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Changing light in bathroom
Have a standard rose fitting in bathroom with flex about 10 inches long - standard fit for light bulb on the end. Have bought a new bathroom light that screws to the ceiling. Trouble is I do not know if the ceiling is plasterboard or the old lathe & plaster as it is Artexed. How easy would it be to remove the rose and…
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Laminate Flooring - finishing edges?
We have laid laminate flooring abutted to the skirting boards (couldn't take them off or we would have had to replaster everywhere!). Used edging strips (and spacers) which we nailed to the skirting (as the floor is concrete) but have a problems round door frames as they are really fiddly. This means there is no way we…
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Extract over hob
Hi I am having a hob put in my kitchen, do i really need an extract above it?? I have wall units above it at the moment. If i do need one, can these go via a plug or do they need mains electricity! Thanks
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electric oven and hob fitting
i have inherited a horrible fitted oven and hob with my new house, how easy is it to fit new ones? do i need an electrician or can it be a diy jobbie? :A
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steam cleaner recommendation please
Hi.. am looking for tips from anyone who is pleased with their hand held steam cleaner. I'm replacing a little Polti one which is broken. It was never a great performer - the Steam Shark looked impressive on the tv shopping channels but internet reviews of it I've read tell a very different story. I'm surprised Which? has…
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Best 3 in 1 Vacuum Cleaner????
Hi All, Having had yet another cheap vacuum cleaner die on me I've decided its time to splash out on something decent. We are moving into a new place soon which has new cream carpet(!) and with 3 small kids and a big garden it sounds like a recipe for disaster. I am interested in buying a 3 in 1 vacuum cleaner, the sort…
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Velux automatic window opener
We are converting a barn and in the roof are about to fit a couple of Velux windows. One of them is above a stairwell and I am not too happy about hanging around with a long pole to open it! I know they do electricc window openers with a remote control or keypad, but my builders merchant has quoted over 250 plus vat. Any…
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ideas for best brand not too expensive washing machine
hiya , can anyone help i seem to spend forever on review sites looking for the best washing machines,dont want to pay a fortune ,want 1 with a really good quick wash also variable spin,the 1 have at the moment takes forever to do the so called quick wash and it is cold,with having 2 kids u know how it is,washing every 5…
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Bathroom furniture worktop-Irko, Walnut or Teak
I'm looking for a bathroom furniture work top in Iroko, Walnut or Teak, or looks like these woods. Size is about 1500mm long x 320mm wide x 30mm thick. Square edged not rolled. Does anybody have any suggestions as where I might get this from.
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Smoke Pollution
Hi I have recently moved into a new flat, in a new build development. Although really happy wih the flat our neighbours stay beneath us, smoke heavily, which ends up leaving our house smell like a pub. I know that there are certain requirements which have to be reached by the builder, in terms of sound transmission between…
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Mould & Condensation issue
Hi all, We've been suffering from a small mould and condensation issue for a while (around double-glazed windows) and I've finally got up the courage to go into the loft where I found the roof had LOTS of condensation on it and was dripping a bit... Looking at the insulation up there I *think* the eaves have been blocked…
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Toilet
Hello can anyone tell me why my toilet makes a loud noise when you flush as if it pulls water from the system. Jokes appreceated Thank you for looking. Chass
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Changing colour of furniture
I was given a shelving unit and after drilling a few holes i added 4 shelves to it so it will be great for all my CD's. However it is maghony effect and I wanted to change it to black ash effect. Does anyone know the best way to do this? I was thinking of painting it black but I believe that probably won't work as it is a…
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Help with Solid Wood Furniture
I recently bought some Solid Wood furniture from the Hampshire range in Argos and I'm a bit disappointed with it. I thought rather than buying cheaper furniture I'd buy the Solid Wood variety. After spending over £300 on 3 pieces of living furniture I was disappointed to see how easily it can get scratched. Within a day it…
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Cheap Coving / Cornice needed !!!
We are currently decorating the bedroom and need some coving for it. Most of the coving we have looked at, and liked, does not come with internal corner sections ( which we want ). Does anyone know of anywhere that sells nice coving with internal corner sections ?? Thanks in advance
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Cargo furniture problems
We bought an oak table, chairs & 2 extension leafs from Cargo Homeshop in Septmeber, 4 months on and we are still experiencing problems with the quality of both the table and leafs. We asked for the 3rd replacement table to be delivered to our local store instead of the home delivery we have had previously, and went to…
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planning permision for conservatory ?
Hi, I am in the process of having a conservatory built but i am now starting to worry because i was under the impression that i DidNT need planning permission for it and there for didnt bother. But now im starting to panic and thinking that i should of applied for it. Did any other forum members not bother with permission…
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conservatory roof cleaning (merged threads)
Does anyone know of a cleaning product which I can spray pr hose onot my conservatory roof ( its difficult to reach) so that it can soak and clean the green moss etc on the upvc white pieces and then I can hose off. I suppose someting similar to a car shampoo foam is required. Thanks
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'Fraid so......... yet ANOTHER combi problem
PLEASE could someone help detect what the possible problem is with my central heating combi. The make is PROTHERM 80E (wall hung combination boiler) is approximately 2 years old. The hot water will heat up as it should some times, then suddenly it refuses to heat up...... most annoying if you are there in the alltogethers…
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which Combi?
my SIME Friendly Format combi boiler has had it - so the plumber says. i have a large 3 bed end terrace house with 8 radiators installed. i am obvisiously without propper heating at the moment. there are so many boiler makes and types - can anbody tell me the best make and type please. many thanks in advance
