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Spares for a pop-up gazebo
Hi, I recently damaged my pop-up gazebo when collapsing it. It's my own fault, as I was inebriated, and I was instructing 3 other inebriated people on the other corners at the same time. Anyway, I'm after some spare aluminium rods for them. Does anyone know where I can get these? I've tried Googling it, but to no avail. It…
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Removing paint spots from car?
My decorator has managed to splash my car with hundreds of tiny spots of water-based exterior emulsion. Repeated washing hasn't removed them. Does anyone have any ideas please? Thanks
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Mattress or mattress topper?
I vaguely remember seeing a topic on this when I first joined, but can't find it. We've got a slatted double bed, and would like to get a new mattress - can a mattress topper or foam be used in the place of a mattress on said bed, or should we stick to what we know and go for another mattress - or should we add a mattress…
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MFI Installations also Q about dishwasher plumbing
Hi all, Am about to order my kitchen from MFI. Now please no mfi bashing .. im only buying it cos im using tesco deals vouchers and its going to be a steal. Question is has anybody had any experience with MFI Installers ... good ....bad ... any info would be great ... also do they use local contracters or do they have…
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Bed Bugs !
Anyone had any experiences with these ? How did you get rid of them. Apparently they are increasing in population all round the world.
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what do i do when the plasterer goes?
having a new ceiling fitted and every wall downstairs repaired and skimmed, what do i do once he leaves? (been told his finish is as smooth as a window pane :D ) Been told paint it with watered down paint is his right? Whats the mixture ratio and what paint should i use? And how long should l leave each coat etc?…
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Power Tools - Are they all the same?
I'm thinking about buying a cordless screwdriver/drill and maybe a router. I'm not new to DIY, I just take a bit of convincing before I'll part with my cash. I've been told many times by builders and contractors, "Oh don't bother buying DeWalt/Bosch/Makita, you're just paying for the name - This 'nakabushi' or 'Gooboo' is…
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Hot/Cold fill washers?
I've just bought a Bosch, cold fill washer, recommended because I have a combi boiler & it is more economic than hot and cold fill. My old washer is still working fine and I am giving it to daughter, who also has a combi bolier. can anyone tell me if it advisable to just connect the cold fill hose to this washer, or will…
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Looking for heavy duty trolley thing to transport belongings between houses....
We are moving into our new house over the bank holiday weekend and need to move all our belongings from my folks house to our place which is 5 DOORS AWAY! (that needs another thread of its own i think!!) Loading into the car and unloading seems a waste of time when its so close but the only thing i've found is a little…
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Bathroom nightmare!!!!
I'm fitting two new bathrooms as part of a new extention. As luck would have it the joists run the wrong way which makes drianage of the showers a nightmare. I've looked at Whale pumps, which appear to fit for the task, but at £600 + vat they seem expensive. has anyone got any ideas???? Please...
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Chickpeas and bugs
Having a really bad week if you read my last post too! Came back from holiday on Friday to a house infested with small beetle like bugs. Cleaned house and seemed to find where they were coming from - they seemed to have burrowed OUT of a packet of dried chickpeas. I've thrown out loads of food just to be on the safe side…
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IKEA - anyone else having probs?
I ordered some made to measure worktops 9 weeks ago knowing they would take 4 weeks. Delivery people rang to say it would be delivered then rang on the delivery date to say they hadn't been put on wagon. If only it were that simple - turns out they never put the order through and I would have to wait another 4 weeks. Was…
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New Build
Our house is 5 years old and has plaster board walls. Any advice on how we hang heavy things such as shelving. We have tried specialist raw plugs but these didn't work. Apart from locating the battons how do we hang heavy things.
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Patio
Now then, I promise I am not hijacking this forum today!! Anyone got any rough ballpark figures for a decent size patio to be laid? Say around 4 or 5 m by 4 or 5 m. And if anyone can reccommend any tradesmen in the Andover/Salisbury/Winchester/Newbury area please fell free.
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Cavity wall insulation
Does anyone know if there are any incentives (grants) for people to get this done to their homes? I and Mrs Ginge both work full time so I guess in Bliars britain we will be entitled to zero!! I honestly think I would be better off if I went on the doll!!
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HELP??? in the kitchen!
OH has made some greengage jam and has left me to clean the pans but she burnt the bottom of the jam and it is now caramelised on the bottom (Black). On is stainless and the other enamel. How do I get rid of the rotten stuff? tried leaving it in soak to no avail. ANY ONE?
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window blinds (merged threads)
hi im looking to purchase blinds for a conservatory and would welcome some advice just had a guy round and he quoted us £5k working out at over £160 per window(bloody windows cost less than that!!!) anybody know of some good suppliers etc etc many thanks georob
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decking
hi im looking to construct a new deck outside my conservatory has any body any advice regarding pricing etc thanks
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aaargh!!!!!!roots in cellar-really worried
was shocked to find roots in cellar this am. have lived in property for about 8 years, no problems with cellar, very clean and dry. towards end of last year, had water seeping in through base of cellar walls. had environmental health and water authority people round . both could not find cause of problem and each said as…
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DFS - Where do I stand?
I am having problems with DFS and just want to know where I stand. I purchased a 2 leather sofa's from DFS in Feb this year we finally got them delivered at the end of May - They looked great and was very pleased with them. We also took out the leather protection cover ( lasts 5 years I think) After a couple of months we…
