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Hi everyone, I’m currently going through a double glazing renovation and have a concern which I’d like to clear up for myself. I have discussed and agreed with my double glazer that I am wanting the Kommerling C70 profile which he himself recommended. However, he has sent me over an order...

Hi everyone, I’m after a little advice. I’m planning on getting 4 windows replaced in my home, they’re not big measuring at 1000mm tall and 360mm wide and sit just over 800mm off the floor. I’ve had two quotes: Veka Matrix 70 with Pilkington A Glass or Kommerling 70 with toughened glass...

I have a column radiator which needs removing, all the videos showing how to remove one have a thermostatic valve on one side and a lock shield on the other, which needs to be closed. My radiator doesn’t appear to have a lock shied. Please see pictures. How can I remove this without flooding...

Hi guys, I’m looking to potentially purchase a house which will require a fair amount of work and an extension. The reason for my thread is to see if anyone can give me an average cost of an extension in Birmingham. I could get builders out to quote but I don’t want to waste anyone’s time. The...

Hi everyone, I am putting some porcelain tiles in the garden, on the floor, but also some against a wall (vertically). The tile shops have advised me to use this type of grout...

Hi guys, I seem to have a somewhat weird problem. I’ve recently had a new radiator system along with a new boiler and Nest thermostat installed. The problem is quite a weird one so I’ll explain the best I can. The thermostat is in my hallway and my house is 2 floors. Lets assume the ambient...

Hi guys, I need some advice ASAP. I’m having 6 rooms in my house carpeted after a house renovation. The fitters are fitting the carpet and now there’s marks absolutely everywhere on the skirting. the skirting has satin wood paint on it, the carpet fitters are saying the paint is very thing and...

Hi everyone, After some advice, I’ve recently had a new central heating system and boiler in my house. I’ve had the Nest thermostat 3rd Gen put in with Danfoss Ras-C2 TRV and lock-shields. The system hasn’t been balanced. The thermostat is switching the boiler on and the rads are getting hot...

Hi guys, I have had my bottom floor in my house laminated recently With Quickstep Laminate. I had ordered the Duralay Timbermate XL underlay which my laminate fitter has put down over concrete floor. After the job was complete I realised the underlay was put down foil side up, from my...

Hi everyone, I’m currently in the process of purchasing quartz for my kitchen. One which has caught my eye is the Carrara Misterio by Unistone. The company I’m looking to purchase from can supply the Unistone but also do their own Carrara which is cheaper. My questions are, what are the...

Hi everyone, I’m currently in the process of purchasing quartz for my kitchen. One which has caught my eye is the Carrara Misterio by Unistone. The company I’m looking to purchase from can supply the Unistone but also do their own Carrara which is cheaper. My questions are, what are the...

Hi guys, I’m currently in the process of buying carpet for my whole house (living room and lounge, bedrooms, stairs and landing). I’ve been reading online and have seen a lot of recommendations for the Cloud 9 Cumulus. However, on looking at density it seems the Connoisseur has a higher...

Hi guys, Does anyone know the difference between Stelrad Homeline which Wickes stock VS Stelrad Softline? Also, what company manufactures the CentreRads that Wolseley sell please? And are they any good if not better than the Stelrad? Thank you!

Hi guys, I posted on here a few months back in relation to a weird damp patch on the centre of a wall (external chimney running a long it). As per advice on here, I had a roofer come in, since then I’ve had the flashings changed with new lead, new lead soakers, new back gutters and flaunching...

Hi everyone, as part of my ongoing house renovation, we have decided to do wood panelling throughout our hallway to give it that extra character. ive been looking at images so I can get a carpenter to do it for me. I’m planning on using 18mm MDF, made in to strips then putting it on to fresh...

Hi everyone, I’m currently renovating a small shower room (2m x 1.7m) and have taken it back to brick. I’m getting different information in relation to the best way to go about plastering. The walls will be half tiled and half painted, with the tiles being approx 30x10 in brick formation...

Hi everyone, I had my house skimmed a couple months back and have some marks coming through on one specific wall - detached house Built in approx 1935, top floor bedroom on exterior wall. before the new skim was done this wall was a tad weird with old plaster just coming off. In some parts it...

Hi everyone, I am in the process of changing my fireplace, I currently have the old style fireplaces with the chimney breast on the outside of the house so the wall is flush. What I would like to do is create a recess for the TV - so in essence create a breast on the wall. I am wanting to put...

Hi everyone, I’m currently getting my whole house plastered after a full rewire and was wondering how it’s best to dry out the plaster. The house currently doesn’t have the central heating working and as you guys may know it’s 4/5 degrees outside in daylight and lower at night. I’ve read...

Hi everyone, I’m a FTB after some advice :) I’ve recently have had my survey done which has come back stating it needs a new roof within 2-3 years. It’s a detached house from the 1930’s so has no underfelt. The surveyor noted some daylight coming through in a few places but no sign of water...