Recent content by natienka

Hi algas, yes please that would be fantastic. Just out of interest what sort of costs are we talking about for installation?

hi there, I ignored a post (or a user) by accident, where can I see my 'ignore' list to undo it? Thanks! Nat

Wow, that's some strong opinion :) Of course they are more expensive, that's because they take up no space. I am quite unsure where I'd fit the radiator in this room when I put in patio doors, I'm afraid... any other suggestion? I saw heating systems through skirting even (though they are...

Thanks a lot, again very useful. Well, I suppose he 'knows' by being a builder and having some experience. Again I will get a proper guy in in due time, didn't seem to be a need to bring in 10 specialists at once :) Fusebox - old/ old type, and not enough 'space' for new stuff, excuse my...

I'll second that, final pics would be fantastic!

Thank you Chri5, this has been extremely useful! I had a builder around (not an electrician, mind) last night before agreeing to purchase the house - he seems to think the wiring is in good shape though I need to change the fuse box and a couple of other things. I will still get an...

Thank you very much, this is really useful. Is there a way to fit some sort of netting below the grille to catch all the leaves and other stuff getting in?

Hello, I saw an amazing photo of this Victorian house with exposed distressed plaster ceiling and beautiful cornices around it, and would like to do the same in the house I am about to buy. However I am not sure how to get rid of paint without damaging the plaster. Could you please...

Hello, I'm planning to buy a Victorian terrace and due to space I would like to install trench heating. (some examples: http://www.heatfit.co.uk/, http://radiatorcentre.com/trench_heating_radiators2005.htm etc) Has anyone seen those in a Victorian property; is there anything I should know...

Hi everyone, This is a really useful post. I am looking to buy a Victorian property and am very determined to retain (and even reinstate) all original features so the wiring was a big problem for me, but now that you explained it's done between floorboards and ceiling I was relieved! I...

Looks beatiful, congratulations!