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Thanks all, this gave me a bit to think about. Since my last post, I've got an engineer popping round this week for a repair. I did lean towards the replacement option as we had the money there but it would have meant my wife wanted a new kitchen out of it so this is the easier option all round :)

Thanks for your responses. I'm going to look at the replacement option. Cheers

Good Evening I moved into my current house in late 2018 and the boiler (Worcester 27 CDI - Manufactured December 2009) was already in situ. It's had a few odd jobs done to it over the years and was serviced in July 2020. It's currently got a few problems such as leak from the condensate pipe...

I've been refurbing my bathroom and suddenly realised why the tiles didn't go up to the door frame before I started as the frame is out (explains why the door is always jamming). I just wondered if anyone had any thoughts as to how best to finish around the door frame as I will end up with a...

Thanks very much.

I am updating my bathroom and need to replace the existing fan as the casing looks a bit tatty. I think it is currently wired to the lighting circuit as it comes on when the lights are turned on and runs for about 2 mins afterwards (there's an isolator outside near the ceiling which allows you...

I've got a Hoover dishwasher (rebadged Candy model) and while it washes great, I've got the engineer coming out for the second time in two months due to an electrical fault. The door handle is also wearing badly after 18 months. My AEG appliances are all working 100% with no issues even with...

Thanks for your help. I've agreed to a long term loan of my brother in laws SDS drill and I'm going to invest a decent cordless.

Apologises if this has been posted multiple times. I am currently undertaking a new house renovation project and my 13 year old 18v Bosch driver doesn't really cut it. I am looking for something which can deal with concrete lintels, brick walls, wood etc. I normally borrow my brother in laws...

I moved into my current house 18 months ago to some ghastly 1980's brick fireplace but the area where a fire would go was boarded up. This evening I decided to rip the plasterboard off in prep and found a massive hole where I would have expected a fire to sit and chimney liner/flue hanging...

Thanks PrenticeBoyofDerry, this is really helpful and doesn't sound too serious as I first thought.

Apologises if this is in the wrong section. I have lived in my house for 7 years and with all of the bad weather we have had recently we have noticed a couple of damp patches on the front bedroom wall. They are in three spots and, through some investigation, it looks as though moisture...

Many thanks for your replies. This is a great help. The gap is probably only about 2mm (small tile spacer size) after I checked. Looks like a busy weekend ahead. Thanks again Garry

I have just finished my bathroom after a previous leak. I have now tiled but am wondering whether I should grout before putting silicone in the small gap (about 4mm) where the tiles meet the bath or the other way around? I am looking for the best seal to avoid water problems. Thanks in...

Thanks Richard. I will be removing the old tiles and everything in advance so I will what state it is in before fitting the new suite.

I had my bathroom suite put in about 3 1/2 years ago and have noticed that the shower screen has been leaking causing damp on one wall. We are now planning to rip out the bath and install a new one with a new screen. Will I need to replace the aquapanel now that it is has been exposed to...