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Broken Window Handle
Something has happened to my window handle, it won't lock properly. I've unscrewed it to have a look, and the spindle has came off. Unfortunately, it's disappeared up the hole and I can't get it out. I've tried small pliers and blu tac but it's not shifting Does anyone have any ideas how I can remove it? I need to measure…
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Misted double glazed windows in Conservatory-how much to pay?
HiFour of our conservatory windows (0.6 x 1 m) have got misted up.We are planning to get them repaired/resealed.We are not going the drilling a hole route.How much should I expect to be charged per window?We are in South EastThanks
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Boiler issue
Had new 3 port valve motor fitted to boiler heating/hot water system at home. Caused fuse to blow. Plumber then changed the complete 3 port valve with alternate to original. Boiler firing when time programme wasn't on. Electrician called and started reconfiguring wiring arrangement and then changed timer programme clock.…
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New build ensuite has no shower trap
We've recently moved into a brand new house and have noticed that the en suite shower tray has no waste trap, instead when we lift the silver cover there is simply a hole with a pipe running through the middle with the water running around it. There is no waste trap to catch hairs so I'm worried that we will end up getting…
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BOXT customer service
I am looking to get a new boiler. Ive searched online and
BOXT appear have relatively fair prices. I have also seen the odd complaint about too. I don’t really
trust review sites, so thought Id post something here, to see what others have experienced. i prefer to pay more for piece of mind if theres any doubt
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General home renovation related questions
I'm planning to get a home renovation company in to do a full home renovation with some extension work for my house. They will be doing a bunch of stuff including electrical work and gas work. They have openly said that they will be providing official certificates for various things they do including: build over agreement,…
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how does a combi boiler hot water work?
When I turn on the hot water tap the water flows and eventually it gets hot, obviously. Say the combi boiler uses 28kWh of gas when on full does the amount of gas being used vary depending on the flow rate of the water or does it remain constant? Put another way, if I turn the flow rate of my thermostatically controlled…
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Hotpoint Oven
Hi Everyone, I have a Hotpoint eg902gx oven, the digital clock has gone blank, and the main oven has stopped working, the burners work fine and so do the smaller oven on the right hand side. If I power off oven the clock does come on clicks for a minute or so (oven will power up) but then it goes blank and goes off, does…
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Hot Water Confusion
My hot water tap in my bath only has always been a bit lacklustre in the pressure department. We have a 1980s gloworm boiler and a hot water tank in the bathroom, which is upstairs. Sometimes the water slows to a trickle, sometimes it's more of a babbling brook but never better than that. It's perfectly decent pressure in…
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Help with getting a dropped curb?
Where I live, house prices are massively affected by parking. I have read my local council guidelines and believe I'd qualify for dropping the curb, however the application process states: These items are mandatory:
Site Location Plan
Existing Plan
Proposed Plan
Application Fee. I am a bit unsure about what is…
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Wooden framed window maintenance
Hi, I live in a reasonably modern house (20 years old or so), in a wet part of the UK (west coast, Scottish Highlands) and have wooden framed double glazed windows. Unfortunately, the former owner didn't keep on top of looking after them, so the paint is flaking off and the wood cracked in places, which is a pain. Can…
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Do I need damp proofing?
Hi, I'm laying laminate in my second (top) floor flat. The laminate is going in the hall, kitchen diner and living room. I've just stripped the floors in all rooms (carpet and lino) and there was also a layer of slate (we think) tiles down underneath that which we removed. The base flooring is concrete. I've bought…
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Kitchen top vinyl
Hi, First post. I'm planning on using sticky back vinyl to cover the top of this unit and researched how to cover the curved edges, does anyone know if it's possible to keep the ridges too? I'd like to keep them instead of having it flat. If so are there any videos anyone know of demonstrating it?
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Indesit washing machine brushes need changing - degree of difficulty
I need to change the carbon brushes in my Indesit washing machine and would like to attempt this myself. Can anyone advise me if this is something I could do or is it best left to an engineer visit? I have changed belts and heating elements on machines in the past If it helps and as a long shot the model no. is IWD71251s-…
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creaking floor issue
Good morning, I have found offending nail in my internal wall. It creaks terribly. Please advise me how long the screw should be to replace the nail to stop the creak and what can I expect under the floorboard in that precise place? a supporting beam? This is how I found this nail by the way, I have not attempted to take…
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Fly tipping of waste
Hello all, I'm after some wisdom please. Recently we had a bathroom renovation and our builder paid a man who was driving up and down the street to take away the rubbish. The man said he was licensed and took £200 for about 8 bin bags plus 3 piece bath suite. 10 days later a private landowner sent us a letter showing…
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somfy electric blind charger won't fit
Can anyone help please. I have had somfy roller blinds fitted in my conservatory approx 8 months ago. They are brilliant but 2 of the motors played up so they replaced them. I have 4 blinds altogether and 2 are working fine but the original 2 that played up are now playing up a little once more. I managed to recharge one,…
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Plywood floor on concrete slab
I am going to attempt a plywood floor. My current floor is a level concrete slab, I wonder what the best preparation is? Does it need insulation? Can input insulation down? Should there be a subfloor is OSB or similar? Or plywood straight on to concrete?Advice/recommendations appreciated.
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Chalet Bungalow Extension
Hi guys, super long post but tried to give you all the info. We are at the very start of planning out what we want to do to a house we are purchasing. It’s a 1960 semi chalet bungalow. Around 120m2. I believe the side building to be original. Having looked through what is available through pd and the neighbour consultation…
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Zanussi oven element replacement.
Hi folks, Looking for a few tips on how easy it is to replace the heating element in a Zanussi ZCV550MWC electric cooker about 6-7 years old. it has two ovens, element went in main oven about 18 months ago so got a guy to put in a replacement element. So it has gone again it seems, so have a few questions if that is ok. 1…
