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Drain, concrete floor and damaged brick
Hi all, I have a Victorian mid-terrace and I had noticed that the corner bottom brick of the outrigger had started to look weathered. I had it in my mind to do something about it and then time went by and now this weathering pattern has progressed along the side return. I called a tradesman in who said the terracotta drain…
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Does anyone know what screws I need to buy to install a Lack shelf from Ikea?
The shelf came with no screws. I have a dry wall. The shelf I have is the 110x26 cm one.
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Checkatrade rip off Merchants
I have been ripped off by a builder I found on checkatrade. The builder built a sleeper wall and laid a block patio....The whole lot is collapsing and the wall is dangerous...The builder has since left Checkatrade..and the invoice address is false...Checkatrade say its not there responsibility as builder no longer a…
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Building costs increased
I just do not know what to do, we had an extension planned but costs have just increased by 10% which makes the budget so difficult to achieve but we desperately need more space. Would it be possible that the building costs that have dramatically increased may reduce over time?
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Howdens kitchen doors replacement
Hi, I have received a quote of £2600 from Howdens for 20 kitchen front doors replacement, 5 panels, Tagnet pelmet of 5m long and one cabinet for their Clerkenwell range. This sounds rather high given these are mainly doors not cabinets. Homestyle Kitchen quoted around £1000 for the same. Is Howdens doors quality better or…
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Dismantling scaffolding in garden
Just moved into a bungalow, in the garden around a small patio area are some scaffolding bars only about 3ft high, but they are rock solid and joined by what looks like a big Allen key type of joint. How and what do I use to dismantle this myself without paying someone?
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Neighbours wall and my garage roof, what my rights?
Hi all, I am looking for some advise in relation to my rights. The story is that an elderly lady next door has decided to sell her house and move into a flat closer to her daughter. We both live in semi-detached house with two garages between us, hers and mine. I do not know all the history but it seems that both garages…
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Hose attachment
Hi, I seem to be having a lot of trouble find the correct hose connector for my outdoor tap, can anyone recommend the right connection for this tap? Cheers!
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Rising Damp Solutions
Hi all, Apologies in advance as I know this is a topic which has featured heavily before on these forums. However, I would really value people's input as I just can't find anyone that has exactly the same issue as we do! A bit of back story...we bought a circa 1900-1920 semi-detached cottage in December 2018. It had been…
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Replacing with a Combi Boiler?
I've been looking around a house today (to possibly purchase). Most of the houses I have seen so far have had combi boilers, as does my current place. However, the one we looked around today didn't. Upstairs there was a hot water storage tank (in a cupboard in one of the bedrooms) and downstairs, in the kitchen, there is a…
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Replace Windows on UPVC Porch?
My upvc porch is small 6ft wide and 5ft out from the house with a small wall, windows,door and tiled roof. I would like the windows changed and have had some quotes however, does anybody know how the roof actually stays up because i am concerned what will hold it up when the windows and frames come out, i saw one being…
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Cant find the water earth bonding....but it's there??
Hi, As per the title, during an EICR, the electrician couldn't find the water earth bonding on/near the stop-tap, so marked this as a code FI, and the report was marked as Unsatisfactory. He quoted the additional cost of finding it. I agreed, and a few days later he popped back. After much huffing and puffing, he still…
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Faulty portable air con unit?
I've just bought an Amcor portable air conditioner. It claims to be 'self evaporative', blowing most moisture out of the big heat pipe at the rear and evaporating the rest. It does have a tray at the bottom to collect any excess. So far it's stopping every 30 minutes and requiring draining into an oven tray (the drain is…
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Heating & Hot water in electric only properties
Hi all! I'm in the process of purchasing an electric only bungalow and the current set up is a bunch of old night storage heaters, a back boiler behind a coal fire, and an immersion tank. I'm definitely looking to upgrade the property and know this is the first thing to tackle, but having been born and raised in Gas Combi…
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Howdens account - is there any benefit in getting one?
I will probably need to spend about £1500- 2000 on doors and skirting and was wondering whether if I get a Howdens account they will end up being any cheaper than Wickes?
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Currys Fridge Freezer Return within 14 day - Internet Purchase
Hi, I have purchased a fridge freezer from Currys via the internet and it was delivered and put in place by there delivery team. They checked the spacing\gap to ensure it was suitable. They measured the gap and I checked it was suitable - they confirmed it was ok. 10 days later and I have gone into my cabinets by the side…
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Bulk order for plasterboard and adhesive
Is it wise to buy this online or better to get it from a local supplier even if its more expensive?It looks like I need about 100 sheets plus about 40 bags of adhesive.
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bees infestation
just discovered bees going in and out through base of window (wood) and brickwork below, any advice on how to treat or get rid of them, nest will be in cavity of wall so unable to get to it, unfortunately as would have loved some pure honey. thanks
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Full house rewire gone badly wrong - what are my next steps
This is a long story, will try to keep it
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Need a taller / higher kitchen
Hello, We are looking for ideas for our new kitchen. We need a taller / higher kitchen installing as both of us find that the average kitchen height is just too low as we are both quite tall. We are looking to raise the height by about 3-4 inches. We have a large, walk-in, corner larder which we are keeping. As we get all…
