Home & Garden Questions and Answers in The AnswerBank

Ring Door Bell

Anyone got one ? Are the pictures clear - can you read number plates of vehicles on the road - can you see the faces clearly of people walking past?

Smowball

Is This A Normal Way To Quote For Building Work These Days? I’m Baffled!!

We need our decking area in garden replaced as it is starting to rot. The options that we were deciding were to either remove existing rotten decking, & replace with composite decking, or to... ...

smurfchops

I am waiting for a couple of items to arrive, and I am scrolling through their household goods. I cannot believe the large range of items they have and how cheap they are, it seems too good to be... ...

Abdulohn

Is It Better To Diy Tile Installation Or Hire A Professional Tiler?

I'm planning to install new tiles in my kitchen and bathroom, but I'm not sure if I should try doing it myself or hire a professional tiler. I’ve done small DIY projects before, but never anything... ...

JinnyJoan

Heating System

I am thinking of putting a downstairs toilet, shower and sink at the back of my house- have to make decision next week - can anybody advise me on a good heating system. thanks

cassa333

Gas Smart Meter

Hi, My gas company (EON) have put a smart meter in on Thursday and as you would expect we are watching it to see how much gas is used for different things.
We have a gas boiler that does the hot... ...

ToraToraTora

Who Else Missed Bin Day?

Today is big bin day but because of the bank holiday it felt like Tuesday! So now I have a forthnight of trying to fit a double load of recycling in the bin1 What fun!

barry1010

Exposed Beams

If I remove the ceilings in my house can I claim it has original exposed beams?

MichaelZZ

Smart Meter

I am being pestered by my energy supplier (Ovo) to have my electricity meter replaced with a smart meter. They have now told me, without asking, that they have made an appointment for this to be... ...

DarceyK123

Imprinted Concrete

Does anyone have any experience with this? We have a biggish driveway (about 80 sq metres) and am getting fed up with weeds growing through our block paving. Want something with less cracks so less... ...

grandpajoe

Tulip Time Some Advice Please.

I put lots of tulips in a raised bed I have but I need to get them out at least next weekend. I dont have the space not to use the raised bed 'till the stems rot away. Can I dig them out and let... ...

smurfchops

Water Testing Kit For Lead

Has anyone used one of these,would you recommend?

smurfchops

Induction Hob

If the hob is switched off, is it ok to put empty pots pans etc on it like you would on a work surface or would it get scratched? Tia.

rockyracoon

Sky

Rudy has chewed through the Sky cable. On demand it is for me tonight. 🙄

smurfchops

Primark Cushions

Can anyone tell me what size these cushions are... ...

thecatsays

Heavy Duty Cat Garden Access Collapsible Tunnel?

The only way my cat can access the garden in my first floor flat is to go through the building to the front door. He won't, he hates people. The garden is sloped directly across from the side... ...