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Hi, I have engineered wood flooring down atm, but would like a change as I do not like the colour now it is down. I would like to go for a carpet to make the room brighter & cosier. However I was wondering if there is a way to have the carpet laid without damaging the existing floor. Also...

Thanks for the super quick responses :) Going to save me a fortune having to call out a plumber otherwise. Rather wait for my normal plumber. I know Ill get good service.

From my previous thread, I have located my leaking radiator. I have managed to cap it off for the time being. My plumber cant come around until the weekend. Will I be ok to carry on using the hot water taps?

Ok, I have found the culprit. Living room radiator had a puddle under it. Probably banged it on Saturday moving the furniture. I have closed the thermostat for now and the leak has stopped. Just need to see if the pressure drops more. Im hoping I have not damaged the pipework that goes...

pressure back to zero this morning. Any idea how I can isolate the CH?

It can work out cheaper to buy bottled coke than to use coke mix. Unless your getting a good bulk saving. I asked the question in my local pub, why he oftens uses cans of coke or bottles & he told me its cheaper. 1l of syrup makes about 7 litres of coke (Coca Cola) Syrup works out at over...

Ive got 2 damp spots in the kitchen, but they have been there a while. To me they look to be getting bigger - but also the plaster has blown on that wall (outside wall) and thought it was caused by that (saving to get that fixed!). Now I am thinking its the radiator/boiler causing it. Just the...

thanks for the quick reply. From what I can see, there is no water on the floor under the boiler. The outside pipe is not leaking either. could a radiator leak cause it, even if if the CH is off & not in use?

Hi, My boiler has started playing up & the pressure is dropping daily. I have had to refill it twice in the last 2 days. I have not had the heating on since about May, so only been using hot water. (The CH control knob is set to off). Any help where to start diagnosing the issue? I got...

Hi, I plan on ftting a boss strap at the base of my vent/stench stack (cast Iron) . The stack only serves the bathroom with the toilet, shower/bath & sink connected. My plan is to fit a strap boss at the base for a utility room conversion below the bathroom. Its only to serve as waste for...

I bought a shallow trap from screwfix. cheap enough Product Code: 13034 - 40mm you could possibly get rid of the elbow join as well then - my thinking is 1 less join, 1 less place to leak ;o)

i was thinking the electric underfloor heating mat - id have the same problem with hot water UFH of getting a feed from a radiator without running pipework across 2 walls of my room. This area used to be outside space - some previous owner boarded, plastered & plonked a roof on top. old photo...

Thanks for the input. I guess water pressure should be fine. I didnt think when posting, but everything in the kitchen is running off one pipe now - so I guess taking it from the bathroom shouldnt be a problem for pressure. Its a sand/cement floor (i raised it 2" myself) I plan on cutting...

I plan on converting a small area of my property into a utility room. Just to get to move the major appliances out there & another sink - no room for toilet or anything major! This is the area I wish to convert :- I guess it was built by the previous occupiers. I have 2 questions...

Hey, I have aquired a shed (10x8) from a friend & want to install it. The only space I have available is a raised concrete slab that is big enough for a shed. My problem is that it isnt very flat. I have put the shed wooden base/floor down & its quite bouncy under foot. Would I be better...

you can only use gallow brackets if theres a chimney the otherside of the wall, so it can support it (providing that next door/room hasnt had the breasts removed as well) - this is what I was told when I wanted to do the same thing. I did find someone on ebay of all places who made make the...

would caustic soda / Sodium hydroxide be a good way to remove bitumen & all the other crap from reclaimed parquet flooring blocks? I still have a load & it taking me to long to scrape as Im busy with work :(

im no expert, but I dont see any flashing - where exactly was the moss that you washed away?

anyone? No idea how to fix the plywood to concreate :o(

If you can get to it from the loft, then Tape the door closed & just kick it through from inside the loft. The ones downstairs was quite tough, I ended up using the hook end of a crowbar & running the length between joists.... obviously you need to be carefull for wires, etc. Also, the...