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Help Please with washing machine
Ive jsut gotten in from work to disscover my beloved washing with 3 garments fo clothes on wash - thanks to my none o/s sister. there was a hoody, a tshirt and one of her little ones top on a quick wash! Anywya ive just open the door of the washign machine (it said it was done) and flooded my kitchen!! Its never done that…
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In need of a carpenter!
Hi Does anyone know of a reliable carpenter in West London? My stairs are in a real state and I've got to get them fixed. Any help appreciated!
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Mira Shower on the blink!
My other half fitted a new Mira Shower 6 months ago, all was fine until a few weeks ago when I switched it on and only a dribble of water came out, I turned it off left it a few seconds and tried again and it was fine. Now it's started to happen more frequently and I'm paranoid that one day it's going to conk out…
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Advice on water pressure reducing valve please ...
Hi all, We had a new bathroom fitted a few months ago, including a new electric shower. When the shower is turned on to the hot setting, it makes a loud squeaky sound, which you can eventually get rid of by turning it to a colder setting (annoying to say the least!). We're also getting a loud "clunk" whenever we use a cold…
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Anyone know much about lcd tv faults
i have a 32" bush lcd tv thats now a month old and yesterday and tonight its just turned itsself off , all that stays on is a red flashing light. When it happened yested we managed to turn it back on after 20 mins would i be right in wondering if the tv is overheating? or there something else going on!?
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My mock Tudor house needs help please
Hi, Can you help, I have a mock Tudor house (white rendered panels in between black planks of wood) and the paint on the black timbers are flaking in many places, some bits have come away from the wall and in just a few places the wood is so rotten that I could probably push my finger through which I have resisted in…
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Help or a good plumber needed?!
Just got home to find that my Pilot Light on the boiler has gone out. Can't find instructions anywhere. Anyone know of a good plumber in North Manchester (one thats not going to rip me off as I am very skint). Or if you've got any ideas of what may be wrong/where to look? (there doesn't seem to be a switch to light ir back…
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Hardwater area
I live in a hard water area.....what is the cheapest /cost effective/best way of improvement.....water softener or a descaler? Do these descalers work, any experiences you would like to share and help me decide?
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Help! Emulsion paint on man-made carpet!
Just realised that I have got some emulsion paint on my living room carpet. Hadn't noticed it when it was fresh, but now its well hard and dried on. Has anyone got any ideas for removing it, apart from shaving the tufts off with a razor!
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underfloor heating
can anyone advise of good system
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Has anyone got a JL Larder fridge model JLLFW1805
I have been looking for ages for a larder fridge and found this model (JLLFW1805) yesterday. It was back to back with an £200 more expensive AEG or some other German make, but the interior was identical, and the salesman said they were the same. As it's JL's own I can't shop around, but it has a 3 year guarantee…
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Getting your junk taken away for free?!
Hi Anyone had dealing with these people? http://ukreclaims.co.uk/ I'm thinking about using them to take away my old conservatory. Could save on elbow grease and having to hire a skip :D
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Unvented Direct Cylinder
We have had a Santon Premier Plus Unvented system for over a year. The last two days we have only had lukewarm water by the morning. I have just remembered to open the two release values as we were recommended to do this fairly regulalry. Is this likely to solve the problem or is it possible that something else is wrong.
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Can Anyone Recommend A Good Quality Condensing Tumble Dryer?
Hi Everyone, Well our old tumble dryer has packed in again (this always happens to us at christmas - last year it was the fridge and all the christmas food was ruined!) We got it fixed earlier this year and have had it fixed a few times before too so it's time to get a new one this time. The one we have at the moment is…
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Advice needed: who to call?
This may seem like a very obvious question, so forgive my naivete, but I need some expert advice. When we moved into our 30s home nearly 3 years ago, we noticed there was what looked like papered-over cracks in the ceiling of the back bedroom. Survey was fine, so we thought, old dry plaster and/or dodgy decorating.…
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Oil Filled or convector heater?
Hi I have a conservatory that is very cold in winter, we have just started to use it as the dining room but cant eat our breakfast in there because its too cold, it has a small central heating radiator on one wall, I am considering putting an electrical heater on the main wall as this would be cheaper than having the…
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Want to tarmac my drive- any recomendations ??
Hi Guys I was looking to have my drive tarmac. If anyone has had theirs recently done or can recommend anyone in the Manchester area, it would be appreciated. Looking for good workmanship at a reasonable cost Cheers guys
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non fensa registered installers
can anyone help. If you have double glazing installed by a non fensa registered tradesman can you get the local authority to check the installation and issue the correct paperwork. I need some windows replacing and the joiner I use isnt registered but we need the relevant paperwork to sell the house.If it cant be done I…
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Lino or adhesive tiles?
Moving into a new home. Wondering which is best. Will more than likely fit ourselves with my father. He's done them both before. Anyway, which is best? Lino or adhesive tiles? The tiles are cheaper and easier to fit I guess but just looking for advice. :D
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Help me get this off
Bought new stainless steel downlighters and they have a sticker saying wattage of bulbs stuck on them. Whats the best thing to get this sticky residue off when i take the stickers off. It looks crap Cheers:beer:
