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Bedroom door won't stay open
Hi, My sons bedroom doors has never stayed fully open, the door slowly closes but not completely. Does anyone have any ideas on where to start to solve this? Is it the floor not being level, hinges or anything else? Its been like this for over 3 years and its finally doing my head in! Thanks in advance. Bernard
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Remove Shower fixtures?
Hello all, I am just in the process of buying my first home!! I am buying-to-let so all the work done needs to enhance the rental potential. The person i have bought it from is an old lady who has a modified shower to enable a wheelchair. It has the railings and the removeable screen. However, there is no bath and to be…
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velux window blind
does anyone know where i can get one cheap window is ggl mo4 have looked on ebay but works out around 35.00 with postage. does anyone know of a cheaper alternative can you customise a normal ventian blind by fixing the botton rail to the frame of the window to keep it in place. what about putting a roller blind and…
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Domestic Hot Water Temperature
Hi, What is the recommended temperature for domestic hot water if anyone would know please? Thanks
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Guide price for re-installing radiators
I have seen a house with radiators removed. All that's left for the radiators are the copper pipes which are clearly being sawn in order for the radiators to be removed. (Questions: is this the correct way to remove the radiators? If the copper pipes connecting the radiators are being cut by sawing, would re-installing…
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Comet, Shill bidding??
A couple of weeks ago, I started a thread on here asking where I could get discounted electricals, ex display, shop returns, cosmetic damaged etc. I got a very good response and several leads as to where to get these so let me thank those of you once again. One site I was directed to was https://www.clearance-comet.co.uk…
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Help Regarding Cavity Membranr System
Hi All, My sister has a damp problem in her house in that an external wall gets very damp to the point were u can actually feel the water on it. She has been using a dehumidifier for a few months now. So when u go in to room it feels alot warmer than it did and the walls are dry. She has had 3 businesses in to get quotes…
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Removing vinyl tiles
I am struggling to remove vinyl tiles from my kitchen floor, as we are having underfloor heating laid and have been told by the heating company they need to come up. I am using a hot air gun and wall paper stripper tool, and slowly lifting a tile at a time. Please does anybody know an easier way? Or a good technique?…
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warped pine door
Any way to straighten it again? Ta td
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removing chimney breasts
hi we are looking to buy a house, and one that we have have seen has chimney breasts in 4 rooms. does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to get these removed in order to create more space in the rooms? i would just like to know your experiences if anyone else has had this done, and also a rough indication of the…
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short height wardrobe
i just fitting out the loft and need a wardrobe which is about half the height of a standard a has a hanging rail. it must be maple as the other stuff is maple and off white. the wardrobe we got is too too tall, but do not want resort to having to have my 10 year olds clothers folded and put into drawers. can anyone help…
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Garden Fencing
[six Foot Garden Fence Panels Any Idea Where To Buy The Cheapest From I Have No Idea Would Need To Do It On Line Also Thank You
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Cover for food processor
I saved up my Nectar points and splashed out on a food processor from Argos. Have used it for a few recipes plus smoothies/juicing but... The machine itself is too big to fit in any of my cupboards, unless it's reassembled every time I want to use it. I know years ago (before I could afford one and even thought I wanted…
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conservatory heating
I am a regular browser of this site, but have only posted once before - I would however really value some advice..... We are in the middle of having a conservatory built and have yet to finally decide on a heating source (I understand that we cant run a radiator off the CH system as this would mean that we would then need…
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Paintind Advice: Wooden Garden Gate
Hi MSE's I am looking to repaint my wooden garden gate. I want to paint it with standard fence panel paint. However I have white oil based paint currently on it ( White Gloss ). What should I do ?
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What cooker do I buy ????
Hi My BELLING cooker has decide to give up, (last time it gave up on christmas day.) I want to replace it, but what is the best one to buy?? It has to be electric, double oven - 1 has to be a fan oven & be 60cm wide. There are so many different hobbs etc I just haven't got a clue what to buy or where to buy one from. I was…
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Apple and pear trees
Hi can any of you keen gardeners tell me the best time of year to plant apple and pear trees? Is it anytime or does it have to be specific? Thanks, Pete.
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Exterior Door Measurements
Hello Knowledgeable People I've seen an exterior door for sale that I quite like and i have the frame measurements. How do I go about checking the measurements of my own door frame? Do I measure the outside or the inside co I think they are different? Is there any leeway I have to take into account for expansion? Ta very…
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Home sprinkler system
i am thinking about installing a domestic sprinkler system in my home, anybody have any experience of these especially an idea of prices .... none of the websites ive visited are very forthcoming with estimates .... im only looking for a ball park figure. cheers
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Kitchen worktops
Does anyone have any experience of wooden work surfaces (good or bad)?
