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Kitchen cupboard doors
We had a new kitchen fitted Feb 2019 which cost approx 35k. We have not had any incidents or accidents. I have recently noticed that many of the base cupboard doors' lamination are already starting to deteriorate where the parts of the doors join so that the mdf is starting to show through. I called the kitchen company who…
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Problem with DPM
We had a water leak under our concrete kitchen floor which has been exposed and fixed. The leak was close to the edge of the room and when the leak detection company exposed the leak they had to make two cuts in the DPM. The DPM edge ran parallel to - but not joined with - the internal wall. The insurers have subsequently…
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How much does it cost to build an extension over the garage?
Hi all, We live in West Sussex in an end of terrace property with a garage. I appreciate no size fits all - so I'm just curious what the costings would be for a garage extension converted to bedroom based on the below floor plan. Appreciate I can contact a local builder/tradesman for this - but due to the current lockdown…
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Can a jackhammer damage foundations?
So I thought I'd put this question to the board; Have a neighbour who'd getting his pathway done. That involves smashing out the existing concrete with a jackhammer. The pathway is on their land, but directly next to the wall of my house. I know its a pretty regular and normal job, but is there anything I should be…
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Radiator needs bleeding but key won’t turn
The main radiator in my living room has gone cold, I suspect an air lock. I tried to bleed it, but the key won’t turn (hasn’t needed doing for years!). I’ve put WD40 on it, but it still won’t budge. Is there any device on the market (or home-devised) which will increase the effect of my arthritic fingers to help the…
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Hot water taps blocked
About year ago, insulation fell into the water tank, it was removed and there was no problems for a while. Recently the filters on the hot water taps only were getting minir bit of insulation in the tap end filter. Last night I was filling a bath and the hot water effectively stopped to a dribble. I can only assume there…
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What wrong with my plumbing?
Hello I had an issue with my outside drain two weeks ago. It was blocked to the point where I had standing water and it wasn't draining at all. There are two pipes going into that drain one from shower and other one from basin and bath. Bathroom is on the ground floor if that matters. I got a guy coming in who fixed it…
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Peeling paint
Hi all. Happy new year. I hope you have all been keeping well. I'm having a bit of a problem. I mentioned the OH that I wanted to repaint the living room and he went to buy paint. I prefer it silky (so I can wipe down kids finger prints etc every so often). He bought (unknowingly) a matt finish and painted the whole place…
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Cloud 9 Cumulus VS Connoisseur Underlay
Hi guys, I’m currently in the process of buying carpet for my whole house (living room and lounge, bedrooms, stairs and landing). I’ve been reading online and have seen a lot of recommendations for the Cloud 9 Cumulus. However, on looking at density it seems the Connoisseur has a higher density. I’m not an expert in carpet…
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Light switch making a "fizzing" sound
Hi everyone, I've got a question around something that's happening with one of our light switches that started in the last few weeks. We've got a light switch in our downstairs lobby that allows us to control the lights in the downstairs lobby and upstairs landing from the same double switch - there's a second switch…
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Condensation and damp in attic, with an old Drimaster?
I moved into my home a few months ago, and when I went into my attic the other day I noticed that there is condensation and the felt is wet. There are vents installed already. We had a professional come round, but they didn’t know why there is condensation because the vents should be sufficient for our roof. He said to…
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Partial Cavity Wall Insulation
Hello, I have fairly recently moved into a 20 year old house with partial cavity wall insulation and it's bloomin' freezing! It takes a very long time to warm up (admittedly it's a much bigger house than I'm used to) and cools down very quickly so I would like to try and improve the insulation if I can. I had read…
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Wood burner smell - general query
After coming in from the last few evening/nightime runs, my clothes have smelt of smoke, so much so that the family have asked if ive been near a fire. I know there is the chance that I have been running so fast that there was a blaze of fire and smoke behind me but sadly that wasnt the case :smile: Its definitely smoke…
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Bannister and handrail paint
Hi all apologies if there is already posts about this but I can’t find an answer! I am paining our bannisters and handrails in our new house. They are stained with dark varnish, and I have sanded and primed with Dulux trade diamond primer. I would like to paint the posts and rails with grey paint, but can’t seem to find…
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What can you pour down the sink?
I never pour chicken or meat fat down, I put in bin. How about cream, yoghurt etc other stuff? I don't want t block the pipes
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Replacement Centre Rail on a Bed
Hi All So the middle support rail on our king size bed has snapped!! The bed itself is in great nick so I don't want to get a new bed so was thinking of getting a new middle rail made. Has anyone used any online places for this previously or can they recommend anywhere?
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Expanding foam
Morning all, Looking to fill a hole in the garage ceiling which is underneath the ensuite as it makings the floor quite cold. Is there any reason not to use expanding foam? From what I can see, there is a plastic pipe which I think carries the waste water away from the sink and bath and also central heating pipe. I have…
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Contribution Towards Shared Garden Wall
Hi
all, Just after a bit of advice. My neighbour is
currently building an extension and also a rear building which comes up to our
boundary. In between the two builds is a run of around 30-35m fence panels.
He discussed with me about replacing the panels with a brick wall, so then it’s
just a straight run of bricks between…
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Draughty interior door to integral garage - how to insulate?
My hallway is freeeezin'. Had a new interior 'Cheshire Oak' solid wood door fitted, replacing the door that goes from the hall into the integral garage. Had this work done when I moved in summertime last year when lockdown rules were relaxed. Anyway, no cold snap since then. But now, the hallway is like 10C. I can feel…
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Graphite Insulating Lining Paper. Can I get away with this paste?
Hi I ordered 2 rolls of Erfurt Graphite Insulating Lining Paper and separately a 10kg tub of paste but not quite the right type? Its Wallrock Power Very Strong Adhesive where you roller the wall first? Has anybody ever put up insulating lining paper and got away with not using the proper adhesive. You read reviews and its…
