I have been advised by a plumber who has installed a water softener to use salt tablets. Unfortunately a replacement bag of salt tablets has been found to have been rather crushed up resulting in a...
There has been a fair bit of talk lately about reducing the set temperature on a combination boiler to reduce the amount of gas used. Isn't this only a saving if you keep the boiler on for the same...
The scaffolding to three sides of our house has been in place a few weeks. The job was delayed quite a lot due to inclement weather. The work was completed 10 working days ago and the scaffolding has...
Sister has bought me two beautiful Christmassy deer ornaments - all diamonte etc. The legs of the deer would be about 3-4" inches high and as thin as a twig. I know if they fall over they will...
Do you have one? How often do you have it serviced & at what intervals is the filter changed please.
Mine runs for approx. 6 months of the year & is completely off for the rest....
Has anyone tried using vinegar in the dishwasher instead of rinse aid? I'm considering trying it but the thought of vinegar-tasting dishes is putting me off. Has anyone tried it? Does it leave a...
I have a christening robe passed down to me which is about 120 years old. I'm not sure what to do with it - do you think a museum would take it? My family don't want it and seems too special for a...
Had firesurround removed, old hearth removed, woodburner installed, new hearth installed, firesurround replaced. New hearth is about an inch less high then previous one so there's a gap between...
I am about to buy a new single electric oven to go under worktop /hob. It is under 3kw and will work off a 13amp plug, but that's not supplied. Can I just buy the cable and plug from electric...
When the Government announced the Energy Bills Support Scheme, I thought something was included to help people who aren't on mains gas (eg. Calor). As I understand it while the £400 is paid via energy...
I'm wanting to buy a new pillow. One that doesn't leave my head in a hole.
I've a dodgy neck so some support without being too soft or too hard.
What's your preference? Please....
This an easy question, I think!!! Can anyone recommend a hose pipe which is "Kink free" that does not kink!?? I do not want one that is on a reel, thanks Chris...