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Cheaper by the Dozen is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, published in 1948. The novel recounts the authors' childhood lives growing up in a household of 12 children. The bestselling book was later adapted into a feature film by Twentieth Century Fox in 1950 and followed up by the sequel, Belles on Their Toes (1950), which was adapted as a 1952 film.

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  1. Eddiez

    What is cheaper to use?

    Just wondering which is generally cheaper immersion or gas to heat water?
  2. S

    Tap holes or 0 tap holes?

    Tap holes or 0 tap holes? For a bathtub and also for a sink. what is more quality and what is best value for money?
  3. R

    Cheaper alternative to KIWA-827162 shower valve

    Afternoon all. I need to buy a couple of KIWA-827162 shower valves and the only place I can find them is on divapor.com for £89.99 each. The shower itself wasn't much more than that from B&Q (no longer available), so looking for a cheaper alternative. Any advice greatly appreciated, thanks
  4. J

    Combi or unvented, which is cheaper to run

    Interesting thought I currently have a 28kw combi, 1 bathroom, 2 up 2 down semi. I'm g3 and gas safe. I fit unvented and replacement boilers all the time. I'm thinking about replacing my combi with a small 120 litre unvented cylinder in the loft. An unvented cylinder usually draws about...
  5. Scott_D

    The cheaper quote..£££

    Went to service a boiler today that was fitted by someone cheaper than me a few years back Ideal logic +24 No lime fighter No shock arrestor No comp fitting on PRV Flue foamed in and twisted Gas inlet pressure 15mb But burning fine!!
  6. J

    Cheaper alternative to Dudley concealed siphon and button???

    Dudley concealed siphons are so expensive. My customer says that her's is a bit temperamental and the button is stiff. Whether to change the button and/or siphon? The current set up is around 16 years old. New button would cost £25. New siphon £35. It's a concealed low level toilet. Has anyone...
  7. W

    Combimate help please

    Hi there, I am replacing an elderly oil fired combi boiler and the plumber has said that I need a Combimate to protect the hot water plate heat exchanger to go with it but they are about £180! Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative please. I see Fernox do a lime scale reducer for about £40...
  8. S

    Mixer tap removal help

    Hi everyone, after some advice please. I have a dripping mixer tap, so I want to change the washer. Problem is, I cant even figure out how remove the tap! Any help greatly appreciated.
  9. leesparkykent

    Ashp

    what's the preferred flavour of ASHP? I'm building a chalet bungalow, UFH downstairs and an rads upstairs. obviously my plumber mate will be sizing rads accordingly etc. Just wondering what are your preferred brands so I can look into them a bit more? Most of my experience with them has been...
  10. H

    Is it really cheaper for me to have central heating on all day than a gas fire?

    Is it really cheaper for me to have central heating on than a gas fire? My fire is an open coal effect gas fire I can't find mine as it's 14year old. I just moved house last year and brought my Marble fireplace and gas fire with me. I also want to know if I get a new Boiler would my bills be...
  11. R

    Why/ How are Baxi boilers so much cheaper than Worcester Bosch?

    Plumbfix are selling the Baxi duo tec 24 for £560 ex vat and the WB greenstar 25 SI £898 ex vat. Baxi has 7 year warranty, WB 5 years. Why are WB boilers so much more expensive? After going to a couple of WB training days, I was really impressed. I've been telling customers that they're the...
  12. W

    Valliant 28kW or Worcester 30kW

    Hi all Debating between these 2 combi boilers to have installed in my house which is being re-plumbed. The house is a 3 bed with lounge, kitchen, shower room (water main) and bathroom with 10.5kW electric shower. Will the Valliant be man enough or should I go with the bigger Worcester...
  13. R

    Hot water cylinders

    Hi Apologies in advance for the very basic post (I'm new to this!). My current hot water cylinder needs replacing and I've been looking at replacements online - can anyone help with any recommendations for an unvented direct hot water cylinder around the 170/180ltr mark? I've...
  14. S

    radiators, difference between brands?

    im doing a brand new install in my own house, we usually use radiators from local merchants they are called instinct radiators. ive been pricing them up else where the Kudox radiators are slightly cheaper, but mr central heating is FAR cheaper... so was wondering what the difference was between...
  15. W

    USA LPG bottle usage approx 14 radiators (don't want tank)

    Please could someone advise me on approx monthly usage of 47KG bottled gas with 14 Rads. Also what would be the tank gas approx cost including mothly tank rental. Thanks,
  16. M

    Cheaper but good quality alternatives to Vaillant 937?

    Just doing a quote and have been asked to quote for a Vaillant 937 but also a cheaper option if possible. Any suggestions please?
  17. J

    Price for 2 new builds

    Two houses, right next to each other. MY RETURN KEY AINT WORKING HERE SORRY. Straight forward really, all in plstic, well most of it. Boiler, 8 rads, just first fix for bathroom, downstairs toilet an kitchen sink. no waste pipework involved oh and a 9 meter carcas. how much you price per house ...
  18. A

    Looking for a bath, the cheaper the better.

    Sorry for such a rubbish thread. Need to replace the bath in my house, don't want anything fancy. It's a rented house but my gf broke it so we have to pay. Does anyone know where I can get a very cheap bath in Kent? Tried ebay but can't find anything.
  19. D

    Testing for inhibitor.

    On a job this morning the customer was adamant that the gas engineer did not put back any X100 that she was charged for. 2 bottles worth as its a big system. I checked the F&E tank for stickers and also the boiler but didn't see any evidence that its in there. Any other way I can check?? I...
  20. M

    When Customer Says You're Too Expensive

    This is what we say: "We're booked up with work for months so we are not too expensive, we may be out of your budget. You say you had another quote and it is significantly cheaper. Have you thought perhaps the other quote is too cheap? Why not phone them and ask them how come they are so...
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