We have inherited a two oven Aga with AIMS controls in our house. We have set it so it goes into ‘slumber’ from 8pm to 7am. I did not want it, as I am very wary of the running costs. Please can...
Hi Can you have cobdevsation damp in internal walls without any conddvsation on the windows etc? I’m try to indebtify where the damp is coming from and it’s proving difficult. Thanks GF...
I dropped a bottle of olive oil on the kitchen floor and the lid came off. I wiped it up with an old tea towel and then soaped it down with hot water and washing up liquid but it is still slidey. What...
I moved into my new flat on 28th Sept. I knew it was pp and am being changed over to a credit meter next week. The gas meter is fine but the electricity meter will not show me a reading. The...
Recently we posted a job with rated tradepeople, we had 2 replies from plumbers,they were asked to phone next day to arrange a time to view the job & quote,as my wife had to go on a course that...
I have bought a mug from a popular shop which has just closed down in my town. It has sentimental value, and still has the price sticker on it, with the shop's name. I would love to be able to paint...
Can anyone tell me the difference between the different linings you get in new cookers - I've seen enamel, catalytic, assisted, steam..from experience/knowledge (no links thanks). which is the most...
I have to admit I didnt, never thought about it until I got an awful smell from the rubber seal. Apparently it should be done once a month. Because a lot of people wash at lower temps now, it...
..Window vac, it’s brill! Took me all of five minutes to do both sides of three Georgian paned bevelled glass doors. I used detol spray just because it’s clear and was handy, can recommend it. I...
Hi guys does anyone know how to make a small structure heavier? Im trying to make an example of a partition wall on a plywood base but seems to be a bit wobbly, how do i apply weight to the base to...
This time last year we had two 'flat type' radiators replaced by the modern 3 inch wide type. They are hard against the wall. Is this right. I thought there should be a space between the radiator and...
I will admit i'm a user of kitchen roll for many situations. One is when the wishing up bowl over flows when i put a large item in it and to save the cupboard and floor from soapy water.. Another...
Does anyone have one of these? If you do, what do you think of it?. I’m talking about doing the insides of the windows. Is it worth the money? Does it sit in the cupboard unused? Does it do a good...