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1581960

Gas Boiler Again

I had some good advice about my gas boiler problem a couple of week ago so I'm pushing my luck a bit further. I now have quotes for a replacement boiler and I'm trying to decide whether to go for a... ...

sandyRoe

Is The Flag On The Ab Opening Page A Day Too...

...late?

davebro3

Lease Extension

The lease on my flat - originally 125 years - has now run down to 85 years so I am considering extending it. I got a (free) report from "zerodownlease" and they say the lease extension should cost... ...

fruitsalad

Changing A Bath To Walk In Shower

Is it fairly easy, or a big job, at the moment we have shower over bath, but its beginning to get difficult, getting in and out of the bath (mainly out)

renegadefm

Went Shopping For A New Bathroom And Kitchen

Last year me and partner decided it was time we had a new bathroom and kitchen. Nothing had been done to either rooms for 30 years, do went to B&Q, as they offered to do it on zero percent finance... ...

Prudie

Determining A Leak

How would one know if there was a water leak under a concrete ground floor without waiting for the next water bill with usage and more to the point how would a capable plumber check for it and fix it?

brainiac

Electrical Socket Change

I have a double electric socket in my garage which the residents' association of the courtyard where I live are insisting be changed to an RCD type (along with 12 other garages). The garage is my... ...

Hopkirk

Thixotropic

Word of the day. It's such fun to say.

ilovemarkb

Cheaper Alternive To Resin ( For A Sloped Drive)

My drive was built in the 70s Made of concrete. Has superb grip but looks scruffy. The quotes we have been getting are too expensive. Is there an alternative that can go over concrete? Thanks... ...

ilovemarkb

How To Change Colour Of Planter Made From Treated Railway Sleeper

What is the best way to change colour from brown to grey? Ive tried googling but theres no clear answers. Thanks in anticipation ;-)

moggie 939

New Vaillant Boiler - Problem Setting Up. Please Help Anyone!

Had this new boiler fitted and works welland very quiet after my 10yr old one - but having troible with controls. He set it up for me but does not go on/off when I want it to. On my old boiler I... ...

1581960

Advice On Gas Boilers Please.

I have an Ideal Classic cast iron boiler FF 330 - 3100 for hot water and central heating, installed in 2002 and now starting to be troublesome. Should I spend money on it to try and keep it going... ...

sandyRoe

"Nuclear Power? No Thanks"

Those of us of a certain age may remember that slogan. Times have changed and an awareness of the damage fossil fuels can do to the environment makes me wonder were the anti nuclear protestors... ...

Clementino

Water Leaking From Top Of Conservary Door

I hope The Builder may be able to help (or anyone ?) The upvc gutter on conservatory is due to be cleared of weeds/earth any day now (just 2.5 metres) There are two double-glazed doors below . One of... ...

barry1010

Tell Me About Your Chimney Cooker Hood

Mine is less than two years old but has to go. I'm sure Concorde taking off didn't reach the same decibels as my ineffective piece of junk. Apart from the noise it doesn't extract the steam, it... ...

ichkeria

Ukraine's War: The Other Side

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13096271/ITV-chiefs-accused-Putins-propagandists-ahead-documentary-Ukraine-Russian-perspective.html Did anyone see this? Aired on I|TV on Feb 19. Probably... ...

Maydup

Cordless Screwdriver

Any suggestions for a reasonably powerful reasonably priced one? The range is so vast so don't know where to start. My preferred price would be under £60. It's for DIY use so doesn't need to run... ...

Clementino

Electric Inset Fire Advice

My Glen Avon inset electric fire needs a replacement as the 3 x 1000watt elements are difficult to find although I am still looking.I must have searched almost every inset fire, but all are so far... ...

Vagus

Pergola

OH is building a new pergola in the garden after the previous 30 year old one collapsed. We want some sort of roof/sun screen on it which we want to be shower proof and sun shady. Has anyone got a... ...