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Thanks misterhelpful. Much as I'd like to buy a branded product I think I'll need to get whatever is on special offer in my local B&Q.

My house has wooden boarded cladding which now need some maintenance. Do they need sanding first, or can I just paint preservative on them?

Thanks Tony, I didn't know that. I'm hoping to hear back.

I've now received some quotes and would be grateful if I could send details privately to anyone who can advise. Thanks

Thanks, I appreciate your message. Abusive, Yes. Alcoholic, No. The latest bruises have virtually disappeared and something I'm looking forward to is never to be beaten and marked again.

Ben the "boy" is my worst nightmare and I certainly hope the people who I get quotes from, won't be giving me advice on "swinging"!

It's your reputation boy. It's a darned sight bigger and more widespread than anything else about you!

Yes, I agree! And you, "boy", will never be man enough to get this 'old boiler' going!

I'm not intending to get married again. A second-fiddle-playing doormat, good for routine sex and all household duties wifey type married to an egotistical, self-centred, spoilt, manipulative, intellectually challenged, not-worthy-of-the-title man, gets to enjoy his life by doing exactly what he...

Thanks - I'm checking everyone on the gas safe website. I'll post on here the various quotes and comments and hope you'll do the choosing for me.

Soon to be single again after too many years bruised and abused by a wife-bashing adulterer! OK-ish with the usual decorating DIY considered too small for hubby's ego to take credit! Needs help with all kinds of other house maintenance and looking for whatever support I can find.

Thanks everyone. There's one entry for gas central heating engineers on the island and shows on the Gas Safe Register - so I'll be getting in touch with him. I want this move to be as positive as possible for me and I want to be really proud of my new home. Think I'll be posting on here...

The rated people website doesn't work. I've found the local council have a Buy with confidence scheme - but no recommendations, they just get a quick police check I think. No family here. Friends yes, but not necessarily with gas boilers. I'm hoping to move in mid October, so would need the...

Hi everyone - I'm 57 yrs old and my b***t***d husband has been having an affair, so I'm out, and after 33 married years we're divorcing. I'm buying a house for myself and have had an offer accepted but the present boiler - an AGA Raeburn - needs replacing. Also I think at least one more...

The centre part of my loft is used for storage and I want to keep it that way. So I'm intending to use two layers of Space Board. But I understand I need to make sure my loft can take the weight. How do I find out about that?

I've tested for a leak today (see above). My point being that a constant small leak in fine weather becomes much much worse in very cold weather. I'll let you know the outcome of monitoring the CH system. Thanks for your help

The meter is virtually on the road (a country lane) with no street lighting. The central heating is not a sealed system and I'll be testing that soon. I turned the water off at 12.40 yesterday and the meter was at 1599.0111 Without using any water whatsoever in the house, the meter at 12.15...

I want to replace the carpet in my hall and dining room and maybe the lounge as well with an easy care solid floor. Which type gives the best finish for the least work? Also....... is this type of flooring cheaper to buy in France?

I've been monitoring our water usage ever since moving here in 2006 and have now noticed a possible problem. Average water cost is 0.1127 per day for the first two years. The next six (summer) months are much cheaper for unknown reasons at 0.0625. BUT the six months up to 16/4/09 are a...

When you compare the difficulties of heating a conservatory v a loft extension, I would think the loft extension is easier by far. When comparing the costs v investment value, is it fair to say that on either option, costs are likely to be recouped? But a view will add value? Aesthetics...