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tiling associations or any tilers in the middlesex area?
apart from the tile association at tta does anyone know of any other tiling federations or associations to source a local tiler. otherwise we are looking for a good/reliable tiler in the middlesex area. thanks
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Combi Boilers - Help Please
I had a Baxi Combi 130 HE fitted a year ago. Everything seemed OK apart from the water pressure keep going down. I need to 'top it up' every couple of months or so. I normally keep the timer in the 'constant' position and adjust the radiator temperature via the thermostat in the sitting room but recently, even turning the…
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Where to get best deal on bathroom suites
I would welcome any advice on the following: We are about to have our bathroom fully re-fitted and also to put in a new en-suite (shower, basin & loo) as well as a new cloakroom. We have a good quote from our reliable builder for the installation etc., but it is down to us to chose and buy the bathrooms suites, showers…
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removing sealant???
Does anyone know if you can buy a product for removing old sealant? I have manky old sealant arouns the bath that I want to remove and replace....and some kind of sealant has been used on the doubleglazing windows that is now yellowing - i'm wondering if this can be replaced too??
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Flooring expert?
I am about to have wood floors fitted throughout the house, and a tiled floor in the hall. Since the array of flooring shops is bewildering, and this will be quite a sizeable investment, I was hoping to find the "indoors version" of the Paving Expert on the Internet, for some real unbiased advice. Not been lucky yet- does…
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Garden Fencing in North Wales and Manchester
Hi I've managed to have both my garden fences vandalised at my home in Manchester (didsbury) and my mothers house in North Wales in the space of a month. Both seem write offs. Can anyone recommend a decent fencer for either location who is not going to rip me off? Thanks.
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free standing vs. fitted oven and hob?
any advice please? looking for gas hob and electric oven but is there much between the 2? Do free standers look bad in a fitted kitchen? any comments much appreciated cheers glen
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my fridge is leaking
well thats it my fridge is leaking water. there is a drain thing with a hole at the back/bottom of the fridge and it keeps filling with water and then dripping into where your veg tray things go and then out of the door and on to the floor which i then stand on in my socks first thing in the morning. its been doing it for…
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Gas Cooker v Electric Cooker
I'm moving into a new house in a few months and the vendors have offered to sell me their brand new electric cooker worth £600 for £200. Apparently it cost £65 to install it and the same again to take it out and the same again to re-install it in their new place. So they asked me if I wanted it for £200. Its less than a…
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Looking for a simple Sewing Machine
Im looking for a simple, cheap Sewing Machine that will work with out me having to look at an instruction book the whole time. I dont mind if its second hand as long as it works. Can anyone help? (I think this is posted on the right forum, if not, feel free to move)
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Practical Loft Conversion????
I am looking at converting my loft into a computer/gamesroom/storage area, so therefore lighting/window and heating are not issues that Im worried about What I am looking to do is to board the floor out completly, re-insulate the floor and then cover it. Im also looking to "board" the roof. What I would like it advice on…
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Was £39.99 Now £29.00 inc pp. Reed Screen (fencing) Garden
Hiya Bargains to be had at http://www.gonegardening.com We have just bought reed screen 5m x 1.5m only £29.00 They have it 5m x 1m for £15.99 Hope this helps someone. Alison x
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Uneven temp in fridge freezer
Hi I'm having trouble keeping the proper temperature in the fridge part of my fridge freezer. To get the middle shelf of the fridge to a safe 5 deg the bottom of the fridge gets so cold it freezes the cucumber in the salad drawer solid! It's not over filled btw and it's not a very big fridge either. If I get the fridge so…
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Bt Cordless Phone
Hi folks, I have a BT 4010e cordless phone with 2 extension handsets.Base unit appears to have gone faulty so none of the handsets will work.What i need to know is if i buy another base unit either BT or other make can i register the handsets to that base? In my instruction book there are methods for registering h/sets to…
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New Windows - Manchester - Any recommendations?
Hi, I need to renew some very rotten windows in a terraced rental property i have in Manchester. I need 8 Windows and 2 doors. I'm not sure how much this could even cost me, so if anyone has any ideas, then please let me know what range i should be expecting! Can anyone recommend any double glazing companies in the area?…
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Anyone thiink of a use for "dumpy bags" ?
Having just moved into a new house, and attacking the bell-metal clay soil in the back garden has so far involved the acquisition of a reasonable pile of various aggregates (sharp sand, pea gravel etc) - and most of these have been delivered in "one-trip dumpy bags". These bags are made of woven polypropylene/nylon - and…
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House extension
I am considering a 2 storey side extension to my detached house. Currently we have a 'drive' down the side of the house which leads to the garage which takes up some of the back garden. The house was built 10 years ago and is what I describe as a box house, with all houses in the estate crammed as close together as…
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Any good/reliable plumbers in Middlesex?
We have had nightmare stories trying to find plumbers and good plumbers with that. Any plumbers around the Middlesex area who need work?
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Paint
Hi are there any vouchers or offers for emulsion paint available. Really looking forward to decorating :-( Thanks
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Cold water downstairs but none upstairs!
Upstairs toilets and cold water taps are not working but downstairs is fine - full pressure! What's occurring here?