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Telephone installation advice/diy how to forum?
Does anyone know of a forum or website that deals with phone installation and extensions etc for the homeowner (not for professional installers which is all I seem to be finding). All the DIY forums and Av forums etc dont seem to deal with phone stuff. Any ideas? I want to hard wire new bedroom extensions and not just get…
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Anyone else's washing machine ruining their clothes?
Wasn't sure where to post this so have put it here?? I've noticed recently that after washing my clothes some of them come out of the machine with tiny holes in them. This morning retrieved a pillow case from the wash and it has a tear in it, so problem would appear to be getting worse! I seem to remember picking up from…
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How to fix my Grundfox 15-50 Circulator pump?
Hi All, My Grunfox UPS 15-50 Selectric circulator pump is broken and will no longer circulate water to my hot water gas heater. Can anyone suggest how I can fix it? I have removed the vent plug and rotated the shaft with a screwdriver to verify free movement. Interestingly, the first time I did this, the pump started to…
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Removing paint from plasterboard
Hi, I'm preparing to decorate our living-room and am currently removing the old wall-paper. The paper's coming off farily easily leaving bare plasterboard. However there are patches of what looks like paint on the plasterboard. This is quite flaky, indeed some just scrapes off. This leaves areas of paint wiTH rough edges…
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Bathroom suppliers
The time has finally come to rip out the pink suites in the bathroom and en-suite. Want to put a shower bath in main bathroom and quadrant shower in ensuite. I live in North Wales so the question is are there any decent bathroom suppliers who don't charge a fortune? Willing to buy off t'internet but then you can't see what…
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Best vacuum cleaner for allergy / carpets
Which is the best vacuum cleaner for allergy sufferers? We have recently moved to a house with lots of carpets and my asthma has flared up again. The youngest also has eczema. (Getting rid of the carpets is not an option. The house is rented privately, theres nothing wrong with the carpets but the rooms are quite big and…
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Can I install a wood burning stove myself?
After 3 tradesmen giving me quotes and then disappearing into the ether, I am getting a little bit bored of this... I bought a wood burning stove, knocked out the in fill in my fire place, got the chimney swept, bought a load of Indian fossil stone slabs and invited some tradesmen round to give me quotes on the…
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Flooring for black/walnut kitchen??
Hi. In need of help from anyone with design flare or vision!! I am installing a new kitchen, gloss black units (from Trade Depot) with solid walnut worktops, stainless steel oven, hob and hood. However, I havent a clue what colour to do the walls, what type of splashback to have, or what type and colour floor to put in to…
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Whirlpool washing machine parts offered
I've recently discarded my Whirlpool AWM 337 washing machine. (Got a gift of a new Bosch) Before I chucked it I took most of the expensive bits off, motor, door, pump, drawer etc. I hate waste and just didn't want to see them in the tip. If you know of anyone who may need such parts please let me know and I'll get them to…
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Party wall etc act 1996
My adjoining neighbour has just started a loft conversion which involves installing a steel support into the party wall between us. They have not served us with a party wall notice. What can i do? Thanks in advance Andy
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Boiler front has black smoke line up it
I noticed last night that there was a black smoke line running up the front of the boiler, its in the kitchen so I didnt see when it actually puffed out but its the first time this has happened could it be anything top worry about? Its about 9 months old, a valliant ecotech combination condensing boiler
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wooden floorboards
hi all i have just pulled the carpet of my front room, the floorboards look ok although really dirty, they are a inch thick and there are gaps ion between some of them, if i want presentable wooden floors, do i just hire a machine to sand down the floorboards and fill in the gaps, or is it better lay wooden flooring over…
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Trade Depot kitchens
Hi all. I've been searching through past threads as we will be ready soon for our new kitchen. We are starting from scratch as we have just built an extension. We have a Trade Depot near us and the kitchens look quite nice. I know thay are part of The Kingfisher group, as are B&Q. Anyone got any thoughts about their…
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camera flash not working
it's a fuji and about 18mths old. it works fine in the day and it was only when developing photos i noticed the inside & night ones were poor quality - tested camera and flash not working. Had a go at changing settings etc and still no luck. do the batteries on these digital cameras have a lifespan - do you think i need a…
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gothic bedroom
Hi all I am re-decorating my DS's bedroom...he want's gothic...:confused: so I have bought some textured paint's in cream red and black so the walls will have that suede effect look...but how do I create a gothic bedroom...I have got him satin bedding in red and black...his curtains are red with black and gold patterns…
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Son wants a Dinosaur themed Bedroom !
Well having been in our place for a year i thought it was about time i got my daddys bum into gear and decorated my sons bedroom. Am a single parent and am about as creative as a dead person really. I think im going to opt for one of those single bunk type beds with storage underneath so if anyone can recommend any and…
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Taking a Builder to Court
Does anyone have any advice or experience of taking a builder to court, basically we had an extension built on the side of the property work was completed last September. The builder took a month longer to complete the extension than what was agreed which caused lots of problems and by this time I was so fed-up with it I…
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Advice Please on coffee machines
I am just about to retire and I have a passion for espresso/cuppuccino coffee. I would like to purchase a decent coffee machine suitable for home use but is man enough for the job of producing several cups and enough steam for the frothy milk We have a small Krups machine that is OK but really want something better without…
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Re-wiring Q + Extension Q
Hi - we have been to see a house today that has not been re-wired for a long long time -still has old switches. How much roughly would a re-wire on a 3 bed semi cost and would it affect the mortgage ? It also needs a new bathroom / kitchen - how much do you knock off the asking price for these ? It is seriously overpriced…
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Time to fire up the central heating!
Yup! It's true! It's a good idea to fire up your central heating for five minutes between now and the autumn. Not only will it mean you can get any faults repaired at your leisure (Thus being able to shop for prices and save money) it will also "exercise" pumps and valves and hopefully stop them siezing up! (They have a…
