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Electric Tree Saw Poles?
I have lopped part of a tree but when i try to cut the main log I'm swaying all over the place with every movement, Would an electric cordless saw cut the log which is about 20cm wide. I didn't want to waste money on this if it fails to do the job and i don't want to get a huge petrol chainsaw. My manual long pole cutter…
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Electric Sander Newbie!
I need to sand down some ceilings and walls and it is taking me some time at my age. Is it worth going down the electric sander route and and would anyone recommend what i could look for, i have never bothered to get an electric one but i do sand quite often in the home and garden so i wonder if it might be a good…
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Looking for inexpensive fireplace upgrade ideas please
I never use the electric fire because it always smells and makes the room stuffy. Could anyone please suggest how I could make this look nicer and maybe gain some space? I am happy to employ a tradesman
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Tile trim
I have see you can get straight and round tile trim. Which one is required for around the window edge? Can either be used?
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How best to clean and seal a granite slab
HiWe inherited an external wall with granite slab cladding,which now looks dirty and rough.What would be the best way to clean it of all dirt/stains and to seal it to a glossy finish.Many Thanks
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Possibly having new double glazing fitted to bungalow, what questions should I be asking?
Hi, I live in a two-bedroom bungalow on the west coast of Scotland and currently my timber frame windows, particularly those facing the southwest, look to need replacing. I have been quoted £9370 to have all my doors and windows replaced. I've attached a few images to show roughly what will be replaced, this includes a…
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Removal of Asbestos Floor Tiles
Hi, we are in the process of buying a house and I suspect ed there were some asbestos floor tiles so got asbestos survey done. This confirmed the whole ground floor was covered in asbestos tiles under the carpet. The carpet is old and will need replacing immediately and I imagine we would need to get the asbestos tiles…
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New Kitchen Electrics
As a handyman, what can I legally do regarding electrical work while fitting a new kitchen? i.e. can I move sockets, add sockets.
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Cream kitchen worktops anyone?
I've trawelled the net, the brochures and the shops.All searches lead to white or grey or speckled.I just want some the colour of clotted cream but it seems not possible.Does anyone know where I should start looking please?
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Water leak - ceiling
Hi all, We had a bit of a water leak situation. The 1st floor ensuite wash basin waste trap which was replaced when our tap was replaced by Home Serve, hadn't been screwed in properly. This meant that the waste water leaked a bit from outside the pipes, and down through the little hole around where the waste pipes enter…
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New Build Double Glazing
Hi Everyone, We have moved into a 4 year old property where the existing double glazed windows let a considerable amount of traffic noise through. We previously lived in a house with double glazing which I am sure had better sound reduction qualities. My questions are: 1. Is this a common problem with mass volume builders…
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House gets very cold (<13degrees) and retains no heat
Have recently moved to a 1920's semi, solid brick house with a glass conservatory extension and a loft conversion (both done in 2000). Aware the house is old - as typical in the area (West Yorks) but when the heating is off during the day and overnight, the house seems to retain no heat at all - has been at 12.5 degrees…
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Economy 7 bypassed fitting of storage heater
Hello. Can anyone help me please. I had Elinur storage heaters fitted in June and just noticed after submitting meter readings that my economy 7 has been bypassed. Is there any possible reason for this? Thank you
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Damp Assessment. Thermal Plasterboard
We had some damp assessed which is in our electrical/coat cupboard. The plaster is crumbling and there is also a patch of wet powder. The assessor said it was purely due to that corner of the house collecting the cold. We also have an original stained glass window there which lets cold in. He said a remedy is to take all…
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Drills
Hello, I just wanted to buy a drill on this black friday sale, if I could get a cheap one - but most cheap ones are not reduced due to their lower price. So, I'm not really fussed about that but would still like to get it this week. For example, I was looking at:…
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Washer/dryers!
So…get the keys to new house next week and need to buy a washer and dryer. Now, from what I can tell, sellers have had a combined washer/dryer in the only one space in the kitchen available. I’m thinking of getting a washing machine there and then putting a separate dryer in the cupboard which has things like…
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No extractor fan in kitchen?
My father in law is hoping to move into an apartment or bungalow and sell his house due to mobility problems, he was had a survey done to make sure everything was up to date and it was apart from one thing, he has no extractor fan in the kitchen or bathroom. He loves to cook with his gas cooker and has done so for over 40…
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Ulster carpet 3.97 should be 4 meter
Today I was having a new carpet fitted in lounge / dining room. The fitters lifted ok'd carpet out down new underlay. They then told me there was a problem and that the carpet was only 3.97 and that it would mean having a seam along the back wall all the way along. They spoke to the store I purchased it from. He then spoke…
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Rusty towel radiator - guarantee not honoured
In August 2018 I bought and installed a chrome towel radiator from "Only Radiators" with brand name Branton, advertised as having a 5 year guarantee. It is now quite badly rusted under some of the cross tubes on one side near where they join the vertical legs. I notified Only Radiators and sent photos of the rust and also,…
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Bin storage at a block of flats
Not sure if this is the correct board for this question. My building has 28 flats, and the bins are currently housed in the basement behind fire doors, but we have now been told they can no longer remain there. My neighbour let me know that the property management agents have suggested putting the bins out the front, about…
