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Hi Another post from me..! We will soon be moving house and i'm keen to employ some smart tech. I've done a little bit of research and am keen to hear opinions on the best smart tech options available including security and heating and any other options i don't know about... I've looked at...

Hi I am moving house and the new property has an integrated kitchen. They have a washing machine and we have a free standing washer/dryer. Given moving effort (as we live in a flat) and timing, we will sell our unit and make do with the washer for now. However, longer term I'm keen to...

Thanks everyone. We have this

Posting here as this is "roof" related and also "plumbing" potentially... There is an ominous looking crack and slight bowing around a pipe in our kitchen. I've only just spotted it, but it could have been there ages... im wondering if there is a water deposit in the roof from the rain...

Good ideas! I'll have to check when we move in if it is a concrete floor or timber.

Thanks both

Hi This is an appliance/electrical query... We are moving to a new house and are going to have our recliner sofa in the middle of the room. So we will need to stretch the electrical supply across the room to a power point... i'm concerned the kids could trip on it.... is there a wireless...

Thanks for responses so far. Maybe i'll ask my installer about vaillant/worcester. How about the prices... does that seem competitive?

My 1996 Vaillant boiler is kaput - still, at least it's not cold... My plumber has recommended two choices and i wondered if anyone can vouch for either. I'm also interested to know if the cost quoted is competitive. The quotes are: Ideal Logic Plus = 1860 fitted. Glow-worm Make TBC =...

Hi I have just had my loft insulated, i didnt get to speak to the installer but there was a message that there was some "chipped asbestos" up in the loft. There was no message of what to do. I know how bad asbestos can be, but i understand that if the asbestos is left alone and you dont...

thanks for the advice. we've decided to seal it for the time being.

yes correct! thats where it is leaking...

one end ive turned off with grips, and one end is a westherm dial which ive turned to 0 - will that suffice!? "plastic decorator's caps for your TRV's" -im not sure what these are!?

thanks for your response. apart from the knobs being the other way round it is identical. i dont have access to a camera at this time. I'm sure the solution is the same regardless of the picture. :)

Hi I have an old style radiator (img below) - it began to leak and my friend said 'the thread has gone' - i dont even know what that means! He said to 'turn it off' by turning the knob (see to right of img) 90%- it appeared to stop the dripping for a bit, but now it has started again (very...

thanks for all responses. "can't we all just get along"!

Hi I am looking for advice on good phone/internet deals. I am currently with sky and am paying: Broadband: £17 (best offer avail). Phoneline: £12.25 After a 20min phone conversation they finally agreed to put the price down to £12.50 for broadband for 6 months (as they could see i was...

joinerjohn - couldnt agree more. do you know of any cheaper providers/alternatives i.e. fixing in? thanks

Hi SE has just announced a MASSIVE price increase, can anyone advise of any better options!? "I am sorry to let you know that we will be increasing electricity prices by an average of 11% and gas prices by an average of 18% on 14 September 2011. Our electricity prices were last increased in...

agile - do you have any further info now you have the vaillant info? gasman - further info on cost of part and difficulty to fit appreciated. thanks