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Helpful website- Bathroom Installations
Good evening: As the DIY season progresses (and for many, it never ends ;) )many MSErs could be thinking about potential bathroom renovations. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association has produced a series of useful guides (PDF format) available here http://www.bathroom-association.org/training/guides.asp HTH Canucklehead
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Original Floorboards
I have a 1930s semi. The hall is approx 12ft long by 5ft 6 wide before stairs 3ft wide after stairs. It has the original floorboards, 18 of them going full length. The majority are in perfect condition. 4 of them have been cut intoover the years in a small area, but all are still good even with this, except for part of…
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Ankle deep water in cellar
Hi, We moved into a new house a couple of weeks ago. We didnt notice when we looked around (months ago) that there is a sump and pump in the cellar. Also, this wasn't commented on on the survey (just "the cellar is damp"). Anyway, not been in the cellar for a since we moved in, and went down last night and found water up…
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Best time of year for Buying...
We need some building works done and had some quotes in January; decided we needed more time to save, and so have recently began the quoting process again, however, they are all alot more expensive! I was wondering if this is the time of year, ie they are busy and need cash less so can charge more? Just like it is best to…
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Where to buy Fire Extinguishers?
I need to buy about 15 2kg dry powder Fire Extinguishers non maintainance, where can I get them at a resonable price? Thanks
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HELP!! I wanna buy a TV?
Wheres the bst place and best deal to get a TV from? upto 19 inch. Thanks! :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Bathroom Spruce Up Cheap as Possible
Hi, Hope the collective moneysaving brains on here can help. We need to try (due to shortage of funds) and give the bathroom in our new house a makeover. At the momemnt it has an all white suite - which is good but the downside is it has a wet-room floor - a sort of bluey green hard vinyl type thing. It is a properly…
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Workman has damaged fitted kitchen - what to do?
Help! I've just had a facelift to my kitchen completed - new tiled floor, sink, worktops and tiles around the existing fitted kitchen. We've been generally pleased with the work as it's gone on and for the most part the kitchen looks a million times better. However the guy has been to finish off this morning. He has…
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flooring tradesmen says won't repair cos then liable for ALL flooring??
Dear All I hope I'm asking in the right place and that I can explain myself so you understand :D I live in 1 of 29 flats in large converted building. We are looking at replacing the flooring in the communal areas - but it's going to cost the proverbial arm and leg. Currently we have a fairly common industrial lino down,…
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Help!! Trying to build a conservatory!
Hi there everyone! i've just found this site - isn't it amazing? we are just entering into the murky world of trying to find a conservatory. (we are based in Hampshire) Does anyone have any tips on: Buying online a build your own conservatory? Any advice on which website are reputable? Buying from B&Q or homebase? Or a…
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Bath sealant
Hi, Wonder if anyone can help me. I have finally got my toilet changed in the bathroom, and have my bath and sink ready in waiting. Because of the location of the loo, the tiles were not in the way. However with the bath we will have to re-tile. Is it possible to take out the old bath without damaging the tiles, put the…
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Is this safe?
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Help! Tradesman has asked for deposit.
I am in the process of buying a house that needs a fair bit of work doing on a very tight budget, so I've been scouting my local forums for recommendations. One man has had quite a lot of people recommending his work, and he has agreed a very good price for some work, the only problem is that he has asked for 35% deposit…
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Central heating pump runs constantly for hours
Hi, My central heating pump goes on for hours even after the programmer has been set to off for both hot water and central heating. This issue has been going on for sometime but gradually getting worse (pump runs for longer and longer). The programmer indicates that everything is off but the boiler power light still stays…
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Painting over varnished wood?
We have a lovely nice staircase all with spindles etc, but it is currently varnished in a quite dark varnish. I want to paint it white, can I paint over the varnish?
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tv aerial
anyone recommend a good and cheap indoor tv aerial, (i bought one called jensen from big w with fancy remote control and price reduced from £110 to only £10 -£100 off (but in realty a tenner was all it was worth :( thx
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fencing
i am looking for rough ideas on pricing of fence planks I have a large garden that has been fenced with 6ft planks that have gaps between them, i want to fill the gaps by doing a latice effect on the inside to stop people looking in and my barmy dog chasing every leaf that goes by. any idea of rough prices. the planks are…
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graffiti removal
whats good for getting rid of marker pen graffiti on brickwork?, someone suggested sugar soap? thx
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knocking chimmey breast out
do i need to get building permission to knock out a chimmney breast on a wall that sides with the house next door?
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Torus Skirting Best price ?
Recently moved and need new skirting boards throughout - council wont do it. Want to cover central heating pipes. Wheres cheapest place to buy We are in Bolton, Lancashire
