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free sat tv on pc,,,,can it be done?
i keep seeing these free sky/sat tv on your pc adverts on ebay,,,whats the catch..does it really work,,,,,if it does,,can someone tell me how??
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Carpeting question
I want to replace the carpet in a few rooms. Oh works for a carpet manufacturing firm, so sourcing reasonably priced carpet is not a problem. What I want to know is: a) Do I need to replace the old underlay as well as the carpet? b) Does anyone know the best way to go about finding a local carpet fitter? All help…
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best place to buy new combi boiler?
As above really, need a new gas combi boiler for my house, 2 bed, mid terrance, no bath only a shower and just myself living here. Can anyone recommend a good one and a place to buy from? What sort of price should i be looking to pay? And would like it as compact as possible Many thanks in advance glen
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Bath sealant & grout
I am in the process of re-grouting and re-sealing round the bath. Does anyone have any tips for removing the remnants of the old sealant. Most of it has gone there is just a trace left. Also what is the best way to get the old grout out? Any help would be appreciated. P.S. Is this one of the worst jobs in the world?
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whats the best way to clean hepa filters?
i have washed them, but they take ages to dry, any other ways?
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Land Valuation
I’ve got some land with planning permission to build one semi and two semi detached houses, the houses will be three stories high. I want to know roughly what the land would be worth. The three houses will also share one private drive.
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I am doing it my self!!
I have been trying to find a builder/plumber for ages but have given up after a number of work men have let me down. I have also found by looking at there finished work, that it is of poor quailty. Owing to this I am planning to do it my self. Can any one tell me how hard it is to fit a power shower??.
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Funny Basin Taps
I need to change a washer on a basin tap. However the tap design is not standard (can't post a picture attachment). These particular taps work from shut to open to shut on a quarter turn only. The one on the left (hot) is a quarter turn clockwise and the one on the right (cold) a quarter turn anticlockwise. The taps are I…
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DAB radio for office/kitchen?
Anyone got any good ideas for a decent DAB radio for my office or kitchen? My friend just bought an ALBA one from Asda that looked quite good. Was about GBP30 I think.
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Advice on removing gas fire
I have just bought a place and there is an unsafe gas electric heater in the living room. If I want to get rid of it, do I need to get a specialist Corgi registered person to do it. Also - what happens to the gas connection - can they remove it - I don't really want it jutting out of the carpet. But I'm wondering if…
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spotlights using white light?
just about to put up a new ceiling in my lounge/diner/kitchen (been knocked through into one room) and want to put spotlights covering all areas. I want a real bright room, the walls are going to be white, very minimalistic and i want the 'white' light as opposed to the yellowy light you get from normal lightbulbs. Whats…
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DIY expert help please: telephone wiring question
Hi there, Just moved in to our new place. The builder wired up the house with telephone sockets in each room. The wires come back to the same point under the stairs ("star" connection). The BT master socket is also there. I need to find a junction box which connect up (parallel) all the wires (there are about 8 of them)…
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Runners for drawer in computer desk
I have a computer desk bought from argos a few years ago, but the plastic runners that hold the drawer and enabe it to be slid in and out are broken. Cant remember name of manufacturer but anyone know where these runners can be bought cheaply? joe
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Help gas boiler broken down.
Need help.My gas boiler has broken down.So old no parts available.I can't afford to buy a new boiler at the moment but have no hot water.No immersion heater in airing cupboard.Tried phoning an electrician to fit an immersion for the time being for hot water but no one wants the job.Anyone got any advice?
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extra wide venetian blinds
im looknig for 2 venetian blinds, 2.20m wide x 1.30m drop. Does anyone know a place that does them this wide? And what sort of money will they be? I was worried that due to the width, they would be quite heavy to operate up and down and also may sag in the middle? I dont really want aluminium ones, prefer wood or plastic…
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sky digibox wont turn on
was watching tv last nite, and the digibox suddenly turned itself off, and now it wont turn back on any ideas on whether its knackered or not before i call sky, as i dont want them to send an engineer out, and i end up paying loads flea
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tv knackered..?
Last night my tv started making an elcetrical buzzing noise. But today it just doesn't come on.. Does that mean i need to get the tube replaced? Or i'm a better off buying a new tv..? All suggestions are welcome... thanks
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Gloss paint on carpet -how do I remove it
Hi Guys Has anyone any idea's as I have split a couple of drops of white gloss into a choc brown carpet any ideas or solutions (apart from getting a new one only just got) ta :confused:
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Where Would I Find Building Regulations Info?
Hey There An odd question I know! We live in a HA house and we have had problems with our front door for past 2 years-they refuse to put a DG door on, even though they have had to replace the wooden door 3 times in 2 years :confused: The last door was fitted 5 months ago and they have really messed it up. There is a 12-13"…
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condensing tumble dryer
Any recommendations on condensing tumble dryers (those that don't need to vent the moisture off). Thanks
