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Semi Detached Cellar

Hi All, I own a small semi detached stone built cottage (built around 1840). It has been puzzling me for a while why next door have a cellar (used as a utility room), but our property doesn't. I cant...

Jojomarie

Help! Surveyor Report Brought Up Possible Problem With Roof

Hi all, I am buying a house, first time buyer and just had the surveyors report back. There are Two things I really need advice on, and I'm not sure where to turn. 1. There is evidence of some...

Zubar

Glowworm Micron Boiler

Hi, We switched the boiler on Tuesday morning but it didn't fire up. I reset the boiler and it came on, but we were getting a lot of white smoke out of the vent on our back wall. The boiler worked ok...

khaleesi

Inside Screws For Outside Use

Hi guys, is there anyway I can make the below screws weather proof? I want to drill them into concrete, and then attach wooden posts to them to support some bamboo screening. I'm just worried what...

Ric.ror

Replacing Plug And Light Sockets

Is it just as simple as unscrewing the old and screwing on the new or am I going to need an electrician? TIA - as always...

catholic

Tiling A Floor Estimate

I have a conservatory measuring approx. 12' 6" x 10' 4" I have already bought ceramic floor tiles 20" x 12" to replace the existing laminate floor. I have been given an estimate of £500 to do the...

SIRandyraven

Cementing

I have two drain covers that need replacing and other cementing work that needs doing outside of house. With the freezing weather at the moment , should I wait until spring when there is less chance...

RATTER15

How To Deal With Hygroscopic Salts In Plaster.

We had a leaking roof which led to a few areas of hygroscopic salts leaching through the plaster. The leaking roof has now been fixed, we have a dehumidifier running in the room and the wall is drying...

Tilly2

Problems With Electricity Supply.

Last night, I put the dishwasher on just before I went to bed. An hour later, the electricity was cut off and the switch in the fuse box that relates to the kitchen was down in the 'off' position. Mr...

crisper

Oh ***

Morning... just discovered that the sink in the bathroom has a huge crack in it.. so will need replacing.. what I'd like to know.. is.. can we re-use the taps..on a new sink.. or would just be better...

Tarser

Replacing Or Capping Soffits?

Sorry, I've duplicated this question as I may have put it in the wrong section. My fascia boards/soffits etc are old and black with mould. I want to get this fixed. Here's the problem: The big...

peachybabe

Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - What Adhesive Is Best?

About 14 yrs ago, I "papered" the plastic ceiling of my conservatory with the polystyrene on a roll. It worked brilliantly. The shading in summer reduced the heat, but provided insulation in the...

tandh

Unblocking Outside Drain

any tips? the outside drain on my shared driveway has been blocked for ages with small bits of tarmac and gunk. will i have to call a company to come out or can i do it myself?

kia cat

Adding Power To A Greenhouse

I'd like to run power supply to my greenhouse. Using armoured cable the shortest route would be running it underground or at low level along the exterior wall. Would the cable need protection from UV...

pussyfoot

Building Regulations

I'm sorry if this appears twice but I'm not very computer minded & I may not have explained properly before! I have just had a new small window added to my property and the company I used charged me...

thugulike

Upvc And How Affix Fly Curtain

I have just moved to a house which has UPVC fascias. I need to fix a fly screen to the back door. How do I do this? I am wary of fixing to plastic but there is nothing else I can fix the screen to. It...

SteveD

Replacing Halogen Bulbs With Leds

In the bathroom, I have 3 12v 50W halogen spotlights built into a false ceiling. I do not have easy access to the transformer. Will it be OK to replace the halogen bulbs with appropriate LED ones or...

waterbitch

Wood/coal Burner Stove

I would like to install a coal/wood burning stove into an existing fireplace,would it need a liner?there is already a liner in situ installed for the gas fire that was there,would this be ok to use?

Jennykenny

Are Dehumidifers Dangerous?

Got a few damp patches round the house. Any suggestions on the safest way of dealing with this. Are the chemicals used in the non-electric types dangerous? Should I just pay more and get an electrical...