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Repair of glass,chip on corner
I need some info,i have this large bit of glass real thick the kind you would find on a coffee table,well it was delived to me as part of something else,there is no way i can return,or claim for it,but its very minor but its there. On the corner of one edge it has been damaged,not a huge chip as said but its noticeable,i…
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new fitted cupboards
i am moving into a new house, and want some fitted wardrobes in a couple of the bedrooms. I want a free maeasurement and evaluation. I want to fit the wardrobes myself though and so companies like mobens are out anyone know a good company for this?
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Advice needed
Hi everyone, we were currently renovating our flat when we found out my mrs is pregnant. obviously now we need a house and as much money as we can get, so do I now just put it on the market unfinished, all it needs is a new modern kitchen and some wallpaper in the bathroom, but as funds are low, i'm not gonna be able 2 do…
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Oil fired range cooker with CH facility
Hi We have been looking for ages now for a range cooker with central heating facility that runs on 32 second oil. (we need it for France). We have contacted suppliers in the UK to see if they have got outlets in France but they don't seem to be interested. Can anyone help please? We could collect from the UK as long as it…
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When is the next Ikea Sale?
Does anyone know when the next Ikea sale is due to take place? Can anyone recall if there was a spring or summer sale last year?
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Sourcing floor tiles to match existing
Please does anyone know if there is a way to source matching floor tiles. The people before us left about 6, but they don't have a manufacturer, only Made in Italy and the number P8. I need to find about 40 of them.
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mrconservatory - anyone ever dealt with them?
Hi guys, As the title says, I am looking at purchasing a self build conservatory and have been given a very good price by the company above. Has anyone ever heard of, or used this company before? I have spoken to the owner who seems very genuine, and he has already sent me an email with CAD pictures of the conservatory, so…
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Half of new electric double oven won't work
I have had a new Hotpoint double oven fitted today by a qualified electrician. I preheated the main fan oven up to 200 degrees (or so I thought) but after leaving a chicken in the oven for the required 2 hours it still wasn't cooked, in fact it was just about getting warm. The thermostat light went out indicating that the…
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Replacement 2D lamps don't work?
Our bathroom light is one of these 2D lamps: https://www.geconsumerproducts.com/.../images/60055.jpg It went last week, so I bought and fitted a replacement, but it didn't work. I looked for a fuse for the light and switch, but couldn't find one. The light switch also powers on the extractor fan which is still working. The…
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Bathroom suite question?
Hi , im moving into a new place soon and before i decorate i wanted a new bath and sink. I know this may sound stupid but are all baths one standard size? as i want to buy one and then hire a plumber to fit this and obviously i dont want to get one which does not even fit. Also please how much would it cost for a Plumber…
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Patio - what to use ot fill in the gaps
Hi can someone help with advice please. I have a slabbed patio. The slabs have bevelled edges so are obviously filled with sand & cement etc but I need to replace because it's all washed/crumbled away. Is it a 1:4 cement/sand mixture to fill? Trouble is - how do i stop it all washing away again? Thanks Wizzer
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Painting Windows - Have no bead?
Been in house over a year, as its been a nice day decided to do what been putting off! Windows probably about 15 years old can see in past had been partly wood stained and had a part brown gloss applied at some stage. However was flaking badly, so decided to sand down and repaint which I have done today. Normally paint…
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Leaking toilet
The toilet seems to be leaking, it's like when the toilet has been flushed and the bowl refills it seems to be constantly refilling at a very slow rate. Any ideas as to what it is and how easy it is to fix?
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Putting gravel down
I wanted to put some gravel down in my back yard, it's just waste ground there at the moment, do I need to put sand down first or a ground sheet? Or will it be fine just to chuck the gravel down? Also where is the cheapest place to get some? Would it be B&Q?
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Which new lawn mower?
I currently have a Flymo hover 300 mower but it's a bit small for doing my back lawn. Should I really use the word lawn as it's a green grassed area which has seen better days due to children playing on it:rolleyes: I'm looking at this one in Argos which is a Spear and Jackson 1400w Rotary Mower. My lawn is not totally…
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Hoover washing machine drum not turning
Today during a wash cycle my machine started to make a noise so went to investigate. The noise was similar to a handful of fine shingle in the drum and as I watched there was a blueish glow from under the machine :eek: machine emptied and filled ok, just the drum wasn't turning. Needless to say I turned it off at the mains…
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Wallpapering..........?
Hi planning to do some wallpapering for the first time, anyone got any tips for me? cheers Luke:beer:
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Creosote Weekend
v predictable I know... this weekend, need to paint / protect fences and shed. All looking a bit ropey. Shed is 20 yrs old but wood still OK. Fence is the usual slot in panels Need advice on what to buy. Seem to be lots of offers at the moment but how do I know what the good quality stuff is. Some stuff looks so thin,…
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Acrylic bath, 5 or 6mm?
Hi all, just a quick one. I am replacing my dads bathtub for an acrylic one. I am looking at one which is £300 and has a 6 jet whirlpool (good for his age I hope). This is 5mm, whiist another site is selling a 8mm acrylic one without whirlpool for £130. Which would you guys recommend as I don't want my dad to break it (As…
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Iron Bed
Hi, Can anyone suggest a good place to buy an iron bed? I'm considering getting one from Feather & Black (The Iron Bed Company), as they have a sale on at the moment. I found one review here, but there's just something about the it that's a bit fishy. :rolleyes: I want something that's fairly solid and isn't going to creak…
