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B&q
im thinking of buying a whole new kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom from B&Q as well as a load of new power tools for my new business and all the equipmeant to setup my new office. what does everyone think of B&Q from the dealings they have had with them in the past, as from what i have found with B&Q is that they offer great…
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chest freezer in garage, lots of ice
I have a large chest freezer in the garage (detached from house) however even though I scape of the ice that forms inside and defrost it it still produces more ice by the next day, it always has the freezer is about 4 years old and is a whirlpool if that helps, thanks
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Conservatory issue... HELP!!
Hi all... Firstly, Happy weekend!! So, I am looking at buying a conservatory to place directly off my kitchen... it is the smallest kithen in the world but it will do for me! Now, my question is - do I need doors cutting the conservatory off from the kitchen or can I go open plan?? (every inch counts - I told you it was…
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Can I change from metered watered billing??
Hi, Having just bought a house in Hillingdon, I have the unfortune of a water meter been fitted. I have been told whenever a house exchanges hand in the area a water meter is fitted. Does anyone know if it is possible to revert back to a annual bill?? Any advise would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Comet - Discount on collection?
I have just paid for this in Comet. The guy says I should collect it on Wednesday because it needs to be ordered, so that's what I'll do. My problem is that I didn't ask if i could have a discount or a freebie. If I find a discount code etc before Wednesday do you think I could use it? This wasn't the original Laptop I…
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Plumbworld Shower
We bought one of these <http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/1785-15895> shower valves from Plumbworld the other week, the only problem is they come with NO installation instructions whatsoever. Anyone have any experience of how to remove the 'handles'? As it's concealed I need to lose them before I can install the thing. I've…
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Moving House Websites
My apologies if this is not the correct thread or has been posted before. Apart from iammoving.com which other sites are there that allow you to notify companies of person's change of address? Many Thanks Rockee
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Preparing plaster for paint
Hi Can anyone advise me please. I have a New plasterboarded area which has been professionally plastered (smooth bare pinkish finish) I wish to paint with emulsion paint. How long should I leave the plaster to dry and then do I need to "prime" it or prepare it i any other way before painting it? If so what with and how…
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can anyone reccomend
an Electritian in the Manchester Area. My Kitchen extension is very old and needs re-worong, it is not earthed, so potential death trap. I dont wantt o just ring anyone and get fleeced so looign for recomendations.
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online stamps
I've been struggling to use the new PostOffice 'buy stamps online' service. http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/jump3?catId=400043&mediaId=26800663 You have to print out your stamps, once you've paid for them ( great to be able to use a creditcard to by stamps now!), but i can't see anywhere that tells you what size labels…
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Flea eggs in carpet. cost effective treatment? HELP!!!!
I've not got pets but have had a flea infestation for about two years. I've just been using Bob Martin Home Fogger which works but only for a few months. Then I have to do it all over again. I'm now fed up and want a more permanent option. I've contacted my council but they said they won't do it because I'm a council…
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Do dishwashers clean with cold water?
Hi I just opened my dishwasher to put in a stray dish and the water sploshing around was cold. Is this normal? The dishwasher is quite old we inherited it with the house.
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Vacuum Cleaner ... think this is the right place
Hi. My mum is going to buy me a new hoover for my birthday next week and I have a choice. I have a mixture of laminate and carpet. My choices are 1. The Vax 6131 wash & Vac at 99-99 + vat OR 2. The Vax Complete Cleaning Kit - Vax Quicklite upright cleaner Vax MOJO 2 Vax rapide washer for 99-99 +vat Now the price is not in…
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Planning Permission, Extensions & the Law - Advice Please
My neighbours have applied for planning permission to extend their house right onto our boundary so their new house wall would actually become the boundary. I know we can object on the loss of light, etc. but this is the issue; to build this extension they will need access to our garden (just for the building work, not…
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Air bricks for double glazing?
Hi I have just had a quote from Everest (through a deal only paying less then half price) windows and they have told me that I need an air brick in every room where glazing is fitted. Is this right as they look pretty ugly and will let in cold air and noise. Thanks
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Obtaining planning permission, jeez you'd think I was asking for a loan !
Have got my planning permission through today. It has taken one year of intensive battling with the local authority, jumping though hoops, adjusting drawings ( attracting architect and structural engineers fee's), dealing with a local lobby group (NIMBY's), and some very perverse neighbour objections. Perverse because, the…
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Condensation on Windows
Hi All How do I prevent the build up of condensation on single glazed windows? Thanks
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New suite needed.
Need a new suite of furniture desperately after a nightmare with Harveys which it took Trading Standards to sort out. Don't want to make the same mistake again so, has anyone had any experience of ScS or Klaussners please.
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Security System - Domestic
If anyone is in the South, looking for a Security Alarm for thier property, We have had one put in by https://www.paragonsecurity.org £389 for a system, fully fitted. Hope this helps someone, we found them in our local advertising mag. Op
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Main Boiler
Has anybody heard of these? The plumber gas man person has suggested we get a boiler made by Main. Apparetntly they are owned by Baxi?