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Ok so the title says it all really but heres all my considerations. Boliler is Pellet boiler that heats a thermal store. Pre exisitng slab insualtion properties unknown so assume no insualtion. We have Wet UFH in the extension side of our house and all other downstairs rooms have Electric UFH...

Hi all looking to get my hot water pressure up slightly as the shower is a bit useless and also the pressure from the hot tap isn't great. So my system Main cold water pressure is great no issues we had to reduce the pressure as it caused washers to fail so often. Mains water comes into...

Hi all I am looking for a solution to a little issue I have. I have never been able to get good DTV reception so have always used sky in the main room of the house and then used the RF out with magic eye in all other rooms and also DTV (all be it intermittent/naff signal) Now as the main TV...

Well first off I have used this site for many years and having recently took the plunge and moved to a pellet boiler I thought I would share my experience here. Having checked online there are not huge amounts of info regarding pellet boilers so here is my 2 pence worth. History; Large 5 bed...

Hi all I am after some advice on insulation my extension as I am getting conflicting reports I should point out I have not started the build yet but planning passed and all funds in place. I am happy to go above and beyond min spec insulation. 300mm wall with 100mm cavity (potential to...

Hi I intend to buy an electric range for my new kitchen. The one we want is all electric with a max electric load @230v of 15.6KW now that is high and I am wondering how the spark is going to do it, I want to make sure he does it correct. It will require a new cable to the kitchen what...

I am looking to make my heating/hot water more energy efficient. current system is a Worcester 35CDI combi and my Gas supply is LPG (flogas). I want to save money on my bills and be eco friendly at the same time. I also have log burners around the house and i am quite happy to harvest...

Looking to replace 9 windows Hardwood Approx 1.4 m high by 1.2m wide What sort of costs should i be looking at to replace as i want to know who is being reasonable.

I have a septic tank old brick style out in out paddock. 4 bed house in the sticks. I want to re do the land drains as i am sure this is not adequate or is choked up, i am after advice on doing this myself as i can get hold of the tools no problem and cost is an issue. I also like to know how...

I need to put a 110mm hole through a 3ft thick wall made of stone circa 1820 house, its to put an extractor in the bathroom. Just want advice on the best tool for the job as i know its going to be a ball ache as it takes long enough to drill through to put a cable in for TV etc. I am open...

I want to build the above in my field for use as storage and workshop for equipment, its circa 1 acre and i plan to have some live stock on it, i will also store my caravan in the barn/shed so it will be of a reasonable size. Do i need planning and what sort of sizes get passed these days...

I am currently planning renovations on the main bathroom in our 19th century house my main concern is the bathroom floor and if i should be worried about the weight of tiles on the floorboard floor. I know it needs to be boarded prior to the tiles going down and thats not a problem. All...

Hi natural slate floor was sealed before the grout was done now it is all cleaned up it looks dusty like the grout is stuck at the edges and advice on removing the dusty look, wasn't sure if i should use terps or something. Please help Mrs not a happy bunny :lol:

Hi i have a old house with hardwood double glazed windows approx 10 years old 12 panes in each window each approx 24cm x 27cm. many of the small panes have misitng and require replacments they are all held in using putty. I also intend to stip out all the good panes and re-furb the windows...

I want to spray my house with masonry paint (don’t know what brand yet would like advice on that too). The masonry is pebble type and has an old coat of paint that is NOT peeling it just has a powdery touch. I have some damp upstairs in my old circa 1800 house and suspect a break down in the...