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New fire and bath advice
Okay when we moved into our terraced house some 14 years ago we got central heating in (Worcester combi boiler), new gas (coal effect fire, not inlay type) unfortunately the boiler looses pressure every day now and fire doesnt give much heat ( was a brilliant fire until recently) As for the bathroom suit its a Aqua colour…
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... get rid of mice
To my horror, I found mouse droppings on the bed in the spare room. On further investigation I found torn paper and more droppings under the bed. Now I have noticed droppings around my gas fire in the living room. Help! I remember QVC having a "sonic" plug-in mouse deterent. Has anyone any recommendations. Very grateful…
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Draincock won't open
In the never ending quest to save money, I'm trying to repair our hot water cylinder - our only source of hot water in a non-gas-supplied village. I deduced that the immersion heating elements have blown, and have bought 2 11" replacements. Now the problem: After turning off cold supply to the tank ...and opening all hot…
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Gaps between floorboards and stopg-p.com
I've just moved into a place with lovely period floorboards, but there are gaps between them that I'd like to fill to stop things falling though and the smell of smoke coming up. I've searched around and found http://www.stopg-p.com. Has anyone else seen/heard of/used this product? Is there something that would work better?
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Home (and general) discounts directory
Don't know if this is any use to anyone, but it's a website with details on discount sales, rec yards, designer outlets etc. They have furnished a whole house from warehouses etc. http://www.gooddealdirectory.co.uk/default.htm TQ
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plans for loft conversion
Hi ,any advice please.We have recently paid £450 for plans to be drawn for a loft conversion (to building regulations).Our conversion is now underway but hit a slight problem. Our builder thought there should be more supports in the roof than are on the plans,-the building inspector agreed.So this has now cost us an extra…
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dripping extractor fan...please help!
I have no bathroom window, just one of those annoying extractor fans which I hardly use! It has been dripping with water and am a bit wary because it is electric, would anyone have a clue why this could be!? If it is condensation like my other half says it is then will it be ok! I will get someone to look at it if I have…
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Best steam generator iron?
Having read the earlier thread, it's now become clear that there's another appliance I didn't know I needed! ;D What is the best way to ironing heaven? Apparently not the bargain from Lidl's, maybe the Tefal ... I've also seen a Bosch one as a best buy ... any recommendations? Any to avoid? ??? ???
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New gas boiler regulations question
I'm looking to get a new boiler but have been told, sort of, by someone who knows someone etc.... ... that early next year all NEW gas boilers have to be of the condensing type? If this is correct, my questions are - 1. If I source and buy a new boiler now but hold off fitting it till after my building work is completed in…
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how much?? for new boiler fitted
Does anyone have any idea how much it should cost to have a new boiler fitted. I currently have a hot tank in the bathroom, cold one in the loft. I was thinking of getting a combi boiler and getting rid of the tank in the bathroom. My current boiler is about 12-15 years old. I know it's a bit vague as it probably needs…
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What could be the problem?
When the thermostat turns off the central heating and hot water, the hot water continues to get heated and there's constant noises of pumping and gurgling. Manual turn off doesn't work either and I have to turn off the whole system, including the gas pilot and electric switch to stop the constant heating and pumping of the…
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Best boiler breakdown cover
......or something similar which will take care of any central heating problems. British Gas have a Homecare plan and I've had leaflets for Servowarm and Thames Water. Also have heard of Home emergency cover from various companies. Anyone had any experience with any of the above and can advise me on things to look out for?…
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Central Heating System won't fill up!
Hi, I'm new on here, can anyone help? we drained the heating system to replace a valve and a joint that were leaking but now we can't seem to re-fill it. Please can anyone help as it's freeeeeezing and we can't afford a plumber. :'( that s supposed to be a sad crying smiley but it didn't work :'(
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Front door
Where do I look for someone to install a new front door? I looked in the yellow pages and cannot find a category that it would be under
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Used Furniture
Does anyone know of a shop or auction house in the London area to get good quality used furniture?. Thanks.
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New fire surround
Just bought a new Fire Surround and Granite insert and hearth also bought a new gas fire. I contacted a local gas fitter who said he would charge £300 to take out the old fire surround, hearth and gas fire and fit the new. Having looked at the new surround it appears to be held to the wall with 2 screws!! The fitter said…
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Home cinema projector - < £170 ?
Found in Toms hardware website, could be worth a shot !! http://www6.tomshardware.com/howto/20041113/index.html FOund this rather interesting possibility on ** RPoints affiliate link removed - Edited by Abuse Controller **
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Two-way mirrors (nothing pervy!!!)
Had an idea about fitting two-way mirrors (or one way glass if you prefer!!) as part of my shower cabinet. Doing so would mean having a mirror to use bathroom side, yet what would appear like glass would be shower side, thus letting light in (and allowing you to look out). Anyone had any dealings with two-way mirrors,…
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STEAM GENERATOR IRONS
::)Has anyone bought one of these 'super dooper' irons? Almost bought one from digital TV but wanted to do some research first. Prices vary greatly £100 - £200 + Would appreciate some feedback - thanks.
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showerbaths
Hi, I am interested in people's opinions or experiences with showerbaths. You know the ones that are usually the same length as standard baths but are wider at the tap end? We are going to extend our bathroom and might have to remove the old electric shower, so I was wondering if the showerbath is any good? We have just…
