kitchen

Hi, I have some marks/stains/damage on my kitchen ceiling which I am trying to identify, I am hopeful that somebody in this forum may be able to give me some pointers. I have limited experience with DIY and limited knowledge of building construction but will try to answer any questions you...

Hey all, I am in a rental and the landlord agreed with me that I can install a mini dishwasher underneath the sink in the IKEA kitchen... I just don't quite understand what I need to buy and install for the waste water to be disposed of. There is a yellow cap on the current pipe which seems to...

Hi all Kitchen fit is due soon however I have to make good the walls after rip out. I'm getting nervous about timings in case we need plastering so I started taking out the existing wall tiles. So far the walls seem undamaged but a layer of paint appears to be coming off. Can anyone advise on...

Hi all, Currently in the process of buying a 1950s semi and would like some ideas for kitchen dinner knock through, and also some rough costs? Was looking to maybe knock the main wall from kitchen to dining room (red line), however this wall feels solid (so may need RSJ?). Would also like to...

Mainly for new build. Who's job is it to cut the sink shelf??? A - the shelf is cut before any plumbing is done (no idea how this could be worked out correctly) B - its the kitchen suppliers responsibility to pay for a fitter to return to site after the plumbing is done to cut the sink shelf to...

Hi all we are updating our kitchen as its got quite marked. It was done with Johnstone acrylic durable matt. which to be honest didnt seem particularly durable and not very wipeable Being an old house with less than perfect walls I would prefer as much of a matt finish as possible. I was...

I have a damp and mould problem just in one cupboard it seems, though the dishwasher next to it has been affected as it is rusting on the outside. I’m not reallly sure where to start with improving the situation, there isn’t any air bricks in the kitchen, there is an extracter fan, no vents on...

Hello, we have a new build me I’d like to put in some under cabinet lights. There’s already a 3 gang light switch with one of the switches wired to a cable that feeds above the cupboards, back into itself, in to the wall out over the final cupboard and terminates into a junction box. My ideal...

Hi Guys, I am looking to build a small single story extension to the rear of my property, to allow me to extend my kitchen. The walls which will need removing are both two story external walls, I have highlighted yellow where I believe steels will be required, approx 3.8m and 2.0m. Will it...

Hi, We're starting phase 2 of a refurb using different builders and have a gas pipe with connection - yellow pipe from main that transitions to copper tube - that the new builders plan to concrete over in what will be the kitchen. They mentioned putting a membrane over it. I remember the...

Hi, I’m currently wiring all the sockets and lighting in the new kitchen extension. I run in to a problem where I need to take the cables around two corners. From my understanding safe zones don’t carry around corners. The roof above the sockets is pitched and there’s a steel beam. Do I run the...

How do I loosen these brass nuts? I’ve tried all sorts but can’t get a grip of them. Tried using an adjustable spanner but there’s just no space to turn the nut.

I live in an old house. It was built in 1888. I bought the house in 2020. It was a standard 2 up 2 down and over the years with an extension here and there it became a four bedroom house. With it being an old house I get all the usual niggles you’d expect. One I can’t work out is that every so...

Hi, I'm looking to replace the old hob with a new induction hob and guidance seems to indicate to leave 5cm between back of the hob and the wall. The worktop is not the standard 600mm so there will only be 3cm. What potential issues would there be with having 2cm less clearance between hob...

Recently ordered blum half overlay and inset hinges from trade-hinges.co.uk As you can see the steel is not smooth and not the sort of quality I would expect from a reputable company like Blum. It got me thinking these may be fakes but the website seems reputable after reading reviews. Is...

I’ve removed the tiles from my kitchen floor and tried to remove as the adhesive using an SDS. I’m not sure if it’s in a good enough state to self level or if it needs more adhesive removing? See images.

I’m laying laminate wood flooring in my kitchen. Looking at the underlay I’m planning on going for the below vapour barrier. Is this enough or is anything else required for the underlay...

What’s the best way to fill this gap behind kitchen counter top? Silicone only? Or a different filler first and then silicone?

So I’m about to fit a new kitchen in my flat I just need to know if the system I have in mind will work so I’m here for HELP!!! I’ve made a sketch so you might understand my intentions and what I’m wondering is: Will it work? Is ok to have 2 p traps in one line? If this is garbage what should I...

Hello. I’ve got 1 wall in the kitchen where I’ve not done a tremendous job of getting the tiles off. It’s not too bad but the main issue is a lot of exposed brown flaky paper. Pics attached. The few holes are minor. Happy to patch them, but without skimming the entire area (and wall) how can I...