Recent content by ljmountain

I have found exact replacement hinges (115mm Avocet butt) to replace the hinges on our porch double glazed door which has two snapped hinges. The problem I have is that most of the screws that hold the hinges on the door side have snapped off (i.e. no heads). I think I have two options: 1)...

Thanks lymmranger. Actually I am lucky the carpets fits to the walls ok, I think the carpet still had some "stretch" in it. My question is more about how the carpet should finish to the door bar with such a high underlay. I have cut the underlay to the edge of the door bar, do I literally...

I have a question about the correct thresholds to use when using thick underlay. I have retro fitted underlay (11mm) to carpet which had no underlay previously. The current thresholds are dual gripper one like this(http://www.screwfix.com/p/dual-grip-aluminium-1-8m-pack-of-3/35997), they...

I have some ugly concrete steps which lead from the backdoor into the garden, I want to clad these with decking. I am looking for advice on the best way to fix the decking boards to the concrete steps and risers. I will orientate the decking board in the expected direction i.e. so each step...

The current heating and water system is a Honeywell S plan controlled by a 2 channel British GAS UP1 (currently no room stat) which needs replacing. The information on the Honeywell site would lead me to buying an ST9400C (2 channel programmer) and a CM907 programmable thermostat. Is it a...

Thanks for replies. - All radiators are hot upstairs and down. - Pump is running when boiler fires up and stay running - so looks like heating engineer

I have a regular condensing boiler (Greenstar 12Ri), open vented system with HW tank. I am trying to increase the temperature of the water, current water temp is 60 deg. I've turned up the thermostat on the boiler to maximum (instructions say this should be 82 deg. I've also turned the HW...

I am trying to make the existing carpet last a bit longer and feel a bit nicer underfoot (carpet only 1yr old but crappy stuff glued down - it was put down to sell the house). I bought gripper rods and underlay, and have refit one bedroom. It is ok but not perfect, some edges have not...

I have opened up an old fireplace to have as a feature (for things like candles\plants - I think this is called a fireplace niche). I currently plan to install a simple frame to create a "false ceiling" in the fireplace and then install lights (LED slimline) and a vent. If I go with this plan...

Glad to report the back boiler came out quite easily and with no surprises. Thanks for advice.

Glad to report the back boiler came out quite easily and with no surprises. Thanks for advice.

Yes have gas central heating. I should have been clearer (sorry) no intention of lighting a fire, OH wants space for flowers\candles\things (yep I agree no solid fuel - waste of time and energy). I definitely will not light fire with boiler present (do not worry).

If I take precautions by turning off gas and water and then "carefully" remove this - do you think I am being sensible? Are there any asbestos considerations? A new born baby will be in the house in 2 months and part of me is thinking about covering this up and forgetting about it OH wants an...

Does anyone have any information regarding this back boiler - it has "New Marathon" written on it. Ideally I would like to understand how this was\is plumbed in as I plan to remove it. There is a gas supply to the side of the fireplace which I am not sure if connected (will seek advice...