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Multifuel Stove - In or Out ?
I have a Morso multifuel inset stove fitted into the chimney breast (no space around it). Our local fire shop has advised that we can buy legs for this particular model and have it free standing. I would like to take the stove out of the chimney breast and position it in a stand alone position (same room) with a vent back…
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The mysteries of Window Boards
I am shortly to move house, the new place was built around 1930 and to be honest the Window Boards are skanky and desperately need replacing, how were they fixed in those days, and should I make some kind of cavity closer when I change them. I have only ever done them on solid walled houses and usually use a little…
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Plumbing problem - little water pressure in bath tub taps!
Had a plumber round and somehow he has managed to mess up the water pressure to the cold taps in the bath. The bath is upstairs and was previously supplied with 22mm cold and hot water pipes. The plumber moved the pipes around and has now made these 15mm and i think this could be the cause? However, the hot water is very…
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How to mix plaster browning???
I need to patch up several places where the electrician has chopped and chased out.I've bought the gypsum plaster browning,in a rather convenient 25kilo bag,(only size they do apparently) The text on the bag says to mix it with clean water, but gives no mention of proportions or ratios.Can someone help me out please??
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New Gates - can this be right??
I had to replace my smashed/and one set stolen, gates to my house, driveway. I live at a dead end. They are basically 6ft high and solid wood. Now, somehow the council have been into my property and taken photos all of every part of my garden, driveway, front garden and back garden and house from all angles....without…
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What is the best kind of floor to have? Solid or suspended wood?
We have bought a victorian terrace that has been messed about quite a bit. I pulled up the horrible flooring in the basement kitchen to find a section of solid floor with victorian ceramic tiles (though with a concrete leveler scree on top) and the rest plywood on wooden joists. The original joists are rotten and the…
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damage to goods fitted
My husband has a company fitting garage doors. He fitted on yesterday while the customer was at work and posted the keys and invoice through the door. He has since had a phonecall this afternoon, to say that there is a scratch on it! It was perfect when he left there over 24 hours ago! He usually returns on the evening to…
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Bathrooms and RSG?
We are hoping to get a new bathroom fitted in the next few months and one of the companies that came round today said that we need an RSG? RSD fitting in the bathroom because we have an electric shower in there and we don't have a combi boiler. Does anybody know what he's talking about? Thanks:confused:
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Various damp problems with solid walls...
Hi there, I have acouple of damp related questions which I'm hoping some of you experts might be able to help with. Fisrt of all, the house is an early 1800's end terrace with 400-600mm solid stone walls, rendered (slightly damaged) on the outside and on a slope, so the back of the house (kitchen) is actually about 1m…
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Lost your instruction manual? Get it back for free.
It's a website that's been mentioned many times before in the Chat Forum, but its always well worth a reminder. Most of the manuals are free, some you will be charged for. For those that cost there is the option of trading in any unwanted manuals you have for the ones you need. More details. To find and download a manual…
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Double Glazing problem...........
Hiya, we seem to have a problem with our front room window. There is some sort of condensation build up in between the 2 panels of glass. Any idea on how to get rid of it other than buying a very expensive new window? It used to only be in a small place in the middle of the window. Now it is massive. It looks greasy from…
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Dyson DC04
I am hoping that my beloved dyson is not on its way out , but it is not picking up as well as it used to. I have checked the brush and had a look in the pipes which seem clear . Anyone got any ideas what it could be ??? Is it a sign that it is dying??
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New boiler installation - help!
I've not long moved into a 2 bedroom 1950's built property which needs considerable work carrying out. There is currently a baxi back boiler but this needs replacing. I am looking to get either a condensing or combi boiler. The radiators and everything seem to be working fine. Would anyone be able to tell me approximately…
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stain removal????
Sorry if this is in the wrong place (feel free to move it!!) I have washed a pair of pale pink trousers with a yellow serviette in the pocket, hence my trousers are badly stained. I have tried shout and it hasnt touched it, anyone any tips on how to get rid of the stain or are my trousers destined for the bin!!!!:mad:
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Carpet I'm I being ripped off!!
I have just had a quote from a carpet fitter for the stairs and a very small landing (no carpet needed in the hallway) the carpet is £6.69 per square yard he has quoted £160 without underlay and £212 with underlay. In the shop window it says £20 fitting of any room, when I queried the price he said the fitting is £55, I…
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smelly dishwaher.....
Why does it smell and what do you do to make any smell go away?. Mine is fairly new (6 months old) and I ALWAYS rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher – so there is no food residuals in there. However it is starting to make a smell now when you open them. What can you do?
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Dripping overflow pipe - but I don't have a cold water tank
Or at least, I'm pretty sure I don't:confused: Ground floor flat in converted Victorian factory, have always been led to believe that cold water wise we are directly mains fed - so what could be causing it? All ideas gratefully received - as I'm due off on holiday on Tuesday and would like to sort it before I go. Thanks
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US electrical item - how to use here?
Hi there, I hope someone can help with this query. I've bought a tape player from the USA (from ebay). It arrived today. I knew it would have an American plug on it and I had gone out and bought an adaptor plug from Wilkinsons but now I look at the plug on the machine it has 3 pins whereas my adaptor plug only has holes…
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thinking of getting new bathroom suite...what do i look out for?
father in law is due to fit a new solid wood floor in our smallish bathroom. we have a grey 3piece suite at the mo and would ideally like to surprise the wife by getting new white units installed. father in law has previously done his own bathroom but did not install his new stuff as some major plumbing required and they…
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Propane gas bottles
It says not to store them inside then says to store them in a dry place :confused: So where do you store your gas bottles?
