-
How to replace threshold strip???
Our lovely, 'slowly falling to pieces gotta do something about it' home has a very leaky front door when it rains hard. It looks like the weather/threshold strip has had it. Can anyone tell me how to replace it or if this is one job where I should call in the professionals? And if there are any such professionals reading…
-
metal to metal bonding?
without the need to weld? is there something to buy that will do this? my car is due an mot and the driver seat is a bit wonky and the bolt is sheared and i don't know anyone with a welder, so is there anything out there that will do the job?
-
Any Honeywell Galaxy Alarm experts out there??
Hope this is the best forum for this query.... I've got a Galaxy alarm with two keypads, one upstairs, one downstairs. I noticed today that the Power LED on the downstairs is flashing rapidly (lots of flashes, pauses lit, then flashes again) and the pad upstairs is flashing, although more slowly. I've looked at the Display…
-
Garden - Decking treatment.
I moved into a new house about a year ago. The lady who brought it done it up and this included new decking in the garden. I want to protect the decking but do not want to change the colour of it. So i guess i am looking for some kind of clear protection. I see cuprinol do a few but do not know which one is best. I would…
-
Inflatable spa - stand
Have bought an inflatable Lay Z spa http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=4523 It's very nice, but after putting it out on the lawn on Thursday, we had a dozen or more kids jumping in and out of it on Sunday, and it was filthy and muddy so we drained it (unfortunately there's no drainage pump, it will only…
-
Moving a load bearing wall
Hello im after some advise! I own a tenement flat in the second floor of a 3 storey tenement. The flat has a Huge kitchen and beside it is a small single bed room, I would like to take some Of the kitchen and make a bigger double bedroom. And move the kitchen into a double box room with the old kitchen becoming a bed room.…
-
Moving House - Where can I get cheap cardboard boxes?
Hi, I'm moving house soon. Does anayone know where I can buy cheap cardboard boxes? Thanks very much :T
-
Cutting door bar to fit - what to use?
I've bought a metal door bar from B&Q to go over where the carpets meet between rooms. It needs cutting to the right length. How can I do this cleanly? Would a hacksaw get a good result?
-
Loft & cavity wall insulation
In a bid to reduce our soaring energy bills we have decided we should improve our loft insulation and install cavity wall insulation. We are both under 70 and do not claim any benefits so will not be able to receive this free but would we be eligible for any grant? Does anyone have any recommendation on where to start and…
-
How to Clean Solid Wooden Floors
We have just moved house and all of the downstairs has solid wooden flooring installed. It's a lovely floor although a little uncared for. The grime that came off on a dry cloth was unbelievable:eek: . Somebody has told me that machines can be hired to clean the floors. Is this true or does anybody have any tips for…
-
Best Method To Remove Plaster From External Walls
Could anybody advise as to what the best method is to remove plaster from an external wall. Is it using a drill or do it by hand using a bolster?:confused: Many thanks
-
advice needed please
Hi Guys sorry if this is wrong forum but not sure where to post :confused: I bought wardrobes from company end of feb, paid full amount by credit card on day of purchase, 6 weeks later on day of delivery company ring to say that the wrong wardrobes have been delivered to them (2 door instead of larger 3 door) they…
-
How to locate sewer pipe
I am looking at installing another wc and washbasin in a utility room..Its in a bungalow and is at the opposite end of the property to the main bathroom. I need to locate the existing sewer pipe, could anyone tell me the easiest way of doing this please. Thanks in advance
-
Boundry..???? where.???
Hi all, i am about to erect a new fence down the border line between me an my neighbours, unfortunately neither of us know where the boundary actually is, at the moment its a big fat hedge and its all over the place. How can i obtain the actual measurements of my property.????
-
Can anyone recommend best value tyres for car?
My son who is at university needs to get 2 new tyres for his Fiat Punto. Does anyone know or can recommend where he can get the best value tyres, are mobile tyre fitting services recommended and does anyone know if students can get discount?:hello:
-
How much to spend on carpeting bedrooms/hallway
Hi All! We're now thinking about carpets for the bedrooms & hallway in www.theupsidedownhouse.9f.com wondered what your thoughts would be on... Having same all through the three bedrooms & hallway. Or would you think different colours each room. - upstairs is laminated all the same now, just stairs which will be white…
-
Sticking worktop edging strip tips
Hi I need to stick some laminate worktop edging on tomorrow and wondered if anyone had some tips? So far from searching on the internet I have: - Flatten out the edging strip that currently is in a tight roll - Stick glue to end of worktop and edging and leave till tacky before sticking - Use a decent grab adesive - I am…
-
Matt emulsion on lime plaster walls?
Are we OK using the B&Q magnolia matt emulsion on lime plaster walls? We have split off a large room into 2 smaller rooms. Judging by a 1 penny coin found in a lathe and plaster wall we took down the original plasterwork was done at 1885 at the earliset (quaint find!). It seems like typical turn of the century lime based…
-
Bbq
Can anyone share there thoughts/experiences on the best charcoal BBQ in the cheaper range. I had seen this fold away one that looks great & a good space saver but with not having owned a bbq before was unsure of it's practicality. "sorry if in wrong section"
-
Burst pipe in kitchen..
We had a leak in the floor of the kitchen, so dug to find the pipe and we fixed it yesterday. The floor has dried out about half last night so i was wondering is it ok to cement the hole today or should we wait??? Any help would be great...