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Fitting a new kitchen tap
Hi we have just bought a new tap for the kitchen but im not a plumber and have no idea on any plumbing but looking at the old tap from underneath it doesnt seem too hard too fit.…
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Leaking conservatory :(
We've just had done a diy conservatory, a builder built the dwarf wall & my partner & his dad put the frames up... the frames are fine however I had trouble with rain a few weeks ago & phoned the builder, he came back and stillsawed the excess slab that was causing the water to run back into the walls of the conny.…
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New Garage Flat Roof
hi i am in need of a new flat roof for my garage its felt ! does anyone now how much i can expect to pay for a new felt flat roof for an average size single garage joists are fine the rest needs replaceing thanks steve
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Seized bolt - how to get it off?!?
I've got a seized, rusted bolt that I can't get off, any ideas? I've put WD40 on it and not joy. I've managed to rouind the corners of it so it's not looking too healthy. I've put monkey grips on it but it's still not turning. Any thoughts? D
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Extension Lead Washing Machine
Our new washing machine arrived today but unfortunately the cables do not reach the sockets! My Uncle has assured me I can use an extension lead ... what is your opinion? Is it safe to do so???
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Hotpoint washing machine parts cover
We've just got a new Hotpoint machine and the accompanying brochure boasts 'free 5 year parts guarantee' but the form is really for a repair plan costing £199 for five years 'including' the free 12 months manufacturer's guarantee (in other words £199 for four years). It doesn't seem to offer the parts guarantee on its own.…
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Bathstore, your thoughts please
Hi Has anyone used Bathstore, the one with the bath with the logo. They have recently opened one in my area. I haven't yet been in, just drove past with it saying up to 40% off. What are peoples thoughts on the prices etc. Thanks Jules
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Cost of lawnmower service
I've been given a Honda rotary mower. It's about 8 years old I would say but it starts fine. I've given it a clean off and a once over but it won't engage the blade and I can't get the bolts off to get at this section cause they're rusted on! I'm thinking I'm going to have to put it in for a service. What sort of cost do…
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Where to get a kitchen worktop
Hello all, I've quiet a few threads regarding kitchens, but i think we have this sorted except the worktop. The other half wants a solid wood surface, but places like B&Q dont seem to sell it in longer then 3M lengths. Not sure if anyone else has had the same problem or not, im hoping someone might be able to advise a…
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Leaking Roof!
We're in the process of having a complete re-roof on our 1930s house. The old tiles are off, the felt is on and we're about to have the new tiles put on. The problem is in the last day we've found four different wet patches on the upstairs walls and the alarm bells have started ringing. The explanations we've had have…
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Decking
Hi all, I want to put some decking in my garden but only want it flat on the floor due to low hedges and not wanting to tower over them. Can anybody tell me what needed for this and where is the best place to get the stuff? Hope you can help
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New Boiler! Is it really that bad?!
Hi, We bought a boiler about a year ago. It was recommended by a plumber. We haven't fitted it yet because of delayed building work but have recently got quotes to fit it and the plumbers have said it is NOT VERY GOOD!!! It is an Ideal condensing combi boiler model isar HE30. The plumber said that it will probably break…
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A recommended Exterior tile paint
I am decorating an exterior building that i had previously painted before about five years ago. They had replaced the windows during that time and they have bought me back to make do and repaint. They have tiles to the front of the house and had been prep`d and painted before by myself with stabilizing solution and…
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Slight touch of woodworm
Hi everybody, i have noticed a small touch of woodworm on the section of wood that my internal electricity meter is attached to, which is inside my hall cupboard. I havent noticed it anywhere else in the house at all, but have noticed the small beetles on occasion around were the cupboard is, usually between may to sept,…
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Brick wall problem
We bought our house in 1992. There is a passageway that divides our house from next door which gives us right of use to access our back garden but the passage itself belongs to the house next door. Before we bought our house, the previous owner of the house next door (hope that makes sense!!) built a brick wall about 8…
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Wickes kitchens
Wickes have withdrawn their takeaway kitchen price-guides as the prices didn't tally with display or website,also some codes were wrong. And does anyone know if their intergrated cooker-hood fascia is illegal as I think it's way to long-600mmX549mm-.They say to cut it down or buy the cookerhood unit & just use the door!
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Paint effects
Hi, I am hoping to paint a brass coloured light fitting I have to match my curtain poles. The light fitting is quite new and was not cheap so I wanted to have a go at painting before I splash out on a new one. My curtain poles are 'burnished brass' a bit like the one of the link. When you look closely it looks like brass…
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Planning permission.
My mum and dad have just had a large shed built in the back garden to keep my dad's and my brothers plumbing supplies in. The shed is 14ft x 8 ft. Next door neighbour does not seem too happy about this, and has been dropping hints that she does not like the look of it, and it's ugly. (it's a shed, what do you want it to…
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Wallpaper strippers! to hire or to buy?
I need to strip a lot of very old woodchip from four rooms in my new house. I have looked into hiring/ buying a wallpaper stripper and it seems that it is virtually the same price to do either. Now I am loathe to pay money to borrow something when I could just pay to own it instead, but I am thinking surely the hire…
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Bathroom Taps
Can anyone recommend a good site to buy bath taps, shower valve and basin taps. I am updating my bathroom and every penny counts but I don't want to buy cheap taps if they are going to be rubbish.
