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Fitting new ceiling rose
We are having a small problem, trying to replace a ceiling rose on our landing. Currently none of the upstairs lights work, we also have a light fitting in the loft, which has the wiring coming down into this ceiling rose!?! We're not sure which wires go where into the new light fitting, and we've blown a few fuses trying…
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Steam Generator Iron repair flex?
I have a Tefal Steam Generator Iron that is working perfectly but I've noticed that the fabric covering has 'slipped down' the flex exposing the black wires. It's the flex that goes from iron to base, not the lead that is wired to the plug. Common sense tells me this is not a good thing but is it too dangerous to use? Is…
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Siemens Dishwasher - help please
I've got a fully integrated Siemens dishwasher that seems to have gone on the blink and it's only 2 years old. Recently it has finished the cycle and there is water still left standing in the bottom of the machine. We've checked the filter and that is clear, we disconnected the pipe and ran a cycle to check that the pump…
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Cheapest way to get rid of bricks?
Hi, Recntly moved into our home and having our garden dug up, there was alot of concrete under the soil and also bricks around which we have broke down. So far there is about 20 black bag size full bricks/concret. Whats the cheapest way I can get rid of these? Just enquired about a skip and cheapest one is about £120 plus…
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Inner door of oven shattered - can we still use?
Hello everyone - my first ever post, by the way! We have a Hygena oven which was in the house when we moved in three years ago, and didn't seem too old at the time. It's been fine, until the other night when the (removable) inner glass door suddenly shattered when we were heating the oven up. We are wondering if the oven…
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Hardwood Front Door
Not sure of best place to post this, so have posted here and on the Vent board We purchased a hardwood front door from a well known company last year. The retail price of the door was about £5k and we paid about £2k. Shortly after the door was fitted we started having problems with the locks and handles and they had to be…
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Skip Hire Cost
Just wondering what the typical cost of a 4 yard midi skip would be? Anyone ordered a skip recently? Last time I ordered one was approx £80 - about 5 years ago!
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Painting kitchen cupboards
Has anyone painted kitchen cupboards and wished they hadn't done it? I'm thinking about doing mine as all the makeover shows seem to produce an "as new" kitchen when they do that. I realise that it'll invole a lot of sanding down etc but is it worth it or was it a disaster?
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Drainage on Tarmac Driveway
Hi Folks, Last week we had our driveway retarmaced and extended. The work looked fine, and the guys who did it were recommended. However on washing the cars this weekend, I notice that the drainage is very poor and the water pools in places. They are back today removing some concrete from the back garden, and the first…
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15 day old Baxi stopped working again
We had a combi boiler fitted and after one day it stopped. Plumber called Baxi man and it was 'low pressure' It needed topping up. Now it has stopped again and plumber is away for the week. Is there something really simple which we can do to 'top it up' to get it going again? Thank you I haven't even paid the bill yet and…
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Shed advice please
The 4ft by 6ft shed we inherited when we moved in has died. We want a replacement and as quick as poss. Saw one locally for around £260 then saw the argos website: http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=10651&langId=-1&searchTerms=7054688&go.x=21&go.y=10 Why the huge price…
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Bath mixer taps?
We need to put a bath in our new house which currently doesn't have one. The bathroom will have an over the bath shower. I am trying to find a bath mixer tap that doesn't come with a shower attachement on it. Does anyone know where I am likely to find one:question: We've been to all the major stores but can't find any…
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Security cameras. best deal and place to buy
We want to put up some security cameras and be able to record things... dont want to spend thousands and not got thousands worth protecting lol but just feel it would be beneficial when we going away.. Anyone know of any deals, and best places to buy these online and offline Thanks Rose
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Baxi back boiler
Can anyone out there give me some advice on a Baxi back boiler??? Its the first time Ive ever come across one and was originally planning on tearing the thing out but Ive had a lot of responses telling me not too as they are far more reliable. So I am going to keep it although it has an ugly one of these attached to the…
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Where can I find a cooker with 4 normal sized burners?
Hello people, In our house we happily used our cheapo cooker for 15years. Then the gas man took it away saying it was leaking carbon monoxide. We went off to get a new cooker relishing the opportunity to get our hands on some up to date stainless steel - and therfore more proffessional equipment. 2 years of struggling and…
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outside toilet/shed conversion
Hi there, Wondering if anyone has any advice or knows on who would complete a conversion for me for an outdoor toilet. I live in a victoria terrace which is modernised however I still have an enclosed outdoor toilet which is useless and unsightly. Does anyone know if it would be easy to convert this into a shed for…
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Extractor Fan
I have a downstairs loo with no window. When we put the light on an extractor fan comes on automatically. The Oracstar unit disappears out of the wall and comes out on to a bank, (my house is built into a mountain). This is very draughty and also when it rains, water comes rolling down the bank and in through the hole…
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2.7m gazebo
I am trying to buy a 2.7m square pop-up gazebo in cream. I have spent ages trawling but can only find it in blue or green, or a different size. Does anyone know where I can get one please?
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Bathroom mini-makeover quote
I live in central/SW London and would like the following done: Remove approx 5 Sqm of old tiles Prepare 2 sqm of wooden flooring for tiling Replace some wall plywood with new marine plywood Tile entire bathroom - approx 10 sqm walls and 2 sqm floor Replace ventilator fan replace shower rail Optional - replace wall radiator…
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Anyone reccomend a plasterer in Blackpool?
As the title suggests I need a plasterer ASAP but would like to find one that comes reccomended. I will need them to start work ASAP from Friday when I complete on my house purchase. Ill need this doing before I can move into the house. People keep mentioning Polish workers but where would I be able to find some? I know…
