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latest steam generator
the non stick plate has fallen off my old iron,any sales or help buying a steam generater,always take the advice from here.
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Help how to fill holes in old plaster walls
I have stripped the wallpaper off in my hall and some of the old plaster is not in a great state, wallpaper can cover a lot up! I don't really want to get it skimmed/replastered as we are planning to move, so want to wallpaper with a lightly embossed paper. But a few places need filling, one next to the front door (think…
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Oil Paint on Dress... How to clean
Hi My flatemate is painting the small room with oil bases paints and has accidental got a small amount on a silk dress... any one know how to get this off... Flatemate is upset now... so you will make her day if anyone has the solution to this. :beer:
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Chrome table legs
Have just been given a high kitchen table for using with bar stools.I'd love to make it lower. Is it possible to cut/saw the 4 chrome legs successfully without ruining the table. Any advice would be much appreciated !
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Belgam Kitchens
Hi, We've just received a fitted kitchen quote from Belgam Kitchens, the price is really good but we can't find much info on the company. Has anybody here bought a Kitchen from them?
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Create attic balcony/terrace?
Have finally found a house I love but the one massive drawback is a tiny dark courtyard with virtually no sun. There is already a loft conversion so I wondered if it would be possible to make a terrace or balcony or something up there on the sunny side of the building. Does anyone have any clue as to what and how and most…
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Air conditioning units?
We have recently had a new conservatory built and im looking at various portable air con systems that are available through BnQ, Wickes. They have the ability to heat as well as cool which suits our needs. Does anyone know if the units are actually any good at heating the ones ive seen are 12000 btu and 9000 btu if this…
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How Do I....?
my fridge freezer which isn't 2 years old yet keeps freezing up, its been defrosted twice in th past 6 weeks. i think its the seal how do i replace or repair a seal that isn't sealing. there seems to be a gap at the top corner
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Where can I get allen keys of different sizes?
My pine dining table is working it's way loose, it was delivered complete so have no tools at all for assembly etc. Where would I get an allen key or set of allen keys which would I could use to tighten it up as it's getting a bit wobbly. Any info greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Sourcing a new boiler cheaply
I seem to recall reading here that there's an energy saving agency which sells boilers and a reasonable price. Can anyone give me a link to the appropriate page if the offer still exists? Have tried searching for it but couldn't find it. Thought it might've been https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk but couldn't see…
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Bought lead lock, put it on but still water coming out
Hi My friends friend who is a plaumber came and disconnected my bathroom suite the other day but didn't have a leadlock so that I could run the water downstairs. he told me what to buy which i have done today. I took a piece of the lead into a plumbers merchants and bought the right size leadlock, then took it to my house…
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Damp proofing - what is 'Tanking'...
Hi All! Had the surveyors report on our 'upside down' house & he's concerned about the lower floor, which is partly below ground level, requires the concrete walls be damp proofed by tanking. Never heard of it, so what's involved & does it work. There's no real damp evident, currently. Thanks in advance! VB
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New Boiler - Water dripping from flue!!
Hi, I've had a boiler fitted (combi condensing) and have noticed occasionaly, there are water droplets coming the flue pipe - just after the steam vapour from the flue. Is this normal? Since I supplied the boiler, I don't want the plumber blaming my boiler if he's done something wrong? Thanks, Ash
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extension information pls
hiyas, were living in a small starter home, 2 bedrooms and are wanting something bigger, 3 bedrooms kitchen diner etc. weve been wondering about extending our house as we love it here and have a large garden so have the space the problem is we havent a clue where to start!! buider? architet? and what would we be asked to…
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Pull & Slide patio door broken!!!!!
Help!!!! My patio door has broken. Its the metal catch and locking devices at the top and bottom that seem to be not falling into place. Its the type that you pull the whole door towards you and then slide across, (as it has the facility to open at the top for just ventilation). Any ideas, it sounds like a very expensive…
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Washing Machine Recommendation
Current machine refusing to go on to spin cycle :rolleyes:, due to its age and likely cost of repair a new machine is needed. Recommendations regarding model which ideally should have a 5 year manufacturer guarantee and also a purchase location which gives best discount. Washing machine only (not one of those combined…
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Garage Shelving needed
Hi, finally sorting my garage out and I want to fit some kind of shelving system for boxes and all other bits and bobs. I want something that wont corode in case of damp and that is strong and cheap - looks do not matter. The cheapest i have seen so far is this from IKEA. It is £6 per unit and 10 will easily do the trick.…
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Huge porcelain tiles for bathroom - HELP!
Like most MSE'rs, I can't resist a bargain. We're in the middle of doing a loft conversion, and I was desperate to have limstone tiles; but they are WAY out of out budget. So - when I saw gorgeous limestone-esque 60X60cm polished porcelain tiles in B&Q for £8 per sq m, I couldn't resist. Having given my OH a hernia getting…
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No water coming out of cold water tap?
Yesterday morning when I turned the cold water tap on in the bathroom it was little more than a trickle. Last night there was nothing! :confused: This is the tap in the basin - the bath taps are working, the hot water tap in the basin is working and the mixer tap in the kitchen is working. The broken tap seems a bit stiff…
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Help! Floor Damage
Bit of a saga! Fridge freezer died and we ordered a new one from John Lewis. It came Monday and John Lewis staff removed old ff and carefully placed new one using blanket, trolley and some packing to protect our oak floor. However, they felt the fridge handles weren't right and would work loose so they ordered a…
