kitchen

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new property and it hinges, to a fair degree, on the ability to create a little more living space. I've attached 4 images to this post. basement-floorplan-options.jpg: What I'd like to achieve. option is 1) is a fallback, Option 2) is preferred, and option 3)...

Sorry to ask, but can anybody identify this tile? I want to extend it along the worktop as a splashback but as the kitchen was put in before we moved in, I don't know what tiles they are. It was installed by Wickes so I'm presuming they're fairly standard porcelain tiles used in their kitchen...

Hi Guys, I am just wondering if anyone out there knows of any Granite or Quartz Kitchen Worktop Fitters in the area. Due to personal health issues, the majority of my kitchen refurb budget was spent on my health costs treatment. I still have some funds left, though, not enough for the...

Hi everyone, I was hoping to switch the downstairs of my small flat, moving the kitchen to where the lounge is and the lounge to the kitchen - it would make a lot more sense space wise. I've mocked up the design but someone raised that it might be a fire regs issue as there one one the one...

I'm installing a new sink in our kitchen, and am at the stage of installing the waste pipe work. The threads that connect the pipework to the sink waste, are they all the same size? I ask as p traps come in 32-38-40mm sizes. I am assuming this is just the connecting pipe OD size and doesn't...

Hi all Sorry if this is a daft question, but is there any chance someone could help us to identify the cartridge in the pictures attached, or point us in the right direction? I'm not well enough to replace the whole tap but can replace the cartridge, and unfortunately I can't afford £60 +...

Hi there, As part of my kitchen refit we are leveling the floor with latex then putting laminate down. I understand the need for expansion gaps, which is why our skirting has been removed however I am uncertain what to do by the cover panel that holds the end of our work top up. It has the...

In our kitchen there is a fan extractor on the ceiling that is connected to outside. There is nothing above the cooker. No hood at all. Just a fan in the ceiling to extract fumes. A nightmare really. We did buy circulatory hood with charcoal filter which is useless basically. Definitely need a...

I am trying to tighten a B&Q monobloc tap fitted about 3 or 4 years ago. Its not the usual arrangement where you can just tighten a locking nut over a securing plate but has a nut built into the securing plate meaning that you turn the whole thing - but obviously you cant do that with the...

Hi, can anyone help. Our kitchen sink pipes have been leaking for a week, we've isolated the leak to the right side. There is a pipe without what I'd image should be a screwed on end piece ? (I will attach a picture), we've placed a bucket under the leak temporarily. FYI, I'm not much of a diy...

I recently purchased a new electrical oven as the old one had stopped working (although the grill still functioned). The top (hob) is separate - run by gas. However, when the man from Curry's turned up today, he was unable to install the oven because apparently the cooker's circuit is running...

So... I need some advice on my rights, what I should, how calm I should be. I have a lot of pictures and things in writing but no contract. We've employed a building firm to renovate our flat kitchen. (As yet we have paid nothing but were given a quote of £2.5k and around 8 days). The contractor...

I am looking at making some shaker kitchen doors to upgrade an existing kitchen. I recently got some 18mm solid oak flooring from a reclamation yard for practice but I am struggling to get the motrice and tenons correct. I am hoping when I move to 22mm this will become easier. If I plan to...

Hi, A slightly strange one maybe, but I'm trying to work out how old this kitchen is, and was wondering if anyone on here might be able to help, and even better, for those that really know their kitchens, if anyone knows what the product range is called? Someone told me it was installed in...

Hello Everyone, I've been a browsing on here for a while now and have found lots of great tips, trick and solutions (Thanks). However I could do with a little advice around the under-cabinet lights for a renovation project I'm undertaking. I'd like to use LED strip lights (I'm going to...

I can't find or even seem to identify a replacement for this hinge - any ideas where I can get a couple?

I am building a large work-surface that will be used for serving and preparing food and collecting dirty dishes. It will be made out of sheet board, and then tiled on top. The edges will be sealed with metal angle. Which of these materials are suitable? OSB2 OSB3 Softwood Plywood Hardwood...

I had this great idea in Nov last year to start the kitchen strip out in the hope it would be done and dusted for Christmas. Due for waiting for a plasterer it's taken a little longer! Before Untitled by Jon Morgan, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Morgan, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Morgan, on...

Hi all, When my kitchen was decorated quite sometime ago the radiator was removed to make space for much needed extra storage space. There were electric plinth heaters installed naively thinking they would be up to the job of keeping the kitchen at a decent temperature. Now I find that the...

Hello to you all and Merry Christmas first of all. I'm hoping the Christmas days after-celebrations boredom will provide me with some answers :D. Before I start I appreciate everyone will advise me to call an electrician and have it done by them. This is what I might do unless it's a very...