise in perfect condition. We’ve tried super glue but it won’t stick :( Here are some pictures: Thank you
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How to Repair Leaking Guttering Joint
We have one leaking guttering joint which constant;y drips when there is any rain. Is there a simple way of repairing this section without replacing any guttering. This is where two sections of guttering meet. Thank you
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Plumbers failed to stop leak 3 times
My new shower leaked from the bottom seals onto the floor a day after the plumber had installed the shower unit. They sent a man round to re-seal the joints etc and within a few days the shower leaked again, again I phoned them and they sent the plumber round again - again he sealed the inside and outside of the shower…
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Bosch Extractor Hood skips setting
Hi, my ageing Bosch extractor hood (model DKE765PGB) will only operate if the built in light is also switched on and even then, speed '2' and the intensive 'P' speed settings don't work. If the light isn't on you can press the '+' button and it will show setting 1 on the LED display but nothing happens and if you go up to…
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Historical repair of bedroom ceiling because of foot through ceiling
https://imgur.com/a/dESxioO The surveyor didn’t tell me about this issue and I only noticed it when I moved in. I’m a newbie to house buying and didn’t know what to do, hence I got a full survey done. Silly me :( Anyway, the centre isn’t even, its sagging. What would be the best course of action?
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Best & easiest method to clean blue roller blinds ?
Most sprays I see are for white or non-fabric blinds. I have very mould ridden (black spots) roller blinds to clean because they were in a conservatory which has a lot of condensation. I remember the owners (my parents) had this problem 6 years back and then they got them cleaned and they were spotless, I forgot to ask…
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smart switch home renovation
I am getting complete re-wiring while doing home renovation. I would like to include smart switches. I understand, I will specify the electrician to include neutral wire. Which switch should I be using? How does this work. Will it replace room swtich that we generally install near entrance of room and then control the…
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Drying washing economically
We're thinking of adding a lean to laundry room to the side of our house to accommodate a washer, dryer & freezer. The room will be approximately 1.3m x 3m. We currently dry most of our clothes on radiators and a clothes airer & the shower rail in the bathroom (using the extractor fan/leaving the window open if it seems…
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Changing Heating Thermostat
Hi all! I have an old thermostat that has stopped working (doesn’t switch on / off based on temperature. I bought a new one however the inputs for the wires are different. Wanted some advise as to how the wires should be aligned to the new inputs or have I bought the wrong thing. current set up( Honeywell) which has 4…
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Electricity randomly tripping
Disclaimer. Yes if I cannot easily resolve this issue I will get a professional in. I don't plan to do any incompetent poking around or reinstalling anything. I'm having an issue with my electricity randomly tripping on one circuit. Only one mcb trips not the entire fuse board. It happens 2-3 times a week, sometimes doesnt…
