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What size hob/oven and hood combination do I need
Been looking at a property but I've realized the cooker is far too small to fit neatly between the worktops in the kitchen. I didn't have a chance to measure up so maybe someone can give me a rough guide on cooker sizes based on the picture I took. Any thoughts (or deals) plus is a convection hob better than a traditional…
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Underfloor heating for wooden floors
I am considering having an extension built which would add approx. 30% to the floor area of both floors (1920's detached house) and am wondering what to do about heating. Everything seems to be pointing towards heat pumps and (preferably) under floor heating. Is it possible to retrofit effective UFH in the lower part of…
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Home improvement
I am currently looking to have my kitchen replaced with a new cabinets and sink etc. purchase and install all that I need. I received a quote from Wren kitchens and they came out measured up sent to me a copy of the new design and measurements and plans etc. The amount they quoted far exceeded the amount I had budgeted for…
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Have I been overcharged by a Locksmith?
I have French patio doors that would not open, the key was
spinning in Euro cylinder, on the left door. I called a locksmith who told me multipoint lock system had
failed and he would have to change it. He told me would charge no more than £170. He took off the handles and drilled 3 holes either side of door
trying to find…
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Washing machine manual
My washing machine has packed up and I have been given a Bosch WFF1201GB/01. I have been looking for a user manual online, but the only one I can find is in Russian. Does anyone know where I can find a manual?
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Humming doorbell
We hardwired our ring doorbell to our existing doorbell chime. Since then the chime box in the hallway gives off a slight hum. I gather this is due to the ring doorbell never being fully off in the same way a standard button push would be. It does work OK apart from the hum from the box. Is it a fire risk or anything…
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Door handles
Apologies for the pretty dry subject here but I was after opinions regarding internal door handles. We’re currently renovating a house and the rooms are all varying colours, most I’d consider bold. Although I haven’t bought them yet I’m expecting at least 3 different colours of plug sockets/light switches throughout. Based…
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IKEA Wardrobe Height – Ceiling Height Requirement?
Hi all, So we are looking to get an IKEA PAX wardrobe, at the 236cm height. Our ceilings are 238cm. From what I've read online, a 244cm ceiling height is required. This is so that once the wardrobe has been assembled on the floor, it can be pivoted up and into place. However, I've seen some people suggesting that it is…
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Boiler Pressure
Hi I have a Baxi Duo Tec Combi 33 HE boiler which i believe is around 6-7 years old. I understand boiler pressure should sit around 1 - 2.5 bars but this is the pressure when the boiler is operating ie central heating on/heating water or should still be within that range when the boiler is off/not operating? Mine appears…
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Plastering
Approximately how much will it cost to skim a room 3m x 2.7m (2.2m high). I’m in the North West Thanks
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Ikea kitchen
Hi I am considering another Ikea Kitchen only this time Gloss Light Grey with push to open doors and drawers as opposed to handles What are you thoughts on push to open kitchen doors? Thanks .
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Garden wall cracked - best way to fix
We have a 30 year old wall at the end of the garden, about 3 foot high, above which the fence sits. I suspect there was minimal foundation put in, as in two places, the wall is cracked in a zig zag pattern in the cement. As the fence acts like a sail, and the posts are fixed to the wall, I'd like to strengthen the cracks,…
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Help-Can birds fly in through Fascia (see photos)
Hi all Thanks as always in advance. We had Fascia done 2 years ago and a bit of it has broken (see photos). We noticed this because we started hearing flutterings that sounded like bird flapping feathers in the house. We got a handy man in and he suggested one may have found their way into our loft space. On walking round…
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How easy to DIY replace a Nest Heat Link?
OLD POST FROM MARCH 2022 - JUST ADDED A JULY UPDATE (26/7) Nest Heat Link (the white box that the thermostat talks to) is dead. No light on it, despite resets and power cycling. Looking online, this is a common problem. 99% sure the issue is the Heat Link, not the power supply. Nothing's tripped, house is a 2019 build, and…
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Power flush ?
We have been having problems with our combi boiler for a while now It started with the mixer shower going from hot to cold then back to hot - we got a plumber to clean the the boiler heat exchanger but that did not solve the issue - then a valiant boiler engineer who came out said we needed a new boiler as trying the fix…
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Outbuilding and Trouble with Builder
Hi Everyone, I could really use some advice. I recently entered into a contract with a family recommendation for someone to build a flat roof outbuilding in my garden, for use as an office / entertainment space. To cut a long story short, whilst the bricks were going up we had a knock from a neighbour who was concerned…
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Planning permission for two properties
Hello! I'm in the process of buying a property which has planning permission approved for an extension on my property and the house next door... They are both on the same application. Is the approval conditional to both properties being extended? In other words can I go ahead with the extension on my property only?
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Builder Insurance
We are about to get an extension built by a friends semi retired builder dad. I dont think he has any insurance anymore and I was wondering if I could take out an insurance on the works, I can't find any online. Obviously regular building insurance doesn't cover it. Any advice welcome Thanks
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Double glazing for large window - what thickness of glass ?
We are getting quotes for a new window with a fixed central
pane and openers at the ends. The central pane is very large at 190cm wide by
160cm high. The window is quite low to the floor so will be of toughened
glass. We have had various quotes all for a 20mm air gap between
the panes. However, some say that the
glass for…
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Hepa filter vacuum for asbestos or mica particles?
We had a garage roof replaced which contains some asbestos, although it is now done my other half has developed an idea that the particles could of floated into the house during the removal. In order to ease her anxiety and my constant headaches i was thinking of surprising her with a Hepa vacuum which i heard can suck up…
