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by Iestyn
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Scratched window pane.
Replies: 1
Views: 2675

Scratched window pane.

Just discovered that one window pane has scratch marks on it. Probably done when we had the lintel replaced a few years ago. Is there any way I can get rid of them? Jewwller's Rouge(Whatever that is!) has been suggested. Any advice welcomed. Thanks
by Iestyn
Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:26 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: New Boiler?
Replies: 0
Views: 2239

New Boiler?

We have a 12year old boiler which works fine. Supposed to be 72% efficient. With the price of gas very unlikely to become cheaper I'm wondering if it will be worthwhile, financially, to change to a condensing boiler.(95% efficiency?) How much gas does a pilot light use?
by Iestyn
Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Stipping paint off metal chair
Replies: 1
Views: 2512

Stipping paint off metal chair

What is the easiest way of stripping paint off a metal chair? I've been given an alumunium(?) garden chair and the paint is chipped etc in many places. I'd like to strip it back to the bare metal but I'm not sure what to use. Any ideas?
by Iestyn
Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Brown water stain in toilet bowl
Replies: 6
Views: 6577

Brown water stain in toilet bowl

A brown stain has suddenly appeared at the back of the toilet bowl. I assume it is a water stain but the water from the cistern is perfectly clean and there is no staining anywhere else.
Any ideas as to how I can stop the stain re-appearing?
by Iestyn
Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Grouting between Indian Stone Paving
Replies: 1
Views: 3895

Grouting between Indian Stone Paving

The latest frost has ruined some grouting re-done lasgt September. The builder obviously used the wrong mix as the grouting ( what's left of it!) is still 'pink' and not grey like the remainder. What mix should I use to replace the latest grouting? The original, which is grey-cement coloured, has be...
by Iestyn
Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: One or two pipe CH system?
Replies: 1
Views: 3878

One or two pipe CH system?

I have a one pipe system in my new house. Will it be as efficient as a two pipe system? The boiler looks a little old. Will a new boiler operate a one pipe CH system?
by Iestyn
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Cleaning Indian Stone
Replies: 1
Views: 7446

Cleaning Indian Stone

Just jet washed our indian stone driveway. Very pleased with the result other than for a few patches where there are black spots. Probably lichen (or similar). Anybody know of a product I can use to remove the spots?
by Iestyn
Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:11 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Rust Stains
Replies: 1
Views: 3243

Rust Stains

I'm about to paint the porch and I've noticed some rust stains where nails have been painted over. What can I do to stop the same thing happening again?
by Iestyn
Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Soundproofing Forum
Topic: Smell of smoking from next door
Replies: 3
Views: 10666

Smell of smoking from next door

We live in a 30's semi and we have a problem with the smell of cigarette and pipe smoke from next door coming through to our bedrooms. I am at a loss as to what we can do to stop the smell. There are no apparent gaps or airbricks in the chimney etc. Anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions?
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