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Hot tub electrics - advice needed
I’m installing a outdoor socket to power my inflatable hot tub using this kit from B&Q (sorry, can’t post links): Diall 13A 2 gang Grey Switched RCD socket Does this seem suitable for powering the hot tub? Also, the cable that goes from the junction box to the RCD is too short so I’d like to replace it with longer cable…
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plumbing/party wall
Hello Can i briefly ask the question : if neighburs have tracked plumbing - ddogey plumbing it seems at that - into the party wall and i now have the most horrendous noise in my home every time they run their taps have they contravined the party wall act. thank you
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front door camera
My 85 old mum is getting woken up by someone randomly knocking at her door and ringing the bell in the middle of the night. I'm looking for a door camera that will take a pic when someone approaches the door. I only neec 1 pic to see who the culprit is. Suggestions welcome
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Preparing ground for shed
Hello. We have a bike shed arriving in a couple of weeks. It will go in front of our house in a corner where the ground is currently bare soil. The shed comes with a wooden frame base but I've been advised it's not a good idea to put that straight on to soil, even if it's level. My thinking is that I will buy a sheet of…
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Rotted soffit board question
Hi, I'm looking for some advice. A piece of wooden soffit board dropped down to the floor - about 2ft wide. I can see the gap where it's come from. I live in a high-ceilinged old Edwardian terrace and the soffits/facias look to be made of wood that has seen better days. Is this an urgent issue? I don't have a great deal of…
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Sub-contractors working on behalf of local council - who is responsible for damage to my property
Hi all, hoping someone can help with this as I am at my wits end. I own an ex local authority house (semi detached bungalow), bought 12 years ago from then current owners and at full market value. My neighbour, an elderly lady, is still a council tenant. Some 18 months ago we had our slate roof renewed and kept to the…
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Can’t afford new neighbours requests.
Hi, I’m asking on behalf of my parents who live in an end of terrace. In short. They made some really poor loan choices and are skint. Utterly. Completely. Skint. They have always worked full time and are just making ends meet. No car, only a budget weekend away per year, supporting my sister. All that they have is the…
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Aluminium Bi Fold Doors.
Cane to open the bi fold yesterday and one of the T handles won't pop out. After a couple of attempts I was able to get it out and the door does open and close so it looks like the pop has popped. Any simple solutions for a quick fix before I call someone out? TIA
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Garden Pond
The previous tenant who lived in my flat had a 4ft deep Koi pond which I asked him to remove when we exchanged flats. There is nothing in the council tenancy handbook about ponds so I started creating a shallow wildlife pond, deepest end about 1ft. I live in a converted council house which means I share a pathway to the…
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New kitchen wall units that match existing units
I purchased a kitchen from Wickes in 2012, and I want another wall unit or two to match the existing wall units. Wickes no longer sell the "Sicily" range that I bought, so what are my options here? How can I go about getting something that matches (or matches as close as possible) to the original wall units?
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Integrated Microwave Oven grill, vs separate?
Hi, I'm buying a new house, and I'm considering either getting: - An integrated microwave, oven, grill (with an additional gas hob) or separate? ie: something like this: MP676IXH_SS | Hotpoint combination microwave | ao.com And then this: HIBG64120SX | Beko Gas Hob | Stainless Steel | ao.com As opposed to buying a separate…
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Floorboards and Woodflooring
Hi All, I own a 1920s semi and have just pulled the carpet up and the wood floorboards look quite nice in the bedroom. I am thinking they can be sanded and stained as something a bit different, all the other bedrooms are carpeted. I am going for a full decoration of the bedroom, new and relocated electrical sockets, fitted…
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Where to shop all the essentials and furnishings for new home?
Hi All, I am buying a new home, I will need to furnish it completely and fill with all the home essentials from scratch, all the way from pots and pans to beds, sofas and beddings and everything in between. It's exciting but also feels a bit daunting at the same time. What are the best places, either online or brick and…
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How is it Possible to be in Voluntary Liquidation but Still be Trading?
I'm looking at upgrading my windows from UPVC which are around 20 years old to wooden frames for my Victorian terrace. A couple of friends have recommended a local company which has many 5* reviews and they received great service and are really happy. I've checked their status in Companies House and they are in voluntary…
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Taking Contractor to Small Claims. How much do I ask for?
I've been badly let down by our contractor who was paid to complete works on my property. Its been 4 weeks since we have seen or heard from them after lots of previous apologies via text for not completing the work. There is a lot of work still out standing. We had not paid the final instalment but we have over paid for…
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Hot water pressure washer?
Sounds a bit daft but we recently had a garden tap installed, however, it appears the tradesman has installed it to our hot water and been told normal pressure washers can’t be used with hot water 😑 we were wanting it to clean the ground and car etc but unsure exactly what else we can use a hot water tap for besides a…
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My garden project is over budget and I'm running out of funds
Hi all, really need some advice!! I have currently got some gardeners working at my house to replace an old fence. We knew that behind the fence was quite a lot of rubbish that would need to be moved, but when the old fence was ripped up, it revealed decades of old rubbish, bracken and soil that has accumulated behind it.…
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No Nonsense Decking Oil
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone ever used the No Nonsense decking oils especially Cedar or Oak. It seems like the most sensible value for money, but there is very little information about what the finished decking looks like. It is very disappointing that with the exception of Osmo, manufacturers do not sell sample…
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Large oil stain on drive
Hi, I have a large oil stain on my drive the size of about 4 car parking spaces. The accident happened over the weekend and since I've tried to scrub with fair liquid and absorb the result with cat litter. Unfortunately it doesn't look to have worked and I'm concerned the tarmac is now stained. Does anyone have any…
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IKEA Malm drawers sagging? Don't throw out the units. Phone IKEA for free spare parts!
IKEA used to ship Malm drawer units with a drawer brace to prevent the drawers from sagging. Then they stopped including it. I'm guessing many folks chuck out their Malm units when this happens. However - there is an easy and free fix. Phone IKEA customer services on on 0203-645-0000, pick the option that you have already…
