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Hi everyone, I hope this is ok in this section - it's not about stair structures, or about decorating necessarily. I have attached two images of some stairs in my house: ... I had a lady come out to measure for new carpet yesterday. She said it was really odd how the corners are...

It's a 1970s property I think and I'm not sure what windows were in place before, all houses on the road have white PVC ones now. Sorry, didn't mean council, I meant the company that own the freehold. The wall warps inwards. So if I laid a piece of wood across, the wall in the middle...

I have a town house style property. The easiest way to describe it is - it's a 2 floored maisonette with a flat underneath. In the living room - one floor up from ground level there is a crack above the window. This is the external type wall so I'm a bit worried about what it is. I own the...

I tried my usual plumbing company and they state they don't touch stack pipes. Will try another

I will take some pictures this morning and post them a bit later on the computer (I'm on phone at the minute). this morning I discovered that the downstairs toilet BASIN is now filled with brown coloured water. This sink drains and is connected to the same main pipe as the kitchen. If I...

Sorry I just saw the other replies about the plumbing being bad. Not sure how but I missed that, I will change it ASAP

1. Noted - I wasn't aware that was an issue but will tell anyone coming round. 2. Yea will try and replace that - I actually didn't notice that suggestion till now 3. Sorry I don't understand this - your description sounds like my current setup? 4. I'm in an above ground maisonettes I can't...

UPDATE Well a plunger worked in the bathroom sink upstairs but kitchen sink is still blocked up. Today i tried the following with no luck: - I spent shout 5-6 hours re plumbing the whole thing - my first DIY achievement in terms of actually doing it. I cut pipes and everything haha. -...

Below is a picture of the plumbing area of my kitchen sink. It's always been a little slow to drain but now it's entirely blocked up. The area marked in red which I think is the waste bit, I can unscrew. When that happens all the water gushes out and the sink clears. If I run the water...

Thanks for the quick reply That quote was from Swale Heating who my Dad says is pretty good. I will get them round for a "proper" quote I will avoid a cyclinder change for now

My current system boiler - A WarmWorld HE40 - is in extremely poor condition and I don't think it's got long left. A boiler service man came to repair a leak and service. He was totally blown away by the condition inside, as it's just rust everywhere, and the heat exchange looks almost...

CORRECTION: Sorry everyone, I meant to write "cast iron". I told you I was a newbie!

I'm talking about the pipe just to the left. It goes into the wall. I want the toilet removed but the pipe is solidly sealed on to the toilet and according to plumber, it needs an angle grinder to cut the pipe.

I'm a new DIYer and very inexperienced. My spare downstairs toilet is a state. I plan to: 1) remove radiator 2) remove corner sink 3) fill in wall and any imperfections 4) get toilet removed by plumber (*SEE BELOW) 5) tile the floor 6) paint walls 7) get new toilet installed...

Arghhhh, all these points are very valuable, however still struggling to decide! haha. The main points for me is: 1) cost 2) performance - so I want a good flow rate for a new shower when the bathroom is changed. As it's only me + gf, don't need to worry about others using the water...

My boiler desperately needs replacing. I have a standard set up (loft tank, cylinder, and boiler in kitchen). Some basic questions: 1) I think I want the same set up, to avoid the costs of changing it all and I've also heard that this can sometimes be the best way... If you think I...

Plumber booked: £89 call out which includes first 30 minutes of work + £29 for each 30 minute period

I've reserved a new electric shower, only costs £55 (reduced from £69). It's the Triton Amber 3 shower, so the latest version of the one I have now. Different size, but hopefully should be able to be plummed in without any major issues.

I found the manual for my Triton Amber 1 shower: http://www.showerspares.com/downloads/triton_amber_1_amber_1.pdf I seen the trouble shooting area, nothing really jumps out at me. I will probably call a plumber... just to be on the safe side.

I think it is pretty old. I looked up a new Triton Amber shower and it's about £60. How easy is it for a novice like me to swap them over? Or would you recommend just getting a plumber out?