Recent content by Augusta

Thanks Foxhole, would mean taking off the skirting boards too. Would the floorboard nails not have punched through the wood on the underside? Was thinking about a dark wood filler, so it still looks like a 'natural' gap. Not sure how it would last over time. The pine fillers I've used in the...

Hi, I'm going to be installing a new kitchen. When I've removed the existing one, I plan to belt sand the original floorboards (circa 1905). As the boards are exposed, dirt, debris, bits of food etc has over time got into the gaps between the boards. Once I've cleaned these gaps can anyone...

Thanks guys, I put on a new switch (non dimmable) and lights are back working - I've now got no excuse for the burnt food! Thanks for your help :D

Thank you for your advice, I'll try swapping out the switch and let you know. We have recently bought the house but is the first time this problem has happened. The dimmer was already in, I can only imagine it was to create a romantic environment ...mind you, cooking by candlelight & a glass of...

Hi, Came in last and went to turn on kitchen lights but nothing. Checked the MCB for 'downstairs lighting' and it had tripped. Reset it, Hall lights came back on but not the kitchen. Took out all 7 halogen lights and replaced with new, still nothing. Checked the switch and there is 240v going...

Hi Folks, I seen other people's queries answered by so many helpful people on here so thought I'd try my own now. A problem shared is a problem halved! Our new house has a really steep, straight concrete path up to the front door. I'm fairly fit but it is a brute walking up it! What I'm...