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Fireplace - changing it back to open fire
We have just moved into lovely new house. In the living room there is currently a fireplace with wood mantlepiece, fake? marble tiles on wall and on hearth. An electric fire. We don't like the fireplace at all and would want to remove the whole thing and replace. We also would like a real fire... not electric or gas. Is…
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Reclaimed bricks needed - North East collect
Hi all, I am after 300 bricks to match my walls (to built my dwarf walls for conservatory). Can anyone advise where to go??? Thanks
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Roller blinds wider than 180cm
Hello, Does anyone know of anywhere that sells off-the-shelf roller blinds that would be wide enough to fit a 209cm window frame, the longest I have found is 180cm? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Richard
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Oil drum barbeque dilemma
Please help. I have built an oil drum barbe for my sons first b'day party bash which is on sunday. I am struggling to get hold of a mesh/grill and hotplate for the top. Can anyone sugest somewhere i may be able to purchase one from. I know stainless steel will be expensive , but it will last and mild steel will rust. I am…
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When is a room a kitchen for Part P?
If I knock through the dividing wall (it isn't structural) between my kitchen and dining room does the whole space become a kitchen for the purposes of Part P of the Bldg Regs? Similarly is a bedroom with a handbasin classed as a bathroom?
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Kitchen Mixer Tap is leaking (a lot)!
Hey everyone, Our kitchen mixer tap is leaking (hot water only) - we've tried replacing the washer but to no avail :( now it's really flowing and seems no way to stop it apart fromputting pressure on the actual knob which reduces it to a drip. However it's draining all the hot water but not much I can do about it - I…
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Underlay Recommendations
We are looking to recarpet the communal area of a three storey block of converted flats (stairwell and halls), five flats in all. Stuck on the pro's and con's of which underlay to choose between these two - Waffle rubber (100lb weight) or PU (Cloud 9 Cirrus - 9mm). Sound reduction qualities probably more important than…
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outdoor/ outside electrical cable wiring regulations
hi folks, the electrician has almost finished rewiring my house and we have a few hundred quid owing to him. We have some cables running along the side of the house and he has fixed these outside wires to the brick wall using cable clips. Today, one of my neighbours pointed out to me that this was not legal and the wires…
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Energy Saving Lightbulbs - cheap !
Hope this is the best place, if not, would someone move it - Ta! In my local Morrisons this afternoon, Philips Energy Saving Lightbulbs 100 & 60 Watt equivalent. 99p each plus BOGOF
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Screwfix Catalogue out now
Ok who said G Wizzzzzzzzz http://content.screwfix.com/NewCat82/newcat_email_b.htm Well just in case you did not know, it's a new one :rolleyes:
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Dog mess
A large dog belonging to a neighbour has suddenly decided that he likes to do his mess on our lawn and he is attracted to one particular spot. Is there anything we can put on our lawn to discourage him/chase him away? Thanks
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How to Clean Enamel?
Hi all, Any ideas on how to clean a Le Creuset non stick frying pan - outside and inside? For any OS moneysavers I've tried Stardrops!! Bizzimum
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how do i convert the extraction rate for bathroom
i just bought a bathroom extractor only to discover that i need air movement of 85 cubic mters per hour in the bathroom but all i can find on the new extractor is 15l/s. is there a way to find out what the extrcation rate is over for the cubic meter/hour
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Need to trace 6 x Ferrolite Red (Octagon) Tiles
We had our boiler moved and now have a missing patch of tiles in the kitchen. I am told I need Daniel Platts ( now in liq) Ferrolite Red 200 x 200 x 9mm Octagon if possible ( cut cut square). Any suggestions welcome. Failing that - has anyone successfully removed floor tiles - thought I coul dswop from under the…
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Painting
Help please.We are about to paint a glazed tiled fire surround.Could anyone suggest the type of matt paint required that would be resistant to heat.Thanks.
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Looking for a new shower
We're going to be completely stripping out and refiiting our new bathroom soon and I'm looking for a new electric shower. I've been having a good look around for weeks now and have decided on the Mira Sport Max 10.8 KW one, it usually retails for around £230 and I've seen it on ebay for £175.00, plus £10 for delivery. Does…
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Concrete fence panels (Delivered)
Hi I'd like to replace some wood panels in my fence with concrete panels. Does anyone know where I can get some delivered?
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Wall Painting problem
We moved into our house about a week ago and have be decorating like crazy. Our problem is that the previous occupier fancy'd himself as Mr DIY, Now it would appear that in removing the carpet to lay laminate wood flooring he also removed the skirting boards then reattached them after the flooring was laid. Here comes the…
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Underlay with Damp proofing included
A flooring guy is coming round to fit my new wood flooring in a few days. He asked me to get some foil backed underlay as it will go straight onto concrete. As it is an old house I want to get the best possible stuff at the cheapest price to minimise any damp getting in contact with the new wood. Does anybody have any…
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Gas or Electric Cooker
I'm looking at buying a new cooker (oven and hob) and wonder, in these times of rising energy prices, which would be cheaper to run: Gas Electric (and what different hobs - conventional, induction, halogen, ceramic) or Combi (gas hob, electric oven) Does anyone know of any tests that have been performed, measuring energy…
