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toilet seat fittings required
Can anyone help ? I`m looking at replacing our toilet seat with a new timber one but need new bolts and hinges and the ones I`ve got don`t work and the seat has none with it . Looking for a website showing different types for sale . . . .any ideas guys ? Thanks in advance Hairy
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Help! Buying a fitted kitchen
There doesn't seem to be a right board to put this on, anyway here goes.... After saving up for absolutely AGES, i've finally got enough to re-do the kitchen. i've decided on the kitchen i want, had it planned and everything is chosen. I've been given the cost by the firm and now it's time to think about a deposit and…
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Removal of oil from floorboards
Had a quick look on the board but couldn't find anything we've just taken up a carpet and there is a massive oil stain from a oil filled radiator which leaked about 30 years ago (thats my grandad for you!!) Has anyone got any idea on how to remove it? I did a google search and tried the white/metholated spirit idea but to…
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Indesit repairs in Glasgow?
Can anyone recommend a company that can repair and Indesit dishwasher in Glasgow? :confused: Indesit themselves want to charge me £70 just for the privalege of entertaining their engineer (who doesn't work weekends etc... :mad: ). I've tried everywhere to find a local engineer but all the shops I've tried don't seem to…
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Builder and Roofer needed (Newcastle area)
I've rang numerous roofers in the YP who either estimate a fortune or don't turn up, and as for my builder well he's taking the *mick* somewhat as he reduces the workload whilst simultanoeusly manages to up the price!! I need a new roof fitting and an inner wall moving so if anyone can recommend anyone for the above I'd…
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Saunier Duval help/advice needed please
I have a Saunier Duval boiler (I think boiler is the right word.. I'm not very clued up here) in my flat (not sure the model number). I've run into a couple of problems... A long while ago when I had it serviced, the engineer told me that whenever the pressure gauge got below a certain level, theres a value I should open…
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Ikea wine bottle opener-how does it work??
Quick trip round Ikea this pm to get some storage for DD's bedroom, when I saw a pile of boxes containing a real "boys toy" that i knew DH would love. Its one of the wine bottle openers, where you lift the handle, insert neck of bottle, bring the handle down and then back up and voila wine opened. Only this one has a big…
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Patio
I've just had a new patio layed by a landscaper and now just one week later a good number of the stones are loose. It was bad weather when they were layed and the guy who did it said he wasn't surprised some are loose and has offered to relay the offending slabs. Does this seem reasonable - ie is it possible that slabs can…
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Combi Boiler
Calling All Plumbers Please Help, I have a combi boiler and when i turn the hot tap on it runs hot water for about five minutes and then cuts out. So I turn the tap off wait for a few minutes turn it on again and it does the same thing runs hot then goes cold. I have watched it on the boiler itself when it cuts out, the…
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Local Building Control Regs
Anyone know where I can find the appropriate list of what constitutes "relevant building work undertaken in their property.....by a third party who is a member of a competent persons scheme"? Also what exactly do I ask the person for? Both Corgi and FENSA were easy - they sent a Building Regulations Compliance documents…
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Can you recommend a gas fitter in Plymouth?
Aaaagh, So much for getting rid of the credit card bills - My boiler appears to have died :eek: The man from British Gas says it is 30 years old, would cost at least £150 for him to fix with no guarantees, and therefore is not worth it. So, I would like recommendations for a reliable gas engineer to confirm BGs assessment…
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[b]water Filter Advice[/b]
HI I wondered if anyone knows much about water filters - not those jug things that you have to keep in the fridge, but actual plumbed in ones to your mains supply. Our water is hard and horrible tasting and im spending a fortune on bottled water. cheers Clanger1
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quick query re architects
Hi We've applying for a building warrant to convert our attic for light domestic use (move roof beams, stregthen floor etc). Council say we need to get an archictect to do plans (showing what it is like before and after). Can anyone give me a rough ball park figure of how much this would cost? Stay in Glasgow. Thanks! Lee
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Advice please on carpet cleaning systems
Hello Could anyone give me some advice on what they think is the best carpet cleaning system (ie. a VAX) and also where they think I may get the best price? I'm getting tired of paying someone £30 a room to clean my carpets every 6 months..... Any advice appreciated! Thanks! Jenni
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levelling off a concrete floor
is it called screeding? And who does this, the plasterer? It looks like a concrete base, with hard tils over the top of it i was hoping to leave these down. Theres a bit of a lip where a wall used to be and i was hoping to lay laminate or tiles throughout but it needs levelling off. Is it basically the same as skimming the…
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Kitchen/Bathroom Installer in Kingston, Surrey?
Looking to fit a new kitchen and 2 bathrooms within the next 2 months - know any good, reliable fiitters in the Kingston area? Thanks
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Laminate Flooring
Has anyone any recommendations of brands to look for or to be avoided? I don't cheap tacky stuff, but I don't want top of the range either. I'm thinking of spending around £6-8 per sq/m. TIA
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Decorative Bricks?
I'm looking for certain type of brick, I dont even know what to call them but they are made of concrete, are usually used on boundry walls and look like this: (sorry for my bad drawing but I cant even find a picture online) Does anyone know what they are called so I can do a search? Or where sells this type of thing, I've…
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Free Security System - Direct Responce Security
Not sure where to post this but I have been offered a free home security system and cctv system by Direct Responce Security only cost is installation of £199. Checked out the website http://www.directresponse.uk.com/ Seems a bit fishy to me and i am sure there is a catch but wondered if anyone had any experience of this…
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Roofing Felt
Just ahd a survey report comeback on a house I want to but and it says that the internal roof felt has persihed and is badly damaged. Any ideas how much this is going to cost?? Rough ball park figures please. Also he has graded the roof average so is it something Ireally need to get done?
