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water softner needed
currently completely stripping kitchen and refitting and it used to have a scale inhibitor in-line where the water came into the house. This was removed as it was alling apart and leaking and has since been replaced with a small, in-line water meter by 3Valleys. Is it worth me fitting a water softner just to be on the safe…
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Reusing carpet gripper rods
We're having new carpets fitted on Monday and the quote included all grippers underlay etc Do gripper rods lose their effectiveness? we've not taken up the old grippers from on the stairs and were wondering if it was worth doing so that they put new ones down or is it unlikely to make much difference. There are two…
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Kitchen recommendations
Just wondered if anyone had any good/bad experiences of fitted kitchens? Currently in the process of browsing through all the brochures, so far we've been looking at Wickes, B&Q. Ikea, and Magnet. Any tips gratefully received!
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Curved Shower Rod?
Hey guys, do you know where I can buy a curved shower rail? Similar to the one on this website but this is in America! http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1433779&cp=1331604.1331614.1331933&parentPage=family Thanks. B
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where can i buy huge floor tiles?
needed for kitchen/diner/lounge all in one. Largest sizes i've seen are 30cm x 30cm but looking for larger, anyone got any suggestion? Many thanks in advance glen
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Central heating queries
We have moved into our new home and discovered central heating boiler badly rusting and perforated. Radiators are showing similar signs of corrosion, we have replaced the boiler, flushed the system and added inhibitor to the system. Question? What may have been the cause of the corrosion and how do we prevent reoccurence?…
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Dog won't go outside!!! (merged threads)
Can anyone suggest a way top stop my dog weeing indoors? He is fine overnight always clean, then during the day he sometimes won't go out and blatantly wees inside (is it territory marking??). I'm going to end up having to replace the laminate flooring at this rate. Any tips would be gratefully received. BTW we are also…
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Correct temperature for a freezer?
Does anyone know what the correct temperature for a freezer is? It is presently -20c but the only conversion charts i can find are in f and maths was never my strong point.
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needed-plate for microwave
AGHHHHHH last night i smashed the plate from inside my microwave- i dont really want to have to buy a new microwave... any suggestions?????
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ceramic vs halogen hob
can anyone please explain the difference? Was going for a gas hob but being swayed by the clean lines of the new elec hobs, which ones better? Sorry but being a male i'm not up to speed on hobs and bits!! :rotfl: glen
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fully integrated appliances
yes or no? going for a very minimalistic look and thinking of built under washing machine, fridge and freezer to keep everything hidden away. Anyone has any good/bad experiences and good idea/bad idea?And do the dummy doors look flush once fitted? Cheers in advance glen
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Sony Handycam
I have one to sell, but instead of selling it on Ebay, I was wondering if there are any other auctions sites which are just as popular as Ebay? Are there any shops which will buy goods off you, not pawnbrokers though?
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Internal Vacuum System
We are currently in the process of designing a new house. Due to planning constraints it can only be 90 sq m in size. My fiancée is keen on the idea of one of these internal vacuum systems (large cylinder in the garage, pipe work round the house etc.). I was wondering if anyone else has had such a system fitted and: 1) Do…
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Why did it have to rain today?
A couple of weeks ago some roofers came to fix our roof and replace the garage roof. All fine and we'd arranged for the ceiling under a roof leak to be repaired and replastered... Then on Sunday we discovered the roof was still leaking so called the roofers straightaway and they explained that they hadn't been able to get…
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2 Year old boy for sale !!
That's it :mad: I've had enough !! 2 Year old boy for sale. Very artistic: Like's to crayon down the sides of my new staircase :mad: Love's to draw all over my pc desk in indelible marker pen :mad: Currently potty training : Will only go on toilet when bribed with sweeties :j If none available, loves to go and pee behind…
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HELP PLEASE! Pilot light on boiler won't stay on...
Please can anyone help. The pilot light on the boiler went out (we had to turn the electric off and we think thats why) and now we can't get it to stay lit. We have followed the instructions to the letter and the pilot light will light but as soon as we let go of the button (the instructions say 15 secs but we've tried…
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Little Giant Ladder
Does anyone know of the Little Giant Ladder as advertised on Best Direct TV? It costs £200 but it looks really useful, and adaptable for several jobs I have lined up. I would be glad of some advice before I part with my hard earned.... Cheers
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Condensing Combi- what shower?
I am following the various threads about boilers with great interest. Our boiler is dying, or so BG tell me. We're planning to refit our bathroom next year. What shower has to go with a Combi? Does it feed hot water from the boiler, or does it have to be one with just a cold water feed that heats it itself?
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powerflush
Friend has a combi boiler producing hot water and running 5 rads hot water has failed, apparently caused by the use of second hand rads, plumber has quoted £200 for a replacement valve plus £150 labour. A powerflush is recommended for £250 more. I`m incline to trust the diagnosis as the plumber is known to us but £600 is…
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Planning Permission??
Our next door neigbour has added a fairly large extension onto the back of his detached garage. I would estimate it has increased the size by about one third. Did they need planning permission to do this? (it doesn't affect light or anything in our garden, was just wondering). Thanks
