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Reliable fridge freezer brands??
I'm on the look out for a new fridge freezer as mine is defrosting all over the place, no matter what I do and it's about 15 years old now anyway. Can't be too - much - max £350 as I'm on a student loan, but is a necessity for the kids. Have seen a lovely Bosch in the Co-Op for £359 but am now having pre-buying nerves now…
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room colour advice
finally ready to paint, all plastering is done and am thinknig of going brilliant white walls and ceiling and either grey or black tile-effect quick step laminate flooring. has anyone got any adice on colour combo's, experiences etc or know of any sites where you can paint a 'virtual room' to your colour? Going for a very…
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single kitchen carcase
Anyone recommend anywhere where I can get a single 600mm kitchen carcase and door? Most of the places i've searched for on the web need a minimum order, some of up to £750! Many thanks Dave
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LED light bulbs - R50 spotlights?
I'm looking to replace my kitchen Spotlights with LED bulbs I have found a site in USA that will custom make LED bulbs but looking for a cheaper option I need 3x R50 spotlight bulbs (e14 screw), I could buy CFL (@£10 each) but would like to try LED Anyone seen any?
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Bannister Spindles too far apart. What should I do?
Hi! I've been slowly stripping paint from my bannister and staircase and I want to do something about the spindles being too far apart. To the point where, if I left my toddler at the top of the stairs, he could fit through them. I HAVE to do something about it because I can't spend the next few years not letting him play…
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Cost of replacement boiler and radiators
I recently bought a house with a very outdated boiler. It will still work for a couple of years, but will have to be replaced soon. I would also like to replace the radiators. Because I have no experience with this at all, I wanted to ask board members for an idea of the cost of replacing and installing a new boiler…
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Pressure drops on Combi boiler
We have a Myson Midas combi boiler. Everything always seems to work fine during the summer months but as soon as winter comes the pressure drops really quickly, down to nil over about a couple of hours. There appear to be no leaks on the system, someone mentioned that it could be that our expansion chamber needs pumping…
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How much to excavate & clear back garden patio?
I'm looking for someone to dig up and take away old patio stones from my back garden. It's about 30 sq.metres, with access via a side alleyway. Some of the stones are 4-5 inches deep, so some sort of mechanical digger would probably be appropriate for the job. Does anyone have any experience of getting this sort of work…
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Sky Price Increase
Hello Money Savers, This is a warning for all sky customers. If you have the family package @ £19.50 per month then bewarned that Sky have now reorganised their packages and moved everyone onto the new "mixes" at 22.00 per month. If you can, downgrade to save money. I've just removed two mixes to take the price down to…
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Kitchen Carpet
Has anyone experience of a carpeted kitchen? Any recommendations for types or makes of carpet? We had Heuga carpet tiles at our last place and we found them suprisingly good when maintained with a steam cleaner and vacuum cleaner but I wondered if there were any other options. The trouble we now have a suspended wooden…
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Transfering Goods
Hi all could anyone help me, i need to buy a container of sorts to transport frozen food by car and keep it frozen, the journey is 2 and a half hours long,any suggestions of a website or high street shop? Thanks for your time Coolsteel :cool:
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IKEA Customer Service - or lack of!
I purchased a blind from IKEA a while ago and when I came to use it discovered it was the wrong size. Unfortunately I have not got the receipt anymore. Upon returning the blind to the same IKEA store from which it was purchased there was a sign in the 'customer service' area stating that refunds/exchanges/credit notes will…
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Anyone recommend a good Washer/Dryer?
I'm clueless and was looking for a machine delivered for about 380 quid? Cheers for your help Scott
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can i take them back?
This question doesnt strictly fit in this category but dont know where else to post it. Last week i bought a pair of trainers for my holidays, put them on in the house and they felt uncomfortables as they have like elastic lases zig zagged accross the top of the shoe, anyway thought id better wear them around the house to…
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DIY Websites?
Can anyone suggest a website/s that deal in all aspects of diy? Cheers, Pete.
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Where to buy a dirt cheap garage door
Can anyone point me in the right direction here. I am about to convert my garage into a room. In order for it to pass the planning department the garage door must remain and we can put windows down our side walkway, which is perfect for us. The problem is our garage door is in a dreadful state, the previous owners damaged…
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Liquid Sink/Bath Plughole Unblockers
There are a number of liquid plughole unblockers on the market, Mr. Muscle to name but one. Does anyone know if these actually work? I have a slow draining plastic bath but am reluctant to use any of these liquids as they all appear to contain corrosives such as caustic soda. Surely any spillage onto the plastic bath…
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Paint on driveway
A friend of mine has dropped a gallon of blue gloss paint on her driveway. The surface is brick whihc is sort of ornamental with a rough surface. Any OS ideas on how to remove it or a product she can buy, Desperate!!!
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Philps remote helpline
Hi I know philips have a UK 020 helpline for their universal remotes, as i have phoned it before. But i have looked and now cant find it, only a 0902 one :( Does anyone remember it? p.s sorry if this is the wrong place but i didnt know where elses to ask
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Remote Control Light Switch
Is there such a thing? Scenario: I have only one light switch for my main living room light and it's about 15 feet from the front door. It means fumbling across the room in the dark and turning the light on.To run a second switch would mean all kinds of upheaval which I can do without. I've been making do with a table lamp…
