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hi, just read all these and really interesting. My problem is my door is UPVC and leaks air. I do believe i was fitted by steve wonder, as the rear on does not even reach the top off the frame. Is there anyway to stop it letting in drafts, or is it just a new door and frame?

Thanks for that, do you know any reason why it is so cold though?

hi my house is about 1979 built, and has cavity walls, which are filled with insulation. The downstairs toilet is always very cold. It has 2 out side walls, one to the front and the longer one to the side. The rear, where the toilet is mounted is internal and the door side is internal. It has a...

Yes it is plaster board, in an understairs cupboard. I'll give that a go then, thanks, at least if I screw it up it hidden in the cupboard.

It is neither, it was built in about 79, and I believe it was ex local authority. I like the sound of the ceiling though, better than carving all the Walls up,

It is neither, it was built in about 79, and I believe it was ex local authority. I like the sound of the ceiling though, better than carving all the Walls up,

Hi mate, it is about 1979. The upstairs floorboards are not long strips that I remember as a kid but square chip board, if that helps at all?

hi, how do i sort squeky stairs? I have read in the diy manuel about putting blocks under them, but i cant do this as i cant access the bottom. I pulled back the carpet, and put nails in where it squealed, and this worked for about a week, but has started again, and is getting worst. Any ideas...

hi all. I have a warm air heated house, we brought it in july and it was already installed. We said we would try it through winter and decide on upgrade or replace with rads. It is ok when on, but a few mins after turning off it cold in house, so looking to get new heating system i think. Can i...

hi all, i have a warm air heating system in my 3 bed house. It has a flue that goes up through the house and out through the roof. Question is, vent in the kitchen where the boiler is. Im told they have to be there to get rid of fumes(i thought that was what the flue was for!) but there are 2...

hi all. I have been reading the posts about leaks through windows and doors, and have a question. Some have said to adjust the allan bolt to pull in the door on the hinge, but my problem is the lock side. My front door, a upvc one is so draughty it is like it is open. We have a portch, with the...