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Replacing 3 Windows with one big window
Hi All, We bought a house in the summer and have some plans for Spring 2022 which include a new conservatory (I know it'll be too hot in summer/cold in winter, but we are fine with that. We are lucky enough to have a great view, and wanted to make better 'use' of it by changing the 3 windows that look out to the…
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Paint smells like 'wet dog'
I didn't realise that paint can deteriorate and go off but I used some Dulux emulsion which had been stored for a few years. There was no bad smell when I opened the tin and it looked normal. However I painted inside my conservatory: the dwarf brick walls as didn't like the original red brick but it's dried leaving the…
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Paint and stabiliser/PVA glue
Hi all, Very quick question, can you use paint stabiliser or watered down pva glue to dilute paint when doing repairs to flaky paint? I've sanded all the rubbish off, cleaned the walls, and now the advice is to use pva glue/stabiliser to fix the paint, fill/sand and then paint over. Was just wondering if I could save a…
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loft ladder installation - wooden, aluminum ? which one ?
Hi all, Need a bit of your help after some disappointments I had in the last 2 months. Contracted some guys to install a loft ladder; the original hatch is too small (60cmx40cm) so they had to cut joists, frame it, install, etc. Had a booking with them, waited weeks, informed me that they got Covid, booked another date, on…
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Bathroom Fan
Hello, I need to replace my bathroom fan, the one I have in old money is 12" wide, 10" long, can any help with what metric size I need please?
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White wood floors - good or bad idea
Hi we are redoing the floors in our house both ground and upstairs , and are keen for a white wood. The sample we are keen on is : https://www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk/engineered-wood-flooring-home-choice-ash-lemon-sorbet-grande?quantity=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk-rjlp7y9AIV0d_tCh3u5AZvEAQYASABEgKXPPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds a few…
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Roof Replacement
Hello All, What is rough cost of a full replacement of roof tiles on a terraced 2 storey town house in Haringey area ? Can my insurance company building cover cost of replacement as its recommended to replace after 20 years ? Also to provide more insulation and reduce heating bills as part of drive to global warming? Is…
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Replacement Gas Boiler Installation – What Size Boiler?
We’re cold and we need a new boiler - old Potterton Suprema 80 is gasping its last breaths :( . (And apologies for the long post btw.)I’ve had three installers out to look at the installation of a new heat-only gas boiler and I’m really confused as to how an installer decides what’s the best replacement. (And these three…
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Actuator (pt 2)
This should be simple.Is it normal for it to get hot?It's been more than warm when off but can get hot after 4hrs of the heat being on even if the surrounding pipes are cold or warm.The little leaver on the side remains in the up (H) position even when it's not working on hot water or when it's off. Is this because the…
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Tips for removing heavy duty fixing
Asking for more tips! The previous owner had a TV attached to the wall. Two of the heavy duty fixings have been left (see photo) Any tips on getting them out? I've tried youtube but maybe I'm searching for the wrong thing as I can't find anything. Thanks
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Boiler help
I've got a Worcester Greenstar boiler in the loft with digital thermostat (which has built in frost protection) in the living room. I'm going away for a few days shortly and wondered whether this frost protection is sufficient to safeguard the entire system (boiler, rads etc). Or would it be wise to set the room thermostat…
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What bulb or how to remove?
I'm trying to see what bulb this is, but unable to easily remove it. I assumed it would be GU10, but not twisting at all. Bracket clipped in and ideally I wouldn't pull out.
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Trouble finding bulb for oven AEG
Hello I have had trouble finding a replacement bulb for my AEG oven. The cooker model and product number is 493321-mn and 94904410 01. The bulb is a Bell 240V 16W D06. I've done all the usual searchers but cannot find this, it has a bayonet fitting. If it helps I can post a photograph. Any help appreciated.
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Fibre glass dining table cover
I have a large wooden dining table with metal legs & I would like a more modern look. I was thinking of getting a custom cap made to fit over the top of the wood to hide that and create a different, more modern look. Can anyone suggest a company who could do something like this?
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HELP PLEASE
I started a post about Velcro and curtains and Velcro I ordered what I thought was single sided tape I need Velcro that is just stick and a rough side Not hook and loop. I did read the review by a couple of people who said what they received was a tatty bag which said Velcro and hook and loop. That is what I received a…
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painting plaster wall
This plaster skimmed wall is in the under stairs cupboard, it is smooth bare plaster, been like that for about 10+ years I want to paint it with Dulux brilliant white. Do I need to prepare the surface with a first coat of anything or just go straight on with the paint? What paint should I use for the job? Thanks
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Home insurance (can't get it)
Hi everyone Got a bit of an issue trying to get insurance for a house. It's a BTL that I bought a few years ago. When I bought it, I needed a landlord insurance policy. I was only concerned about damage really, and not non-payment of rent. Because I just don't have the cash to fix major damage. I had a lot of trouble…
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How to remove cartridge from tap?
I have this tap in my kitchen and it is dripping but when I tried to take the spindle off there is no screw just a small bump.. How do I get it off?
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Does a fireplace need to go directly under the chimney?
I’m buying a house and the rooms have been enlarged in a way that has resulted in the fireplaces being off centre. The chimney breasts are visible on the inside of the room. I’m wondering if I could put the fireplace more centrally to the room and to the side of the chimney breast. Hopefully some clever panelling will then…
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Bosch washing machine - garbage
I was thinking, 'Oh I'll get a high quality Bosh German washing machine, they're reliable'. Our Mile lasted 20 years, surely they're similar. Well no, the thing is garbage. It breaks down, then breaks, then breaks. The lowest quality parts. This month it broke again. The cheapest, poorest quality parts, with a fancy label…
