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Cavity Wall Insulation & An Air Vent
Hello does anyone on here know about cavitiy wall insulation? We had this done a fortnight ago and in one particular room we have an open fire with a proper chimney. We do use the fire in winter and the chimney is ok. When we had the cavity wall insulation we were forced to have an air vent put in the wall even though I…
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How to fit a fluorescent tube light?
Hi all I'm thinking of replacing one of the lights in my house. It currentl has the normal pendant/ceiling 100w type light and am thinking of replacing it with a fluorescent tube light. Can someone advise me on: 1. How to do it? 2. Is it difficult? 3. Anything else i need to be aware off? 4. The most economoical one out…
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Rat mousing around in house !!
Hey all I spotted a rat nose around in my lounge the other day. Before I could recover from the shock and shoot it or something it ran back in to the dining room. Here is the problem. I have checked the entire dining room and kitchen but there is no sign of the blaster. Any ideas how I can locate this rat? Also laid some…
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Biasi condensing boiler
I want to buy a condensing boiler ( not combi) i've looked at a Biasi riva compact HE (m96.28 sr/c) is this make ok or should i stay clear any info please
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Best place to go for new bathroom suite? please help!
Why is buying a new bath, loo, hand basin and taps, proving to be so difficult? No wonder it has taken us nearly 20 years to change from our 70's turquoise limited edition bathroom suite! There are just so many different styles to choose from out there. Has anyone done any research as to the best value for money and where…
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home interior designer needed
Pls help i definately lack imagination and i am looking for an interior designer to help with furnishing ideas for our home (new build) my daughter has said that our house and particularly her room does not feel like home all suggestions appreciated thank you medical
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Revamping old metal filing cabinets
Hi, I have a couple of very ancient naff gray ex office 4 draw metal filing cabinets which are as ugly as hell but great storage. The "junk" room they currently live is in being done out and I would like to find a way of making these cabinets visually acceptable. My initial thought is to give them a good scrub and spray…
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sowing seeds
I want to start sowing seeds (marigold and brussell sprouts). I have tray with 200 compartments to do with in. I would like to know if I sow the seeds singularly or a pinch of them per compartment? thanks
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Corgi Registered Gas Engineer Help
Hiya I Need A Reliable Not A Cowboy Who Is Going To Charge A Fortune,has To Be Corgi Registered As I Will Check,i Live In Torquay,needed For Kitchen,many Thanks :t :t :t :t :t :t
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where to buy worktops
hiya can anyone help i live in torquay,and i am looking for the best place to go for decent quality worktops for my kitchen,much appreciated. :beer: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Which Boiler Where?!
hi fellow moneysavers! just bought a new house and we are having a new kitchen fitted b4 we move in. the old lady that we bought the house off currently has her floor standing boiler (conventional) in the kitchen. its an old thing so its bigger than usual, so big she has to have a section of worktop cut so that it can be…
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Avoid Screwfix - Data Protection breaches
I recently placed a purchase with Screwfix and found that when it was delivered the enclosed invoice was not mine, but that of a certain young lady from the Isle of Man. Alarmed, I contacted Screwfix' CS whose reaction was blase - "Oh yes, that sometimes happens when the printer runs out of ink". WHAT?!! What kind of an…
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capri worktops
Have had a brand spanking new kitchen put in with capri worktops and despite following to the letter the polishing instructions for the worktops I've still not got them to the lustre they are meant to have - any suggestions?
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Bathroom sink
Whilst trying to fix the screaming motor on side of water tank in my bathroom, my now "ex" girlfriend managed to drop the cupboard panel through the sink. My sink is now in about 50 pieces, and can't seem to find anywhere that sells "old fashioned" sinks. The bathroom suite that was in the house, looks as if it is from…
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4' headboard - where are they?
Can anyone help? I'm downsizing to a 4' bed but can't find a headboard - have they all gone to the headboard graveyard? Does anyone know who might stock them or does anyone have a pattern for a wooden one I could get made up by do-it-himself? Or should I saw 6" off the 4'6" one and drape a scarf over the cut end !
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Tetrad Leather help
I have a Tetrad Eastwood sofa (leather body + Kelim/chenille cushions). Stupid me decided to paint the ceiling and forgot to cover the sofa - as a result I had little white dots of paint , which I scratched off with my nail and a bit of spit (ugh!) and now have lighter patches on the leather . Has anyone any ideas how I…
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Are any grants available for replacing back boilers to combi boilers?
My friends' boiler has just blown and the plumber has advised a full replacement of the boiler. The plumber doesn't fit combi boilers, so she feels confident that the recommendation is genuine as there isn't a buck to be made for him advising this. However, she is really strapped for cash. Does anyone know if any grants…
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Washing Machines!! Fabric Conditioner Not Going Where It's supposed To???
Has your washing machine stoppped taking the fabric conditioner, and instead leaving it watered down in the resevoir?? Here's a tip I picked up from my partners dad, simply put your machine on its hottest wash and it should solve the problem! He told me the mechanics of how it works but i'm not technically minded so won't…
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How to get mastik to stay put?
About 5-6 weeks ago, my partner re-did the mastik around the bath as it was peeling off and I could see holes for water to run down behind the bath. I've now notice some of those holes are re-appearing, albeit small. The mastik just doesn't seem to keep to the line. Also notice the sink now is going the same way. He made…
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counter top shine
Hi, we are having a new kitchen fitted and are having a fake granite work tops, they are not very shiney, is there any chip free varnish or laquer that can be used to bring them up to a shine but wont mark easy? Thanks:D
