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1650mm bath supplier?
We are replacing our 60s bathroom but have a problem with the bath size. The existing one is 1650mm. All I can find our 1700mm, the odd 1800mm and a 1500mm. The bathroom is small and the bathspace is fixed. Anyone know where I might get a standard bath of this length? Thanks...
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Can anyone recommnd a good carpet cleaner
Silly me bought light coloured carpets for the upstairs of my home. need, i say a year on they are absolutelt filthy thanks to various trademens tramping up and down my stairs. I want to buy a really good crapet cleaner prefably a steam one, can anyone recommedn a decent one? I was thinking of hiring one but realised I 'd…
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Help! Overflowing Drain!
My outside drain is overflowing and has flooded some of the garden. Naturally it's very smelly! Colin has had a poke around in the drain with a big stick and can't seem to find anything obvious that could be blocking it - our first thought was that one of the kids had chucked a brick down there, but it doesn't seem obvious…
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Laptop
Hi all I'm a first time user and so would like to start by saying thanks to Martin (MSE). He should be knighted. Secondly, does anyone know where one can buy a good new/used/second hand/refurbished laptop. I need one fairly urgently so any help would be appreciated. Thanks. :T
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HELP ME - new shower not working
I have had a new bathroom installed in past 3 weeks - its beautiful - but the shower doesnt work. Mostly I have no hot water to the shower as the shower wont fire up my combi boiler (17 year old vaillant). Other times the shower gets hot and then goes cold whilst I am showering and I have to finish my ablutions in the…
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UK mains voltage
Hi, I don't suppose anyone knows what the voltage range of mains electricity in the UK is these days. I was presuming that it was 230-240V, but the voltage in my mains supply is 254-255V which seems a bit high to me.
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Kitchen appliances
Hi all I am thinking of buying a new kitchen and have found that i can pick up the new oven and hob that i saw in B&Q for £117 cheaper online at a company called "homeelectrical.co.uk", however i would like a bit more info before deciding whether to buy from them. Has anyone out there bought from them and if so what was…
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Upstairs Lights
first of all...i know nothing about electrics. turned on the bedroom light tonight and it began flickering. now, both bedroom ceiling lights do this. it is as though there is a loose wire or something. you would think that if it had anything to do with the fuses, they would just blow...wouldnt you? all the plug points are…
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radiator covers
At some point I intend to decorate my hall, and since the radiator is a bit of any eyesore I've decided I want a radiator cover. The choice of designs for the grill seems to be very limited. I've look around on websites and I really like some of the 'jali' ones. But they aren't cheap. Just wondering if there's anywhere I…
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Timer switches
Can anyone recommend a timer switch please? Reasonably priced(of course!) and one that is easy to use. Are these safe to use? TIA JT x
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Bath mixer taps and sink taps
Can one recommend where i can get a good deal on bathroom taps. Ive been looking at ebay shops and im tempted, seem to be cheaper than Homebase/B&Q. Prices range from £120-£140. Just thought i'd see of anyone has anyother ideas. thanks
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Knocking Down a Wall - Advice Please.
Hi everyone. I want to have the wall in between my hallway and living room opened top. The house would be so much better without it - I currently have a really narrow hall that is less than a metre wide and a dark living room. I as far as I've checked the wall isn't suporting anything. It is hollow when tapped and perhaps…
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Tall Fencing Websites
Ill keep it short Im looking for reccomendations of where i can find at least 6 foot high fencing need a heck of alot so would need to be cheap Any ideas let me know ~Rgds
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replacement sealed unit for upvc window
i want to replace the sealed glass unit in some of my upvc windows. I dont need the plastic bit, just the sealed glass bit. Where would i best looking for both price and quality and has anyone one any general advice on this subject Thanks
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Wardrobes
Would anyone be able to suggest a good retailer of wooden (pine, oak or beech) wardrobes & drawer units in Herts/Essex/North London area? Last weekend we looked in Ikea, M&S and John Lewis. Ikea were reasonably priced but poor quality, both JL and M&S were good quality but severely overpriced! Thanks in advance.
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Looking for a cheap kitchen worktop
I recently had to cut through my kitchen worktop to get to some pipes!! So now I'm in desperate need of a cheap new one. It will be replaced in around 12 months when I can (hopefully) afford to re-do the whole kitchen, so it doesnt need to be a very good one. Can anyone help please? Many Thanks
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Water feature tips wanted
I am planning to build a large water feature in the garden, (no fish no filter) It will be about 1.5 mtrs high and cover several square meters with waterfalls etc. I have loads of stone and slate and so no problem with the construction. I have checked pond pumps but they are expensive at over £100 for a high output pump. I…
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Dishwasher cutlery baskets!
My family gets through domestic appliances like others get through tins of bean. What bugs me is that the cutlery baskets in dishwashers only last a few months before they get holes in the bottom where the plastic mesh wears out, and knives fall though affecting the wash. Does anyone have any ideas for a cheap but more…
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Rewiring your house - can anyone do it??
Hi all, I've just bought a house and I will soon need to re-wire it. I know that there have been some new laws introduced at the start of this year (and there may be some more to come). Does anyone know if you need to have some recognised qualifications to do this type of work yourself?? Thanks in advance!
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Gas installations in your own home - need to be corgi registered??
Hi all, I've just bought a house and I will soon need install a full central heating system. I know that there have been some new laws introduced with regard to fitting gas appliances. Does anyone know if you need to be corgi registered even to fit your own gas appliances?? Thanks in advance!
