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Help please!!!! I'm looking for an energy efficient way to heat our insulated conservatory, it has an internal roof insulation and only two glazed sides. I've calculated it needs 6000 btu's for the whole room and the current radiator covers this, although as I want to use this room when the...

Hi, and thanks for reading Im currently thinking about installing a floating ceiling in my conservatory as temperature is an issue. A concern of mine is if I do this and pack the void with insulation then it needs to breathe as condensation will build up in a big way. There are two vents...

Hi, I have a 5mtr x 3mtr convervatory that is so cold once the sun has gone. I/m currently installing a false ceiling with loads of insulation so this should help trap any heat and reflect too much heat. I need to know what size radiator should i fit for this room? Thanks

Hi, I currently have Detached house which had gas fire in the living room with a flu that runs internally in the walls and then through the roof. I'm wanting to remove this for a wood burning stove. Is this possible?? If so how?

Hi, Im currently looking at ways of insulating my conservatory. It is three sided glass and backs on to the house with a plastic roof. I'm currently putting in a false ceiling that I can insulate the void and trap heat this way. One side of the conservatory has frosted glass which is...

Hi, Thanks for reading, I currently have a 5mtr x 3mtr conservatory with a plastic roof. In winter it is freezing and summer its too hot. I've decided that instead of replacing the roof I'm going to install a suspended ceiling which will be about 7' high. I will then insulate the void between...

Hi all, Thanks for reading, I'm wanting to fit a new carpet in a small room, the room measures 2510mm long by 1530mm but tapers down to 1510mm. I've got a large piece of carpet left that is larger than 2510 x 1530. Ive fit the grippers about 10mm off the wall and laid the under lay down...

Hi and thanks for reading. Im currently wanting to install a wireless home alarm. I need 3-4 door senors and 3-4 movment sensors. I would like to be able to install this myself as I know my way round a tool box fairly well. I would be looking to spend upto £300. Can anyone...

HI All, Just got my little lady a very tidy VW GOLF 1.9 TDI SE 55 plate. It has a RNS MFD2 had unit in it. I could do wih finding a user manual for it and possibly an update. Has anybody got any clues where I can find one??? Cheers

Hi all, Just wondered if you could give me an idea of what you should be paying per m2 for a tiler. The work is for my parents and he is half way through the job and not yet given a price!!! Although they should have agreed a fixed price I wanted to get an idea of what they should be...

Hi all, My Megane has developed a very noisey front o/s wheel bearing and is need of replacment. Ive never done one of these (but have done other bearings). Have any of you guys done one of these? If so did you need a press for the bearing? Is it tapered? how long should it take and...

Hi all and thanks for reading. We have got a Hotpoint WD865, 1600 spin washer dryer (never used as a dryer). It is three years old an has be a reliable unit. Over the last few weeks it has started tripping the RCD board out just after it has started doing its 1600 spin. It will work fine for...

Hi, Thanks for reading. My better half has a ten year Megane Coupe 1.6 16v. It has got about 150k miles on it and it still a good motor. Today the car broke down and it seems like the Cam belt has gone. I have not looked into the extent of the damage yet and this is what I want help...

Hi all, Im trying to update the RAM for my Dell Dimension 1100. Inside the box are two slots and each contains one 256mb DDR 400 mhz-CL3 PC3200U-3030-0-AO. I have bought the following item from ebay :-...

Hi All, Merry Xmas! Im looking to purchase a digital video camera. Can anyone suggest anything? I want to spend between £150 - £200, something small and compact that can also take good pictures an is easy to use. Thanks for reading! :D

Hi all, Ive just bought a Sagem DTR67250T ECO 250GB Digital TV Recorder with HDMI. Ive linked it upto my TV via the HDMI cable and nothing happens. Ive tested the cable and the TV with an upscaling DVD player and everything works fine. But when i attach the box nothing. The box will give a...

Hi all, Hope someone can help here. I;ve just bought a 32" LCD HD ready TV. It had 2 HDMI inputs. I've also bought a HDMI DVD player. Now all i need to know what is the best way to connect the two for the best picture and sound. If i use a HDMI cable does this transmit sound or only...

Hi all, Is it ok to tile directly on to external sand finished brick work? If so what should i do?? Cheers

Hi all, As im getting ready for the amazing "digital switch over" :lol:, i need to have a good reception in my bedroom and my bedroom is on the ground floor. I want to extend from the arial which is in the outside of the house and run a feed into the bedroom for my new LCD TV. How do i...

Hi, I have just had a PVC porch build onto the front of my house. Im going to tile the floor and about two foot up the wall which is external brick with a sand finish. I know I should board the brick then tile but i wondered is there any other options?? Cheers