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Electric Descaler For Water Pipes??
Hi, can anyone help?, where I live the water is very hard and i seem to remember my late father installing a device that clamped around the cold water feed pipe, it was plugged in to the electrics.Am I delusional or does someone know what I'm talking about?. I moved in mid January and the pump is already clogged up, they…
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window thingymajigy!!!
hi guys, can anyone pls tell me where i can get white strips that you find inside double glazed windows to make a square pattern (a bit like the leaded windows only white...and square lol) i have called a local window comp,and they just said it comes in the new windows you cant buy it seperatly. seen loads of diy lead…
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Recommend reputable Glazier in Essex?
Hi all, Have come to the conclusion I need to install a cat flap in our back door as our two cats are just going mad not being able to get in/out when we're not there! Problem is the only place we could put one is in our full sized double glazed back door and having done some research it seems we will need to get a new…
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I wanna recommendation for a builder around North Kent/Medway
Need a small front wall re-rendering so need some quotes. Does anyone know anyone they can recommend? Also any recommendations for decorators for a quote for re painting the hallway? thank you, Lotta
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Is all magnolia paint the same colour?
That might sounds like the stupidest question ever, but there's a few marks on the wall that I need to paint over in order to get our deposit back from the landlord. I remember him telling he he'd used magnolia all over the house, but I don't know if any 'magnolia' will match? I don't want to buy a dozen different brands…
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Spotslights-wireless
Hi Does anyone know where I can get fairly priced wireless spotlights i.e you just screw into light fitting/pendent hanging from ceiling Buy & Queue charge an outrageous £45 for 4 spotlights
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How much water do brick cutters use?
We've finally got the landscape people in to do the garden in our rental, but they're using a brick cutter which is pouring water and leaving a huge puddle. So I just wondered how much water these things use, as usually us tenants have to foot the bill but obviously if it's a lot then I will refuse. Thanks
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Cavilty Wall Insulation - Conservatory has to come down
Hi.. My stepdad is disabled and recently applied for a cavity wall insulation - the company came around to assess it and they said that the conservatory will need to come down if they are to do it. My question is if the company are correct in their assessments - where could I find someone/people to bring it down for a day…
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Please recommend a good shower!
Please can anyone recommend a shower! I am just in process of having a new bathroom fitted and just havent a clue about what shower to buy. I was buying the mira excel, but at £300 a plummer has said its a total waste of money as just paying for the name- but he hasnt recomended anything else! I have a combi boiler so cant…
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Am Tech Tools
Can anyonr point me in the right direction for a catalogue for Am-Tech tools please? I've searched around on the web but I'm unable to find one that is based in UK or even Europe. :confused: thanks in adavnce :beer:
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Uncapping Outside Tap-plumbing. How,please?
I'm back from 3 months away-a neighbour advises thatmy outside tap froze then 'burst' on 3 March. An unknown plumber came and left a note saying the tap is 'capped off'. I am now wanting to use it again but am not sure what to do. There is a white plastic 2-part stopper thing in the flexihose which is now disconnected from…
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Oven hood filters
Does anyone know how often you are supposed to change a filter in the hood of an oven please? only had our 4 months but it look decidedly greasy and brown.
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Leveling an upstairs floor.
Hello, I'll do my best to make this clear, apologies if it isnt! In our new home the bedroom upstairs has sheets of board as aposed to floorboards. Where these boards meet some are not quite level, others dip if u stand near the join! :confused: What would be the best way to get these level before we lay carpet? I had…
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Help new boiler need it enlcosed to comply with regulations
I aint a very good DIY'er neither is OH. We are fine with painting etc. But we are in a dilema. Money is tight so we are relucntant to pay for a carpentar. We recently had a condensing boiler fitted under a grant, it replaced our combi boiler in the same place. The boiler is situated in a bathroom no where else to out it…
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Double glazed windows
Can anyone help, is it possible to have double glazed units repaired?? ours have moisture between the panes where obviously the seals have worn and it looks unsightly we dont have the money for new windows but wondered if it were possible to repair?? any advice gratefully received
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Decorating ideas please!
Hi to all Im wanting to paint my bedroom this afternoon and im sooooo stuck for inspiration is their anyone that could help me.? Trouble is ive always gone for calming colours like creams white and so on, and i dont want to go down that road again. So im wanting to have a complete change. The headboard is of brown leather,…
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What's the matter with my loo?
My upstairs toilet is getting harder and harder to flush - you virtually have to break your wrist to 'pump' the handle enough to get it to flush properly, tho' when it does, the flush itself is fine. Bearing in mind that I'm a DIY idiot, does anyone have any suggestions as to what the problem might be?
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Whats wrong with my washing machine??!!?
Hello there Im just wondering if anyone can give me any help/advice on what to do with my washing machine. Its not very old (2-3 yrs) but since house move has stopped taking washing powder and softner from the drawer, if I open the drawer while its running there is one weak jet of water which just isnt reaching the powder…
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DIYers - Do It With Others (DIWO)!!
Greetings to all fellow DIYers, I would like to pass on some information about how we can all make the most of our DIY skills. TeamUpHere.com is a website for sharing/swapping skills - I teamed up with a plumber (**edited by FT1 - Sorry, we don't allow personal email address posted!**) who fitted my new bath and shower in…
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can I put a fridge in a cupboard
I am moving into a new house and there is no room in the kitchem for a fridgefreezer. There is room for a fridge. I have a cupboard at the top of the stairs - I want to know if its safe to put a fridge freezer (or just a freezer) in the cupboard. thanx in advance.
