Recent content by Tirol

Well I'm not normally around when the machine is in use :D but no it doesn't sound like there is any noise other than the sound of the spin cycle.

Hi, I have a Hoover Six 1500 washer dryer that stopped draining a week or two ago. I've unblocked the pump at the bottom on the front (it was completely clogged up with hair, fluff and bits of crap that had fallen out of pockets) and checked the waste pipe to make sure it was clear (blew through...

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Hi all, in the process of overhauling my back garden. Have decide to lay some turf, was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for online suppliers they'd used? a better bet than B&Q etc?

Have already bought a cast iron inset fire!

Thanks biker, the chimney seems pretty straight forward as its pretty clear inside without much of a bend. The height doesn't bother me too much as the stack is close to the apex of the roof and also a sky light. my main concern would be ensuring that the attachment at the bottom gathers all...

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Hi all, I've just having a open fire fitted in my living room and it turns out that we need to line the chimney. Have heard some scary rumours of this costing £1-2k but the flexible steel liners advertised on ebay and elsewhere on the net don't seem to be that expensive. Has anyone done...

Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure so I'll check when I get home. If it is caused by flexi hoses is there a solution and is it costly? Sorry if this is basic but I don't know much about plumbing!

We've recently had a new extension built which has also involved moving our Worcester combi boiler (from upstairs bedroom to the loft) and new Kitchen taps and plumbing. The water pressue in the new kitchen mixer tap is really poor compared to previously on both hot and cold water. Otherwise...

Ok, so I was a bit careless when using "no more gaps" expanding foam in my living room yesterday. Some of the foam fell on the floor and by the time I noticed I was able to wipe most of it off but it left a sticky residue that has now gone hard. Can anyone suggest the best to remove it...