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Pls advise on cordless screwdrivers
I'm looking at getting a cordless screwdriver for no more than £40. Main thing i'm looking at is speed, weight and low charging time (<3 hours). I've found a few which look good for this price range but i'm not sure which to go for: Black and Decker CD12CKA Einhell BAS18A 18V Cordless Drill & Driver 18v Cordless Hammer…
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ukheat.com, is this a safe site?
hi, folks, just to ask if anyone of u had any dealing with ukheat.com. I saw a bathroom suite which I like but dont know if this site is realiable? hope for ur thoughts..thnks:A
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washing machine
Hi all,my 2yrs old indesit washing machine is playing up. There are two flashing lights.It is not washing.Water is entering the drum but no spinning.Spoke to the comapany 100quid just for coming & repairing .Too much .Have checked the belt looks alright.Anyone knows what's going wrong? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks
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Bought chairs from Tesco, now cheaper
I'm so mad because I ordered 3 camping chairs from Tesco direct, which were delivered less than a week ago, and now they are £3 off each one. I used a free delivery code, but I could have saved £9 if I'd waited. I haven't even used the chairs. If I were to order a new set, could I take the ones I've got back to a local…
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What Paint Do I Use on the Radiator
Hello... do I need special paint for the radiator?? thanks
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Advice on electric drill
Hi All, Being new to DIY I would appreciate some advice. I am looking to buy a drill - just for doing screws, putting up shelves, pictures etc. internally plus maybe hanging baskets etc. externally. What kind of drill to I need - 12v / 18v / hammer drill etc. etc. ?? To be honest it won't be used that often (!) so doesn't…
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Poor water pressure in the house - help
I live in an old semi-detached house. The water pressure is poor. Last year I had this checked from the top of the road by Severn Trent water. The pressure was no problem there. The guy said he thought the pressure in the house was about half of what it should have been. We have an out-house just behind the back door (used…
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Can you recommend any good tradesman in Harrow Area?
Hi there all, just about to complete buying a house in harrow, needs quite a bit of work. I’ve read quite a number of posts here regarding electrics, double glazing, central heating, builders etc. I've got a list of companies from the relevant accreditation society Can anyone recommend companies in the harrow and…
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Poly Bead Cavity Wall Insulation
My property is a 1930's semi, the walls are random stone there is a cavity then brick at the other side(interior). The front exterior wall has a cavity of 95mm the side exterior wall a cavity of 45mm and the back exterior wall a cavity of 90mm. An insulation rep has just called to give me a quote for mineral fibre, when he…
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Improvements
Can anybody recommend a good, reliable company(s) for the following:- a) conservatory b) loft conversion around the Bedfordshire area Thanks
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necklace lost in washer
My daughter had left her gold chain in her skirt pocket and i've washed them without checking so now its lost. My question is would there be any way of me getting this back or is it lost forever. :mad:
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Household cover ( emergency )
At the moment i am paying British gas £25 per month breakdown cover , for central heating, drains plumbing and electrics , anyone know of a firm that will do it cheaper ?
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Descaling a washing machine
My mother lives in a hardwater area and has been pondering whether to be seduced by the adverts that recommend a regular descaling of her washing machine. (Calgon tablets?) Anyone out there who can say whether it is worth doing. Does it add to the life of the machine or is it just another bit of clever advertising? Thanks…
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Carpet colour!
I am having a really hard time trying to come up with a suitable carpet colour for the upstairs of my new house. I like the contemporary look of beige but I have a small child and I expect they would be destroyed very quickly. Any ideas/ experience?
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Bathroom installer Oldham
Does anyone know of a reliable bathroom installer in the Oldham / Failsworth area. Have contacted numerous plumbers who don't bother replying. many thanks
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Recommend a New Washing Machine?
Can anyone recommend a new washer /drier, preferably one available on 0% somewhere although that isn't an essential. We currently have an ariston margherita which has served us for almost 6 years ... considering the amount of washing we do, I don't think that's a short life.
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Moving Light Fixture's in Bedroom
Just wondering if there are any sparkie's here who can advise how much of a pain it would be to move the ceiling light in 2 bedroom's - they are currently at one end of the room but I would like to move them into the centre :rolleyes: :rolleyes: (I know I'm a woman, never satisfied, yada yada!!) - is this a big job and…
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Digital Aerial advice.
I have a normal aerial at present with 2 points in the house working fine. I need an extra point and have asked a guy out of the yellow pages to install anoher point and have a new aerial. He is coming tomorrow. Will the other 2 aerial points still work as they do now or do you have to renew cabling. Because at the moment…
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Recording with Freesat
After months of satisfactory freeview reception we are now experiencing very poor, often non existant, signals from Crystal Palace. I have been told that it may (note may) be OK again if I upgrade my aerial and cables. The cost of this makes freesat look an option I ought to consider. A snag I think is that I have a dvd…
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DOH - messed that one up...
Anything to save money, I do most of my DIY myself... Just fitting some laminate in the bathroom, unscrewed the toilet so I could slide a bit pf paper underneath, draw round it and then I have a template... Screwing the toilet back down and screwed it too tight leaving a MASSIVE CRACK in the toilet :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:…
