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In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving

Archives for September 2005

Wanted proffessional cordless drill
Wanted proffessional cordless drill .12v or over, with at least 2 batteries. Has anyone seen any good deals ?
Rubber for shower screens...
Bought a shower screen from wickes years ago approx 5 now, and the rubber is starting to go. Been to wickes had a look for some replacement rubber to no avail. Does such exist or do i need to buy a new screen? Shame if the latter as its still good. Does anyone know of any other places that i could get the rubber? Its the…
ADT system but do not want monitoring
I am buying a house with an ADT alarm system, but the control panel is broken. I want to have a new control panel installed but do not want a monitored system. What I want is just to use the existing ADT sensors to be used in a non-monitored burglar alarm system. Any idea who can have it installed without having to sign up…
Help - cheap tumble dryer <150 Any Recommendations?
Wondered if anyone had been in a similar situation recently? Looking for a cheap tumble dryer, or recommendations on good internet shop to look at (finance options and low delivery): Under or around £150 5 or 6kg do I need a reverse cycle one? LX Direct are the cheapest but has ANYONE ever bought from them successfully?…
Burgalar Alarm problems
The house I moved into three years ago has a basic burgalar alarm system installed. The people who lived there before me didn't know the code so basically it hasn't been used. I suspect that it was installed by the housebuilders, Crest, for their own purposes as the house was their showhouse. The house is 10 years old. A…
How Safe is MDF?
Does anyone know anything about the potential health dangers of MDF particles/dust? I have heard it described as the asbestos of the late 20th century. This may sound a bit alarmist and as always, it's sensible to take reasonable H&S precautions working with any building material. Can anyone give any advice or has seen any…
need some crafty help
My flat is pretty much a wind tunnel as i discovered throught the gales last night all the windows are draughty as are all the doors. Now cant afford to get new windows though wish I could(one leaks when it rains) so need some crafty ideas for draught exclusion preferably involving spending no money/as little as possible.…
Veritas Home Burglar Alarms
Can anyone tell me how to reset a veritas burglar alarms. I have had a dozy double glazing fitter who ripped out the front door without taking the alarm sensor off first.The dozy git buried the wire behind the new door. I have found and replaced the sensors and now cannot reset the system. Two of the zone lights are on and…
Sun pipes - Anyone had any problems? £ how much?
I am thinking of having a sun pipe installed in an extension we are having, we have restrictions on any windows at the front of the extension, and can only have one small window on the side, so thought a sun pipe will be an ideal option. Can anyone recommend them, or has anyone had any problems? What size pipe is best?…
Has anyone ever had a tennis court built
Roughly what would be the cost? Obviously I know it varies depending on the exact work to be done, but I have no idea what a ball park figure would be
Urgent - Water In Electric Sockets!!!
My son had disappeared to the loo and after ten minutes wondered what he was up to as sometimes he falls asleep on the loo. Discovered he had been busily spraying his toy fire extinguisher full of water over sockets, hair drier and shredder. I've cut the supply which goes for the hall and the kitchen. Should I call an…
Laying Lino
How easy is this? Have just had my kitchen redecorated and have bought some new lino online as I couldnt find the one I wanted in local shops. Was going to give it a bash myself but not too sure where to start! Thanks in advance
new door frame - cost
Can anyone advise me roughly how much it would cost to have a door frame replaced? I seem to have a problem with my kitchen interior door. The door is closing no problem but I have a mortice lock on it (dont ask!!!) and it is really difficult to get locked. The inside of the frame has a few cracks in it. Thanks in advance…
Another Combi Boiler problem
Everything seems to be going pear shaped for me at the moment and now my Vaillant VCW-GB 242 EH combi is playing up. I recently drained the system down to do some work on the radiators. All has been refilled, bleed valves bled according to the engineers commissioning instructions and the boiler is providing hot water and…
Laminate flooring for bathroom and hall
Thinking about laminate flooring for my bathroom and hall and I realise for these areas I will need hardwearing and water resistant but any other tips users can give me? How easy is it to keep clean in hallways and do you need something under the door mat to keep it still.
DVD Players
My son bought me a DVD player from Aria mail order. It worked perfectly for 6 months then stopped working. The counter was going round on the player, but the picture wasn't feeding through to the TV to which it was attached. I swapped the Scart connector and it still didn't work. I returned it to Aria (who resolutely…
Loft floor boards
Anyone got any tips on installing boards in my loft? Is it quite easy or should I seek help, also is it a 1 man job or 2?
DISHWASHER. How to choose........
My dishwasher, which came with the house several years ago, has died. RIP. So, I thought I would do, you know, Kelkoo on dishwashers. There are thousands to choose from. And many, many brands. I sort of remember tripping over a thread here ages ago about some brands being the same as others apart from the labels. Anyway, I…
Mildew
New bathroom and part of the sealant is already showing spots of mildew. What do we do? Thanks :confused:
WANTED Quiet Rapid Boil Kettle
My 2year old £50 kettle has started to leak , I never have much luck when I buy Kettles some are usually too heavy noisy or slow to boil . I thought I would ask everyone for their ideas on a Stainless or brushed aluminium Kettle that will give me rapid boil, is not too noisy and isn't too heavy Thanks

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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