Hi,

I've recently purchased and moved into a new flat (built 1999), and am
looking for some advice on some DIY to smooth out a few issues.

It is in a block of about 10 others, and they are all built of light
(?) brick with plasterboard walls - making it a bit of a cardboard
castle.

All the doors are fire doors with those chains between the frame &
door (hinge side) to automatically close.

Thing is - whenever a door closes in the flat, it shakes the whole
flat and the neighbours.

Even if you close it yourself, the frames tend to shake the walls!

Is there any way to cushion these doors? They're a tight fit against
the frame, so rubber insulation won't let them close.


Water pressure.
The way it's plumbed means that the shower stops if anyone flushes the
loo or uses the dishwasher etc.
Can this be replumbed so the shower is on a separate feed? (if so, I'd
call in a professional)
Is it possible to install a pump to increase the water pressure (I
have a feeling that he shower head is above the level of the water
tank - will this make a difference?)

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks
Nick