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black kitchen sink
looking to get a black 1 1/2 bowl kitchen sink are the just std sinks coated? (worried it may come off in a couple of yrs) or are they actually made from black/anthracite material? Homebase prices start at £250 does anyone know where i could get one cheaper? many thanks
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sky? moving home
half way thru sky contract and moving house! will i be able to transfer it to my next property?
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any painters there?
Daughter is moving to her own house . The seller is leaving a medium pine wardrobe and chest of drawers. However she really wanted lighter coloured furniture, so I offerred to paint them for her. Any tips on this? Whats the best way to prepare the wood, & the best finish to use? :j
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leather sofa repair kit
hi all, my leather sofa has just developed a rip and i need to reapair it its getting worse day by day can anyone reccomend a good repair kit. thanks
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Gap between bath and floor. Any suggestions?
I have a bath which is not a "typical" height. In order to set the height that is right for me there is a gap between the (tiled) and the bath panel. I can't find anything to fill this. does anyone have any suggestions?
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One Coat Tile Paint
Noticed today in Wilkinsons that International One Coat Tile Paint was reduced to £6.99, I stillcan't decide whether to buy any, not sure how it will come out
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no doorbell illumination
The doorbell used to illuminate so you could see where you are at night. Its suddenly no longer illuminating but still rings ok. Any ideas what happens to these things? :confused:
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Quality kitchen appliances which brand
I have to get an oven, hob, dishwasher and extractor, i was thinking either Bosch AEG or Neff Thanks
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weed killer
I have some very agressive and resilient weeds growing on the path and drive. and despite weeding they just keep coming back. can someone recommend a very strong weed killer that I can get in the garden centre?
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isolating gas fire
Hi I tried to turn off my gas fire and the knob broke and have been unable to turn the fire off for an hour!! - (have tried pliers) tried a few local suppliers for a replacement knob which they havn't got but in the meantime i have turned off the gas at the mains. How do i isolate just the fire as i need gas to cook my…
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looking for oak laminate/veneer
hi, my other half and i have seen a tv cabinet we love in habitat but we cant afford to buy it. it is a pretty simple design and we have decided our diy skills will be sufficient to try making it but we cant find the oak laminate type stuff they use in flat pack furniture (i am also presuming that we wont be able to afford…
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Fitting a Washing Machine
Hi there! Can anyone tell me of a site that shows how in install a washine MAchine? I have moved house and the kitchen I have already has the hot and cold water pipes for the washer but when I connect them up and turn the little valves on they are leaking. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone help? :confused:
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Need help Decorating!
I have lived in my flat for ten years. I have decorated it a few times but the last time I decorated my front room was 7 years ago. The main reason is it is 21 ft long and the walls are not great underneath the wall covering. My other half is in debt and I have been studying for the last 10 years to progress my career…
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Painting Leather
Hi everyone, Is there such thing as leather paint or dye??:question:
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Splitting room into two!
I am looking at splitting a room in the house into two to make a study. Only looking for a temporary solution. Has any one got any ideas on the best way to do this?
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HSS Hire shops - £5 off 'first' hire
Well it needn't be your first hire - I recently requested a catalogue from several hire chains in my local area (to make sure I could hire a rotovator of the required output for my bell metal hard 'garden-to-be') and HSS sent their catalogue quicksmart - and a voucher for £5 off the first hire.... which was nice…
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Pine Cabinet Varnish Removal
Hello I bought a c1900 old pine cabinet that needed 'light restoration' HA. Seemed like a good idea at the time ! Anyway, this thing has been heavily varnished and a bit at a time I've tried to take it back to the original pine. I've had to use a sander for the bulk , and paint/varnish stripper for other bits. I've…
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IKEA Sofa's
Are they any good? Seen some nice leather ones but in the past have been told that Ikea sofa’s and bed mattresses aren’t very good and don’t last too well. Anyone got any experience or advice?
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The real thing
I have gone back to having a 'real' fire in my sitting room and I just wondered how many OS have open fires? I am so looking forward to the cooler weather so I can light it and make toast :drool: and DD is looking forward to roasting chestnuts! When I was a kid my mum used to say she could tell who were the busy women and…
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Silk - too shiny, matt - too drab
I have just had a lot of my house walls and ceilings re-skimmed with plaster. It's a 1930's house with tired lath and plaster but the reskimming will give it a new lease of life. The problem is a paint finish. I want a durable finish that is not too bright as to show up every imperfection. Matt paint is too drab, hard to…
