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Is my cooker hood repairable?
I've got what appears to be a very basic model Bosch cooker hood (DHL525AGB) which shortly after I moved into my house 4 years ago, stopped working after one of the bulbs inside blew. I tried changing the fuse but makes no difference. Any experts out there think that it could be repaired or do I have to shell out for a new…
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Dripping shower head
Please can someone suggest away to stop a shower head from dripping. Before I go mad. I do know of a way but it is not a practical long term solution. There is a an inlet value above the shower I can turn that off with a screwdriver. I have to stand on the bath to turn the shower on as it is. And I don't like doing that.…
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Buying Electrical Sockets - help!
Hi, We're selling a house and taking all the expensive chrome plated switches and sockets with us. :o Obviously, we have to replace them but I'm confused. I'm looking at the first two items on this list: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?ts=67344&cId=A431904 Could someone please tell me the difference between a…
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Lightening Conductor
we have come accross quite a lot of people in our life who have had problems with lightening hitting their house and burning down so we prefer safe than sorry. where and how much is it to get a lightening conductor? and any additional info anyone might know about this. thanks in advance
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Radiator covers
Hi there, just a quickish question here. I've just decorated my hallway and have got 2 radiatiors. One against a painted wall, one against a wood lagged wall. I was going to paint the one against the painted wall in matching colour but wondered about putting radiator covers over them instead - especially as the one against…
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Peeling window frames, need painting.
Our house was built 9 years ago and all the external window frames are badly peeling and need seeing to. Me and DH are absolutely hopeless at DIY and don't really know where to start with this. I'm going to ask a local handyman to give us a quote but I suspect it's going to be pricey. Can anyone give an idea of what would…
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Electric heaters
Hi I am looking to buy a couple of convector heaters to heat a 1 bedroom flat,something that will do the job but not too hard on electric,any ideas
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smelly washing machine
We have a BEKO ecocare. It has served us well for a year or so. In the past week the machine really has started to smell of stagnant water. We've tried draining off water from the back. But there is still water in the drum bit I think. We've washed it through empty and with old cloths in. Put cleaning agent in it. Has…
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My fridge/freezer is D rating
Hello everyone my fridge /freezer is D rating.Its a bosch no frost we bought it new about 7.5 years ago .No problems with it next to D rating it has 653 I was wondering what this means is it the amount of electric it uses a year??Anyway I was thinking is it possibly more economical to change it for an A rated appliance…
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Summerhouse - is it feasible to build your own?
Hi, I want to get a summerhouse for the back of the garden. I've been looking at this one at Garden Buildings Direct. What I really like to know is it worth building your own summerhouse, what kind of material would I need and roughly how much would it cost for say 7x8 ft? Has any MS built one before? Thanks.
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underfloor electric heating query?
would appreciate some advice and any testimonials from people who have this.. Whilst re-doing our kitchen we would like to take out the radiator and install electric underfloor heating (either cables or mats) we are probably going to tile the floor (which is wooden floorboards - not concrete). I am overwhelmed with info on…
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Central Heating warm even though it is off
Just moved into a new property and still getting to grips with the Worcester gas boiler/hot water system. The heating is off and the water is set to continously on. i have noticed that even thought the heating is off some of the radiators felt warm. I turned the controls on the heaters to the 0 off position and this…
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Bathroom Labour Costs
I've been quoted £1k labour for redoing my bathroom.. Is this reasonable price to pay for E.london To give you an idea, heres what i asked to be done. Plumber Remove old suite (bath tub / sink / wc) Fit new bath and taps Fit new toilet and cistern Fit new basin and taps Reposition pipework for from old shower unit to new…
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Delivery time - what is too early?
We had some goods from Wickes which we were advised would be with us at 8.00 but turned up at 6.30 when we were still asleep. :o Does anyone know if there is a law stating how early is too early for this kind of thing?
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Does Leather Fade?
I want to put two chocolate brown leather chairs in my consevatory, will they fade like material does in sunlight?
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Cheapest way to dispose a defect fridge in London?
Hi, I have a defect fridge which I want to dispose environmental friendly. I have contact Tower Hamletts but they want to charge £110 + VAT!!! I guess I could buy a new fridge from a retailer which takes the old one for £15 (only know of John Lewis at the moment). Does anyone has a suggestion? Thanks in advance.
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Bath Repairs & Resurfacing (merged threads)
Hi, i don't know if this has been posted before. But wanted some advice on bath resurfacing, is it a good idea. I'm going to get this done for a rented property, as I can't afford to have a new bath fitted. Any suggestions, will be helpful. Thank you.
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Need 7 double glazed windows for under 2K
Can anyone help I live in North London and need double glazing My old windows are falling to peaces, and rather than get scafold to patch them up, I would like to invest in new windows. Trouble is, being a first time buyey I can only afford about 1500 - 2000 pounds.. Anyone got any ideas ? If need be, please send me a…
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Home appliance running cost calculator
Hi there, Does anyone know if there is a home appliance running cost calculator online for uk, such items like cost of running a washing machine or dishwasher etc thanks
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Double glazing/Builder
Hi can anyone recommend a double glazing company and general builder in Berkshire (had some crazy quotes) I live in Bracknell. Thanks.
