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Hi forum, I bought a new leather sofa fairly recently. Over the past week, I’ve noticed that the seat which I sit on (it’s a 2 seater), has developed a couple of creases which run from the very back almost to the front of the cushion. What, if anything can I do to smooth those out? My concern is that they will worsen as…

I'm trying to find a builder to do an extension on the back of my property and I'm not having much luck. The planner said he has a builder who can do it for me and he's been out and given me a quote which seems about right. The only problem I have is the guy doesn't have any reviews anywhere so I'm really not sure what to…

I know this is going to vary from conversion to conversion but the EPC rating shows it as WallSolid brick, with external insulationGoodRoofRoof room(s), insulatedGoodWindowFully double glazedGood The bedroom has 2 large skylights and one small normal upvc window. In the summer the sun would be directly overhead shining…

I've never had double glazing before. What should I look for in a quote, and is there any rule of thumb way of knowing whether a quote is reasonable? 

Hi, We have bought a house with 5 Unidare Softline storage heaters. I cannot find any identification numbers on the outside other than the format shown in the photo. The number are:Ser S 705437 518Ser S 705466 518Ser S 705440 518Ser S 706065 524Ser S 705144 518 I have tried looking for these numbers online lists of serial…

I recently had two new radiators installed (one a replacement, one completely new), with some of the 15mm pipework replaced with 22mm back to the landing (where the 15mm will be replaced in a few weeks when the landing floor can be taken up). At the same time a new dual fuel towel rail was put in to replace an electric…

I've got this one bottom corner of a room that geta quite damp on occasion due to condensation simply because it's a bit of a cold spot with it being an external, solid brick corner that doesn't get the sun this time of year. I was thinking of trying some anti-condensation paint in the corner and was wondering if it…

I've had to have a change to my heating. Where it ran happily on TRVs for 6 years, now it has been kettling and banging and looks like the pipes will need to be redone as it's badly laid with no clips or insulation. Currently the 7 small rads - 6 on TRVs and one without in living room are working but it goes to around 18c…

Last week my neighbours alerted me to a leak coming into their flat from mine. I found out it was a very shoddily fitted waste pipe behind boxing in my bathroom, thus out of sight to me. I got the leak repaired within 10 hours but now the letting agent is chasing me to pay and contacting me through the managment company.…

Hi all, I appreciate you help in advance, and hope this post also helps someone else in the future!I need to make a decision on what heating and hot water system to get installed. All new pipes are being laid, and I will have radiators everywhere (no UFH). My options after quite a bit of research:* System boiler: Vaillant…

Can anybody recommend a basic thermostat pl? Manually control on and off and adjust room temperature. Thanks

I would like a tumble dryer, having never bought one before I'm flummoxed by the options. It will be in my garage - I can vent it outside if I go with a vented one, I presume a condensing one wouldn't be ideal due to it's location, and the things I store in my garage. So vented or heat pump? Thanks for any advice!

I have always washed and reused my painting rollers, but my daughter cannot seem to understand that it needs to be washed thoroughly.It's occurred to me that some might buy a new roller every time. That wouldn't be frugal!

I am probably being overly cautious but here goes... The cleaner I use came round earlier this morning and sent me a message an hour later when I was out saying that smoke was suddenly coming out from the right hand cover for the bathroom mirror light, which they had on. It didn't make any sense to me, until they told me…

My garage and drive border my neighbour's house. The garage protrudes a 30cm or so forward from their house. We're on a hill and their garden is a little higher. Years ago they put in a wooden edging that was on my drive. Meanwhile, their soil level seemed to get higher and higher - don't know why/how as I wasn't always…

I know there are a few threads about this but couldn't see one with information about insulating a conservatory ceiling and the building regs to go along with it. I'm planning on insulating the ceiling internally, but not sure what route to go down. Our conservatory is an edwardian shaped upvc one with dwarf walls. I'd…

DO NOT READ IF EASILY OFFENDED !! We are considering getting a Japanese smart Bidet toilet in our planned main wetroom/bathroom I am unsure whether or how - they actually work We can't exactly go to a showroom and ask to try one Has anyone actually got one - do they actually clean you properly - because the spray does…

Hi, We are in the process of an extension build which is not too far off completion. During the build, the contractor has charged us additional amounts. Some of these we understand as it was due to changes in the architect drawing due to Building Regs changes. The others though are what I believe to be the contractor under…

Hi Folks My neighbour cut my hedge while I was away, without my knowledge. When I asked him, he said that he was looking for his internet cable. He does not seem very approachable and doesn't understand English that well. Can I take any action against him? Thanks

I have a neighbour who installed a ring door camera in a block of flats. The problem is that his entrance is about 3 metres away and directly faces my entrance. Is this allowed? I just want to know my rights as I don't like the idea this thing is picking up footage every time I come and go or get a delivery etc. TIA.