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In the middle of a complete house renovation and the builder is testing the underfloor heating system and hot water. I have purchased a Heatmiser Neohub and all the room thermostats so I can control them remotely(not currently installed) . Looking at the heating controller they have put in at...

Thanks all, so something like the Barrettine Premium Wood Preserver should do the trick. I'll get some in! Thanks! What to do with the barge board, same process? revive it then clear perserve. Its never been painted and I think think I want to paint it.

Trying to breathe some life back into the external wood on the house as its been neglected. After and before pics. So far I've used Osmo Wood reviver. What should be the next step, a wood preserve, wondering if I use clear or one with a stain to try and even up the colour? Then to tackle the...

Thanks all for the input, some great links and advice.

Starting to clear the place out ready for building works. There are a lot of what I believe are original 1930s brass fittings(muliples of each shown) plus each room has one of this sink units. Mirror has a nifty full size bulb behind! proper retro. Are they worth sticking on ebay or...

Thanks for all the great information so far, lots to think about, fireplaces we are looking at somerthing low and long to replace this one which looks like its some kind of scary brick face ;) Floor plan for the lower floor. The garage is being converted so I think the network kit would be in...

Just bought a 1930's house and it needs basically gutting and rewiring. So with this we are looking to modernise. It has thick walls and I notice the wifi doesn't get too far, so thinking cabled and a mesh system. Initial thoughts 1. Enough plug sockets per room 2. Do you need a network...

Thanks, I am looking at replacing the whole thing, going black and white, looking for ideas on what to replace it with. Doesn't have to be wood shingles, but if I do then maybe white cedar as having black alum windows.

thanks for the reply.

What type of cladding is the triangle piece inside the red area? The wood is gone due to weathering and looking at getting it all replaced. Wondered if its an difficult job?

Had the scaffolding go up over the weekend to address the chinmey stack! Looks like its a bit of a mess! Split on both sides. Top section seems to have lifted up from the bit below Top section seems to have lifted up from the bit below comnig out of the line as it moves towards the other.

the gutter at the bottom, hadn't realised there was an overflow in the circle! Had a look in the loft but couldn't see anything. Reckon that crack in the gully is the cause? Fill it or replace?

Photos from the gully, I tried the full bath, hopper and drain were all good. nothing running down the back or overflowing. also noticed this today the gutter was dripping all day aswell

thanks all, the house was empty for 2 years, the patio was under 4ft of weeds. Latest pic is actually from a few months ago, first pic is from yesterday after I cleaned it all up. They have had the drains fixed reading some of the reports, so I hope that is over and its just a clean the walls...