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range cooker height
Hi, my kitchen installation has just been completed. Everything is fine accept this one issue with the range cooker height. My range cooker is a all GAS version. I went for the omega 60mm worktop and so the range cooker finishes 20mm lower then the worktop. If it was a 40 mm worktop it would have finished level. We`ve…
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Outside utility room
Apologies if this is in the wrong place but am at a loss as to where to put it. Basically are current kitchen is tiny and we’re looking to create as much space as possible. At the moment we have our washing machine in the kitchen and our tumble dryer and freezer is a stone build shed with a solid concrete roof. As we’ve…
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any tips on getting a house delisted
My father owns an old listed building which has been unlived in for the past 20 years, does anybody have any tips on getting it delisted. weve just had someone out from the housing executive who says even if we spend a fortune on it, it will still be "an old, damp house". its in Northern Ireland by the way any info on how…
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Moving hot water cylinder
I've just purchased an 18year old house. At the moment the airing cupboard is in one of the bedrooms but as it's taking up space..... 1) Is it possible to move the cylinder into the attic? 2) If this is possible how much would it cost? I'll be grateful for any advice.
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Changing a Fireplace and surround
Hiya, wondering if anyone can help me out. We have an ugly old gas fire in the front room, pretend lumps of coal in it and a really ugly copper colour, and the surround is beigy coloured tiles with flowers on and around that instead of a mantelpiece they nailed up some pieces of wood to the wall......4x1 I'd say, and…
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Alarm clock with multiple alarms?
Hi Folks I hope this is the right board for this question. If not please move it to a better board? Is it possible to get an alarm clock that you can set different alarms for different days of the week? :confused: Cheers, Mark
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tv ariel
Hi I want to have my tv ariel and sky fitted in 2 other rooms. Does anybody know if the tv ariel can be fitted from the existing one on the roof?
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New Windows
Hi guys, I'm looking to replace the bedroom, bathroom and the dormer window frame and glass. I'm not too sure whether to go upvc, hardwood, softwood. I believe upvc is the cheapest and hardwood is the most expoensive. I've contacted Aire Valley windows (in Yorkshire) and they suggested i go for upvc with Kglass, i've also…
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Advice about capping off gas supply
I've just moved into a new house. The previous owners removed their gas cooker and when I enquired about gas safety was told that the pipe is 'self-sealing'. I'm not intending to reinstall a gas cooker, am I right in thinking that the pipe should be capped (and should the previous owner have done this already to make it…
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replacing toilet flush
Our push button (top of cistern) has broken, not suprisingly as it was made of chrome covered plastic. Anyway, I can't just replace the button as one or two of the smaller components in the lever system that releases the flush valve seem to have been flushed away! So I guess it will be easier to just replace the whole…
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Rotten fence posts set in concrete - any advice?
Hope this is the right place to ask an outdoorsy DIY question? We need to replace a run of fencing along side our drive. All the posts are showing signs of having rotted close to the base, the difficulty is that they are set into the concrete of the drive. Although I wish we didn't have a concrete drive we aren't…
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DIY kitchen update
Hiya all...I am planning to renovate my kitchen. I am planning to change the cupboards, remove some of the cupboards and changing the worktops. Is it a task for a diy person? or do I need professional help. My friends husband has done thier on their own...Any advice. I just want to do it to improve space in the kitchen.…
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Dismantling a bay window. How much and should I do it?
Hi there I have recently discovered that the 2mx1.6m sheet of toughened glass I wanted to form the part of my new walk-in shower will not fit up my staircase! So I am looking at other ways of getting it into the house. Currently the only way i could do it would be to dismantle a bay window (consisting of 3 wood sash…
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Internal doors
Dont know as this is money-saving as such, more looking for advice. I want to replace all my internal doors. All bar one to those georgian type with the panels. One of them I want to have 15 glazed panels in. I've looked in B&Q, Wickes etc and I am guessing that all the big DIY stores have the same supplier. Is there…
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smoking electric lawnmower
I've juts been cutting my lawns which were admittedly quite long, and my Black and Decker electric lawnmower has cut out and started smoking.Any ideas what might be wrong?I'm just gonna look and see when i bought it as I might still have receipts:mad: :mad:
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Washing smells like rubber and buring!!!
Can anyone shed any light on this please!!! My washer is an Indesit and its 2 years old. My washing has started to smell like rubber as soon as it’s been washed. Once dried it smells of burning! I have rinsed the machine through with bleach on a 90 degree wash about 5 times. I have also been in touch with the manufactures,…
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Toilet Doesn't Flush Very Well ? ? ?
Hello I was wondering if there is anything I can try before I call a plumber. My downstairs loo doesn't flush very well - it does flush but not wonderfully well and there is a knack to it (which is a bit of an embarrasment when you have a visitor!) Is there anything I can try to do myself or is it a job for the…
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securing a fence to breeze block - advice please :D
I've constructed a very lightweight fence out of 2x1 timber and wire mesh (the 2x1 simply frames the mesh to keep it taught). I've contructed it to sit on top of the low breeze block wall that already exists and added a few battons to the front that I intend securing to the wall to help keep it in place. I've been advised…
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Distance Selling Regulations
From http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/consumer-rights-refunds-exchan There is more information here on the Office of Fair Trading website:- http://www.oft.gov.uk/advice_and_resources/resource_base/legal/distance-selling-regulations/cancellation-periods Reference to the Act itself shows that my vendor failed to…
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Halogen light vs standard lights?!
Forgive me - i may be asking a stoopid question here!! In my hall and landing i currently have 2 x 100 watt light bulbs. Ive recently purchased wo halogen light fittings which are 50 watt. I didnt really pay any attention but they are quite large hall and landing. Are halogen lights the same as normal, ie will the 50 watt…
