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Damp patch on floor
i have a brick built outhouse and recently i have had a damp patch start to appear on the floor It obvisouly doesnt have any heating out there, but the damp patch is only in places where there is no floor covering, and it sort of looks like its creeping up the bottom of the walls too, which are also concrete, until about…
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Don't get ripped off by the plumber
Hi folks, Has anyone come accross the FREE site https://www.thegoodbuilder.co.uk? I have just come accross it and its a fantastic but simple idea - you can leave and read feedback on tradespeople in a similar way to eBay and Amazon - i.e you register, they register, you read their feedback, you book them for work, they do…
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Any help with my Baumatic dishwasher? Please.
I have a Baumatic dishwasher that doesnt get used on a regular basis (I prefer to do washing up by hand, call me old fashioned?) but recently when I have used it I get a warning light telling me that there is something wrong with the heating operation. It doesnt happen while its doing the initial wash but just before the…
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HANGING THINGS on Internal brick walls
Moved into a house built in 1959, so all walls are brick with proper plaster finish and I don't know how to hang things up on the walls - pictures, clocks, photos, etc. OK, I admit it- I know nothing about this- don't even know where to start - i've got a drill with 'bits' (??) and a mixed box of 'chipboard' screws (??)-…
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Compost vs grow bags
I have bought some lovely steel pots for my garden, I can buy potting compost locally for £1.99 a bag or grow bags for 99p for the same amount, is there a differance in quality between the two? Is it essential to use potting compost or can I get away with the cheaper alternative? :confused: Thanks, Sarah x
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AAAHHHHHHHH! I think it's damp!
We've been in our new place nearly 2 months now and it looks like there's some damp in the living room and master bedroom! :mad: It was picked up by the valuation survey in the early stages of the purchase and we told the estate agency who sent a damp specialist firm that they regularly deal with to have a quick nosy…
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Replacing roof tiles
Hello I have noticed that I have some missing and cracked roof tiles, can I replace these or have I got to get a professional to do it? Thanks
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Cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles!!
Hi there, I hope someone can help. I have just redecorated my bathroom and was not in a position to get the tiling done so have just given them a spring clean. One thing I cannot seem to make nice and white is the grout between tiles - I have tried limescale remover etc but no joy. I have also tried the white grout pens to…
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window ledge
Hello all I have noticed that the wood around the windows is really bad, the paint on it has come right off in places and has exposed the wood. The exposed wood is cracked and widened and the rest of the paint I can peel of with my hands!! Do I need to replace the wood or can I treat the wood in some way and fill the crack…
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info on double glazing fitting
a friend of mine had double glazed windows fitted about a year ago. on some frames they used an expanding foam to fill in the gaps. once hardened and trimmed they used sealant to finish it off. on some frames they did not use the foam. just simply used a sealant. he does say that in this case there was not much of a gap.…
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replace wooden flooring or sanding it ???
Im an asthmatic so i have removed all carpets in my house and uncovering poor wooden flooring. im against laminate flooring too noisy been in too many student places to see if it has good qualities. So i have the option of sanding the current flooring or replacing it with new stuff So MSE'rs what are my options and cost…
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Stud Partitions (Dividing a bedroom in 2)
My latest addition Kizzie is 6 months old and I'm looking to divide a large bedroom into two smaller ones. Has anyone had experiences of Stud partions i.e cost etc. I'd also like to add an additonal window. Any thoughts ?
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Recommended w/machine & fridge
Dear all, we are first time buyers soon needing to buy a small under-counter fridge and also a washing machine. We know some of the big brand items are made by smaller brands - can you recommend your top cheaper brand fridge and washing machine that are reliable? Any hints & tops much appreciated - thank you. :T…
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Eco-balls - are they worth the money?
Trying to be environmentally friendly, I'm trying to cut down the amount of chemicals in my home. I've heard about using Eco-balls as an alternative to washing powder, but I'm a bit skeptical that they work. Has anyone tried them? Do they really get your washing clean? Are they worth the huge initial outlay for the…
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Retro fit UFH?
We have a Victorian terrace with the floors downstairs made of concrete. I have always been keen on underfloor heating but dont want the upheaval of ripping up the concrete just to lay more so I had a thought... I know that the normal way is to lay the matting then snake the pipework around the posts before pouring a…
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Switching off freezers
At the end of May we are having the house re-wired and going away while it is done. I am hoping to empty the freezers to save the electrician from switching onthe power each day. If the freezers are switched off for 10 days, will they need re-gassing on our return? One freezer is only 6mths old, but the other is at least 5…
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Costing Template
Anyone know where I can get a template of costing to do up house?
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adding 2 large radiators to existing set up
am considering a loft conversion and was wondering if i was to add 2 600mm x 1200mm single radiators up in the loft, would my combi boiler be powerful enough to heat them? have very limited knowledge on central heating circuits as you can probably tell :rolleyes: would there be any problems with doing this? Its a new WB…
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Dyson stopped working
My dyson cut out while I was cleaning. I have tried cleaning the filter, but it has made no difference. any suggestions?
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Washing Machine Leaking Suds
Hi - our washing machine leaks suds from the powder dispenser drawer, but only on a hot wash. It's fine on a 40 degree wash. Any ideas before we call out the repair man?
