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We are thinking of changing the normal boiler we have to a combi boiler and were wondering how big a job it would be? Currently the boiler is in the kitchen with the pump and hot water cylinder in our bedroom and cold water tank above that in the loft. Would be great to get some bedroom space...

Hi Eddie thanks for your reply, although I think it will be a bit more than that! Just got it back from Renault who charged £250 + VAT to fix the problem with the unit and to guarantee the work I had to have all four coils replaced at £40 each + VAT - at least it is guaranteed for a year - but...

I think some one mentioned people not indicating as pet hate of theirs,I'd agree and also add to it people not acknowledging you when you let them out in a queue. OR when there is a parked car on their side of the road, and you stop to let them through, even though it is your right of way! Does...

Hi there It ran out last November! Typical with cars, its like they know, or its like the manufactures programme them that way!!

I've had a few problems with my car - ie it died on me last week. The garage have rang to say that they have sent off the ECU to have it repaired - the car was only running on 2 cylinders. Does anyone have an indication of what it is going to cost to get it fixed. My brother is a mechanic and...

Hello! We currently have a separate bathroom and toilet at opposite ends of the hallway. I am trying to juggle the bathroom suite around so that we can put the toilet in the bathroom and then have a shower room where the toilet currently is. I have the following queries that I hope...

Another good tip is to use cork where the gap is too big for sawdust mixed with glue. I have used this to great effect between floor boards and also parquay(not sure if this is correct spelling!) flooring.

sucsess!! I met the managing director of the garage on Friday afternoon. he looked at the marks and took responsibility for them. They are going to remove them all, luckily they should all polish out!! Hurrah. I think it was masona that said that they may come under the guarantee...

Hi Big Al Not a chance, the scratches are all down the drivers side, across the front of the bonnet, over the top of the car along the roof and across the rear bumper. There is no way that any one could have 'accidentally' done it on their bike - as there is not enough room and you don't...

I wondered if any one else has had this problem. Have a new car, bought in March, keeps making constant strange noises so is back and fourth to the garage. Took it in on Tuesday and got it back tuesday night, didn't use it yesterday and this morning when I went to get in it, it is covered...

Hi there You can get some tile cleaner. I used it on my quarry tiles that were also covered in grout - it works a treat. You'll need to get some heavy duty scourers as well to help, and some elbow grease!!! But it does remove the grout. Just make sure you can use it on your type of tiles...

Hello After all the hinge suggestions I am going to try that - nit sure if my DIY is up to sanding the lid down!! Thanks again for all your replies - here's hoping I can finally get rid of the white plastic one!!

Hello I sanded my hall and dinning room floors about 4 years ago and have never had a problem with dust after the event. I used yacht varnish on it after the sanding and put on about 4 coats. It is really hard wearing and after 4 years of walking on the hall floor it looks like new. To...

Thanks for all your suggestions - velcro included!! Have tried the moving the seat to bring it as far forward as possible. As I said before, moving the bowl of th toilet is not an option as the cistern and toilet bowl are all one piece. There just doesn't seem to be enough angle for the seat...

The bowl and the cistern are all one peice so this is not an option, appears that blue tak might be called for!!!

I'd agree with the combi boiler. My mum has one and thinks it is brilliant, it is about 15 years old. When I lived with her I thought it was brilliant too, and we never had any problems with it. Some people complain that there is low flow in the kitchen and that if you try and run a bath and...

Hello Not really a plumbing question but is related to the bathroom!! I would like to get a new wooden seat for the loo - currently we have a horrific white plastic thing. We got a lovely wooden one from B&Q, I fitted it and thought fantastic - new loo seat. Left it for my boyfriend’s...

Hello! Can any one suggest a paint that will give a chrome effect to waste pipes from a sink? I have a nice new sink with a nice chrome waste trap / bottle trap but then it goes into a not so lovely plastic pipe. Is there any paint that can be used to give it a chrome effect? I...

Hi Thanks for your comments. The pump speed is at 1, but it still makes a racket and the house is so much colder compared to when I had it set at 2. The pipework was last cleaned out 2 years ago and the inhibiter stuff was supposed to have been put in. I have now been recommended a plumber...

Hi Oilman very kindly helped me a few weeks ago with some suggestions for a noisy pump that I have. But I still have a problem, it does sound like there is air in the system, but I have no idea how it is getting in. I have one rad that gets air in it. I would normally expect a rad with...