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Provide your guarantee, then cover your ass by writing into any of your contracts that it's agreed not to block that driveway - pass it down the line. Any sort of conflict just gets these bloody idiots into the orgasmic state that they thrive on, don't argue or disagree, just nod politely and...

Thanks Dan, I may well look into doing the smaller vent thing - at present I will have a ~150mm boxed projection into the room, and if I could get away with a smaller one the room would feel bigger. I really felt the tiling (my knees were killing me), thankfully it was broken up a little by a...

Hi, Does anyone know how to remove 'ridges' from a carpet? This carpet is generally in an ok condition, but has this ridge along it's length - it's almost as if it's too big for the width of the room. My next bit of work is to decorate this spare room for my rapidly growing up son to use, and...

Nice one! I wish I had thought of doing that to the top 'vent' section of my soil stack, good idea. Anyone any idea what the regs are on that ? I've still got to box in the existing stack, and could change it . http://www.psychonix.com/bathroom/shower_cubicle_01.jpg Did you have to do...

Thanks, he's been back in, tested everything - inc all previous work, connected up the shower and required certificate paperwork is on it's way to me (along with the last small invoice of course). Thanks for all the info on here.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I'll ensure I get the right docs. I also promise not to post pics of me enjoying my new shower.

Thanks, he did mention something about coming back when we were ready for him (now I remember!), so I will give him a call and arrange a date. Pain in the backside, as it is ready to go, but obviously I don't have a way of confirming he has done all the required tests and that it's safe and...

Hi, A while back I had a new CU fitted, several new downlights in the bathroom, a set of external lights fixed, and a new 45A run up to the bathroom for the electric shower (on it's own new circuit, new wiring, etc). The guys did a great job, everything works like a dream and I can now...

It is of course my personal opinion with the tastefulness of ones Christmas lighting, and If people get enjoyment from it, that is no problem at all. I didn't mention climate change - that would open far too big a can of worms, but the first thing energy companies cite when putting up my...

Totally agree, pointless and wasteful imo. Why do people do this? I'm all for having a good Christmas, but why do people need to be so wasteful (putting my bills up as well) and feel the need to share their bad taste with the rest of the neighbourhood? Kids probably nicked the bulbs to make a...

Tip :- Get the lady to design it ! My other half planned the layout, pointing out simple things like not having the loo as the first thing you see through the door... I thought as the most used bit it was a good idea to be able to get to it as easily as possible (mans view), but who wants to...

Thanks :) I've used Aquapanel, taped and sealed joins, sealed internal edges and dabbed silicon on any of the screw threads for fittings (?worth it?). I used the Aquapanel screws on the boards. Keeping fingers crossed it's all gonna be ok, proof of the pudding is in the eating... Water...

Thanks for the comment, I've certainly learnt a lot doing this, and it's been a lot of fun (and hard work). I'd probably look to avoid as many slithers in obvious places next time !

Hi, I have a 4.5m x 2.5m Conservatory - heating it nicely with a 3kw Convector to a steady 20 degrees, burning money of course, but only use it as a Dining room morning and evening, so not breaking the bank yet. Roof is double-glazed, 2 x glass walls and 2 x brick walls (corner of house)...

Well, it's probably not on the scale of some other projects out there, but I couldn't stand looking at the hideousness of my old bathroom any longer and took the plunge. First time I've ever done anything like this, and there is a lot of things I'd do differently, but for a first timer, I've...

Hi, We have an odd problem that only occurs when the weather is cold and goes away when the weather gets warmer. When we run the hot or cold (off the tank(s) not direct from mains) we get a hum from the Mains pipe after a few seconds - if we turn on a downstairs tap that is directly fed...

Thanks everyone :) Much appreciated. I'll certainly never cut corners on getting a cheap job done, not since I've seen the effort put in by the guys who have been out and done work for me in the past. First guy saved my butt when I nicked a microbore pipe with a screw (someone had replaced...

I wouldn't say it was pointless, I just wondered if there were certain things that I would need to make sure were done / replaced / checked , to avoid being ripped off ! Certainly wouldn't say the people doing it were worthless, the advice I have had here and from the tradesmen I've had in to...

I've been wondering, what should actually be done during a service on a boiler? Comparing it to my car, I at least have the oil changed, new plugs and timing, etc, checked. They also do a general vehicle safety check and flag any upcoming problems. So, what work should be done during a...

Seems to be fine now, is warm till about 6ft up the feed pipe, then cools down gradually as it gets higher. I noticed there was also a bit of a drip from the overflow, which has also stopped and level in tank is below the overflow (obviously !) now. Thanks to all on this forum for the...