Recent content by richm77

hi all, Myself and neighbour are errecting a small fence (gravel boards and posts) along the side of my driveway on the boundary and are at the halfway point where I would like a gate of some sort. I have no idea at all about what sort of gate post you are supposed to use (timber, iron etc)...

Hi, looking at building some small decking (4sq metres), raised, all standard stuff, but whats the best way (or recommended) to do it? Laying posts using postcrete etc, or simply laying a frame onto concrete slabs? thanx

thanx John, its wrapped around a gas flue, and the loft installers were unsure what type it was, hence them abandining the job. Any further help much appreciated, cheers.

hi, having recently qualified for free insulation, the installers came out this wk but after a quick loft inspection, said they would not be able to insulate the loft due to some unidentifiable asbestos covering around a flue. They also said they wont return until this is resolved one way or...

to the posters above - thanks very much for the advice, you have potentially saved me a fair amount of cash there. I will try the radiator remvoal and clean at the wkend, and take it from there. Thanks again, very helpful.

thanx for the reply - im possibly getting confused, do you mean a system flush? I've just called a local plumber from 'Yell' and been quoted an obscene amount for it to be flushed or do you mean just to simply detatch the rad and clean/empty it that way.

Hi all - some basic advice please, have recently moved into a house (late summer) and have turned the heating on recently only to found that two rads (one small double and long single) in the lounge & hall are cool in the middle but hot around the outside. They have been bled but only water...

Hi all, new kitchen nearing completion now, and all my appliances were connected up yesterday but im stuck with a question on the hob. Turn on any of the plates, they glow instantly and stay glowed for half a min then it dissapears after a clicking sound (a bit like a thormostat kickin in)...

Hi all - kitchen nearly finished (as last) and we were considering the Focus blue LED triangle underwall unit lights (£45 for 3 and we need 4) but not sure how long these would last? Does anyone have any ideas on what generally is the best type/look of lights to have, we would like somethin...

Hi guys, advice please on the final appliance to complete my new kitchen and im stuck between a Hotpoint or Indesit built under oven. Im no cook and the main factor is an all black looking unit, rather than spec (they are both fan assisted etc) The Indeset is £180 and the comparable...

thanx very much to both of you for the prompt reply, im not confident with this but will have a punt at it. Where will i be able to buy the materials (cavity closers), normal DIY stores for example? thanx

Hi all - part way through a kitchen renovation, wall beneth a window has been cut away and french doors installed. As a home owner newbie, what do i put inbetween the cavity/door frame before i can re-tile the edge of the floor and re-plaster the wall? thanx

thanx Dave, yes mate there is a hot water cylinder in a cupboard in the bedroom, ill have a look for the valve for this. Either that or i'll just let the water run out until its empty. oh, just remebered another quick question, so its not likely to be a problem with the stop tap then...

Hi all, just moved into my first house and after ripping the kitchen out there appears to be a problem with the stop tap / incoming water feed. The water is off, and the cold taps dont work - so thats ok, but when we disconnected the hot tap in the kitchen, the water keeps coming. A...

hi - no i dont know any of the neighbours as yet, I've had a guy round to measure up for a new kitchen and it seems that its a Howdens that is the supplier thats being recommended above all others so far. Does that sound about right? As you can tell, Im far from knowledgable on them, what...