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Vinyl Floor Tiles in bathroom
Hi Everyone - hoping some of you experts can give me some words of advice here. I want to lay large Vinyl floor tiles in the bathroom - (its for a rental property so didn't want to spend too much) and I found some really nice ones that match the decor well. They come sticky backed already - was wondering about the…
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move a radiator across a room
having just had a loft converted to give an extra bedroom, we are now playing changing rooms, ie every bedroom is being redecorated the last bedroom has a radiator against one wall, which is stopping us from putting anything other than a desk in front of it. I want to move the radiator across the room so that is under the…
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Which side of the fence is yours?
If this is in the wrong place please could a mod move it. Which side of the fence do you own is it the left or right? I always thought it was the right but our neighbour seems insistant that its the left and he told the other neighbour this as well. I have tried looking on the net but cant find much info on it. The reason…
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anyone got white walls?
thinking of doing my downstairs, lounge/diner in white, with spots in the ceiling for a really bright airy feel. Going to break it up with some bright pop art on canvas.. Has anyone got white walls? do they fade easily or look dull? :confused: Any tips or advice greatly appreciated glen
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can u recommend a plasterer in Liverpool?
Hi (I posted this to Local MoneySaving as well but haven't had any luck, so apologies for the cross posting) Can any recommend a good plasterer in Liverpool area with reasonable rates? I am very near the end of the M62. When I stripped the wallpaper off a bedroom the plaster began to come away from the way in chunks - need…
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anally retentive toilet
literally!!! i could do with some advice regarding my toilet. we just moved into this house a month ago and my upstairs toilet appears perpetually dirty. there always appears to be a think layer of brown stuff at the base of the toilet (i think it is !!!!). my husband tried different things to clear this. left a limescale…
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Giving workmen gifts
Is it expected to give workmen a little gift or anything when they've finished a job? We've had a couple of electricians in for nearly 3 weeks and were wondering if we should give them something like a couple of bottles of wine or £20 each. We've been happy with their work (although not so happy with their boss).
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Garden turf - Best time to lay it?
I wanna lay it in about 6 weeks time, but my mate said the best time would be early march next year, but then we would have no grass for 6 months. Is there a best time to lay it? Thanks
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Painted Patio Slabs
I've recently purchased my first home with my boyfriend and we are now the proud owners of red painted patio slabs. Is there any way of removing the paint without damaging the slabs as we both like the patio area just not the colour! My bf has tried to pressure wash some of the loose paint and it has worked to some degree.…
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Blackboard Magnetic Paint - Is there such a thing ?
I would really like to have a noticeboard on one of the walls of my kitchen. My idea was to get an old picture frame and stick in on the wall, and inside of that have blackboard magnetic paint, so I can write notes on there and stick things up there as well. The question is - is there such a thing as both magnetic and…
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Low odour paints
Does anyone have any experience of these? Are they as good as normal paints/as easy to apply/good finish etc. Are they really any 'better' for you? Any good brands? Are they a lot more expensive? We've got to completely redecorate our new house and as I'm pregnant I thought it was best not to expose myself (or the baby…
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Builder recommendation - Derry / Dungiven
Hi, looking to get a garage built. Anyone recommend any builders in the Derry / Dungiven area of Northern Ireland ? Any helpful suggestions on building a garage also welcome. Thanks, Johnnypanic
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Installing an electric cooker
Just bought a secondhand cooker old one installed with 6mm t&e cable from consumer unit with a 32amp MCB to a 32amp operating switch. The new cooker states it requires a 45amp double pole operating switch because it is more powerfull. Will it need a 45amp or higher rated MCB Will the 6mm t&e cable from the consumer unit…
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Is it impossibly hard to plaster a wall?
Hi I'm after some opinions... I have to get a bedroom replastered and am toying with the idea of trying to do it myself. Is it really really hard? I haven't done any plastering before, am I'm no expert DIYer, but I'm not useless either. Is it worth the hassle? Or should I just get someone in from the start? Any thoughts?…
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Need a recommendation for a builder in Brighton!
Hi Guys, Was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a decent builder/ handy man in the Brighton area. I need a wall taken down and another one rebuilt, a kitchen fitted and general bits and bobs around the house. I also need a new boiler and rads and electric rads taken out- i'm so scared about the amount of…
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Best way to paint MDF
What's the best way to paint MDF with emulsion paint? Can you just paint it straight on or is it best to seal the wood with a water/PVA mix first? Ta.
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Freeview vs Sky FreeSat ?
For Freeview I need a new aerial and freeview box. For FreeSat I need a card (£20) and sky box (I have acquired a dish). It looks like similar money, so does one offer anything better than the other? There seems to be more channels on Sky FreeSat (although mostly rubbish) but I fear Sky may "decide" to cancel freesat in…
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Basic tumble dryer needed
My faithful old Indesit ( 15yrs +) has just died on me and I need a replacement. I really only want a basic venting machine ( less to go wrong!) Any recommendations as to a good current model and the cheapest place to buy? Speedy delivery is essential!!!
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Something in the Attic - How do I evict it?
Something's scratching around in my attic! I don't know what it is but I'd really prefer it to move on. I can't see any evidence of it, probably because the attic is boarded and it's creeping around underneath. If I let my imagination run riot then I'm convinced it's a colony of huge spiders but I suspect (and hope) it's…
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Power devil garden strimmer
I need to buy just the strimmer out of this strimmer and mower set: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00076YRJM/qid=1123067414/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/026-9882835-5662020 Does anyone know if it is possible to get just the strimmer on its own anywhere? I've found similar ones but none quite the same. Many…
