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Construct a Base for a Shed
I'm not sure how to go about this? I'm not sure if i can do it myself, so does anyone know of any good people near Bromley who are reasonably priced to do this? :beer:
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Ikea : The Scourge Of Our Lives
Hello people, After spending the afternoon with a flatpack tv cabinet, two bookshelves and a couple of CD towers (named Benno, Billy, Billy, Billy and Billy) I had a brainwave. I did a quick Google, but didn't find anything that fit the bill. Does anyone run a service that assembles Ikea/other flatpack furniture for you?…
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Washers
I know I must sound very girly but could someone please explain how you change a washer in a tap. I know nothing about this sort of thing so the instructions need to be easy and very simple to follow.
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original wooden sash windows..HELP
our windows are 105yrs old, well the house is and no sign of windows been changed they are single pane wooden sash. we want to know what we can do with them in relation to stopping th noise, we have already had them 'sealed' well some compnay came made lotsa promises and basically pu clear sealant around the edges. this…
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fence paint - any bargains around
Hi all. Am about to paint a fairly large fence around the garden and have noticed garden products on offer here and there over the past week or so but didnt see fence paint. Anyone know of any BOGOF or similar on Cuprinol and the like. Would like to start today as the sun is shining so a quick response would be great. Much…
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shower questions ?
we are thinking of getting a shower fitted . I am just unsure what we will need to get a good shower . we have a hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard though we don't get very good water pressure from this . our cold water pressure is excellent . we have been unable tgo use those push on shower attachments becasue the…
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any experience of lead dust removal?
Hi everyone, am quite devastated as just found out through hair analysis that I have high levels of lead dust in my system, probably due to inhalation of lead dust after our 1900 home got renovated (a lot of sanding took place!). I am just recovering from M.E and now need to do yet another detox... Has anyone had…
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kitchen cupboard door handles
need to buy a replacement cupboard door handle. it's made out of plastic, is dark red with white strips and it sort of sits on the screws. does that make sence?. need to buy 6 so all cupboards handles match. rang up focus diy and they couldn't help. :mad: any ideas where i could find them? kitchen already installed when i…
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Removing varnish and gloss painting stairs
Hi there, I was wondering if there are any painter/decortaors and DIYers out there who could advise the best way to go about painting my stairs? I wish to paint them gloss white. The existing finish is antique pine varnish. Are there any particular products to recommend or any long term durable techniques to adopt? Thanks…
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alumimium solar paint on felt roof
I have just refelted two flat roofs on my home and we decided to paint the finished felt surface with aluminium solar paint instead of chippings,but we look out of our bedroom onto the roof and it is too bright in the morning sunshine. Does anyone know how to dampen the glare down or use another product which can be put…
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Halogen ceiling light - is faulty contact fixable?
Our kitchen halogen spotlights (from Ikea) are giving us grief because 2 out of 4 bulbs come on only when we poke at them. This seems to indicate a faulty contact, especially since we've already tried replacing the bulbs. Before we go to the expense of getting an electrician in to replace the fitting, I just wondered…
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Moths
Can anyone tell me how to get rid of clothes moths? I have a wool carpet in bedroom which is being replace due to moths eating away at it, once it goes, do the moths go too?
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Cheaper man made V pricier natural fibre?
I am planning to put new carpet in my lounge and bedroom. I like the modern style 'weave' carpet in neutral colours which seems popular at the moment. Shop assistant tells me that 100% wool will stain easily and will not wear as well as 100% polypropylene. He suggests that 80/20 twists are the best compromise but these are…
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DIY Gazebo Building Advice Wanted
We want to build a multi sided (but not totally enclosed) wooden gazebo in the garden. Does anyone have any ideas where we can get step by step guidelines regarding the construction of the main frame and roof? Also, do we need planning permission, and/or is there a height limit for this kind of garden building?
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Velux windows needed...any tips?
Hi all! We are in the process of replacing some old Velux windows and have been quoted #600 for each window. does anyone have any clues or ideas as to how to get a better price?
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to grout or not to grout? square edge tiles.
We have 40 x 40cm square edged shiny floor tiles to lay, and we are not sure if you should use spacers and grout, or just butt up the tiles leaving no gap. Any experience on these tiles would be much appreciated. Thanks :confused:
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Laying flooring
Hi - Finally decided to get my conservatory floored with tiles. Got some ceramic tiles from Topp tiles. Plan to DIY tomorrow on slightly rough concrete floor. Any tips?
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I wanna ................NEW FRIDGE!!
I have a daewoo fridge thats about 7-8 years old now and is getting well past it. I need a new one. I have never been impressed with the temperature my fridge kept things at, as I could never freeze anything in the ice box, so I wont be buying another Daewoo. I just need a decent fridge that fits under the kitchen worktop,…
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stripping 10 layers of paint from door frames?
the previous owners had a fetish for lairy orange and purple paint, so much so all the coving door frames and skirting is done in it :confused: The coving and skirting is coming off for the walls to be skimmed, but whats best to get this disgusting paint off the door frame? Heard theres something i can paint on and it just…
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Loft Flooring
Hi all, i'm looking to put some flooring down in my loft.What sort of wood do i need? I will be using it for storage .. Cheers Ian
