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Scs sofas
I wanted to reorder a new sofa but they won’t answer phones. I can’t see any options for a foam filling sofa rather than cheap fibres and won’t want to reorder wrong thing as they say no refunds?
Flat to Flat Leak issue
Hi, New to the chat forum, wondered if anyone could provide any advice as my head is spinning on this one. I have a top floor flat in a leasehold building. Recently the flat below reported a leak via their landlord (which are a property company) coming into their bathroom. In response to this we got a leak detection…
Bosch Dishwasher (Want to change motherboard) Inherited it with flat
Hi Dishwasher settings wash but it never stops, is cold only for hours and they don't drain because I have turn turn it off after such a waste of time and energy .The rinse does rinse and drain and stop on its own. I've seen a few videos of people changing out old motherboards and replacing with a new part. They seem…
Wet Room disaster
Hi All, We had a wet room fitted 2 years ago by, as it turns out, an incompetent builder. I thought it was always a bit smelly and foisty in there and we always thought it was stagnant water in the drains. Mr Frog noticed a loose tile on the seat in the shower, and when we lifted it in order to regrout it, the whole…
Is brushed brass fittings in a bathroom a good idea?
I am hopefully (if the builders come through) getting my bathroom done this year. We like the look of brushed brass fittings but wonderning if it's a good idea. Seen the odd post online that the affect quickly wears off and it ends up looking terrible.…
Do you recognise this hinge
Hi The flag part has snapped in half, does anybody recognise this please so I can get a replacement. It's from an Anglian UPVC door that was fitted quite a while ago.
Storage Radiator exchange
We have 2 old storage radiators which are beyond repair. Cost of replacement units is £800 each. The electrician has quoted £1000 to install. I realise that the new heaters need a new permanent power supply in addition to the existing economy 7 connection but the cost does seem excessive. Has anyone else had similar work…
lounge extension, planning approval.
we do i start, i need some help. first time extension people. i have had drawings and also structural drawings and we have planning permission. ive since started to look at builders using a site not sure if i can mention it, but you post a job up and builders contact you. had around 5 come round and waiting on some quotes…
Dye door on top of oil?
Any thoughts on whether I could sucessfully dye a door which has been waxed with Osmo Door-oil? Colour is a lot whiter than I would like and would prefer a darker red colour if possible.
Which cordless drill on sale for DIY newbie?
Hi everyone, I recently bought my first place and I’m on the hunt for my very first cordless drill—any advice? I need it to hang some blinds this weekend and eventually put up a few pictures and mirrors, so I’d love to have one always on hand. I’ve been browsing online, and many folks seem to recommend Lidl or Aldi for…
Toilet leak
My toilet is leaking, at the back from the large pipe at the bottom. It's already been bodged with insulation tape wrapped around it, but that was 10+ years ago, before my time in the house.I guess some more tape will solve it?I am guessing doing a proper job could be expensive, if I got someone in?
Neighbour downstairs planning on knocking down walls, what permission does he need?
Hi, I own a two bedroom Edwardian maisonette which is 1 or two in the building. Me and the downstairs owners own a share of freehold. Downstairs neighbour wants replace windows and open a french door and but also knock down one of the walls between the kitchen and 2nd bedroom. For the windows and french door he sought…
Bedroom heating
Hi We were going to move a bedroom radiator across the room which would involve expense with pipes under the floorboards and still not great space. Now thinking of just taking it out completely and having electric heater instead for when we need it. Have they improved? Are they expensive? Anyone done the same? Thanks
Closed cell foam spray compensation
Do you have any information on compensation for people who were sold loft foam spray only to find out it needs to be removed .,, We are in the process of having to sell my Dad’s House to pay for his care home and only discovered he has closed cell foam spray directly sprayed onto the tiles. We have had several quotes all…
Gecko Secondary Glazing Experiences?
Hi all, I own a Grade II-listed property with single glazed windows. Especially this winter the heat loss has been quite noticeable and it is hard to heat up the rooms to a comfortable state on a constant basis. I looked into various options of insulation incl adding secondary glazing and came via a Facebook thread across…
Sound proofing party wall
Hi all, We bought our home just over 1 year ago but we have a major issue with the thinness of the party wall between us and our neighbour. We can hear literally everything as if they are in the same room as us, and I mean everything :( They also have dogs which bark for hours on end which is driving us insane. We'd like…
Home extension question.
Hi, not sure if this has been covered elsewhere, so apologies if so. We have had an offer accepted on a semi detached bungalow which already has a 3m extension in part of the width of the property. We are thinking of adding 3m across the entire width so it will be 3m for the part of the property that hasn’t already been…
Poorly boiler
I have a Worcester Bush Green star 25 SI condenser boiler which was put in in 2009. I had it serviced, and the plumber commented on how well it was lasting, and that when things start to go wrong, it may not be economic to repair. Sod’s law being what it is, two days later I have lost heating and hot water. Still waiting…
External Metal Barrier Paint Recommendations
We have a large external metal barrier in our garden used to hold back the hill behind our house (as one of our courtyard walls.It was covered in wood cladding that we have removed to attach a staircase to the other half of our garden.Any recommendations for appropriate metal paints? We are talking about a large area and…
Sadia Megaflo Hot Water Cylinder (Baxi) - Warranty Question
A recurring problem I’ve discovered: There is an internal baffle plate that maintains the air gap of this unvented cylinder. The material of said baffle plate breaks down over time (in our case 17 years) causing granules to block all hot water outlets. It is a non-serviceable part as it is sealed inside the cylinder. The…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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