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Hedge Trimmer
I'm needing to buy a new hedge trimmer. Does anyone have recommendations?
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Leaded Effect Windows
I have leaded effect windows on all the windows in my home. My bf has decided he doesn't like them and wants to remove the windows as we cant afford to replace all the windows at the time being. Someone has told us that we can remove them and then use nail varnish to remove the glue. Was wondering if anyone has tried this…
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Can anyone recommend a Electrition & decorator in Lincoln?
Hi just mover house and am looking for a reliable electrition and decorator to do a few jobs that need doing around the new place. I live in Lincoln. Cheers, Pete.
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Petrol Lawnmower needed recommendations plz
Hi I have just mover house and with a much bigger lawn than my old house did I now need a petrol lawnmower. Can anyone recommend any makes to me i'm looking at spending £100-£180. Thanks, Pete.
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Replace perspex shade
As a follow on to my toad in the kitchen, when then led to light bulbs blowing over what seemed the whole of the house, I had to go to Ikea last night for some new lightbulbs as my wall lights cames from there. I noticed they are no longer stocking the light fittings in Ikea but managed to buy the correct bulbs to fit.…
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Cheap Corner Sofa
Does anyone know where to buy a cheap corner sofa? Im after a brown fabric one but I cant seem to find any under £500!! Any help appreciated! Jo xx
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Electric Fire Wall Spacer
I have got a electric fire that sits inside the recess of the wall/chimmey (sp). However some models out there have a metal outer or spacer as its called to make it a standalone unit. Is there any Universal Spacer sets out there that will fit a DE Modern Trinity Electric Fire??? as I cannot find one on google Thanks Michael
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Heating an attic beadroom.
Can any one advise how to heat an attic bedroom cheaply? The rest of the house has GCH but the system cannot be extended up there (I asked a qualifed tradesman and he confirmed what my Dad said). I need something cheap to install/buy and to run. In the dead of winter in North Yorkshire, the room needs to be heated for…
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electrical advice
hope somebody can give me some idea what to do next a few weeks ago the circuit breaker tripped the downstairs sockets only and wouldnt reset. waitied about 40 mins unplugged everything and it reset. thought no more about it. tonight its tripped again (after a lot of flicking on and off) and will reset but no power on…
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need builder's recommendation liverpool
can someone PM me with a recommendation of a good, reliable and affordable general builder in the liverpool area? thanks
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pond problem want butyl liner where from
Dog fell into pond we guessed when she came walking in soaking wet from the garden, the next day all the water had gone out of the pool, dog must have burst poly liner with claws, fish being housed temp in kiddies pool but i want to get a rubber lined base butyl about 6 x6 so if she does decide to go for a swim she wont…
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Help we have a cheeky mouse!! (merged threads)
We have a very cheeky mouse who has the nerve to come out when we are around, i have seen it numerous times this past week. We have put a humane trap with cheese down to try and catch it but it is having none of it as it wont go in. My partner has given me 5 days before he gets an inhumane trap _pale_ and sets it up, I…
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Need to dispose of a 1970's caravan-help!
My elderly parents have a 1970's caravan on our driveway that needs to be disposed of either by way of sale or scrapping. (Not in a very good state of repair) I have spoken to a few dealerships who state that due to the windows being glass it is illegal to tow on a road. I have spoken to our local council (Newport, Gwent,…
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Local plumber recommendations?
I'm looking for a plumber to come round and change my old boiler to a nice new combi boiler. Can anyone recommend any plumbers in the Ilford, Essex area? Thanks.
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Hired Carpet Cleaners
I want to clean my hall carpet and want to know has anyone ever hired a carpet cleaner? Are they any good, how long does it take to do and dry and what's the best one to hire? I have an old dog (15) with kidney problems and so have recently acquired a few extra stains on the carpet :o . We will be renewing the carpet when…
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Bathroom electrics - what to do?
I'd really appreciate some help from the panel on this one. I'm having my bathroom fitted by a local business. The fitting is being carried out by a sub-contractor. I have absolutely no concerns at all about his work - I can see that he is excellent. However, he it not registered (or whatever you have to be) to sign off…
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Cheap rugs
Looking for a cheap rug for my living room...approx 200cm sq. Any ideas? Thanks
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Remove a toad from the kitchen?
Any suggestions on how to remove a toad from the kitchen without actually having to pick it up? It keeps evading all the boxes I have laid out in the hope it will jump into one of them :rotfl:
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Curtains?
Hi MSEs BF and I have moved into our new room with our very nice and generaous landlord/friends in Farnham. Everything is going well the painting of the room is almost done BUT our room is at the front of the house and the traffic is absolutely horrendous! We cannot put double glazing as the building is a listed cottage.…
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Laminate Flooring - Power Tools and tips please
Hello everyone! I need help. I have bought some laminate flooring for the small room in my house. It was a bargain and as money is tight right now i thought it woud be a good plan to lay it myself. Last night I got the shock of my life - those planks are really hard to cut! Is it advisable to use some kind of power saw to…
