i have converted my garage to a office and would like to put a woodburner in it,it has a flat roof,would you recommend going through the flat roof with the flue or through the wall.
Dec 15
I want to phase the upgrading of my heating system in a 3 bed semi.
First I want to have installed a new combi to heat a small underfloor heating system, and 3 radiators, and our tap hot water.
At a later date (2 – 5 years) I may want to purchase a wood burning stove with a back boiler, and have connected into the heating system, via a storage tank. I may want solar panels also to feed in. Is there a combi that is compatible for both scenarios? As the wood back boiler needs a vented system, and the combi is pressurized. I don’t want to have to buy and install the storage tank at the beginning, as this will be done in phase 2, for financial reasons.
Jul 28
DIY Doctor will be running the ‘Tricks of the Trade’ section of the National Home Improvement Show again this year.
We will be delivering several presentations during the three days on How to Skim Plaster a Wall, How to Tile a Bathroom, How to avoid Cowboy Builders and a DIY Disasters comedy show. The Tricks of the Trade section is sponsored by Quotatis.
The show runs from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd of Octorber at Earls Court in London, and is the place to go to discover practical ideas for your home improvements. Whether you are looking to extend, save space, restore or decorate your home, you will find innovative and practical ideas to inspire you. You can even get advice on a one to one basis in the Ask the Experts area, or learn how to tackle a DIY project with us, DIY Doctor, in the Tricks of the Trade zone.
For loads more information on the show and to buy tickets go to the National Home Improvement Show website.
Jun 17
DIY Doctor are now offering tradesmen work via lead generation, which can save you a lot on wasted advertising.
When a home owner wants some work done on their house or garden, and they feel it is beyond their DIY capabilities, they can come to our Find a Tradesman page and register, for free, to receive free quotes from competent, reliable, trustworthy and insured tradesmen to do the job.
This way, as a tradesman, you can pay for as many business leads as you would like, but you know the customers:
- genuinely want the job done
- already have a budget in mind
- are local to you, in the area you have chosen
- want work done in your chosen specialism
All you need to do is click here and fill in the sign-up form to apply to join the list of recommended tradespeople. All you need is to provide valid public liability insurance and references (so Cowboys need not apply).
May 04
I am installing a massive log burning stove, chosen because I like it, but it needs a metre slab to stand on due to size! Can I use a steel-tube type of chimney for such a monster? Am thinking this would be tied to external wall to roof level – but beyond that height am not sure how to support it. If I can’t do this I’ll have to trade down as I can’t afford to build brick chimney. Any advice welcome.