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Buying a new TV (I can't search forum either)
I tried to search forum for tv but I apparently need three characters to do a search :confused: Anyway, our TV has stopped workig, tried changing the plug fuse so I think it must be the internal fuse - are these easy to repair or should I just get a new TV? We got the current one second hand it's a 28" for £40 but I'm…
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What;s the cheapest/best option for aerial?
Ok we are moving into a newbuild home, they apparantly have aerial points in the house but no aerial so will have to get one put up. From there onwards what is the best thing to do in regards to tv? Either sky at £15 per month OR get a freeview box... prob with sky is my partner wants to get a box that records but not sky…
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Help needed with levelling old floor
Hi there! am busy putting in laminate flooring from kitchen right through lounge/dining room etc. Only problem is the flooring under the carpet is old broken and uneven tiles. In some cases the flooring has dropped over 2 cms! so i cant apparently use self levelling stuff as its only used up to 6 mm? I have had few quotes…
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Patterned, raised bathroom tiles - what can I do with them?
I am about to give my bathroom a £100 facelift without replacing the suite, shower or wall tiles. The tiles were orginally white and some have a pale but raised floral pattern on them. I will be cleaning the tiles, regrouting them and painting them with white tiles paint if necessary. I'm looking for advice about how to…
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Laminate - Water Leak
Hi All! Looks like thje washing machine has been leaking (slowly) onto & seeping under the nlaminate floor, as it's lifting at joints in places. Only been down 9months & we've done the WHOLE flat, BEFORE the new skirting!! It is expemsive & waterproof, but obviously mot supposed to have this much water on it! Not wanting…
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Any idea on costs per sq foot on extension
Hi My first time posting (been lurking for years) so please excuse any obvious gaffs! Does anyone have any idea how much it costs, approximately, for a single story extension. I have seen some previous quotes on here that mention a cost per square foot but always seem to be talking about 2 story build. My extension would…
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A question regarding oven-cleaning services...
Hello! I thought I'd ask here.... I clean houses for money. I thought of doing an oven-cleaning business, as I know some people do them. Here's my question: If you hired someone to clean your oven, exactly how clean would you expect them to get it? I mean, would you expect it to be completely, 100%,…
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electrical checking
i have just built an extension on my house and installed all the electrics myself. the building inspector told me i need to get a certificate before he can pass my extension off. i rang a company today to ask for a check, they told me that they could not test somebody elses work. the only way round this is by having the…
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skip hire company gone bust
hi, i have skip on my drive that is full. the only problem i have is the skip hire company has gone bust. i have rang up and left message after message. but still the skip is here. how can i get rid of it? any help please
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Dishwasher just went bang, literally!
My DW just went bang when it was about 3/4 of the way through its cycle. The RCD light on the wall plug has gone out and the dishwasher stopped. When I reset the RCD and switched the power back on, it made the same explosion noise. Any ideas what this might be or is the DW dead? It's only two years old. Is the problem…
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Quantal or Ultraframe conservatory roof ?
Hi, i`ve had a quote for a conservatory with a Ultraframe roof.The salesman said i could have a Quantal roof for the same money of which he say`s is a far better roof.Apart from the Quantal being made from aluminium and the Ultraframe uvpc has anyone had any dealings of this roof system. Thanks Millie
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simple block paving query
Didn't manage to see the builders before they went, but how long before I can park on my new drive (blocks went down, fine sand between them as of day before yesterday...)
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Turning water off from outside stop c!!k
Hi, we have a stock c!!k inside the house but its seized and the next water stopper is outside on the payment, we wanted to get our plumbing sorted as well as the stop c!!k and replace the lead pipe coming into the house stop c!!k from the outside stop c!!k. can anyone give me any advice on how too get my cold water…
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Changing felt roof for pitched
I want to change a flat felt roof for a pitched one. Do I need permission?
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Anyone put an lcd tv on the wall
Hi, need a bit of advice, i want to put my 26 inch lcd tv on the wall, brackett coming tomorow, plasterer coming to skim bedroom early next week. Am i right in thinking i need to add another plug sockett behind the tv so wires are hidden, or do i chase out 2 inch wide opening and put the tv leads and scart sockett into one…
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HELP!! we can only get hot water when heating on!
Hello I am in need of some help please. We gave kids a bath tonight and water was fine, then my oh tried to run a bath and the water came out freezing, we had the boiler set to hot water only. when we put it to heating and water we got about an inch of hot water (and the heating came on) and then it went cold again,…
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Window Company Reviews
Hi Am looking at getting some replacement windows, or the ones we currently have (single glazed) properly draft proofed or secondary double glazed etc. Main reason is to reduce noise (as we live near a busy road) and to increase insulation. We live in a period property so want something in keeping with it. Companies am…
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Something's growing out of my chimney ..
I have something growing out of my chimney pot and am now stumped as to where I stand with it! (no puns intended) I've lived here for 6-7 years and it's a rented house from a housing association. (It was originally a council house which was bought by the tenant and then sold to the HA and I'm the first tenant of it.) The…
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British Gas Homecare 200 - what a complete joke!
For the first time I had to called out this outfit... and to be honest what a complete joke it has turned out to be! My Bolier has started to plan funny last week where the heating comes on with the hot water (combi boiler) and called them on Friday 1st of this month. Earliest they could me in was for Friday 8th of this…
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Taking varnish off staircase & re staining
Hi Does any1 know of a quicker way to take varnish off a stair case? Tried with sandpaper last night & as there's so many little corners etc it will take forever! Any advice appreciated. :)
