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Baumatic??
Has anyone got any experience of Baumatic? My parents have a Baumatic oven/hob and extractor and this has always worked well They also do most other appliances, including dishwasher washing machine dryer They seem to do the above in integrated at very reasonable prices i.e. dishwasher £222 washing machine £340 dryer £220…
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LCD tv wall bracket
im after a good bracket for a 32" lcd TV, are they all pretty much similar? or are there ones to avoid/recommended ones? Been looking on FleaBay but the prices vary greatly many thanks in advance glen bat
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Double Glazing ..... Value increase?
Just thought someone may be able to help out with some "independent" advice? :confused: I have a house worth £215-225k, mortgage of £145k and am thinking of getting double glazing pur in throughout. Cost of doing this would be between £6-8k....... Would I make that money back or better off selling as it is? Estate Agents…
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Light bulb blown on oven
I have an NEFF built in electric oven, not sure of the model number?! The light that comes on when you are cooking seems to have blown and I have looked inside and have no idea where abouts the bulb is? If anyone has any ideas could you let me know, also how do i get it out and do i get a replacement from my local DIY…
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I keep stripping the screw
Hmm... that sounds a little naughty, doesn't it? ;) I'm trying to attach a barrel bolt to the front door. My husband has arthritis in his hands, so it has to be me. It has eight little bitty brass screws with a phillips head (that's the American term... the little x at the top instead of a slot). I made a pilot hole with a…
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Do B&Q still offer pensioner discounts?
Does anyone know if B&Q still offer pensioner discounts & if so how do you get it? ( I seem to remember 10% on Wednesday afternoons). My mum is hoping to start a project ...with me doing the donkey work and I hoped I could save her a few quid. ;)
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Looking for Replacement EI 150 Mains / Battery Smoke Alarm
Trying to get a smoke alarm as a drop in replacement for the above. Found this http://www.eielectronics.com/ei151TL.php on the manufacturers website but have not had any luck in getting it. Have mailed the manufacturer for more info (no online store I can see) but was wondering if anyone knows where I can get hold of one?…
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You're Furnished 2
Has anybody used You're Furnished 2 in Therfield near Royston? I get the impression they are run by different people from You're Furnished at Stansted. Does anyone know if they are a reputable company?
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Anti Stain Insurance?
I'm going to be buying a new sofa, chair and footstool from DFS this weekend, after making enquiries they mentioned an anti-stain treatment and insurance. They treat the fabric so that if anything spills it doesn't soak in and sits on otp so it can be wiped away, sort of a waterproofing resin. It's quite pricey, but…
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how do i get the floor flat enough for laminate flooring?
i am currently decorating the bedrom so ripped up the ol carpet etc, i noticed one part of the floor has an obvious dip, putting a reasonably straight bit of wood across it the floor has a dip of about 7mm. As laminate fooring requires about 2mm flatness how do i go about sorting the 7mm dip in my floor in order to lay the…
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how much space needed between a cooker and the cupboards above it?
I would like to move my cooker so that it sits next to some base units and underneath some of the wall units. I was just wondering how much space there should be between the hob (its ceramic) and the wall cupboards. Thanks, Dawn
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Creda freezer problems
I have a Creda integrated freezer under my fridge. All of the pull out draw fronts have cracked and broken, and I have had to remove them all, so every time I open the freezer, all my food drops out onto the floor! I have been looking for a frost free replacement without success, so it looks like my only option is to…
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Builder needed - For WOODEN FLOORING ! ! !
Hi guys, we wanted our kitchen laminiated, and a room as well, the total cost of the laminated wood should be aroung £350..about 50metres worth. We got a builder a few doors away and he says he will do 1 metre of florring for £7 thats around £350 for the kitchen and room, same price as the wood. I think the price is too…
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limestone fire surround
could someone tell me the best way to fix a limestone fire surround to my wall safely, ill get someone in to do it, but just want to know what im talking about when i get quotes, there will be no gas pipes as it's just the insert ,hearth and surround but not sure weather its glued or bolted to the wall. thx
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Fisher and Paykel Dishdrawer
We need a new dishwasher and are considering one of these: F and P Double DishDrawer® - DD603HSS 2 drawers - each 6 place settings - one above the other Anyone had any experience with this kit / Company - I've only just heard of them? £100 mail in rebate at the moment…
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slimline fridgefreezer
Hi all, I am looking to get a fridge freezer to fit in my utility room as an overflow for cool summer drinks and extra chilled storage for children/dinner parties, with the added bonus of bulk storing homemade meals in the freezer. i am looking for one that definitely is more shallow than other fridge freezers (as it is to…
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Register plate mulitfule stove do I need one?
Hi We are just about to fit a multifuel stove after having an open fire, we have bought the flue but the shop said we needed to get a registration plate made. Do we really need one of these? What does it do, the shop have told us we need one but they cost about £80 and I don't want to have one if we don't need one. In case…
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Heavy Mirror
I want to hang a mirror which is heavy to a plasterboard wall. Do I need to use a particular wall plug........ I have seen they do special ones which act like anchors?? Could anyone advise?? Thanks.
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Stair Nosing
Hi Guys, I'm currently renovating my flat, and i've fitted solid oak flooring on the stairs. All i need is 'L' shaped stair nosing to finish off the job... but i've trawled through the internet and can't find any retailers! Is there anywhere I can get this? (Preferably online) Thanks in advance! -dB
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Plastering costs
Can anyone tell me how a plasterer quotes for a job ie: is it per sq metre and if so what is the average cost? We have recently ripped the original wall and floor tiles off in our ensuite and a lot of the original plasterboard came off too and needs replaced so we now need a plasterer to skim over the new plasterboard.
