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Condensing boiler rules
We just been told today by a company that does grants for warmfront that we need a new Condensing boiler to replace our combi boiler. As there is a shortage of space in our house, the only suitable place is where the present boiler is, in the bathroom just above the toilet. Unfortunately we have to have the boiler enclosed…
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On disposing of coffee powder
Does anyone know whether pouring coffee powder in the sink blocks it ?? One of my friends tell me that it ultimately clogs the drainage if dumped down the sink.Any home experts advise please?
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Recycling rip off
Week after week I leave my recycling out for the council to take, how much are they making from my paper, tins and plastic and why don't they give me any money back for it as presumably this stuff is sold on:( Do any moneysaving experts know how much I can get for this stuff and if any companies out there will take my…
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Advice on dryer
Seems to be a problem with the dryer not drying properly. Put it on for a hour and clothes still seem wet or damp. Its not over loaded so at a loss. Any clever people out there?
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Which will add the most value to selling price?
I am planning to move next year but several things need doing to the house and I cannot afford to do them all. The three main areas that need doing are... 1) Bathroom: The bath is looking used and abused. Around the bath is wallpapered (no tiles) and has started to come away from the walls. The plaster board behind has got…
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Burglar Alarm codes
Hi, My burglar alarm has started flashing the 'tamper' light, ACCENTA 8 Mini. I have checked it carefully using the walk test etc. and there is nothing wrong. The alarm works perfectly apart from the flashing light. I have carried out all the tests in the handbook. The installer tells me that he has to come and service it…
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Anyone Bought from applainces.co.uk??
I bought 4 appliances over a year ago from the above company but when you go on the website they are now a referral service for other companies selling electrical appliances. I thought at first I had dreamt the name up but its on my bank account as appliances.co.uk. They have no address or tel number on their site and two…
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Advice needed for inexpensive house makeover!!
Some of the following may not be suitable for those of a nervous disposition ( mention of advocado coloured bathroom suites etc!!) but much help is needed!! My Other Half and I want to get our house ready to sell ( a 1930's detached) which is in sound order - nothing crumbling except us!! - but in desperate need of pulling…
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insulation under floorboards/cellar ceiling..what to use?
hi we are wanting to insulate under the floors of kitchen and living room, we have original floorboards that obvioulsy have some slight gaps in between. we have a fulll cellar downstairs so the floor of the room and kitchen is the cellar ceiling, the cellar is cold and we are thining could we put anythign on the ceiling,…
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Does anyone know what the Interiors Event is like?
The interiors event is on at the NEC staarting this Sunday. It is free to go if you register and seems to have loads of furniture stands etc. However, I just don't know if it is worth the trek from London on the Sunday to go. Anybody been or planning to go? Is it any good? Better than the Daily Mail home showw that they…
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one handed tape measure ?
Hi I want to buy a 'one-handed' tape measure !, apparently you can get one where the 'measure' extends out by itself so you can keep one hand free got an amzon voucher to use but cant see anything on there, if that makes sense, any ideas ?
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Painting walls
I have stripped the wallpaper off my living room walls, and have patched them up with filler and sanded them down ready to paint.can I just use emulsion or will they need sealing first.
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Floating Shelf
:wave: I've been trying to find an oak floating shelf for weeks now, I've trawled the local shops and the internet. The problem is I need one @145cm long. Can anyone suggest a possible supplier? Many thanks
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DIY Electrics
Hi, I've read elsewhere on this forum about the new laws when doing your own electrics (I think they came in at the beginning of 2005?). I'm just about to move into my new house and my brother in law was going to do some electric work for me (such as putting in a couple of new plug sockets and moving a light switch). He…
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Cats Scratching Sofas..... Tips please
On the subject of my new sofas...... Any tips on how to deter naughty cats from attempting to scratch them? they havent dared touch them - yet! but obviously prevention is better than a cure!! tips would be greatly appreciated
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New sofas just arrived!
Just thought i would tell you about them cos i think they were a bargain. After being told that Argos sofas are not very good quality or value for money I decided to look elsewhere. I had a look at Haddon House Premier online and ordered their brochure thing. I decided to go for it and get them on the "buy now pay in 12…
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New front door
Hi ,I bet there is someone on here that can help me. I had a new wooden front door fitted on my porch back last summer.Well, with all the damp weather we have had it is sticking a bit half way down .Now I know this sounds daft, but you have to bear with me I am clueless when it comes to things like this .I have my late…
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Help to get rubber seal back on washing machine!
Any tips or advice on getting a rubber door seal back on our tricity bendix 1000 washing machine? Hubby took it all apart cos of awful smell and cleaned it all up but has been trying to get the rubber seal back on for a couple of hours now and is getting a little frustrated! can these be done or do we need to get a plumber…
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What can I do about my sagging cushions !
I bought a sofa from Sofa Workshop Direct around five years ago and although we don't have young children buoncing on the cushions, they have gone rather saggy and thin and look awful unless they are plumped up and not sat on .... but that's no good !!! I am aware there are companies who can re-fill them (no doubt at an…
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Furniture Plans
Does anyone know of any woodworking plans available online, preferably for free!
