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Flat roof repair costs and advice req'd pls
Hi there. I have been quoted £500 to replace a flat roof on a dormer approx 6m x 2m. I believe this is fairly reasonable, there are no boards to replace, just the felt - am i correct that it reasonable? Also, If he is taking no boards off, just ripping the old felt off!! is there a way to add insulation to the roof…
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How can I automatically turn off an Iron after 1 hour?
Hi everyone, We have a problem in our house with people forgetting to turn off the iron and it being left on all day or night, is there a device I can buy to plug into the socket and then plug the iron in that will kill the power after an hour, much like a timer works, any ideas? Thanks
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Can I run my radiators without also heating water?
Hi everyone, This may be a stupid question but here goes, its it possible to turn on my central heating for the radiators but not heat hot water for the tank. we have a dishwasher and an elctric shower so we don't really need much hot water. Is this psoosible or will the water heated for the radiators always go to the tank…
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dodgy plumbing?
bought house last nov, realised this summer that when i turn on immersion (water) heater the bathroom radiator also heats up. didn't notice earlier cos i generally had the heating on most of the time.:rolleyes: none of the other radiators are affected and i presume its cos the previous owners extended the bathroom a few…
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do i DPM between rafter insulation and plasterboard?
got some Kingspan to fit between my rafters (will be leaving minimum 50mm between insulation boards and the felt/roof to allow for air movement). I heard I should fit a damp proof membrane on top of the insulation before I plasterboard over the top, is this right? many thanks
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Power-saving 'smart' socket for fridge/freezer
I'm sure I once caught sight of an article about an energy-saving device into which you plug your fridge or freezer power cable and which in turn plugs into a normal household socket. I don't know its name and can't unearth it on Google. I'm sure the man at Maplins will tell me tomorrow... but can anyone here tell me…
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Underlay for solid wood floor...
Hi all, Been wanting bamboo solid wood flooring for ages in the lounge and just got it today as it was on offer. Next thing is to get some underlay. Obviously I need a moisture barrier on the very bottom, but should I then get: Acoustic Floor Foam or Flooring Underlay Boards The foam will cost me about £15 for the whole…
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Birmingham conservatories
Hi Can anyone recommend a company in Brum to build and fit a conservatory for me?! I've had 2 quotes so far but thought it best to ask advice and go with any good recommendations. Thanks!
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Urgent help please regarding sewer
Hello all, I wonder if any kind souls could give me some advice regarding our sewer / drains. I noticed a foul smell in our front room after all the rain on Sunday just gone. We are in south east kent and we had some of the heaviest rain I have ever seen. Anyway thought something had died under our floor boards and we have…
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attaching a wooden garden post to concrete
I am replacing my garden gate (no garden just back yard) its height is preety low but very wide, I am planiing on replacing the gate for a higher gate but less width so I need to put a new post in to allow for the width lost form the previous gate. Problem is the ground is concrete and I am reluctant on making a hole in…
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Down lights OUTSIDE ? Which ones?
I am thinking about putting Down lights (Spot Lights) at the front of my house but am unsure about which type to get? Can you get external ones.......... Please Help
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Advice needed - 2 weeks wait for replacement washing machine?
Hi, I bought a new Servis washing machine in March this year only for it to break down 5 months later, flooding our kitchen floor with half an inch of water...luckily it was under a 12 month guarantee, so I duly phoned to ask for it to be fixed/replaced pending engineers visit. So 3 days later the engineer came along and…
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Double Glazing (again)
Can anyone recommend a double glazing company in the Stoke on Trent area?
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Electrical Advise No Earth in bathroom lights
Hi, just moved into a new home, that needs a lot of work including rewiring. I am trying to fit some new lights in the bathroom (temporary), the instructions say "if an earth is supplied it must be connected". But there is no earth to any of the lights in the house. Infact no earth on any sockets either. Do you think it is…
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Can U recommend DIY conservatory company
We are considering building a DIY conservatory. Has anyone had good / bad experiences with them or the companies that sell them?
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where can i get a bagel maker
heylo is there such a think as a bagel maker and if so where can i get one?? tahnks
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Airing cupboard
This may seem like a silly question but I was wondering what do people actually use their airing cupboard for? Is it for airing? Or for storage of linen and towels?
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Built in Oven Broken Again !!
We have a Zanussi ZBF860W built in electric single oven with grill. 12 months ago the oven stopped working and we had to pay £130 for a new fan motor and new fan. This included £55 call out charge + parts + VAT. They didn't do a very good job at that and had to be called out again to fix their first attempt. Last night we…
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How much would an average new kitchen be?
Hi, We are in the process of buying our firts house and I am wondering whether to get a new kitchen done sooner rather than later. The kitchen at the moment in the house is a gally kitchen leading onto the dining area having wall and base units down each side. It currently has a small fidge, oven & hob and a washing…
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Help my tvs broke
My tv has stopped working . I`ve checked the fuse and it makes no difference so I assume the tube has blown. How long should it last? It was bought six years ago and it has not been used very much, in fact it was a third set for much of that time. It is a Daewoo and it cost £250 at the time. It is particularly annoying as…
