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floor help - paint, lino, re-tile
My kitchen floor has old white(now gray) and black tiles and am not sure what to do they are very stuck down so removing them isn't an option. Is it possible to paint them? can i put lino on top of them? can i put new tiles over them? Many thanks
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Rewireing - how can i check to see if it needs to be done?
As per post really - anything i can check/tell tail signs of rewiring needing to be done? Flat is approx 50 years old. Here is a pic of a ceiling rose socket which was exposed Cheers Jamie
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Just moved house...
...and the house needs a bit of TLC to modernise it. Structurally and everything, it is fine, its just the decor isn't to my taste. We're talking flock wallpaper, wall mounted fake candlestick lightbulbs, fitted chipboard and melamine bedroom furniture etc etc etc. Now although you may think that the money-saving way of…
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Crazy Paving
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Could I paint a room in an evening?
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Building Land
Hi all, Am seriously looking for a plot of land to build a family home upon....trouble is there are sooo many companies out there at the minute who promise the earth for a fee that I dont know where to turn!!! Anybody on the forum any experience of finding/building there own home Which company did you subscribe to to find…
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Can you seal the grout on floor tiles?
Hi Can anyone advise me please? :confused: We stupidly grouted our kitchen and utility with off white floor tiles and white grout. Whilst I can cope with the tiles, they mop clean beautifully, we are finding the white grout stains very easily (it doesn't help that our two dogs walk mud through the utility and kitchen). It…
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Flat refurbishment costings...???
Hi Im looking to get a flat im buying in SW London totally refurbished. Ive had a couple of quote, but just wondering what any of you guys thought at the details below and what you though it would all cost to get done. Here is a breakdown of the work required. Its a 3 bed ground floor flat which is approx 700 sq foot. Its…
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What do we do when we can't get a builder?
We moved into our house last year and knew we had a load of work to do but were assured finding a builder would be no problem. Well, we found several builders but none of them want to do the work. We've contacted the local guy, the not so local guy and national firms, none of whom want the work. What can we do? The…
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How to strip chip/wood chip paper?
Hi My new flat is covered with chip paper. Whats my best approach in removing the lovley stuff? I know i will need to replaster, but i want to save cash by removing it myself Will a steamer and scraper and hard graft get the job done? Any hints or tips? Cheers Jamie
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Bye Bye Standby
Hi all Has anybody used this system http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/article1831.html Seems to be pretty good if it works well, would work well especially for PCs, printers, routers etc
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sockets and light switches
had my kitchen done and want to use brushed stainless steel switches/sockets screwfix have them but quite pricey anyone recommend me anywhere else to get them??
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A question for a Double Glazing expert
sorry about this but i dont know where else to post. ive been told 2 completely differing views on this from biased individuals and it is very important to my decision on getting my double glazing done. my question, does the film (as opposed to coloured glass) placed over double glazed windows to give it the coloured…
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Price matching B+Q kitchens
Hi I've had kitchen quotes from B+Q and Ikea. I want the B+Q kitchen but at the Ikea price and B+Q have a deal where they'll match the price and give you 10% extra. I've worked out 2 quotes on Ikea kitchens similar to mine and I will strongly argue the case for the cheaper of the two being the most comparable in wood type…
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BBQ grill..
What's the best thing to use for the grill if you're building your own BBQ? Is it just galvenised steel mesh that's used? thanks and honey nut cheerios in advance.
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Which worktop with black gloss units??????
Hi, im soon the order a black gloss kitcjen an L shape 3.5m by 3.5m, also with a 2m island (100mmm bases unit side by side). So i need a worktop for the units and a 900mm breakfast bar for the island, which will also have the 320mm overhand on one side. I cant find a suitable worktop? I cant afford granite as its way too…
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Anyone got or getting a new kitchen from FOCUS?
Hi Im in the market for a complete new kitchen and have seen the "takeaway" range from FOCUS. Does anyone have any comments on this range? Cheers Jamie
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Laminate floor fitting in Leicester and some Qs
Hi All Im after having a laminate floor fitted in my lounge. Im quite happy to go and pick my own so just need it fitting really Can anyone please give me a rough idea of the costs to get a laminate fitted. Also what do we do about underlay. The floor that were going to have done (lounge) currently has floorboards so what…
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Potterton Suprema 50 (not PCB problem) :(
I have a Suprema 50... The pilot light won't ignight.. it cycles through trying to do this 3 times then goes to a flashing red light.. I've had the PCB replaced, but the problem remains.. Any ideas :( ?
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Carpet cleaners
Our carpets could do with a thorough clean.... Th options are, 1) Get in a pro cleaner 2) Rent a Rug doctor (from supermarket/diy store) Just over £30 for a day i think. 3) Buy a dedicated cleaner, seen Vax carpet cleaners for around £100 So im guessing the rug doctor will give me virtually the same result as having…
