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Patio Doors
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced builder/window company for patio doors in the Hertford/Harlow/Enfield area? We are just looking for standard UPVC sliding doors 1.74M (approx 5ft 7in). We've been quoted around £1,500 including fitting by a national company but I've seen 6ft double glazed sliding doors in Wickes for…
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Washing machine wont do short spin
Sorry, another washing machine query - I've read the other threads and they dont seem to cover my problem. My Zanussi works perfectly but doesnt spin on the programmes that use a short spin. The long spin is fine so after the wash finishes I then have to turn it onto the long spin which means that as it is a washer dryer I…
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Electric Scooters Are They Legal
Hi Quick question please. I have just ordered a 24v 120w electric scooter for my 8 year old. It looks like a regular ride on micro scooter but with a battery pack undernieth. Top speed says 12mph. When I told my Mum she was horrified and said that they are not legal. I have tried to find on the internet but cannot come to…
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Laminate Flooring?
I've avoided this so far, but now I want to sell and the agents have said this will encourage buyers, as 'EVERYBODY want's it'. Well I don't/didn't! Still if it helps to shift the place................ Does anyone know where I can buy the cheapest at the moment? Its just a cosmetic job, so I don't want to spend a lot of…
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Nylon wire for strimmer
Where is the cheapest place to get reels of nylon wire for a Black & Decker strimmer ? Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
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Need a builder but too scared to use the yellow pages (lazy)
Hi all, I need a builder in east London (Barking) to do a whole bunch of stuff to my dads house as a surprise while he is away. I don't want to use the yellow pages as i will have no real references and have heard of a site that rates them like eBay by the customers. I don't suppose anyone has any idea what the site is??…
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Washing machine advice.........
My washing machine has been making an odd noise for the last week and now it won't spin. Thankfully the load of washing I was doing is clean but still very wet! Is the machine knackered or can someone suggest simple steps to check before I call out a pricey 'expert'? Thanks.
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Garden building size?
I would like to build a garden shed out of concrete blocks. Is the a size that i need to keep to if i don't require planning permission? Thanks in advance.
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Home Emergency Cover
I have recently applied and been accepted for the Direct Line 24 response cover and was wandering if anyone has used their service and as I have the right to cancel in next 14 days would appreciate any feed back pos or neg. With thanks,
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Bosch or Whirlpool?
In the process of buying a new washer but OH wants a "quiet" one. Now all the reports tell me that Bosch are the quietest washers. A lot a manufacturers do not specify the noise level of their machines but Bosch do. Most are around 74db. Now I've found a Whirlpool AWO3551 that specifies 61db, but it is not advertised as a…
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Dish washer - integrated option
I am moving house and planning to fit a new kitchen and plan to have an integrated dishwasher. However it will be @ 12 months before we do that. Can we buy an integrated washer in advance and fit a temporary door ? - are there any other considerations. Also - any recommendations ?
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Outdoor pool - planning permission needed ?
Hi Is planning permission required to install an outdoor pool in a garden? David
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TRV on Towel Rail?
Good evening....... I just had a Corgi man tell me that i must put TRV's on both my towel rails. :confused: This is a new one on me and does not agree with the FAQ here http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/plumbing/plumbingpage2.html#thermostats which of course may well be out of date. So can one of the heating engineers here…
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Cleaning cooker problem
Can anyone suggest anything that will clean the top of my fathers electric cooker? He has a build up of food spills on it and I have tried all sorts of stuff to get it off and at least look clean. Its one of the ones that kinda heat up below the surface. Cheers Kate
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Help Needed - Tumble Dryer Knackered??
Yesterday I went to empty my tumble dryer only to find that the extension cable that it was on wasn't working (fuse light was off, couldn't make it come back on). So, I swapped it with another extension and set the dryer off for an hour, but, when I came back to it the same had happened again, except this time the…
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Free Home Security System
Had a phone call from Direct Response Security Systems saying they are giving away a free security system (inc CCTV!) as part of there advertising strategy. They have found that a box on your house is better advertising than on TV etc. Have got the guy coming round on Wednesday to give me the full facts (oh yea, have to…
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Drain Cover
Our drain cover which was a round one and made of cast iron has broken! Been to all the large DIY warehouses and the only ones they have are square plastic. Does anyone know where we are likely to get a 7 inch diameter one? We expect to have to get a plastic one. Thanks
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Recommend plumber in North West
We have had three failure to appear plumbers so far - can anyone recommend a plumber local to the Stockport/Marple area? One who would turn up to give us a quote would be a good start - to install new boiler and possibly radiators. Thanks
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Which mortar is best?
Hi there My partner is re pointing a flint wall because it has a masonary bee which has destroyed the mortar. He's going to rake out the dead mortar and seal with a pva water mix. But he's stuck on whether to use a lime mortar or a standard sand and cement mix. Which should he go with? Hoping any of you builders out there…
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Conversion of sloping kitchen roof
Forgive me if I am putting this on the wrong part of the site, and please move the post if necessary. Mr Loobey and I have small ground floor extension as part of our kitchen. The width of the extension is around 146" and it's roof slope is approx 50". This latter measurement takes in the double skin of the existing outer…
