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Neighbour Property depositing roof water into my garden. What are my options?
Hello, There is a property behind my house (garages that belong to a large flat complex), which has a roof drain pipe that is so poorly constructed that water doesn't flow, but pools and then is deposited over three properties, making their/our gardens completely waterlogged and that is also eroding a fence. We moved in…
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Shower dispenser options
We've just had our en suite done and it's a fairly small en suite. Our walls are really thin so no option to build recesses into the wall, or to build the wall out to create built in shelves. Have looked at a few shelves but can't really find any that we like, and we've been discussing the idea of having wall mounted…
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Boiler pressure
Hi, I've noticed that the pressure guage on my boiler varies massively. It ranges from zero (when off and cold) to well in to the red zone when functioning. I tried bleeding the radiators and there was no issue with trapped air (water trickled out). Is this likely to be an issue which I should get someone out to check?…
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Putting a generous settlement offer in a letter before action
I have an ongoing dispute with a trade, where they did an unsatisfactory job, promise to come back to resolve it but simply never turn up (five times). I paid when they did the unsatisfactory job, without living for the work for any amount of time to realise how completely inadequate it is. After today's fifth no-show I'll…
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Fixed vs. Opening skylights
Velux seem to be the go-to brand for opening skylights but what about non-opening skylights and should they be cheaper for the equivalent size and spec of glass? We were thinking of cutting back on costs for our extension project as we don’t really need the skylight to open. We probably wouldn’t ever open them as we’d opt…
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Bosch Tumble Dryer not fully drying.
Hello, I have a bosch condenser dryer that only half drys clothes all of a sudden Cleaned all filter, scraped out as much fluff as I can and cleaned the moisture sensor. Still not working. Any ideas on next steps?
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Converting a 1 bed flat into a 2 bed.
Hi all, I currently own a 1 bed tenement flat in a reasonably nice part of Glasgow (Southside) that I bought a few years ago before the market went crazy. Recently my partner moved in and we're thinking of having a child. The only trouble is that property has gone crazy around here, with a 2 bed tenement flat now going for…
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Large porcelain tile installation
Kitchen is 5m by 6m. Concrete floor that has been screeded. Wet underfloor heating installed under screed. Builder says tiles will be fine with adhesive. We will go with 800x800mm porcelain tiles. I’m a little nervous about any cracking or damage. I’ve seen stuff like anti-fracture mats in the tile shops. Is it worth…
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Is 100mm loft insulation sufficient
As the title suggests looking to get loft insulation put in but prefer to get 100mm as not to have to get loft legs to floorboard loft. Was just wondering if there really such a big difference in efficiency between the 100mm and 270mm?
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Using Compatible printer ink with home printers.
Hello, I am looking for some advice re printer ink please. I bought a Brother printer, which broke down after 6 months, I have only printed a 400 sheets, and have used the printer 20 times. When I phoned the support desk, they told me that because I had used Compatible ink and not Brother ink, that I had invalidated the…
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Who makes quartz worktops in the UK?
I'm shopping for a new kitchen and have spoken to Wren, Magnet and Howdens. All three seem to offer the same quartz worktops. I've also noticed that they have the same worktops online, some even using the same name as that found in the listed showrooms. Am I right in thinking that everyone is buying from the same factory…
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32amp commando socket in house?
Not really sure if the best place to ask this but I’m looking to move some of my business equipment home and one of the machines has a blue 32amp commando socket (as pictured). Is there any reason I wouldn’t be able to have a 32amp commando socket wired into my home fuse box? I’ve checked the power requirements for the…
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Making wood look like stone?
Had real difficulty with getting a fire surround the right size for the room and space allowed.I did think of making one from wood but I'm not skilled at putting it together, then I found someone skilled who may make it for me.The next trick is to make it look like stone. Many chipboard ones with electric fires do look…
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Gas hob burners cut out when I let go of the dial
I have had this problem for a while with three of the four rings on my gas hob. The rings do light okay, with a strong blue flame. The gas jets are not blocked and the hob is not wet. But every time I take my finger off the gas dial at the front of the hob, the flame goes out. This is rather inconvenient unless I want to…
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Replacing central heating control panel
Hi guys, Completely clueless on this I’m afraid, but we are having our kitchen renovated and have this really ugly and old central heating control panel that will now sit on a lovely freshly tiled white wall. We are going for a very minimalistic look so this will be an eyesore if ever there was one, photo attached. Can…
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Decorators & windows: are we being mucked about?
Hi all, We had our kitchen painted recently. I'm happy with the job in most respects, they filled some holes in the ceiling, did a good job on the walls, etc. Only thing that bothers me, is the window. They were painting when we were out and left before we got back so we didn't check the job when they were here. I was…
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Builder issues.... Legal proceedings, looking for advice.
Hi all, For the time being I'll keep the story short. A year ago around this time we accepted a quote from a builder for an extension, the builders job was to provide the basic structure to plaster finish which included all groundwork and drainage, knocking through into existing building etc. The extension was to enlarge…
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How weatherproof is Sterling board?
They have a shiny and non-shiny side, don't they? Is one more waterproof? If used as the outer skin of a shed, how long would it last?! What if it were also painted?Exploring options for a practical storage shed for a local group. I know it ain't pretty stuff, but at least two of the sides would be pretty much out of view,…
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Crack in internal wall. Does it look like movement?
Hi there, Technically not “My Home”, but a house I’m hoping to buy, has a pretty large crack running from the floor up to the external wall. The wall with the diagonal crack runs between kitchen and dining room. The external wall is the back of the house, and I can’t see any corresponding cracks externally. See pictures…
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Installing a Shed in a Box on Concrete
I've just got a new shed in a box set up - nearly. One side of it I can used the ground anchors supplied into the ground no problem. The other side is a problem. The metal frame is basically sitting on a low brick wall. I was going to use some fixings which required drilling into concrete, but I think if I did that the…
