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Hi all, I have a small cottage that has only £7 heaters (no gas supply in our area). I dont like E7 heaters for the usual reasons. Whats a good alternative? Ive been looking at this: http://www.snhtradecentre.co.uk/fires-fireside-accessories/plx500ti.html . In your experiences, whats the best...

Why? Is "Occasional bedroom" a dirty term round here? Im not trying to create a cheap bedroom or doing anything dodgy, I want to convert the loft to being a usable storage space. But now Im thinking that - now the whole floor is boarded - I need to put some windows in there so it gets some...

Hi guys, Im looking at getting 2 ceiling windows for the loft (which Id like as an occasional bedroom). Im getting overwhelmed by choices. The builder has suggest Dakea. He says theyre easier to fit than velux. In your opinion, what are the better value windows? The builder said Dakea are...

Hi, Im currently converting the loft for use as an occasional bedroom and storage space. Id like to get 3 windows installed in the ceiling. Are there alternatives to Velux? Are they as good? Thanks

Hi all, Im currently boarding the loft with a view to having it as an occasional bedroom. Ive only just thought about insulating it for sound. Has anyone any tips or recommendations? Thanks

Hi guys, Im about to board the loft. The bathroom which is underneath the loft uses these lights: http://www.jcc.co.uk/products/fgled6-mains-dimmable-downlight-warm-white-4/ Should the lights malfunction, how would I replace them? Do I need access from the top (in which case Ill need to allow...

I live in a very small cottage. Unfortunately I dont have the room for that. :/

Something like this is perfect (and its 40% off!) BUT its 120 x 60cm. :/

Hi Pinenot The hatch size cant be increased because of the beams/joists. Im not fussed about whether its aluminium or wood - as long as its stable and feels secure and is easy to use. Thanks

Hi guys, Im looking for a stable ladder to get up to the loft. Something like: http://www.loftcentre.co.uk/loft-ladders/domestic-loft-ladders/ceiling/timber-loft-ladders/dolle-mini-timber-folding-loft-ladder The problem being that the hatch cant be bigger than 80x50cm. Ive had a look around...

Ive just had another look, and it seem the problem tap only turns halfway. Would this be a perished washer? :/

Yes, I have traditional taps. Maybe I should give more information: - The tap does rotate properly - It is only the hot tap in the kitchen (hot tap in the bathroom is fine) - I have an old immersion heater (the shower is electric so doesnt use the immersion heater) Does this point to the...

Hi guys, My hot water tap has all of a sudden slowed. Over the past week the pressure has dropped even more. What could have caused this? I have a simple immersion tank. Thanks

Hi all, I have a bathroom with no windows or other form of ventilation. The extractor fan has suddenly stopped working. What could be the cause of this? I know nothing about fans or electrics - but before getting an electrician out I just wanted to check that theres nothing obvious that I could...

I dont have anything in the way of ventilation (ie ventilation bricks). I do try and keep the window part-open in the veening, but my girlfriend complains of the cold. It seems we either get cold, or we have a condensation problem! We have economy 7 heating, and Ive recently bought a...

Hi guys, I live in a little cottage which is dry, however the main bedroom suffers from damp around the window: This causes mould around the window which spreads across the walls: I thought this was mostly caused by condensation on the window, but I recently had a deocrator...