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I was refering to this: http://www.expressandstar.com/articles/news/es/article_91305.php

I believe everybody should have a fair crack of the whip but this is how I see it from my own experience. The only people who seem to be making any gains from cheap labour are call centres. Foreign workers are quite happy to work for minimum wage and although many people wont admit it...

A nice cosy little hostel next door to a school :?

Butyl strip also known as Flexi-strip (Basically putty on a roll). A 15metre roll will cost about a fiver and is available in off-white or mahogany. Most glaziers will stock it. Then cap off with a neutral silicon if you wish

If he was a captive bred animal, wouldn't he be wearing a coloured ring on his leg? Thats assuming it is a "he"?

I can think of 2 large companies in my area that are owned by Poles and they've been going for quite a few years. I think a lot of Polish people came over just before WW2 kicked off

Firstly I reckon the radiator is well and truly knackered. I can't think of a glue strong enough or resilient to heat. Sounds like a new radiator. As soon as you re-connect the hose and tighten the hose clamp it will probably just snap off again anyway. Secondly, using Radweld can cause...

Dont car stereo's have internal memory batteries a bit like what you have inside a PC? Im no sparky but it was just a thought :)

Are you using twinwall polycarbonate? If so, then this is probably the cheapest way to do it. www.twinfix.co.uk LINK: http://www.twinfix.co.uk/twinfix_ref_261_1.htm

I went to see Al Murray (The Landlord) live at the weekend. His whole act was to take the p!ss out of different people in the audience. Very very funny if you like that sort of thing!! I was just glad to be sitting at the back of the theatre. :lol: Went to see Chubby Brown live about 4...

You could have solar control film applied to the windows which will reduce heat and glare but you really need to look at the roof first. Another thing to remember is that solar films applied to Laminated glass will sometimes cause thermal fractures. Assuming that your existing roof is...

Run a bead of Silicone down and between the frames where they meet before you fit them together. Then just screw the 2 frames together making sure that the end of the screw isn't too long and doesn't protrude through the frame rebate at the other side.

I dont really want to take sides on this one as I'm not a gas engineer. But I was told the same thing as Raden by the guy who fitted our new boiler last year. Basically if you work for profit - you need to be CORGI registered. If you are working for free then you just have to be a competant...

A reputable glazing company won't hesitate to give you whatever technical info you need and personally I'd think twice before paying any monies up front. Sounds to me like you've had some shady saleman round? First off, look in the Yellow Pages for small private companies. A small private...

As I understand it the responsibility rests on the shoulders of the householder and not the fitters. He could of had a couple of fitter mates to fit his windows and as far as BC are concerned he may as well of fitted them himself anyway if thats the case. :?:

I spent months doing my own research on the net. After a quick google I have come up with this. Make your own mind up QUOTE: The major problem is that any ‘damp-proofing salesman’ that you employ to look at your home will use a ‘rising damp meter’. These meters are supposed to measure...

The meter he used will only pick up surface damp :wink: i.e. - normal condensation Dont worry, I also fell for this one about 12 months ago.

The hand held meter is used measure "Surface" moisture and will not tell you if you have rising damp inside the wall. The meter inquestion (I assume) has 2 metallic prongs on it and when both of these prongs touch the wall at the same time a small current passes from one prong to the other via...

If you only want to let light into the building then why not go for something like a roof dome? You can get oval domes and pyramid shaped domes and they're even available in different tints. Best to ask a roofer for advice. Also if you start altering the roof by cutting holes into it won't...

Wouldn't put a door knocker into the door frame itself personally. As I said they usually go through the door panel itself but if the top half of the door is glazed then perhaps the door midrail would be a better option? Also depends on how long the thread is. Will it go through from one...