I live in an edwardian house and have several original fireplaces that have gaping holes up into the chimney breasts therefore allowing the hot air out iof the rooms in the winter. Does anyone know if...
What is the best, albeit legal yet cheapest way to dispose of old furniture? I need of get rid of my old double bed and I live in London if anyone knows of any specific recommendations.
I have uncovered an old Edwardian cast iron fireplace that was hidden behind cladding in a bedroom. Having painstakingly got rid of all layers of old paint and de-rusted it thoroughly I'm now back to...
I have a Triton T80si which even when it is on a mid setting dispenses roasting hot water. When I try to adjust the setting and turn the dial it only clicks at the high or the low (max heat, max cold)...
I have a beautiful conifer hedge which separates my garden from a neighbour. It is a jointly owned hedge but we have have recent new neighbours. My hedge is about 7 ft and is trimmed twice a year....
I have been trawling the net to find information on how to get rid of toadstools which are growing on my lawn but I can only find the cause of the problem, not a remedy. Having read previous posts, I...
Before I moved here I had a homeplan insurance with British Gas for my central heating boiler etc. and it was fairly reasonable in cost. Last year I had a new boiler installed with British Gas...
I understand one of the easiest ways to reduce your electricity bills is to use low energy light bulbs in your home as they use around 75% to 80% less electricity than conventional light bulbs. All...
sorry if this makes no sense butive seen a house for sale that id like to buy but it says has no nhbc or might not have nhbc or unable to have nhbc im not sure anyway my question is what is nhbc and...
We're having the front of the house smoothed over with tyrolean - does anyone know where this is bought from ? I assume it comes in a dry form in a bag like plaster? Looked on B&Q but can't see it....
Last year I cleared a small patch of ground that had grasses and brambles growing on it. Despite digging deep with a pick axe to get at the roots, and after much back breaking, the grasses and...
A bird managed to get into my living room, and has left berry stained poo all over a pale carpet. Have tried Carpet Power, and Janies dry stick carpet cleaner, with no results. Any other suggestions...