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Basic carpet laying question... Can you use a threshold like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290731890119 with a carpet to carpet join by having gripper down each side, our is there a danger that a) carpet would not "bite" when stuffed in the gap between...

Thanks for that! We are not using louvred doors, but nice tip if you are.

I have 5 cupboards along one side of a long corridor, Each cupboard has two doors opening outwards (just like a wardrobe). I would like each cupboard illuminated automatically when the doors are opened by two strips of LEDs (approx 1.5 meters each) down the back of where the doors are hinged. I...

I too am thinking of ordering a kitchen (carcasses and doors) from 121tradedirect.co.uk and was wondering if there is anyone with experience of their products and services.

Thanks ChrisR, lots of good stuff there Gas fire: I take your point, but simply looking nice is not the sole reason to fit one - we have to take into account other factors, like supply capacity ;o). You can always buy a nice picture if you want something that looks nice. Anyway - back...

lcgs I was perhaps a bit quick to call the gas flow rate a show stopper... First of all, I'm not going to have a gas fire - what's the point with a well designed central heating system? Second thing is the cooker. two options here: 1) simplest would be to go for an electric hop (oven...

Tony - do you have the link for the other disscussion?

When I said water flow rate was not a problem, I mean I've got very good supply flow rate/pressure. I think, however that the gas supply limit is the problem, yep, need to consider a system with hot water storage (the thing I was trying to avoid) Anyway, thanks for the thoughts

Thanks for the replys folks, but some people are being a little negative... start thinking a little more creatively. Water flow rate is not a problem (for me), but have we established that a domestic gas supply is simply not up to the job? This would obviously be a show stopper. As for low...

Hi there I'm considering changing from a vented system to a combi pressuriesed system (4 bed, 3 bathrooms). The thing is - even the biggest combi's cannot cope with potential HW demand (heating not a problem). I was just wondering if anyone had considered installing two cheaper combi...

Thanks again for your feedback. On the combi/conventional boiler question - Yes, I've made my mind up, but totally understand people's reservations with this. I have weighed up the pros and cons and have come to the conclusion that the benefits outweigh the cons. Also I lived with a combi for...

Okay - you got me - I didn't check the mains inlet pressure, I ran the kitchen tap on full for a minute and checked the flow rate, can't remember what it was just now, but it was good and it comes out with the ferocity of a sand blaster - you could blow a hole in your hand if you're not careful...

I've made a decision to go for hardwood casement (made to look like a sash in case) custom built. The job will end up a little more expensive than uPVC, but the windows look beautiful (at least in the brochure), check them out at www.glyngary.co.uk. They have been very helpfull and will supply...

Thanks noisemaker, I've pretty much decided on the Vaillant, and plan to replace all the radiators now - they are ancient. Basically the cost is going up, but I figure if you're doing a job... Also, just for completeness of info, I've decided to go for cast aluminium rads - for just a little...

Anybody got any experience of glyngary windows, they are based in Warrington. Can you recommend a decent joiner that could fit them, I'm in the Ediburgh area Ta jayjay

Thanks I've pretty much made up my mind on a combi - I had a worcester 24cdi installed in the flat I lived in before and it was great, only probelm I had was a burnt out PCB when the entire block was hit by a power surge (neighbour downstairs had smoke coming out of their video!). Scottish...

Thanks I take it from your reply that flushing the old system should really be done as a matter of course? Anyone else got any opinions on the boilers?

Hi there I'm replacing my existing boiler and am planning on getting a natural gas condensing combi. I want to run two showers at the same time (also detached 4 bed house) and therefore need high power. I think a worcester HE40 (or I hear a Vaillant Ecomax 35E is quite good) will probably do...

Thanks loads for the reply. I am now considering hardwood casement windows - they are a bit cheaper than sash in case and I'm on a ground floor so don't need bottom openers to clean them. The plot thickens, but I'm slowly reaching the conclusion that wood is the way to go (as long as there are...