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removing smell from old wooden chest
Hi :hello: I bought a secondhand dark wood chest a little while ago anyway its got this old wood fusty smell to it - how can I get rid of the smell? thanks
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Should new conservatory have gap in base?
I've just had a new conservatory built, 3m x 3m, and the builder left a gap all the way around the (inside) of the concrete base, in order for the electricty cable to be laid. The power is now in, the builder came back to fill in the gaps but left the one by the opening doors saying this was to be left in case of damp. The…
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Sound proofing the ceiling in a flat?
I'm asking on behalf of my parents. They live in a ground floor flat and the person above has recently taken up their carpets. This has had a big impact on the noise levels below! The flats are in an old building, converted from a three storey house years ago (victorian style). The floor boards are the originals. My…
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Converting from solid fuel back boiler CH
hello, Currently have central heating run from back boiler using open coal fire. Is there i site i can compare installation costs and running costs for main gas,LPG, oil and wet electric. Yours in anticipation mark
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Cheap way to cover a ceiling
Is there a cheapish way to cover a ceiling that doesn't look cheap. Any ideas?? We have awful artex, but I can't afford to have it plastered at the moment.
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Boiler + Freezer
Hi, Am not sure whether this is the right place but.... I have just moved in to a new flat..a very compact one..and there is no place for a freezer. I have a small Boiler room, which is abt 30 Inches x 50 inches area, and am wondering of its safe enought to put a small freezer under the boiler...there are a few shelves…
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metal stud partition in new-build
Should be easy enough to find the metal studs, but are they difficult to drill into and attach wooden joists so I can hang a heavy radiator/plasma? Just wondering before I start cutting away plasterboard to find out... I see some people advocate RediDrive etc, but will that really hang a 42" plasma screen? I'd rather not…
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Does anyone know........
.................. How to remove Spag Bol sauce stains from tupperware dishes? Its driving me crazy! i work nights so take cooked meals in tupperware dishes to heat up, but the stains wont go! no matter how much scrubbing!! :confused:
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Ceilings
Folks, Anyone know what's best to use on ceilings full of grease, soot...etc? We're moving into a new place where previous tenants possibly used to burn stuff and all the ceilings are filthy! Thanks
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wood floor lifting up solutions please
hi i have had gard wood floor laid by local joiner, in one of the rooms it has lifted like a speedbreaker in the middle the joiner came and adjusted the gap relaying half room but it has done it again and a bump has appeared at the same place in the middle of the room what can i do the joiner refuses to come now,saying its…
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subsidence can you help please
Does anyone no where there are some good pictures on the net that show what subsidence looks like?I am looking at a property to buy and it has some cracks around the window the crack has broken about four bricks above a window and three below.The problem is I dont no what I am looking for.Can anyone help?
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Microwave turntable problem
I have a Hinari Lifestyle MX315 microwave - 5 years old- and the turntable has stopped revolving although everything else seems to function OK. I have done a quick search on Google for a replacement turntable motor but cannot find a Hinari website or any spares suppliers who sell them. Does anyone know how I can find out…
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How much is reasonable to pay?
Hello I have never had to deal with this before so could anyone give me an idea please. I have someone coming to give me a price on plastering my little one's bedroom ,its about 12ft x 15ft and we are in Lancashire I know this is a bit like 'How long is a piece of string' but I really have no idea weather it will be £50 or…
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Plasterer, Farnborough, Hampshire
Hi, Can anyone help me please? I need a plasterer to skim my hall, stairs and landing. Does anyone know of a good plasterer in or near Farnborough in Hampshire please? Many thanks!! FH
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Gas mains on land, conservatories & other solutions...
Sorry if this rambles a bit... I am in the process of buying the house I live in & have been planning to add a conservatory to add some more living space & rejig a couple of partition walls inside the house. I had to ring up the gas board as every year I get a calendar saying there is a pipeline on the land & phone before…
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Electricity Meter Question?
I need to get my Electricity Meter's position changed, who do contact to do this? :confused: Electrician or Electricity Co/Transco? Many Thanks
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Drill
Im after a new drill, moving house next week and need it for all the odd jobs, hanging pictures/mirrors, shelves up, boarding out the loft, building shed etc etc, just a decent general DIY drill rather than something too kick !!!, any advice please, the prices in B&q vary massively, im not sure which price i should be…
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Ladders
Had quotes for a few jobs recently: Painting windows & soffits Cleaning out guttering & soffits etc Prices are ridiculous so deceided I'd rather have a go myself. Just trying to order some ladders but the choice :confused: We have a modern 3 bed detached house and need to ladder to do the above. May be tempted to have a go…
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little bits of black mould(?) on shower ceiling
Hi, only just noticed this after being away for a few days. How did it get there? (its a small shower en-suite) and how do I get rid of it so it won't come back?
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Fitting an end to drainage pipe?
Hi I am putting in a run offf drainage pipe into my rear garden from the front but have the following concern: at the point where it goes to the "soak away" what do I cap the end off with to stop it getting clogged up with silt and the like? Thanks in advance for any help which you are able to give me :)
