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    Keep reliable Suprima 50 or not?

    We have 2001 Potterton Suprima 50 (15kw) regular boiler in the garage which is as old as the house. It has the upgraded PCB, sensors and ignition leads fitted in 2012. New fan (noisy) and gas valve (solenoid open circuit) in 2018. All done by BG Homecare. In early 2019, I drained and...
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    Conservatory roof - using EPDM on polycarbonate?

    We have a small 3x3m Victorian style upvc conservatory. I think it was built by Anglian when the house was constructed in 2001. We've never used it as it was south facing and suffered from the usual too-hot-in-summer, too-cold-in-winter, and the noise is unbearable when it rains. Heat...
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    Replacing rotten Porch post advice needed

    Hi, I'm looking for general advice regarding whether I can carry out a simple DIY repair to my porch post or whether to get a builder to sort it out. The post has started to rot and I can push a nail into the timber about 2ft above the ground without using a hammer. I think half of the...
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    Using angle grinder to remove a porch post metal shoe query

    hi, I have a rotting porch post which slots into a 4x4 steel shoe/tube made from 5mm thick steel. I need to remove the shoe. I was thinking of buying a Bosch 115mm angle grinder to cut off and grind down the metal so it is level with the existing adjacent paving slabs if it cannot be...
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