Recent content by helpdad

My daughter lives in a 9 year old "starter" home. She has a LOT of condensation on loft, and insist that she never used to, and last winter just a little, formed on plastic bags containing baby stuff which we had to get down for Child 2. I had a look today, and made sure soffit vents were...

I was cooking lunch today, and boiled the veg in water heated from the cold tap. I then recalled that when our plumber fitted an unvented hot water cylinder he mentioned that you can use the hot water for brushing teeth and cooking. he said this is so as there is no tank in the loft. This...

This is going to make me look like a cheapskate, but here goes! I want to place a smallish area of fake grass to site the grand kids slides etc in a muddy area. I thought this would be a cheap option but is looking to be dearer than anticipated - I should have priced up before telling the kids...

I may fit one of these: Bristan Descent Concealed Shower With Fixed Head And Kit Bristan code: DESCENT SHWR PK Any reasons that you clever guys can think of as to whether should or not? Thanks

I need to fit a new pivot door to my shower. I have discovered that the Toolbox NIX is the same as the Merlyn Mbox, but cheaper. Has anyone fitted these - and was it straightforward? Any help or comments would be well received. Also, I cannot find a video of the installation method. Which is...

Thanks. I have a load of brass and copper. But might be worth a call to save effort of making space. I assumed all scrappies would take SS ?

Thanks. I will get weighing. £5.50 per Kilo?

I have a lot of copper and brass to take to the scrappy. I also have a S/S sink, single bowl. What I am struggling with is space in the car! Is it worth squeezing a sink in, having to remove my grandsons car seat, which is a bit of a hassle. What can I expect for the sink. Cheers

I had forgotten about this posting! Thanks, both. I think using the community pages would show my name to anyone who can see?

Although I believe it is against the rules, I would like to create a facebook page with a "fake" name. I am a council tenant, and would like to create the page for fellow tenants to post their issues. I have already created a FB account with a fake name, but before I do the page, I am keen to...

You are wrong. The regs apply to any goods or services that are arranged outside of the traders normal premises. Certain emergency works can be "waived" but those are in specific categories.

There is no requirement for a signed agreement so long as you can prove you had an oral contract. Obviously it helps to produce quotes etc. for future reference. Before giving advice,one should ensure it is accurate Refer to the current Consumer Contracts Regs (assuming the agreement was...

as muggles said but tidy up before showing the result

What you think or don't think should be done, or what your conscience says you do is largely irrelevant. BG pay a rate, to contractors, to do a GENERIC service. That is all they want and require. 20 quid! inc. expenses. OUTER case off, dust & visual, FGA and gas rate/burner pressure. This is for...

Regardless of how much BG are paying them. A service is a service, unfortunately not everyone does them correctly or to a level that is seen to be (in my opinion) correct. Not with BG it isn't! They offer a "generic" service for a room sealed appliance. Which is: FGA Burner pressure or...