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Dodgy furniture dealings?
Went into a small shop in a nearby town selling "famous name" branded furniture at knock down prices. Salesman tells me they clear out warehouses of unwanted stock etc. We saw a beautiful dining suite which we were very interested in buying, but alarm bells are ringing. They dont take credit cards but require a 10% deposit…
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Leather suite with dogs????
I am looking to replace my living room suite and was thinking of getting a leather one. I have two dogs, one of which likes the comfort of the sofa and was wondering just how tough leather is, is she likely to tear it??? is it more or less tough than a fabric suite?????
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HELP uneven walls
We have moved to a new house and the walls are a disaster. we have taken off one layer of wall paper to the realisation that the walls have several layers of paint over more wall paper, where we have pulled off the top layer thge walls are now extremely uneven where the paper has pulled off layers of paint and in some…
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New uPVC double glazing recommendations
Hi, Can someone recommend a good, reputable and resonable supplier and installer for uPVC casement double glazing and uPVC doors in the East Yorkshire region? I have asked loads of people at work and such and no one seems willing to recommend anyone (or have lots of people not to use, EYG, Coldseal etc). Who are worth…
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Ryobi garden shredder - any good?
Asked on the I wanna board about a garden shredder, and ReluctantSpender pointed me to this Ryobi from Screwfix. Which seems like a bargain. The only thing holding me back is that I have never heard of Ryobi, although a search of this board gives me a thread about Routers which DIDN'T say that they were pants, so that was…
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Bathroom stuff on Ebay-Any good??
I have been looking on Ebay at bathroom stuff.The prices seem very good compared with the likes of B&Q,Homebase,Wickes,MFI etc.Has anyone had any experience(good and bad)of buying this sort of stuff from Ebay.I am seriously thinking of getting a toilet,sink+ taps as well as a shower enclosure and shower from there but I…
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Mister Fix It
Hi. I had a flyer through the front door the other day from these people ... http://www.misterfix-it.co.uk/. I was wondering if anyone had used them? I'm always wary of online testimonials but they seem ok. davidspd
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Carpenter Prices
What is the going rate for a carpenter? I am located in Hampshire. I am looking for a carpenter for help me finish some bits in my kitchen that I would like doing properly (mitre joints on plinths, cornices, etc). I guess I am looking for 1/2 day labour?
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Best deal for new kitchen - units & appliances???
Have moved house and am doing our kitchen - all needs totally ripping out & replacing. Only thing I bought from the last house is a washer and a tumble dryer. Just wanted to run my plans and figures past some of you that might be good enough to give me your thoughts & comments and let me know if there are any better deals…
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Which kitchen company to go?
i'm thinking of having my kitchen done and with all the nightmare stories i read on MSE about some kitchen companies, i'm quite wary as to which I am going to go for. :confused: has anyone had any experience with Carringtons Kitchens or The Kitchen Studio? They're both based in Bolton, Manchester.
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Gas or Electric
Is it cheaper to run an elecric cooker or a gas cooker? Are there any other benefits by using one or the other? :confused:
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Locally made sofas
Hiya All! :j Does anyone know of the places that make the furniture for DFS etc? or indeed any places that make furniture - I'd rather by direct from a manufacturer. Cheers :) Jackie T
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Wiring outside light.
Hi, How do i fix a new light to the wires that are already there, there are two 2 core flexs.Now i need a 3 core flex for the new lamp,but the old lamp that i took off also needed 3 cos it was earthed. The solution appeared to be,from one flex use the neutral and live,then from the other flex use either the neutral or live…
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Can you stop my glugging ?
Ever since we had the new washing machine installed i can hear a glugging sound come from the sink when it drains the waste water out, we never had the problem with the old washer is there something i can do to stop this happening ? The washer waste is connected under the sink before the u bend.
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veritas burgular alarm
hey guys have needed to replace the internal battery of my home alarm but cant get it to reset. I know the master code but no luck. any help out there;)
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Hole In The Wall Gas Fires
Hi, Hoping someone can help. I'm looking to purchase a hole in the wall gas fire to put into my lounge chimney breast. This is currently bricked up but I will open it up and lintel it (it will be piped/connected up etc by corgi tradespeople)according to how large/deep the recess needs to be when i purchase the fire. My…
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Water meter bangs!
I had a WM installed last week and ever since I've heard bangs or thumps in the night, I thought at first it was noisy neighbours, but slowly I came to realise it was coming from the water pipe. I have today confirmed that the source of the bangs is the water meter. When the flow rate is really minimal, like just a…
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Hole cutters - backboxes
Hi Has anybody tried one of those backbox hole cutters (for socket outlets) and can tell me if they are any good at all, especially where brick is concerned. I was thinking of getting one but they are not cheap. Do they do a good job. Also is there particular makes to get and ones to avoid. The ones I mean claim to cut a…
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Retaining Walls
Before I start on my new sloping garden, does anyone know where I can get some information about levelling it off with retaining walls?
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New washing machine - can I plumb it in myself?
Is there any reason why I have to pay a plumber to install a new washing machine? As far as I can tell you just plug it in, attach the hoses to the correct pipe (I did this successfully with the old one) and, er, bung the output thing into the output pipe thing....? Seems like a very simple job to me. Secondly, I'm…
