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Command Strips / Velcro on Wallpaper
Hi, Has anyone tried any command strips on wallpaper? I have several pictures and the correct strips for the weight, in fact stronger than suggested, but I have wallpaper on the walls. I know it says not to use on wallpaper however I'm in a council house and the wallpaper is super stuck and painted over several times, it…
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Electric wall fire
I have recently bought a 1.9 kw wall heater. There isn’t a plug but it says to plug into mains. Do I HAVE to or can I put a normal 13 amp plug onto it, many thanks
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Looselay or gluedown LVT
Looking for a good value hardwearing floor for the whole of our ground floor which has underfloor heating. We were going to go with Karndean LooseLay Providence but then the builder has advised against it due to the movement of the loose boards and said to use a Glue Down board instead. Anyone got LooseLay, is it really a…
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Withholding payment for incomplete job
We've had a large double storey extension done. It was agreed very early on (but not in the original quote) that our builders would also do the fencing, patio and drainage from the patio in the back garden. This was all supposed to be completed by the start of Sept when we moved back into the property. Just before starting…
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Dispute with workman - small claims court questions
I have a dispute with a workman which I might need to take to small claims court. I have two questions. 1) He says he will involve lawyers - can I be made to pay their costs if I lose? 2) He says he recorded our conversations in my house. I do not believe him - and anyway recordings would help my case, not his - but can a…
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Advice on warming up a home
Hi all, I live in a 1930s three-bedroom detached property. In summer the property is absolutely fine but in winter it's really cold. We have no cavity wall To insulate. The property is double glazed throughout . I'm just fed up with the house been so cold and I really don't know what to do. I've been up in the attic but…
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Bathroom floorboard removal
Hi Just replacing a few 18mm floorboards in my bathroom and was wondering the best way to lift them. One small one was quite easy as it broke but the larger one here under the loo outlet is quite solid but water damaged. Also noticed it’s not tongue & groove. I’m currently working around the cast iron bath and hope to…
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Damp patch in bathroom - Builder or roofer?
Hi, We have just moved into our first house (02/11/20) and last week I noticed what looks like a wet patch in the corner of the bathroom where the wall meets the ceiling. It feels more cold than wet to the touch. Don't think it was there when we viewed the house in July but can't say for sure. I've had a look outside and…
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Loft conversion end of terrace / dual aspect house
We're trying to maximise our living space and given our tiny patio a loft conversion seems the smart move. Our house is an end of terrace with dual aspect (L shape that faces two roads, one being a small cul-de-sac). Is such extension possible?
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Postive Input Ventilation or extractor fans
Hello I have a small let Victorian end of terrace house which has experienced damp and condensation problems especially in the downstairs cloakroom where there is a considerable amount of black mould present .I am concerned that the tenant should not suffer any health issues resulting from it ( eg asthma) so am wondering…
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Block paving and replacing sand at this time of year
I have jetwashed the block paving (with one of those patio ends) and of course some of the sand has displaced. I was going to wait to clean the block paving but there were some recent marks that I didn't want to leave over the winter. I am unlikely to get a proper dry day before end weekend although the forecast for next…
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Advice please
I purchased a Hoover HPI604BC Induction Hob 60cm on 5 October 2019. I was having my kitchen refurbished. Having been let down by 3 different tradesmen (arranging dates then not turning up) and then Covid hitting it has only been installed yesterday by a qualified electrician. I purchased a new set of pans suitable for an…
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Bathroom Flooring
Hello! I’m desperately stressed and wondered if anyone out there could advise me please? :( My bathroom is being fitted this week and the flooring arrived today. My fitter said that the leaflet says it’s not suitable for bathrooms. I called the company I purchased it from and they said the manufacturer doesn’t offer…
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New Thermostat and isolating unused wires
Hi all, I have a new thermostat I am going to install however it doesn’t need all the wires that were are present. I need to isolate the neutral and the earth wire as new thermostat does not need them. what is the best way to isolate these wires, there is no junction box behind the thermostat currently. cheers
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Gu10 spotlight stuck
I have a dead GU10 spot light in my bathroom and I just can't open the casing or pull out the holder to replace the bulb. I have tried various things to prise it open without damaging it or the ceiling. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks Here is a video https://youtu.be/6VdSiPS1L40
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Mounting Pullup Bar DIY Question
Apologies if this is the wrong section, felt it was more DIY than Health and Fitness related. The doorframes/walls in my tenement flat are too thick for one of those leverage style pullup bars so I got some pipe to make one and want to mount it above a doorframe but I'm concerned the doorframe will develop cracks over time…
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Requirements for a lean to shed?
Hi All, We are planning on building a lean to shed against the side of our house Nothing fancy, just a wood fence with a felt roof. Part of the boundary between our house and our neighbours has their detached garage running along it. I have attached a small diagram of the area and the boundary is marked in red. Its…
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Painter/decorator left the place in a state
Hi all. We have just bought our first home, a Victorian terrace. We hired a painter/decorator to strip the wallpaper throughout and repaint. He quoted us £3,500 to remove the wallpaper, skim the walls and repaint. He has left the walls in an absolute state and we are heartbroken. At the end of the job he told us that we'd…
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Neighbours objection to planning permission
Hi All,Hoping some kind persons on here can offer some planning advice.We’ve applied for planning permission on a property we’re in the middle of purchasing (applied in advance of completing as we’re currently in temp. accommodation so hoping to get on the with build quickly).We’ve had a neighbour put in some objections…
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Handyman price - just wanted to cross reference
Hi All, I have recently started a handyman business following from the pandemic and being short on money, I have had my first client get in touch with a number of jobs for which I have drawn up a price list below. I just wanted to make sure that first I wasn't over pricing / under pricing myself and my services as I am not…
