Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Garage floor - damp under vinyl?....

After tanking my garage floor using 'thoroseal' about 6 weeks ago, I have now put some vinyl flooring down. Alt...

1 comments posted 19yrs

posted by jamesvarty

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by jamesvarty

Bosc Dishwasher Repair

Hope someone can help? Hi I have a problem with my Dishwasher after googling, it seems it may be the heating element or...

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posted by firedog121

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by firedog121

Sorry to ask again

Hi, I asked this question some time ago, then was unable to do any think for some time. Now I can`t find the answer. So...

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posted by dave

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by dave

Extension of driveway

Hi Group I am about to extend my driveway sideways so that it is easier to get out when someone has parked right opposi...

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posted by me

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Lavatory cistern

My cistern is only emptying of water on flush about half way, resulting in a very short flush. It is filling up to it&#...

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posted by chillyuk

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by chillyuk

Problems fitting a boiler timer switch...

Hi there, The ancient boiler timer we inherited when we bought our house finally packed in and needed replacing (all of...

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posted by wallerdm

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by wallerdm

Off peak switching times for elecric meter

Hi Can anyone tell me where I can find on the web the off peak switch times for my electricity meter I know its trigger...

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posted by mikesansom

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by mikesansom

Fascias and Soffits - Advice Please

Hi, I am getting quotes for fascias and soffits. The house is 16 years old and the existing timber seems in good condit...

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posted by Derek400JAGUAR

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by Derek400JAGUAR

Strip Lights

Many years ago, you used to be able to purchase small strip lights that could be added to the insides of cupboards etc....

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posted by the_constructor

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by the_constructor

ferroli combi pressure problem

Ferroli Optima. Decided to check combi yesterday for water level. Pressure was down below 2. Opened filler & let pressu...

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posted by senga

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by senga

Concrete garage base

I want to lay a garage base at the bottom of my garden, for my motorbikes. It is 25 metres from the road side so delive...

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posted by viagrabuddy

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by viagrabuddy

Drainage in a re-modelled bathroom

I'm considering having my old system boiler replaced with a combi. This would give me the ability to remove the cyl...

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posted by Uno-Hoo

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by Uno-Hoo

Guttering info

Hi, I am considering using some downpipe to move rainwater from one side of the house to the other and eventually conne...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by rayman4

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by rayman4

Dining table height

Is there a standard height for dining tables?

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posted by jim

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jim

How muich to pay a builder in advance

Hello - I'm having a bathroom fitted in my house. I'm planning on purchasing all the necessary things (bath, si...

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posted by sarahmclarnon

17 comments posted 19yrs posted by sarahmclarnon