-
Log burner fan - worth it’s or useless tat?
Just looking at these as we have a few cold spots in our room despite a 5kw burner. House gets upto 25 degrees when it’s been on for a while but cold spots can be frustrating! thanks for your opinions, always grateful for your thoughts
-
Apeer Doors - has anyone used them?
Hello :) My pvc front door is on the blink so it's finally time to splash out on one of the lovely coloured composite doors I've long admired on my neighbours' homes! I've been doing some research over the past few weeks and it seems Apeer doors have the ideal colour choice and there is a local fitter - but I can't find…
-
Seeking advice from loft/roof gurus
Hello, Before I get someone to look at my issue, I was hoping some experts forumites can advise. I have these issues in my loft and not sure where/if I can do anything before getting a handyman/expert in to check: 1) Gap in loft 2) White mould but no obvious tears in waterproof membrane 3) Sticky residue coming out of loft…
-
What's this pipe in cellar?
Hi all, after viewing a Victorian two bed terrace I messaged seller about the pictured damage to the Cellar ceiling in the corner(plasterboard and battens) and the tape on an adjacent pipe. My initial thought was water had leaked from the pipe and caused the issue. Seller replied: a) Plumber had previously advised them…
-
Metal v Plastic fuse-box rental
I'm sure my 1st property (now a rental) had a metallic fuse box which was changed to plastic for 'safety reasons'. My letting agent says it now needs to be a metal one (!) but when I contacted a landlord helpline, they said - no, as long as there is no damage to it. There is no damage. I'd like to get a health check done…
-
Beko dishwasher problems
Our Beko dishwasher, after running without a hitch for many years, suddenly developed issues - quite a bitty story, sorry. We called out an engineer from a local (well established) business to see why it was trying to start but couldn't seem to run through the program. He re-set the program (I didn't see what he did and he…
-
Liability for intercom system
I inherited my current flat after being a carer for 7 years for a parent with dementia. When mum bought the flat it had just been built its a private Sheltered Housing build and was outfitted with a careline link, intercom system connected to the fire alarm , front dooor. Now, its only been 25 years and the Service guys…
-
On bin day, neighbour obstructs my front garden with their bins.
As the title suggests, I live on a street with detached houses. My neighbour always places their bins on the roadside, but right up against the boundary of my front garden on collection day. My front garden has large shrubs/trees along the front edge of it, and the only way to maintain them is from the pavement side…
-
Lime mortar frustration
I need to repoint a small area of the front of my house but cannot seem to buy a small amount of lime mortar for the purpose (Victorian property), it all comes in 25kg bags, any ideas?
-
Cleaning mould from bath mats
Hi folks, We have bought a few long bath mats for bath but find that they soon turn black in a bad way with mould after four or five months of use. We threw the first one out and used a liquid called HG mould spray which was quite good on second, but the mat is really bad again, any point in try to machine wash it with…
-
Best way to keep pigeons at bay?
They land on a roof terrace, and poo extraordinary amounts. And then they stare at you sideways, which is highly disconcerting. I've been told.Ideas for scaring them off? I've suggested one of these PIR water sprayers, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Cheese-Protector-Predators-Connection/dp/B01DACLHT2 but wonder if it'll…
-
Fly screen
Fancy getting fly screen/s for our French doors. Any advice from anyone. Do we need one to pull across or should they be 2 which join in the middle. Completely new to this other than looking online. Are they easy to fit or best to have them fitted? Also cost?
-
Damp in old house
I have an approximately 100 year old house, single brick detached no cavity, two chimney I working fire, good central heating. I’ve suspected damp for a while and after buying a moisture pin meter I’ve confirmed certain areas of the walls downstairs, up to our knee height are getting readings between 10 to 25%. Well, many…
-
oriel glass box frameless window installation
I have commissioned a bespoke oriel window in my new extension and the building inspector says it's been installed incorrectly and is the wrong size to fit the opening. The suppliers have made the aluminium frame so that it is too short to be fixed into the brickwork of the structural window opening. The fitter has angled…
-
Which Silicone sealant?
What type of silicone sealant is best for re-sealing failed sealant on the interior of UPVC windows and trims, should it be an acrylic or silicone? Also does anyone have recommendations of a particular male?
-
Hot water from taps but not from shower (combi boiler)
Our Worcester combi boiler (30CDi) has just been repaired to replace a faulty fan. It is now working again, but while we get hot water from the taps, there is no hot water from the shower (not cold, but luke warm). Turning on the shower does fire up the boiler, but the water never gets properly hot. Any idea what the…
-
Advice On Bathroom Tile Paint
Hi, We are wanting to change the colour of our wall tiles in the shower to white. Would like to if possible avoid ripping the old tiles off and retiling as there is nothing wrong with the existing ones, they are just the wrong colour. Any advice on the best paint (not necessarily the cheapest as I would like it to be the…
-
LVT and carpet join
Hi I'm putting down some self levelling in my hallway for glue down LVT. This needs to join to carpet in the lounge which will be renewed later. There's a double gripper rod in the doorway as there was carpet in the hallway too. Just wondering if this can be reused as it's pinned down through Thermoplastic tiles. I guess…
-
Can Mitre Saws cut cardboard?
A bit of an odd one for you. I have a need to start cutting cardboard tubes (the sort you get when you buy posters, etc). An actual cardboard core cutting machine is about £4k so in the spirit of saving money, I'm looking for a cheaper alternative. The blade on the dedicated machine has no teeth and is more like a pizza…
-
Fence put up between on shared driveway
Just came home tonight from work and the neighbour has decided to put up a fence along the shared drive way without my knowledge. I have owned the house for 20 years (rented out the last 15 years) and have only decided to move back in April to do it up and live in with my family. There has been a few words from the…
Been affected or received damage from flooding or a storm? Ask other MoneySavers for help here.
344 discussions
1.3K comments
Most recent: Is a retaining wall different from a garden wall, in insurance terms? by gwynlas
5 August at 9:32AM
Had a quote for work on your home but not sure how it compares? Ask other MoneySavers.