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Wood burner squeeking flue when windy
Hello, we have a rather annoying squeeking sound coming from the wood burner flue. The source of the sound seems like it's coming from around a foot or two above the ceiling. The flue then goes up through the bedroom (boxed in corner) and out the roof. I've a quote for: -£680+vat to fit 2 x bracket in the room above and…
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Painting melamine
I have some ikea cabinets that I would like to paint the doors a different colour. Has anyone done this successfully and what paint did you use? Would be good if it also comes in a good range of colours.
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Extension vs conservatory with a guardian roof
Hi, i am currently considering expanding my detached home and torn between an extension or opting for an outbuilding with a Guardian roof (Edwardarwin style). This building will essentially attach to my kitchen and I will remove my current french doors so it will be a straight walk through, The extension would be ideal but…
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Wooden Board Effect Vinyl Flooring very slightly off straight
Quick question to see if I'm being a bit OCD about something, I've had vinyl flooring fitted into a bathroom and the effect on it is wooden boards which run down from the entrance to the bathroom to the back. I can see that this is not completely straight in terms of the board pattern running parallel to the side walls and…
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Under stairs door and frame
Hi, I have created new oak door for under stairs cabinet. The old door was just a thin and lightweight crush wood door. The new door (in pic) is an oak door and is much heavier then the old door. The door frame (in pic) looks think and wondering if I need to replace it as well or will it hold? Thanks
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Loo Cistern overflow adjustment
Hi all, The water is flowing into the overflow pipe. I'm told the float should be an inch below it but I've tried adjusting the small cog wheel at the bottom of the pic in both directions and it's having no effect. Any ideas? Many thanks!
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Bed bug issues
Hi all, Apologies this may get long. I live in a 2 bed house with my 2 kids and husband. A few months a go I started getting bites on the back sides of my arms up to elbow only. Not always but every so often. At the time I put it down to hives. I also looked for all the tell tale bed bug signs and the bites were more like…
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Slow draining bathroom sink
Hi everyone, I've got a little issue with my bathroom hand basin. When I use the water, the first litre or so drains away with no issue, but after that it backs up, draining about half the speed it should. I have tried a chemical unblocker a few times with no success, I had the exact same problem about 5 years ago, and…
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Solar panels question.
Hi I’m buying my grans bungalow which has solar panels. In the loft there is a box and it shows what is coming in. Is there anything we can buy to put on the main living level that will show what’s coming in and what we are using so we can make the most of the solar panels.
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Washing Machine
Hi all I hope this is the correct place for this post I'm at my wits end looking to buy a new free standing washing machine which has a quick (1 hour or less) cycle which will wash at 60 degrees C. Can anyone help please? Many thanks :)
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Replacing just double glazed units - Thoughts?
Hey everyone, Our windows at the front have some units which have gone, otherwise the windows are alright. Has anyone had theirs replaced and got any feedback on the process? It looks like it might cost say 300 quid per unit, so, for a three window area like my daughter's bedroom I'd not get much change from a grand. I'm…
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Plaster work after an electrical chase
Hi, i'm having a rewire and the first step is tomorrow where the lads do the chase near all the switches and sockets. All the walls are wall papered, everything was decorated ten years ago. The electrician has made 6cm wide vertical column strips where the chase needs to cut. The plasterer has been and asked will 2-3"…
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New Vacuum recommendations please
I have a Dyson, it's crap. The hard floor head sucks up some bits and redistributes the rest. The carpet head doesn't seem to get into the edges at all. I've had it serviced, cleaned the filters and it's still crap. What is a good alternative? I prefer cordless and have a largish house so short battery time is no good. tia
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Gas safety question
I have a rental that is managed by a letting agent. Around 16 years ago, the gas fire (fitted 1989) was removed and the gas pipe capped off. It was capped off just to the side of the fireplace. The letting agent has over the years instructed his gas engineers to cap it off as close to the mains as possible, after my…
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Fix damaged plasterboard around TV
Hi, When fitting a new TV, I damaged the plasterboard. What is the easiest way to repair this? Polyfilla, sand and paint? How do I prevent it sticking to the TV without taking it down again, if possible? Thanks
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Blinds for patio / sliding doors?
So I've had a look here https://www.leamingtonblinds.co.uk/news/the-best-blinds-for-sliding-glass-doors-and-patio-windows/ And I'm not sure what's perhaps best for a patio door ie: I could have a perfect fit blinds and one could have the blinds "shaded" even if you open the door to slide it and it's more visually appealing…
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Fly tipped waste including asbestos on unadopted passageway
Hello I recently discovered some fly tipped waste which includes a sheet of asbestos in the passageway running behind a row of houses. I reported it to the borough council, who have said that as it has been there for a while, and is on unadopted land, they bear no responsibility for removing it; it is the responsibility of…
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External cladding- what type? Insulation?
This is the front of my home- we had a garage conversation about 20 years ago, wanting to add some cladding , on to it to make it look better also to add sound and heat insulation. Some of our neighbours have had Fortex- Naturclad-Hardie Plank fitted to their properties , unfortunately non of them have a garage conversion,…
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Swollen external door after 5 years.
Hi all, we installed new composite external doors at about £800 each. After less then 5 years, the door is so swollen, that one can only open it with difficulty, even the lock is hard to use at this stage. I do not know if the swelling has also caused it to tilt, or if its even warped, but the right side is clearly lower…
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New windows
I am due to get new windows next week just wondering the process do they remove the frames from the outside upstairs and take it down on a ladder or bring the window through the house? I am also hoping not to redecorate but may depend how good the window fitter is?
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