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Sealing Unfinished Oak Table
I'm after some advice. I recently bought an unfinished oak dining table. I'd like to seal it one way or another and am aware of a few different methods but am advised waxing is the best solution. Can someone offer any advice on waxing. The different waxes available, different methods of waxing etc etc.... TIA
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Index Warranties - worthless?
Is there any point in contacting Littlewoods, given that they are closing branches daily, and have been bought out? Are the underwriters still liable?
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Fitting an electrical socket
Hi I was wondering if I could get some advice please? I need to install a washing machine and the plumbing (water and waste) is already in place, but the electrical socket where it should plug in below the worktop has a blank plate on it rather than a plug socket. There is a switch above worktop height which presumably…
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What's wrong with my shower?
It's an electric shower that's about 3 years old and was working fine till the other week. It stopped mid shower and now won't work at all. The lights on showing low pressure but my dad's checked it out (carpenter and jack of all trades) but can't figure out what the fault could be. No blockages etc. Any ideas? I really…
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Dell W2600 26" LCD TV - FAULTY REMOTE
Has anyone had any problems with their remote control for the Dell W2600 26" LCD TV as mine has decided to play up today and the buttons work only when they want to. Cannot think what the problem is apart from the remote is faulty I have emailed https://www.aria.co.uk who I purchased the TV from and will phone them…
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is conservatory warranty transferable?
anyone know if conservatory warrenties are generally transferable to the next homeowner, or can it vary? i am the 'next homeowner' thinking of claiming, and the small print on the contract i have is not clear. i don't want to ask the company involved directly and 'show my cards'. if the answer is no, then has anyone ever…
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new carpet
Help. My new carpet has been damaged/marked by my daughters stiletto heels and the carpet fibres are not standing upright. can anybody help please. Cosmic
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Slow stopper thingies on kitchen units!!!!
Sorry to be a bit vague but could somebody tell me whether or not it is possible to purchase those stoppers for kitchen units which makes them close slowly. I think MFI are doing a TV advertisement on one of their kitchen's which features them. If they are possible to buy, could somebody tell me where to buy them from and…
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DIY roof terrace - any advice?
Want to demolish part of gable roof to expose attic floor and make roof deck/terrace. Can I seal existing boards, or do I need to refloor for exterior surface? If so, what do I use? Any advice appreciated. Oh yes, AND CHEAPLY please! Thanks.
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One builder or different tradesmen for building works?
I shall soon be renovating a victorian brick built detached house - which needs attention to pointing, the roof, rebuilding of garden walls, replacement fascias/guttering, replacement patio doors, windows etc etc. I will need quotes for the work and wonder if it's best to get them from a builder who will do all - or…
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kitchen supplier / fitter
:xmassmile hi - i'm in the process of looking for a new kitchen at the moment. does anyone have any recommendations a for reliable and value for money kitchen company? are the big DIY retailers any good? i don't want to go spending loads on this thing!
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dishwasher on 12months intrest free ?
Hi , i'm looking to buy a new dishwasher, has anybody outhere spotted any intrest free credit deals on dish washers ,prefably for 12 months,or any other great,too good to be missed, sales.
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My Dyson has died, should I get a Sebo
My 3 year Dyson has just died for the 18th time, it's spent more time at the hoover repair shop than in the house. Thinking of binning the Dyson and buying a Sebo. Are Sebo's any good? Which model should be looking at getting? Whats the best price anyone has picked a Sebo up for??
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New Hoover Help!
I am just about to move into a new house and have been trying to pick up some "bargins" in the sales. Top of my list is a new hoover - but there are so many to choose from! I have no idea what good features I should be looking for! It needs to be: Not too heavy - House has 3 flights of stairs Long cord Will work well on…
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Washer dryer help
I am getting a bit fed up of my washer dryer, most times the clothes come out looking worse than when they went in! If a normal tumble dryer collects the fluff, then where does the fluff go in a unit like this? (the answer seems to be all over my clothes, usually the black ones too.....) Im wondering if it is on its last…
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help with freezer
hi,dont know if this is the right place for this? i've recently bought an upright freezer for my shed outside...however its gathering a lot of condensation on the outside of it..any idea as to how i can prevent this happening thank you
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what to do with a christmas tree with roots?
hi i hope someone can help and if this is in the wrong place could someone please move it to the correct place. I bought a christmas tree (with roots) thinking I was doing a good thing, with my MIL saying she would have it in her garden. Not she is saying she will not and I am left wondering where to put it, as I live in a…
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How long is a piece of string?
How cheaply can you do up a house? Install new gas central heating? A new bathroom? Get rid of and make good a hideous false, disco-style ceiling made up of plastic panels concelaing strip lights? Replace the dilapidated shower (built into a large cupboard)? There are two houses we're interested in. One is in pretty much…
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Homeworking - money4surveys, advice needed
I have been looking at extra ways to earn money from home and came across the opportunity with 'money4surveys' which basically pays you for filling in market survey questionnaires etc. The emails I have received following my enquiry look quite genuine but they charge an annual subscription fee of £59.96 to become a member…
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Steam Generated Irons
Can I ask if anyone has one. Argos have one half price 114.00,which is still a lot of money for an iron. Can I ask if they are any good and really do the job any better than you standard steam iron. Thanks
