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Cleaning a fridge?
I have a fridge that is a few years old now and it has discoloured in places. What is the best way to get it looking clean and white again?
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air conditioning
I'm looking at getting air con for my son's room which is south facing. Even with the curtains closed it's like an oven. any advise on the following appreciated: 1. Which are the best value for money protable units? Argos do one for 169, but reviews are not too good!!!, otherwise will have to look at units priced around…
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ultrasonic ant deterrent / repellent
Has anyone used one of these gadgets (the type that you plug in to a mains socket) to deter ants and other crawlies? If so, are they any good? I'm dreading the annual invasion of ants!
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Pond filter
Can anybody tell me the cheapest place to get a pond filter with uv. I have moved into a house with a pond in the back garden. I have a pump but no filter and the water is really green. Anyone got any ideas it is about 2000 litres.
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Electricians paper work
Just had a an electrician in to fit a new fusebox and fit a fan in the bathroom. He has told me the jobs are part P reportable and he will be sending paper work to the local authority who will send certificates to me. Is this right or should he leave some paperwork with me?
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Waterproofing my shower....yes, I really did say that :)
We have two shower cubicles in the house, one in our en suite, and one in the guest bedroom. About a year ago, I noticed a very damp, stagnant smell getting gradually worse at the end of our hallway, where the outside walls of both shower rooms meet. On inspection, and having lifted the carpet we discovered huge damp…
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B&D Cordless Drill Problem
I have a Black and Decker 18V Cordless Drill which worked ok last time I used it quite a few months ago. When I got it out of the box the it didnt work I assume the battery was flat. I plugged it into the mains but it didnt charge. The light on the charger didnt light up. I left it for sometime to see if it had charged but…
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Cold Tumble Dryer
Hi there My 6 yr old condensing tumber dryer is not heating up at all. After I used it last the stuff was still damp but I just thought I hadn't set it for long enough and popped them on a radiator. I cleaned it out and there was a lot of fluff in the filter, more than normal. Any idea if it would be worth getting someone…
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Floor sanding, tricky black stuff on old wood
I have a floor sander hired this weekend to do my living room. Anyway there is horrible black stuff on the outer edges of my room. When sanding this it just coats the paper and is not coming up easily. The wood is possibly 1930's. Any advice to another solution to get this stuff from the wood?
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Walk In Showers
My wife and i are looking for showers. She prefers a walk in shower (easy to clean and looks good) I prefer a large shower with sliding doors. (With a walk in shower would there not be a draught all the time) We currently have a box shower with doors and as soon as you open the doors you feel the cold so surely they would…
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MFI Sale query?
Just wondered if anyone works in MFI or knows what the next 'sale' will be like there. the current one ends on the 18th april, i've been told by a salesman and that a spring 'sale' should start after this Easter one ends, but i don't know what the spring sale will be like. I only ask because I've just changed up all my…
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Grouting metalized tiles ?
I want to grout my kitchen tiling which are metalized tiles. The standard tub of Uni-bond grout says it's not to be used for metal detailed tiles. What should I use? If I try a test on some spare tiles and it didn't work, B&Q wouldn't accept the tubs return; cost £8.95. Anybody got any experience of grouting metalised…
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Electricians advice
Hi I have recently had a quote to: - Replace our old fuse box - Earth all the lights - Replace the cable from the electric meter to the fusebox - Bond the water and gas stopcocks £1600 - I think this is overpriced, but can anyone advise?
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Best lawnmower & best place to get one?
Hi, The time has come to replace the ol' mover with now acts more like a plough and destroys the lawn! Looking for a reasonably priced electric mower - does anybody have any recommendation of models and places to get them? Thanks
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Staining a bamboo blind?
I'm doing a cheap makeover in the bathroom and for all sorts of reasons I'm stuck with a cheap bamboo blind. Has anyone ever tried staining one to change the colour ( I want a dark wood colour) or is bamboo not porous enough? Bit of a random question and hope this is the right place to ask DIY advice. Thanks in…
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Home alarm system driving my crazy
We moved into our first home 4 months ago, and have pretty much ignored the overkill alarm system that was installed by the previous owner. Its now annoying me as a beep is sounded whenever I open the back door. It is a Menvier TSD402 My girlfriend is asleep right now as she worked a night shift and has another tonight.. i…
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Base for Memory Foam Mattress
Can anyone advise the best type of base to use for a memory foam mattress. I currently have a sprung edge divan base but was considering buying a slatted base when I buy my new mattress. I have been to a bed showroom and all they told me was that it was due to personal preference - not a lot of help then!! Any advice would…
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Hole in UPVC door
Hi, Does anyone know if a hole in a UPVC door can be repaired? Or will the door have to be replaced. The hole is big enough to get a finger or two in. thanks, Adam.
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Radiators not heating - pump problem?
I have tried DS 40 and also removed and cleaned out some of the rads in my 15 rad microbore sytem, as some were not heating up. They had lots of black sludge in them! Only one the upstairs rads is not working now and this has not worked for along time. It is the 3 downstairs rads that puzzle me. They warm up briefly when I…
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Removing mould
I onder if anybody can help me. I have stored some seat belts in my garage. i thought that the bag round them was tight,but obviously not. They have got mould stains on them. I have washed them at 60 degrees but thy still have the mould spots on them. Does anybody know of any way to remove this. They are brand new and just…
