Recent content by chrisu

Hi, thanks for the ideas. "It really depends on what system was installed" - I think the problem is that NEITHER was. A link suggested lead me to this http://www.newton-membranes.co.uk/baseboard.htm which is basically a drainage channel hidden inside a skirting board which looks like just...

Hi, a wall in my house is partly below ground level and so has, I believe, been tanked. I hope that is the correct term for the ridged brown plastic sheet that has been built into the wall between the damp bricks and the internal plaster. This seems to be working OK in most places but at the...

Hi, I need to cut some tiles but I am not sure what type of cutter to go for. I know that in a couple places the tile piece I need will be only 20-25mm wide. The tiles are 100mmx100mm to start with and are glazed with a slightly rough stone-like effect surface. They are quite thin, around...

Hi, All the postings on this forum would seem to agree that ventilating an unused chimney to prevent condensation/damp is a good thing, perhaps using a small vent at the bottom and a coweled pot at the top. However, how can you do this if your chimney is being used and has a liner (see...

Hi, My 15yr old Whirlpool washer drier model AWG320BR is leaking at the back from the main drum bearing. The parts seem readily obtainable at around £30. Does anyone have any opinions as to whether the machine is : A) DIY repairable, B) beyond DIY but worth booking a repairman, C)...

Hi, I have some Sharp Sand and some Cement that need using up. Is there any reason why I shouldn't use a mix of these two for bricklaying type jobs on, for example a rough garden wall, where normally Building Sand would be more appropriate ? Would a ratio of 3 Sand to 1 Cement still be correct ...

Ah bless, I bet you're proud dad that he has such good spatial skills at such a young age (put the circular object into the circular hole just like at nursery !!!). Anyway, mad idea to fight fire with fire. Try detaching the plastic pipes and put more loose marbles into the overflow from...

Thanks, I'll use the diagram above the 'proper' one - It looks nice and simple too.

Hi, I have a Greenwood AXS100T bathroom fan. I particularly bought this one as I wanted the fan to operate using a pullcord independently from the light (there is a window) but still have a timer to run on for a couple of minutes afterwards. However the wiring diagram (see diagram bottom...

Thanks, I reckon I'll use the bin bag approach. That sounds cheap&cheerful but effective.

Hi, Does anyone have a good ideas for how to insulate a loft hatch, but obviously keep it openable, ideally using products from main DIY stores.