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Broadband Cable
I have ntl broadband with a standalone broadband cable hard wired to an upstairs bedroom. We have recently had an extension and now the cable needs to go to the new study (the bedroom is now a landing so don't want to go with a wireless router). The cable is not long enough to reach the new study, so I want to run a new…
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Which type of built in hob is better?
Hi, we are currently in the process of fitting in a new kitchen and need to put in a new gas hob. Now problem is I want one where the controls are on the right, OH wants one where controls are at the front. I just think if the controls are at the front of a built in hob it makes the burners further back. Also easier for…
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The best way to clean or wash a Feather and Down Quilt?
Our Kingsize winter duvet probably needs cleaning or washing. What is the best way of doing this? It is far too big to go in our washing machine. Is it feasible to wash it in the bath and dry it outside on a very hot and dry day in summer or will the inside take far too long to dry properly and get musty or mouldy? I…
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kitchen extractor fan problems!!!!!!!
Have a problem! Kitchen is being fitted saturday. We have a 100cm range oven which is being positioned on an outside wall. We have the electrics all set up for an extractor hood however we havnt drilled the hole yet and its going to be a nightmare!!! Just next to the hood there is already an air vent so im thinking 1. Can…
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planning permission ???
we are buying a house with a conservotory ,,,its 20ft 10in by 12 ft 2 inches.......ive been told that planning permission was given but conservatory need to be below a certain size for a detached house.......any one got any info on this ?? I dont want to buy property only to find out planning permission wasnt given for…
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Guttering
The house is 40 and the guttering is probably the original. A couple of the brackets have broken and I can't find replacements:mad: But my main questions is. A couple of the joints aren't holding water, I assume the seals have perished or been damaged. Should I just be able to buy new connectors and replace:confused:…
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Moving Sofa to the attic/loft
Hi, ive purchased a 3 seater and 2seater from DFS, cloth one ARUBA, Both in a living room, but now it taken up the whole room. What i want to do is take the 2 seater and put it in the attic, ive taken the arms off the sofa (held on by 4 nuts and bolts) and teken them to the attic. All thats left is the middle sections, bit…
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Problem with hard new mattress
We tried a mattress in a shop, waited for delivery, and found that the mattress delivered to us is very much firmer than the one we tried in the shop. They sent someone out to have a look, who tried our bed for 30 seconds, then went to the one we tried in the shop, and said ours was slightly firmer than the one in the…
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Immersion Heater but Tank is Half Cold.
I have a traditional hot water tank about 35 years old. It is a cylinder about 3' (1 meter) tall and just about thin enough to clasp it in your arms (say 5' in circumferance). In the winter it is heated indirectly from a boiler via a copper coil in the bottom of the tank. Now, in the summer, it is heated overnight by a…
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Chimney Lining
Hi! Buying an 1850'sish terraced house. Surveyor says chimney needs lining - recommends pumice lining rather than flexible type (for an open fire). Any ideas on how much this would cost? Its a 2 storey house and the chimney pops up through the neighbours roof which I understand is not unusual. Anyway guess it will need…
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mobile car wash / valet service
does anyone know of any cheap mobile car wash services in north west london - ruislip area
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help please with trampoline
My 12 ft trampoline came yesterday and as you can imagine my kids wanted me to errect it yesterday so off i went outside with instructions managed to fit frame together with a little help from my daughter but the springs took me ages as every time i thought i was getting somwehere i would run around to other side of it and…
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Help please
Has anyone got an Elica Om cooker hood please? Can anyone tell me if they are any good? Ta
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Price for kitchen fitting
We have a small kitchen and have been told by a couple of fitters it will take 2days to do. We are removing the old one ourselves. One guy has quoted £1,500 to fit it. That doesn't include electrics are tiling. My guess is that its way over the top but its the 1st quote we've had back. Can anyone tell me what I should be…
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Where to buy Carbon Brushes?
Hi Where can I buy Brushes for motor on a Electric Kebab Knife? Any help appreciated. Thanks
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Discoloured Internal Chipboard Doors
Does anyone know how I can spruce up discoloured chipboard doors. They are white but being over 10 years old now is their any easy way of brightening them up and would they need to be rubbed down? I have a similar problem with the skirting boards and the stair bannisters.
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sealing sink cutout
I know this has been asked before but I can't find the thread What is I need to coat/seal the sink cutout edge of laminate and wood worktop (is it same for both) I have ronseal clear varnish, is this OK? many thanks C
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Perimeter Fence - Is the estates Factor responsible for repairing?
Hi all, First post on this site, so your help would be appreciated. I have a six foot fence at one side of my house, which was built by Barratt housebuilders and is basically one part of a perimeter fence to the estates play park. Amyway, during the very windy winter we had in Scotland, the fence was battered on a number…
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Washing Machine repair manual needed
can any one help with a post washing machine sound like the bearing are going Phoned the local spares company they said bring them in and they will try to match them . Was hoping to get a kit first The m/c is Hotpoint Ultima WMA 60 so has any body a site to down load a repair manual thanks Dukie boy
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advice on neighbour problem please
Hi, Just wanted some quick advice so I know where I stand before I approach a person living opposite about a problem Im facing. Basically my street is situated on the top of a small hill and as such has very pleasant views with no houses on the opposite side of the road. However there is also a street which runs parallel…
