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Fitting New Halogen Hob
Hi, I've got a new integrated halogen hob to replace my gas hob but need to get it fitted. Can the plumber who comes to take the gas hob out and cap the gas do this or do I need an electrician as well? Any ideas on what I should expect it all to cost? Cheers
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wanna new gas central heating system
Help please: How much to install new gas boiler & system Hi, my sister needs to replace her very old back boiler/fronted with a gas fire, and 10 rads - its all very old. Can anyone give a rough idea of how much this would cost. Sister had a grant a couple of years to insulate the walls and roof - but could not get a grant…
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Recovering Flat single garage roof
Any ideas on how much it should cost to replace flat single garage roof?
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help DIY people....fire surround??
Im trying to remove a fire surround which is fitted in my house by the previous owners. It is a Louis style thing, looks like resin, but attempts have indicated plaster. My question is how is it fastened to the wall?? I don't really want to take a big hammer to it because of the mess, so how can I remove it without…
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Using drain rods
We have borrowed some drain rods as we think theres a blockage in a pipe under the patio, the thing is we cant get the rods to go along the horizantal pipe away from the house, anyone got any ideas,
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MDF stair risers - how to disguise?
Hi there, As the title says really - the treads are wooden of course, and I am sanding them down ready to varnish/stain/wax (when I make my mind up which!), but the MDF risers will be too costly to remove and replace as they aren't just nailed into the supports behind them or whatever, they are fitted into each side of the…
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Insurance claim, paint on house from neighbour...
Hi We live next door to a hand car wash, it has just been re-painted & they painted the fence which backs onto our 6ft fence that seperates us. The trouble is the paint has come through - they must have just like a spray gun, & its on my white guttering, was all over my washing, all down side of house, on our garage & down…
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Help please: How much to install new gas boiler & system
Hi, my sister needs to replace her very old back boiler/fronted with a gas fire, and 10 rads - its all very old. Can anyone give a rough idea of how much this would cost. Sister had a grant a couple of years to insulate the walls and roof - but could not a grant for the boiler. She recently went self employed, and money…
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Fire rated downlights
Having new kitchen fitted and whilst this is being done we are having ceiling re-plastered and would like chrome downlighters fitted. Electrician has specced up GU10 mains fire rated downlighters due to supposed new regs. Is this correct or is he over egging the pudding?
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Double Glazing - not FENSA installed
I recently had double glazing installed in a property which have not been FENSA certified. I've no intention of selling in near future ( its a property that we've had for over 40 years and will rent out again after modernisation is finished). * Are there any issues if the double galzing issue has not been certified ? * Can…
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Energy saving light fittings (G24 bulbs)
When we moved house last year we inherited 3 pairs of wall lights (2 bulbs each) in the lounge, and a ceiling light (3 bulbs) above the dining table. They all take 60W SES golfball bulbs though we currently have standard 40W bulbs in them. I think we must replace one bulb every other week on average (and that's quality…
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Gas Hob Ignition Not Working!
Can anyone advise me, before I call an engineer out. The gas hob at the local hall (which I work for) electrice ignition has stopped working. My boss had a look at it and looked in the manual which says its a wired into the mains (ie. not battery). He has tried all the trouble shooting in the manual, but it still doesn't…
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Salt bins
Not sure if this is quite the right forum, so please move if not. I live in a complex of 10 houses and we have a ramp running up to them. In winter this gets rather treacherous so we are looking to club together to get a couple of salt bins. We have contacted the local council who were as good as useless and just told us…
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Great ‘builders/decorators/handymen insider tips’ Hunt
Calling all builders, decorators and handymen - I want your top insider tips on how to save money when doing up or repairing your home. What should people look for when hiring workmen? Are there any jobs we should do ourselves? How can you pick up materials more cheaply? Is there anything else we should know? Please post…
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Resetting an iFlo Digital Receiver (boiler)
Hi Been a lurker for ages and have got many ideas and help from this forum so a thank you to all ! But now i am totally stuck and wonderful as google is, i couldn't get any help from that too :( My parents recently had a new boiler installed (Worcester Bosch Junior 28i) and have a digital sender/reciever installed. The…
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Got CH quotes - Now what?
Hi all, I've now received four quotes to install a new central heating system (combi and 3 rads) in my small flat. All have supplied details of the boiler make and model and an outline of the work required (although some have supplied more detail than others). Now what? Are there any further questions I need to ask these…
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Retro fitting an integrated washing machine
This is what I want to do: Have a new kitchen installed as cheaply as possible therefore keeping my existing freestanding washing machine. It works fine but doesn't look too pretty (same as its owner!). However, when the machine packs up I'd rather replace it with a integrated machine. This will avoid me having to get rid…
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Electrical puzzle is this possible
Hi Hoping someone can help with an electrical problem we are trying to overcome. We are having a new bathroom fitted and wish to have 5 recessed halogen lights, however we want to have these lights worked off a touch plate on the wall.(thats the easy part) now the hard bit:- Is it possible to get these lights to dim from…
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Spot lights in false ceiling
Could anybody tell me how to connect spotlights to the main light fitting? I have bought a box of five and they are all separate. Hope you can help
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SLIM Condenser Tumble Dryer
I am looking for a slim condenser tumble dryer to fit in my cellar. The standard tumble dryer width appears to be 59-60cm. I need one which is 53cm or less to fit underneath the stairs. I have been looking around and have found a Zanussi which is slim depth but that is it. If anybody can help me find a a slim condenser…
