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New washing machine not dispensing softener
Hello all, I had a new washing machine delivered yesterday. I did my first load this morning and realised afterwards that the machine did not take the softener from the drawer. I pulled out the draw and checked that nothing was blocking it. I have replaced it and done another load and the same thing has happened. Anybody…
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Plumber for New Boiler required St Albans
I have decided to upgrade our current boiler to a new one. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy plumber in the St Albans area. Please email me at carlwillis@yahoo.com many thanks
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New connections to aerial
Dont live to far from main mast about 1 1/4 miles and you can see it from our front bedroom window we are also on a hill so line of sight isnt obstructed. When we moved in Feb 2007 notice previous person left a amplified scart/aerial adaptor, we took it out and reception is fine we always wathc from freeview anyhow. Okay…
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Damp proof
Got a bad patch of damp on the inside of my walls, must be in a 1 metre section (Its 1m X 10cm). The wallpaper on the inside of my house, feels powdery and some of the paper has come off. Got some firms coming out to give quotes. How much am I look at for the work? What will they do?
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Outside tap stopped working
I posted this in the 'water' board in Utilities but think it may be more at home here... I moved into my first house in December, it has an outdoor tap on the other side of the wall where the kitchen sink is. I have used the tap since moving in and the last time I can remember using it was back in February time. Since my…
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New Desk (top) required
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Replace Microwave bulb?
Hi, I've a silver-grey Pacific digital microwave which has been rarely used, works and looks brand new. Recently the light bulb inside the microwave went off, leaving it dark inside. However, the micro is working normally with all the bits like digital timer, strength etc workingproperly. I am trying to find a way to…
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Need quote for soffits & fascias
We have been trying to get a quote for new UPVC soffits and fascias for ages. The reason is that our existing soffits and fascias (wooden) have what I understand are called dentils or corbels attached to the soffits - these are 'knobbly bits' - it gives (we think) a mock Georgian look. We really want to retain the same…
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Best place to purchase stepping stones
We need to create a walkway through our garden in order to preserve the grass. We assume the best way to go is with stepping stones. Can anyone recommend a good supplier of this type of thing or should we just check out our local builder's yard?
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Steam Generator Flex Cover
I have a Tefal Pro Express Steam Generator and the fabric kind of covering around the cables (sorry don't know correct name :o ) has come away at both ends (by the iron and by the actual steam generator) is it possible to get a replacement and put it on yourself :confused:
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How much to install a power shower?
Hi We're finally looking at installing a shower (3 years after we competed refurbishing the rest of the bathroom) and wondered if anyone could give us an idea of how much it would cost to remove tiles, install a power shower, with pipes embedded in wall, plaster and re-tile. Many thanks for any help
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help with stairs please
hello,just bought a house which has open tread stairs.we want to change it to a normal stairscase and carpet it. can anyone please suggest someplace where i can get reasonable stairs for a fair price .i dont want to spend too much as most of it will be carpeted anyway. thank you
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altering staircase
the internal wall of our bathroom is at the top of the stairs & I've checked that its not load bearing, its been built on top of the floorboards - I would like to, if poss, move this wall further out onto the landing by about a foot - this would only leave just over another foot at top of stairs - is it possible to alter…
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buying kitchen fitted white goods
eg...cooker, hob, extractor, washing machine.. there appears to be a hell of a choice on the net....whats the best way of understanding which brands/models are better than the next one?.. should I auto assume SMEG or Siemens is better than Hotpoint eg?...I've not got much to go on. thanks
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Anyone tried Paint Runner?
Official MoneySavingExpert Insert May 16: We have a fully researched list of DIY Deals. Back to well-medicated's original post... I have to make it clear that I'm not the type of person who is easily seduced by television advertising, but the 'paint runner' ad has me wondering whether I should part with a little of my…
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1st house buying a washing machine
Just bought a new build house and am in need of a washing machine. Do washing machines come with all the pipes needed to connect them to the water and waste pipes? Cheers
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oil smell from Rayburn
My Rayburn 400 k p/f has smelt of oil since it was installed two years ago, still discussing the matter with Aga, does anyone out there have this Rayburn or any other oil fired model -- does yours smell of oil? Thanks IrisClara
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Conservatory glass roof - cracking noises - is this normal?
Brilliant website - hope someone out there can help me with this one ... We've just had a conservatory built - hardwood with double glazed glass roof and there are fair amount of cracking type noises as it heats up in the mornings and more so as it cools down in the evening. Not talking about the odd creak but loud…
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Mix and Match Kitchens
Is it at all easy/practical to mix and match kitchen bits from different suppliers? e.g cabinets from Ikea, worktop from MFI, appliances from Currys? Or is it a bit of a nightmare to get it all to match up size wise and easier all round to get everything from the one place?
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Any LG customer service people - help
Hi. Is there any Lg customer service representatives on here who may be able to help me, please. I have a 5 year parts & labour guarantee on my washing machine but I can't find the policy No. I have phoned customer services but they are unwilling to do anything until I give them my No. If you work for LG customer services…
