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Gas Cooker Help Needed Please
Hi I got a problem with a brand new gas cooker I have purchased from Comet. Now please bear in mind I have cooked with gas all my life so am totally used to it. So my new cooker is in and connected, and works . . . . . well to a point, and there lies my problem. I have used it 3 times since I got it. It took 45mins at gas…
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Can I laminate the stairs?
Seriously thinking of putting laminate across the landing and stairs. Has anyone done it and if so do you now regret it due to scratching etc.. or do you find it really practical?
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Factory Direct
Anybody have any experience of Factory Direct?
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Need a good, inexpensive washer/dryer for a rental unit.
Need a good, inexpensive washer/dryer for a rental unit. Anyone have any ideas? This rental is turning into a money pit, as the repairs will cost £140 plus the £62.50 I have already paid. Thanks in advance. :confused:
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need to buy roller blind material
Hi all, we are decorating our bathroom, and instead of buying new blinds for the window, i want to re-use the existing roller blinds as the mechanism works fine its just the pattern of the blind i dont like (its peach!) Does anyone know where i can buy roller blind material from? Thanks
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Flushing out radiators
We moved into a new-build property almost a year ago, and tomorrow our builder is coming round to discuss some things which need doing (mainly all caused by a leaky wall!). I'm trying to think of anything else I can get him to do at the same time, and I've noticed that our radiators are hot at the top and cold at the…
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New fire, new boiler-Cost??????
Hi fairly new to site-so hope I'm posting in the right spot. Mum came to my house yesterday flushed with success. She's just signed up with British Gas to have her 10 year old gas fire and back boiler removed, new fire put in and a combi boiler relocated to her back bedroom where she sleeps. The price quoted is £4,300.…
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Replacing Watch Batteries
Apologies if this is the incorrect section to post this, but thought i would share this money saving tip when it comes to replacing watch batteries, especially those with a twist backing. I purchased a watch opener (required for twist backing) from ebay for less than a £5, and then purchased a pack of 50 batteries for £1…
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Looking For An Architect
Hi I live in East London and looking for a good architect to help with my kitchen. I currently have a balcony from the kitchen which I want to incorparate into my kitchen. My neighbour on the ground floor has done something similar so am hoping will get planning permission. If I remember rightly RIBA used to run an offer…
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Bathroom suites in Ebay are they safe to purchase?
HI, folks, just wondering if it is safe to buy bathroom suites in ebay. I saw an exactly same product in ebay and plumbworld but ebay's one is £100 cheaper price and I am wondering why? I never buy anything in Ebay that's why I am a bit concern? Would you recommend to buy in Ebay? thanks and looking forward to your help.
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Removing a radiator in a combi system
I need to remove a radiator to decorate and get at some skirting board. I've done it in our old conventional system, but not since we had a combi boiler fitted. I realise it's different from my old system, with no feeder tank etc., but was wondering if it's something I could do myself, or do I need a plumber this time?…
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Renovating My 2 Bed Flat
I have been living in my 2 bed flat for the past 3 years and I have not done any work to it. I am only the 2nd owner. The previous one an elderly lady lived here since the flat was built. The flat is habitable but i now want to put some new touches to it This is what I think i need to do new kitchen have crittle windows so…
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Painting New Plaster
We have just had our hall stairs landing plastered.We originally wanted it skimmed but the plasterer who has done it for us,did pva bond first then 3 coats of plaster.He has told us to leave it dry for 2 weeks then paint it in cheap white emulsion first before we paint it its colour. Two friends who have had their houses…
