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Cracks appearing in plaster, 8 months old
Can anybody give me any advice please? I had a room plastered last summer. I waited for the plaster to dry out ( a pinky colour from brown) which only took a couple of days as it was so hot and then I painted it. I gave the walls 2 coats of watered down paint first (half and half), allowing it to dry out each time. And…
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Upright Freezer 4 drawer min
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good make/price?
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4 weeks to completion and DG window now has condensation in it
We are 4 weeks away from completion on the sale on our house and we have noticed that the window in the back bedroom has got condensation showing in the main part of the window. We have had the windows in for about 7 years with never a problem! Any ideas?
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Bargain finishing touches?
I've recently been decorating but am lacking many personal-touches that make a house a home, as personal-finances don't allow for much! I've managed to get some great pictures by buying those big art books they sell for a few quid in places like Books Warehouse and getting frames made at the local market... Please can…
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Screws that have pulled outb of wood
Can anyone suggest what I should use. I have a wooden coffee table that has metal legs - the screws attaching the legs have been pulled out of the wood after falling over it - I want to reattach the legs but the holes in the wood are now very slightly bigger where the screws have been pulled out. What compound/filler…
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Are architect/project managers cost effective?
As a newbie to building work, living in London, can anyone out there give me some advice please? I am planning to extend my kitchen/breakfast room to the side along its whole length. So the new bit will be about 21' x 7'6" making the overall about 21' x 18'. There will be a new flat roof, new solid wood floor throughout,…
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painting aluminium window frames
Hi We are buying a new home which has aluminium frames but are double glazed. We are looking to do up the house and then sell on hopefully. All of the neighbours etc have upvc double glazing. This is obviously an option for us but are on a tight budget! Would we be able to paint the frames white if so how would we go about…
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Can grout go 'off'?
Our chap was just about to finish our kitchen tiling today and duly mixed the grout....only to say that it was almost turning to powder when he started to use it. We only bought it a week ago, but because it's beige we had to make a 40 mile round trip to get the ruddy stuff :mad: So, my lovely new kitchen is on hold for a…
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New gate has affected neighbour's gate
I had a new side gate installed on my house in January, along with some other work in the garden. It's one of those terraced houses with a shared passageway between me and my neighbour. So the two sidegates are angled across at the end of the passageway, attached to two posts next to each other in the middle. Anyway, I…
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washing machine not draining comfort????
hi, i have a problem with my washing machine, ....... it doesnt drain the comfort / fabric condition from the drawer?? have no idea why, i have take the drawwer our cleaned it all out and was horrified my the muck that was in there:eek: :eek: i have put bleach in there, normal cleanere and sink and plug hole unblocker (…
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originfurnituredirect.co.uk
has anyone had any experience with them. I am thinkin habout buying some dressers and sideboards from them. They are £200 cheaper than our local stockist and have more choice. Anyfeedback guys.:rolleyes: https://www.originfurnituredirect.co.uk
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zipping mattresses in a 6ft bed
Can anyone confirm for me. Is it right that I just zip the top zip on a two mattress 6ft bed. I normally just have one mattress, but we have purchased two separate ones this time for additional comfort. Your advice is appreciated. Thanks
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New PVC window ?
I'm looking to order a new PVC window 1600mm X 1000mm. It is an unusual size so I'll probably have to get it specially made. Does anyone know of a cheap online window manufacturer ? Cheers
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Vandalised PIR Sensor Light
I went round to my flat to find my Sensor light totally smashed off the wall and just hanging by it's wire. (First time it's happened although we have a bit of a grafitti problem in the area). I need a sensor light as I struggle with my keys when I'm trying to open the door. I guess they took offence to the light coming on…
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anyone reccomend a decent indoor arial that wil pick up freeview
just got a 19inch lcd for the bedroom and need a decent indoor arial for freeview,any good ones about? and where from cheers
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Plumbing prob Help please
For some reason, the hot tap in our bathroom sink nhas turned overnight into a dribble, the hot water comes from an electric tank, the bath and kitchen taps are still at their normal pressure, no leaks, if there was we would be flooded by now, there is no pressure and virtually no water coming out. its not the tap, as i…
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Electric oven, hob, hood, which models, offers?
Hi, I am looking for an electic oven, hob (gas or ceramic) and an extractor hood. Anyone recommend any particular make/model or know of a good offer on at the moment? Thanks in advance, mrsparky
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Dual fuel cooker
getting a new cooker soon, looking at dual fuel. Does anyone have a good one, or one to be avoided? ideally want a fast grill - with a dual fuel I gather the grill is electric - years and years ago I had an electric grill, which was hopeless. I'm hoping the technology has improved....
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Blinds - Leeds/Bradford Area
Hi everyone, does anyone know of a good local company that does venetian & vertical blinds at a good price and can fit them ? Thanks
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Mounting Bathroom 'Furniture' on Stud walls
I am in the middle of refitting my bathroom and have a newbie question. I have been putting up some studwork which I shall drill into to support items such as the Glass Shower Screen, Soap dish, Shower Mixer unit, Basin, Cistern, Mirror and Shelf. Am I ok to just use wood screws to screw into the studwork to support the…
