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Steam Generator Iron
Hi folks, Firstly i apologise if this is a stupid question (i'm blonde u know) but i have recently purchased a Tefal s/g iron Express model and i luv it, but my question is should i be emptying the tank every time i have used it? I doesn't seem to mention it in the handbook apart from the rinsing out after every 10 uses. I…
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Tiling over old tiles
Is tiling over old tiles considered to be acceptable practice? I suspect it isn't but I've seen it done quite often before so wasn't sure. We've just put in an offer on a house which has a "refitted" ensuite.... except they haven't finished it. It is obvious that they've tiled over the old tiles and badly because they are…
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k glass
Does any one know if pilkington k glass double glazing any better than ordinary double glazing is it worth the money ,ny ideas
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Scraggly Lawn
Hello, When I moved into my house 18 months ago, the back lawn was very scraggly. So last spring, the OH dug it all over, levelled it and we reseeded it. The Lawn grew back very scraggly - ie sort of clumps of grass and lots of earth inbetween. So we chucked some more seed on it. Anyway, this spring, it remains very…
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fired earth paint 70% off & bargain marble mosaic tiles and oak flooring
Fired earth is introducing a new range of paint and is selling all its old stock at 70% off. This works out at £11 for 5L of all colours. If they don't have the colour you want in stock they will get it delivered from their warehouse or another shop. I have just ordered loads and had no problems with colours.…
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For you green-fingered people!
Hope you can help.. I have an upstairs terrace and am looking to put out some new pots and plants etc. It gets a huge amount of sun, so much that even in Winter it can get very warm with the sun out. It was so hot up there yesterday. It does also get some wind which I am sure will dry out plants more quickly and may burn…
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window blinds (venetian)
I have odd sized windows and cannot buy the correct sized blinds as standard does anybody know of any reasonably priced ones? my measurements are 200cm wide x 160 drop the biggest the shops do are 180 wide many thanks
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Indesit fridge / freezer help....
Hi guys, I have an Indesit fridge / freezer ( model no. C 239 NF ). I have unfortunately lost the instructions. This afternoon the red warning light ( picture of an alarm bell ) at the top started flashing. Does anyone have the same appliance with instructions that can help ? Or anyone know where to download the…
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Would anyone like my Howdens Catalogue?
Hi I am clearing out my study, found my Howdens catalogue that I used in December 2004 when I had the kitchen completely gutted and re-fitted. If anyone would like me to send to them, pop me a PM and I will gladly pass it on. :)
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Cost of Bricks and Breezeblocks
Does anybody know of any websites that have costs for fascia bricks and breeze blocks. So I can get a guide price of how much 550 fascia bricks and 50 breezeblocks will cost for a retaining garden wall and steps. My builder has quoted me £350 for just the bricklaying so need to get an idea of how much the total project…
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Burnt Carpet and dirty laminate floor
Prob 1:: We have just shifted to our new flat which has laminate flooring in the Kitchen and Living room. I am not used to laminate flooring and having a problem in trying to keep it clean. I have been going down on my knees to give them a scrub, but all the chemicals of the supermarket dont do much. The floor does clean…
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aeg washing machines: time taken to wash
My indesit washing machine died yesterday and after just 2 years its only fit for the tip:mad: so I want to replace it with a better quality machine. I am thinking of a bosch wfo2466 or an aeg l62600 or l54600 all of which I can get for about £250. I am having trouble finding how long an aeg takes to wash a load. Can…
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Fridge problems
My fridge-freezer has been playing up. The engineer came out and said there's no fault, the problem is the ambient temperature as the fridge is currently in the lean to (on a temporary basis) and not in the main part of the house. The appliance is purely for in house use, and with it being in the lean to and not in my main…
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extensions to property
Sure there are other threads but whats the balpark figure for a single storey extension to provide a dining room / utility room. Also rough costs for a ensuite to be created in a large bedroom. I am in Hampshire
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Septic Tank - Installation Costs
Does anyone know anything about the cost of installing a septic tank for domestic purposes. We currently share one with our neighbours but it is not working well and we want to have our own. Any advice would be appreciated but I am particularly interested to find out rough costs and recommendations for installers (if…
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Best way to clean a sofa / three piece suite?
Hi. We've had our sofa / three-piece for a while now and its time to give it a good clean... What's the best way to clean something like this? My wife is worried about the covers shrinking if we stick them in the washer so I was wondering, if we took the covers off and washed them in luke-warm water by hand with some…
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Re-fitting out trailer. Ali sheets wanted.
I going to strip out my old trailer next weekend and wanted some of the aluminium sheets to box it out with. I want the kind of sheets they put on the floor in trucks, with the ridged pattern on it. Does anyone know where to get it from ? South Manchester / Stockport area. Thanks Rob
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Tiler wanted. South Manchester.
Anyone know a good tiler ?? South Manchester / Stockport area required. Thanks Rob
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replacement swing seat shades
..nothing to do with the election.. does anyone know a good place to get replacement awning shades for swing seat/benches? the wood is still good but the fabric has fallen apart.. thanks.. timswf
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Electrical Regulation Advice Please
I need to carry out some electrical work in my home, and I'd like to know if I would be able to do any of it myself, or would it now be classified as an electrician's job. Work involved: - install 10 downlighter spotlights in bathroom and kitchen - install smoke alarm (for both of these, the cabling has been installed and…
