Recent content by clairesmith58

Thanks guys - do you think relocating would be cheaper than buying a new thermostat? And would it be a gas engineer or an electrician I'd need to do these jobs? Thanks again Claire

I got a new central heating system installed two years ago and have had problems with the wireless thermostat/controller pretty much from the start. It's a Salus Digital Thermostat and when I go to turn the heating on manually (using the 'up' key) or set it to timer, the little flame icon comes...

It's like a light ash colour and it's there's no stain/varnish/paint on it. It's basically a big thick plank of wood. I suppose I could stain and varnish it first then paint over it if it looks stupid right? C

Hey man salt on porridge is crackin! Will give the dulux site a go. Donno if Hotpoint will pay me or decorator direct but time is running out to send in my quotes. Cheers for all your help! C

I need to replace a door in my house but it is a non-standard size and I couldn't find a replacement anywhere. I have just bought an external door from a friend who works for my local council (all above board - honest!) and it's the ugliest door ever. No problems though because I plan to...

I feel your pain! I don't even need the work done before Christmas! I just need 2 quotes to send to Hotpoint (they fooked my stairs and walls when they were picking up a washing machine). Don't suppose anyone in the Central Scotland area would be willing to post me a wee quote if I...

Oh my god please don't say rats!!!!! Cute wee field mice I can cope with but I'm feeling physically sick at the thought of rats!!!! Think I'll phone the council this avo to see what they suggest re the insulation and the rats. The flat below mine is still council property so I'd imagine...

I had a scratch on my car and I used this cream from Betterware called Scratch-Away or something like that. It came in a blue tube. Really good stuff and I think it would work on glass. Hope you get it sorted.

Hi, We moved into our 1950s upstairs flat 2 and a half years ago, we laid a couple of rolls of fibreglass insulation in the loft that we found in the shed. Not really sure what insulation was already in place before that but I don't think it was too good. I'd like to insulate the whole...

I've just stripped artex from my ceiling and wondered if I needed to use a primer or something before I emulsioned it. It's pretty smooth but there are some grey patches where it's been taken right down to the plaster. I've already given it a good wash to get rid of the dust. What do...

Hi, I've just gotten rid of my ugly artexed ceiling in my hall - all by myself! I didn't check for asbestos but I'm still alive and I don't think it was done too long ago anyway (looked very 80s!). Basically I just hired an orbital sander (my own B&D one broke down half way through the...

No I haven't yet. You got catches for the loft hatch? Claire

Thanks for all your help guys. I went out and bought a couple of roller catches so I'm going to give that a go. Not sure if they'll be strong enough but I'll try. Thanks again! This really is a brilliant site! Claire

Brilliant! You're a star John! I'm going to tackle this myself - you've made it sound so easy! By the way, is it so easy to fit the actual ladder? I've not even taken it out of its wrapper yet. Thanks again Claire

Thanks John, That sounds easy enough. One of my friends' loft catch is a kind of looped piece of plastic that you actually have to turn with the pole off the ladder. It kind of locks into place. Do you know if these are readily available (and if so from where) or would I be best with a...