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I've cleaned the impeller at the end of the waste pipe and I've flushed the waste pipe. There was only a tiny amount of gunk. When I switch on the machine, the tub goes round, but it's making a kind of mild rumbling noise.

I've unfastened the cup from the top and inside the cup there is another filter with a hollow ball which I'm assuming is supposed to be there. There were a few bits of rubbish trapped in the filter such as plastic, lint and even a leave stem. Is a blockage such as this enough to prevent the pump...

I've unfastened the clip at the base of the black rubber cup which appears to be clear of any obstructions. There is another clip to the top of the cup but I can't seem to shift this. Could the problem lie elsewhere?

I'm having a washing machine disaster weekend. First my tenant's washing machine becomes faulty and now the one in my flat has died on me. I'm replacing the AEG after some good advice on this forum, but would like to know what tests I can carry out on my Hotpoint WD860, 1600 spin. Initially, an...

I've arranged for an engineer to visit next week, but given that the bearings are probably shot, is it still okay to use the machine which still works? The machine is an AEG, LAVATMAT TURBO, mod:LI2700VIT, 914601902 01.

My washing machine made a hideous straining noise when I switched it on. The noise was like a crunchy choking sound which lasted for only a couple of seconds. I turned the machine off and then on again. It now works but when spinning, the sound is deafening - like a jet engine. Has anyone got...

The system will be Grade A LD2 standard. I will look at the site you gave me.

We are currently having the communal areas of our 5 floor victorian building redecorated. One of the requirements is a fire alarm system. We want hard wired throughout but are not keen on hardwiring the victorian foyer whose ceiling is 200 year old lath and plaster with delicate cornicing. We...

Excellent. I'll make sure I order all of this before the chippie does his job. Just out of curiosity, are high density particle doors not regarded as fire proof quality?

Thanks for the advice regarding a seal which is a great tip. My flat is inside a building. So even if particle board is not appropriate for the outside elements, it is okay inside for sound insulating purposes such as when other tenants walk past my door. At the moment, I can even them...

I want to get a new external front door. The current one lets all the outside noise in. Is compact particle board okay or should I go for real solid wood?

I have a property situated in a loft. During the winter, the flat is very cold and during the summer very hot. The roof which is flat already has a coat of silvery paint which has worn out over the years. I've read online that white paint is ideal for reflecting the heat during summer. Is...

I wanted to install an automatic smoke ventilation system in the roof window and to ensure it is hardwired to a smoke alarm system. I currently have a velux window which is manually opened, but I was wondering if there was such a device which could be attached to the current window. Any suggestions?

I've experimented on a just a few steps for the time being to see how it goes. I've noticed that the carpet tends to drag down a bit under the overhang. I could imagine overtime, this drag might get worse and look unsightly. Is there a method anyone can suggest to avoid this without hammering in...

I'm fitting a carpet on a stairway to save a bit of money. My stairs are wood and each step has an overhang. I quite like the idea of wrapping the carpet around the overhang to create a sharp edge. Can anyone recommend the best way to fit the carpet in this way?

I have always sensed that that the common parts feel dank and musty. We're a tall building and without much ventilation. I know dulux are a reliable brand. Do they do breathable paints?

We're redecorating the common parts of our building which is shared by multiple households. As the building is about 200 years old and listed, should our choice of decorators use traditional materials to match existing? For example, should they use lime mortar redering and breathable paints...

As a leaseholder, I have a lease agreement as do all the other owners. It clearly states that each property is entitled to enjoy the the gas central heating. The agent who is also a leaseholder but who lives elsewhere says the temperature is fine but my thermostat as well as my my body says...

Unfortunately, the lock shields are not tamper proof and they are impossible to monitor. The agent who runs the building refuses to call in a plumber to find a solution leaving my flat in freezing temperatures. I have to top up the temperature with oil heaters which are very expensive to run...

I own a flat with communal heating which is an absolute nightmare. I think I must be at the end of the loop because if anyone else in the building tinkers with their lock shields or opens up their valves fully, I get less heat. Right now, I've measured the average room temperature at around 13...