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Cleaning a duvet
After reading this news on the BBC, it has made me think again the importance of doing it. Got to admit it don’t remember when mine was done last. Hence made me think what is best way to wash one? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/5170400.stm We have a standard size washing machine so doubt it would fit a…
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Double Glazing .... Again
Sorry to bring this tedious subject up yet again. Any advice welcome - we're looking at replacing 6 windows (PVC) + existing porch. As far as I can tell - please correct me if I'm wrong 1) Everest are easily most expensive but also probably best quality Q: does the better quality justify the extra cost? ie. isn't there a…
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New Kitchen Cupboard Doors
Have bought cheap new cherry modern kitchen cupboard doors from B and Q to exchange them for the crappy white doors that were put on by my local housing association. I understand that the housing association bought the doors from Howdens, do you think I will get away with using the same hinges or will I have to buy new…
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Has Anyone used SpraySeal roofing solutions?
I was at the ideal home show at the weekend and saw a company called "sprayseal" https://www.sprayseal.co.uk They seem to do a foam insulation on the inside of the roof which they claim has unrivalled insulation properties and cures roof problems. I've looked at the website and can almost see how this would work, but I'm…
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Help flush radiator pipes
Hi I have a radiator inlet pipe into living rooom that is cold at one side and hot on the other, so must be some sort of blockeage. I have a small header tank in the loft bought some cleaner/restorer to flush system. I have a radiator in conservatory which is closest to the boiler. I have in the living room either side of…
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Dishwasher v Washer/Dryer Conundrum
I'm moving into a flat that currently has no white goods, but has space for either a washer/dryer (was one previously) or a dishwasher. There is a launderette 5 minutes away - £2 for self service wash and about a fiver for full service wash & dry. I'll be living alone so I'm probably talking maximum 2 loads a week (I have…
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Stud Walling and over boarding
Can anyone give me advice on erecting a stud wall please? Like how many struts there should be in the frame to support the plasterboard etc. Also going to plaster board over existing walls so looking for advice on how to do this also. Never done anything like this, so treat me like a complete idiot when explaining…
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kitchen worktop
i'm having some kitchen furniture made, including a unit to house the belfast sink. i had intended to have a wooden drainer/worktop but am not sure. will the wood suffer from mould growth if it is always damp? is there a particular wood which would be ok? what about a slate drainer? would this need to be sealed? with what?…
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Patio heater, chimnea or fire pit?? (merged threads)
Hi I would just like some advice as to which of the above you would recommend to buy for my garden for use on those chilly British summer evenings? and are any of them more enviromentally friendly than others? Thanks
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There's somthing nasty in my mattress!
Hi, Apologies if this is the wrong place, I just wasn't sure where to post. I've been waking up recently scratching my wrists and ankles and to cut a long story short, I suspect there are nasty beasties in my mattress. I'm too embarrassed to tell you how old it is, suffice to say, I suspect, much older than the recommended…
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Conservatory...how much?
Looking at one 3mt x 2.5mt. Nothing fancy just a lean-to type. What should I expect to be paying?
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Toilet leaking, off on holiday tomorrow!!!
The water feed pipe to our toilet is leaking we have just found out. I am totally hopeless when it comes to anything DIY and we really dont have time to be ringing round trying to get a plummer as we are heading off on holiday tomorrow. Can I turn the stopcock off and get it sorted in a fortnight when we get back off our…
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Sky deals help
Just came off the back of a renegotiated 6 months Sky reduced package and being told that they stopped offering deals in Dec. Has anyone else had this experience? tried the NTL offering cheaper but to no avail - seems Sky don't care if you stay or not. I'd like to move but can't get cable in my area so stuck with Sky -…
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Worcester CBi Boiler Heat Exchanger Crack
Has anyone experienced a problem with their cast iron heat exchanger failing after 3 years? Worcester are currently saying that as it is out of warranty, I must pay to replace. Has anyone words of advice to impress on them that a failure to this non moving part in 3 years implies that this is a manufacturing fault.
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How to get grant for insulation
Hi, I'm a self employed first time home-owner, not on benefits etc. I've recently refurbished my house including build of a new roof. The roof is currently not insulated nor the attic room boarded-out, and I'd like to try to get this done asap, both for the benefit of reduced heating bills and also so we can use the loft…
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Dishwasher problems
Hi got a couple of problems with dishwasher firstly it is a built in model and it has started to move forward. Is it simple to push back in ie just tightening some connections or do I need an repairman? secondly the spring operating the tablet dispenser has been cut(dont ask how, communication between grandma, wife and…
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single storey extension
Does anyone have an approximate cost of a single storey extesion on the back of a terraced house? I am in the North West and it would be around 9foot by 15foot? Id like it to a fairly good standard etc with two large windows for light. No doors in it. Anyone any good on an approximate figure we'd be looking at? Thanks
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Paint bath handles??
Hello My Dad & I both have the same problem with the handles on our baths, so I'm hoping someone out there has experienced the same thing and can help! The handles have gone tarnished and pitted - mine are the gold/brass effect and my Dad has the chrome. We are unable to replace them without taking out the existing bath,…
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re-fitting a shower screen
We took the glass shower sreen down before doing up the bathroom, but now we come to replace it can't find the fittings anywhere. Can I buy the fittings?, the screen is perfect otherwise. It was here when we moved in so don't know where it came from.
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Sliding Folding Doors, instead of patio doors...
Hi All! Been looking at these, for the new place we've not found yet!! Anyone bought them, or installs them? They do seem to be a great idea for bringing the garden, into the house & look really cool!! But they do seem to have lots of parts & bits that might fail, or at least need maintaining! & who makes the best quality…
