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Kitchen Spot Lights
Finally I am having my kitchen refitted, but have been left totally confused about spotlights. We went to a lighting consultant who suggested installing 35w downlighters (12v 60 degree halogen bulbs) to most of kitchen, and 20w (12v 38 degree halogen bulbs) over the worksurface. I seem to remember that he said the light…
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Best place to buy electric cooker?
I am looking for the best and cheapest place to buy an electric cooker. I dont want dual fuel or gas, just electric. We dont have much choice here, only Currys, Argos or Comet and these have pretty limited stock. Help please!
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to all ps2 owners
Sorry didnt know where to put this but there is a problem with the ps2 power leads and sony are going to replace the leads free of charge if yours is one of the faulty ones go two ps2 web site which is http://www.ps2ac.com/ they say to unplug them as they can catch fire if you have a fualty one ..... 1.Please select your…
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New Carpet
Just got a bargain from carpet right. A carpet for my new baby's bedroom which cost me £21.46. Problem is I asked the bloke there about underlay, & he quoted me £31!!!! I need underlay as its going onto a floor which currently has hardwood flooring. Where can I get cheap underlay from. Also how do I work out the size of a…
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broken denby plate
Hi, last month hubby and I treated ourselves to a denby dinner set for our wedding anniversary. Have wanted one for yonks and Debenhams were doing it in the sale, 70% off and extra 10% if we got a store card on the day. We bought as much as we could afford and paid the card off when the statement came in. Anyway, the…
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Good Quality but cheap wood flooring
I am after getting some wood flooring (oak) for my hall and lounge, but in true MSE style I am trying to find a mail order or internet company that are better priced than the high st. Wickes are reasonably priced however the quality is somewhat questionable. I want to avoid laminate and would like around 14mm wood. Has…
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Vaillant boilers whats your view on them
i am looking for views or reviews on the vaillant ecomax pro 18e or the 28e. my present system is about 18 years old and is playing up the above boilers are high efficiency condensing boiler for tradional system. anyone got 1 of these and what you think about them thanks in advance
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Cheap dining room furniture?
Hello, I'm looking for cheap dining room furniture that preferably is storable (ie extending table & floding o stackable chairs). Looking to spend under £150 on table and £30 chairs (each). If anyone knows any good places it would be much appreciated. Already tried Ikea and Argos...
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Anyone got a HENRY with power brush head?
I have a Henry, he's hgetting on a bit, but rather than buy a new hoover I was thinking of getting one of these. Anyone got one and does it work?
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Removing flooring glue from vinyl flooring?
Does anyone know what will remove flooring glue from the surface of granolithic type vinyl flooring, got a matt type finish, rather than shiny. Tried Astonish, vinegar, Mr Muscle. I do have white spirit but just wondering if it would be ok, don't want to remove the pattern???
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Stuck Kitchen Drawer
Bit of help needed here please :) In my mum's fitted kitchen she has a drawer she uses for utensils. Something has got stuck and it will not open more than a couple of centimetres (not enough to get anything through the gap to push whatever is sticking back a bit). Pulling hard on the drawer only seems to be loosening the…
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Where's cheapest for QuickStep flooring?
OK, have decided on QuickStep flooring, but where to get them cheap? I am planning to install it myself. I see prices much cheaper on internet, like https://www.flooringsupplies.co.uk and https://www.completelyflooring.co.uk, which are selling them much cheaper than floors2go and Toppstiles. I don't expect floors2go to…
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Cavity Wall Insulation Offer - any good?
The local council (backed by nPower) has got a contractor in my area and Cavity wall insulation or Loft insulation will cost £99 each (don't need to get both, can get one or the other or both!). My mate had the loft done last year (via a similar Council type scheme offer) and the people that came where a couple of kids…
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Central Heating Controls
When I first moved into my house a few weeks ago, I could turn my central heating off instantly. Now when I flick the switch on the controller, it takes a good 10-15 mins before the pump stops. Any ideas?
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Wild birds in the garden (merged threads)
I got a lovely bird table for my new house about 2 weeks ago and filled it with yummy scrummy nuts, seed and bread but ive come to the conclusion that the birds in this area must be blind coz not one has even come for a sniff or a look around! How do i get them to come to my garden?? any ideas? TD xx
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Do you pay in advance for sky subscription.
Hi folks, I have rang sky to cancel my subscription last date for viewing 20 october 05. They have sent me a letter saying that on date 20 oct 05 last payment will be taken. I just wonder is that correct i.e do you pay in arrears or in advance? joe
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New Cicuit Board For Potterton e80 boiler
Could anyone shed any light on this query? I have a potterton e80 combi boiler and the programmer wont work, a Gas man said i need a new mother board for it, i can turn it on and off manually. How much do these cost( Expensive i think) someone told me it would be better to fit a new boiler?? Thanks for any replies
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Problem with radiator valves
Hi The radiators in my house were fitted 25 - 30 years ago and unfortunately some of the valves need replacing - leaks etc. I bought a load of new valves with the idea of leaving the large nut and tail in the radiator and the compression nut and olive on the 15mm feed pipe and simply slot in the new valve body.........Good…
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Cheap Beds and Matresses required
I'm just renovating a rental property i have in manchester, and have completly gutted the property, and had some building work done. Now i'm looking to furnish it to let again. I'm looking for cheap beds and matresses. I need 4 doubles. Last year, when i did the same in another property, i got a bed and (cheap but…
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Cheap curtains - where to get?
Anyone has suggestions where to get cheap curtains? I see that Argos ones are quite nice and cheap but are they any good?
