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Hi all, So I have recently had sheet vinyl fitted in the bathroom. The floor boards were prepared by adding 5 mm plywood on top of floorboards and screwed in. No other The sheet vinyl was installed on top with adhesive . I am finding it hard to walk on and not soft as I imagined (we chose the...

I see some members post a reply with a star emoji. Sorry it’s a dumb question , but I don’t know where to find it as I would like to use it sometimes. Thanks

Hi everyone I hope someone can advise. I have today had my mirrored cabinet fitted above the bathroom sink. It’s 30 cm above the sink. Bumped my head on the edge trying to wash my face. It’s clearly too low. How high should a cabinet above a mirror be? Thanks in advance .

I made a Will recently, the original is with the solicitor and I have a copy, it got me thinking, instead of my next of kin taking proof of identity to release the Will after my death, maybe I should keep the original at home to make it easy for them after I am gone . Do most people keep the...

Hi everyone, I am going to have light grey ceramic tiles fixed around the bath tub. My question is I don’t know which trim will look good. Do I go for white plastic, chrome or aluminium grey? What would you do?

So guys, I lifted my carpet near the gas meter in the corner of room and I noticed that the copper pipe directly from the meter and runs along the skirting and concrete floor (approx the first 2 feet in length) has oxidised to a green colour. I can’t smell gas, but should I be worried?

I comfort eat and have let myself go; I need to lose a couple of stones. Have any of you got a fool proof diet that doesn’t take up too much willpower? I have heard of intermittent fasting. Any of you tried it and did it work?

I need to hang a wall clock in the bathroom. It weighs nearly a pound. Does it need a raw plug and screw or hammer a picture nail in straight into the wall . Alternatively, there are command hooks I could consider. It’s a painted wall. What would you do? Thanks

Have any of you had a paranormal experience or know any true ghost stories? About 5 years ago my adult son saw a shadow person standing on the top of our stairs. He described it as welll built, muscular and blacker than the black darkness. :eek:

Hi all, So, I had vinyl flooring fitted in the bathroom yesterday. The fitters used adhesive and it lies nice and flat. However, this morning I notice on one edge it has lifted up creating a bubble. This edge hasn’t been sealed, so I have been standing on it hoping to flatten it out, but it...

Can someone please tell me how you use emojis? If I use the ones on my phone keyboard they disappear once the message has been uploaded on the forum.

Hi Guys I have something on my mind and I can’t shake it off. Today I went with my son to look at some vinyl flooring. We parked in a private car park nearby.There were signs notices up that only customers to the business may park there etc, We were in the wrong and shouldn’t have parked...

Help Roller blind keeps falling out of the bracket as soon as you pull the plastic chain.

I had someone fit a blackout roller blind over my bathroom window recess today. Only realised afterwards that it is rolling over and not under as is the norm, Can someone tell me is it easy to change the roll direction? Thanks

I am having new bath panels fitted and also new 6mm plywood to the bathroom floor. My question is which is fitted first? Thank you in advance.

Hi Can someone help please. I had a ‘cowboy’ painter paint my bathroom. He splattered paint all over, sink, bathroom, toilet. I have managed to remove the paint from the enamel sink with the aid of the good old white spirit; however iIt won’t budge from the plastic bath and will only scrape ...

Hi everyone. Hope you are well. I am thinking of having vinyl flooring installed in an old terrace house bathroom with bare floorboards. Before I can do that I need a subfloor of plywood fitted. My question is what thickness of plywood would be ideal? Many thanks for any advice.

Hi all hope you are all good Just something that is niggling me. I had new windows installed about 2 months ago. My neighbour pointed out to me that they haven’t sealed the upstairs window with caulk. I feel so stupid that I didn’t pick up on this myself, but I just kept out of their way and...

Hi all I hope someone can help me. I have yesterday had an old burglar alarm (Veritas 8c) decommissioned; so the electrician sorted it at the control panel by removing the battery, fuse and cutting the mains power cable. I thought this would stop the chirping from the outside wall bell box, but...