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Another bathroom dilemma
Hello everyone, I have yet another dilemma. My bathroom is almost complete but we have to put the towel rail, hand towel rail and toilet roll holder in place, these all need to be placed in the tiled area of my bathroom. Please can anyone advise the best way to drill into tiles without cracking them. Many thanks for all…
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Copper pipes and concrete
Hi I have some copper radiator pipes in the kitchen and want to concrete them in (they are currently just in wooden channels), can anyone recommend anything to protect them? Thanks
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Building Extension - where do I start.
I am planning on building an extension but have no idea where to even start. I have a 3 bed detached house - but the kitchen is too small for the property - so I wish to build into a space I have out the back to make it a kitchen / diner. Where do you start? Do you call up an architect and take it from there? How much will…
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Soundproofing - how effective is it?
Hello everyone, I have a slight problem with morning noise from the neighbours above. They've got that dreaded combination, a couple of kids and some wooden floorboards. I don't really feel there is any reason to approach them about the noise as it is nothing out of the ordinary and only really starts, at the earliest,…
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Wax on Carpet
Please Could You Let Me Know How To Remove Wax From A Carpet? I Accidently Spilled A Perfume Candle On The Carpet.
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how do you block off an old toilet?
Hi we are trying to turn our big ensuite bathroom, back into a wee bedroom. I understand that you have to take out the suite and cut back the pipes, and screw on caps to block the pipes. What do you use to block the toilet waste pipe? Really don't want to get this wrong...... thanks
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damaged sofa....where do i stand????
I purchased a sofa about 10months ago and the springs have gone in it already. I contacted the company (large well known national ) and they said they would take it away and get it repaired............. I said i was not happy with that and that i wanted a new one or to cancel the credit agreement...... They said they could…
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Can Someone Please Help with the Following?
Hi all, I was made homeless a 2 months ago and i have had and accepted an ofer of acomodation (2 bedroom house) the only problem is that it has nothing at all inside (like a Shell) i have a little money saved up however need help from you guys because i have searched all day today for items and the prices seem to be too…
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Recycling heat??
I live in a mid-terrace modern house. Upstairs I have a couple of computers and a few other bits of equipment. In the summer it gets very hot up there. Some of the equipment is in a cupboard so stays fairly contained in there for a while. Is there some way of using this hot air for something? Instead of running a load of…
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Removing Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles
My bathroom ceiling had polystyrene ceiling tiles which I have just removed as I am having a complete bathroom re-fit. The tiles came off easily enough but the glue used to put them up is still on the ceiling. It is all spread around the ceiling in patches. I need to smooth the ceiling off to either paint or paper it but,…
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Dunelm Mill made to measure curtains
Has anybody had any experience of using these? I have a couple of funny sized windows and was thinking of using their service as the curtains come fully lined and are in the 20% off sale. They are part of the fast track curtain range.
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Sticky tape on vinyl flooring
Hi, Please can the wisdoms of the MSOS help me out? when our landlord put down vinyl flooring in our kitchen he stuck it down with double sided tape!!! Last summer some flies managed to get underneath & lay eggs (yuck) and we ended up having to rip up the vinyl flooring. Underneath are peachy coloured floor tiles (looks…
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Is there anything I can do about this fence ?
Sorry if this post is too long but for those willing to listen, here goes …. The rear garden of our house backs on to a primary school playing field, the level of which is approx. 3' higher than ours and our neighbours' properties and having a ditch between the fields perimeter and our boundary. We have a small (only 4'…
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Gas Pipe on the outside of my house!
Hi Not sure if this is the right board for this, but would appreciate any advice from anyone knowledgeable on gas issues. Just demolished a lean-to building on the side of my house (moved here six months ago) and we find that there is pipe (looks like copper) which runs from the external chimney breast and goes into an air…
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How hard is it to put down 4x4 slab patio?
Hi :hello: I've been wanting to extend current patio so we have enough room for table and chairs have tried to get numerous people to come round to no avail - then had some ridicolous qoutes too! so am wondering whether we should bite the bullet and doing it ourselves however am weary of ending up with a wonkey job because…
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Air Conditioning : Companies that supply and fit
Hi all, Does anyone know of reputable firms who supply and fit air conditioning? I am trying to avoid the cowboys but haven't a clue where to look. Thanks
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Toilet cistern not filling with water - help!
Hey All Woke up this morning and our toilet won't flush. The cistern is of the concealed variety and it behind a panel which we have removed but the gap between the top of the cistern is so tight that we have to use a mirror to see inside! Closer inspection shows the cistern isn't filling with water. We filled the cistern…
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Grout, whats the difference?
I have bought some grey grout but it says floor grout. I needed it for the walls, I have black tiles and white grout just isnt going to match, can I use this grout or should I return it and get proper wall tile grout? I just want my kitchen to be beautiful lol Cate
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Rattle from washing machine
Started to get a rattle which seems to be coming from inside the drum during a wash cycle. Is there any way to get at it?
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Can anyone recommend a cheap compact water softener at all?
Hi my Kinetico Compact water softener has failed recently and I have just been told that it cannot be repaired economically. So I need to replace it asap! I am looking at this model here: http://www.easyh2o.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=25 or http://www.ukwatersofteners.co.uk/popup.cfm?p_n=129967&p_i=129967 or…
