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Freeview problems with skysports news/sky news
Hi Has anyone got problems with Freeview at the moment. Sky3, sky news and Sky sport news the screen goes blank after 15 seconds, doesn't seem to be effected when the ads are on, sky txt does not work either. Had heard that sky were pulling out of freeview, have they done it now then? Anyone else having the same problems,…
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Lining Paper question
Hi all I put up some lining paper yesterday and have noticed there are some small gaps in one or two places - first time I've hung wallpaper, so expected it to be a bit hit and miss! I don't want it to be too obvious when I paint over, so can I just put some polyfilla in there, or is there something else I should use?…
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Fitting new bathroom - good price
Just had a quote for a bathroom. Quote is for labour only. The guy said he is semi retired draws pensions etc. (not sure why he told us that!). Anyway, we have a small bathroom and would buy the bath tiles etc ourselves. He would strip out the bathroom and do the work which he said would take about 1 week. He quoted £1475…
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Help with crumbling plaster
First, please be kind - I know that I should have seen to this ages ago, and I am really rubbish at anything DIY, so please be tolerant if what I am asking sounds a bit obvious. I live in a terrace with my kitchen in the cellar. When we moved in over ten years ago there was no problem with damp. The damp has been getting…
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old air vent
we own a 1930's house and in the little bedroom is an air vent. there is no air vent in the 1st or 2nd bedroom is this because they use to have open fires? we now have gas heating and dd glasing do we need this vent open? does any one now why these where here? :confused:
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Shower Door runners
We need some new runners for our sliding doored shower. I don't know the make of the shower and have searched the internet but can't find anything. Any suggestions please?
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cheap fridge freezer
Hi guys i need a new fridge freezer pronto i need a silver one or stainless steel etc i need it to be aroun 1.85 to 2m with fridge and freezer almost same size and i need it dirt cheap can anyone help please?
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What to do with our new bath?
Ok hopefully this will make sence!! our new bathroom to be has a shower in it, when we viewed the house there was no shower rail in it (new build) is there likely to be when we move in? Anyway if there is great if there isn't isn't we have 3 options, i will also add that there is storage space at the end of the bath and am…
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Philips TV's - best prices
Does anyone know of any really good sites for cheap plasma TV's? Ideally I'm looking for a[SIZE=-1]Philips 37PF9731D with ambi light. Would appreciate any urls of good sites you know![/SIZE][SIZE=-1] [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Thanks[/SIZE][SIZE=-1] [/SIZE]
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Am I being ripped off...
I own my house which is in the middle of a housing association estate and the street are getting new fencing... I have been told that this will cost approx. £2,000 for my property which seems quite steep. The existing fence is about 2-3 metres long (width of a terraced house) and the other side is about the same. so they…
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Help buying a washing machine
Hey Moneysaving Gang, I was wondering if you could do me a favour! i am trying to find a CANDY washing Machine! But they are VERY expensive so i was wondering what the best deal is. PREFERABLY a washer/dryer! All help MUCH APPRECIATED! Thanks
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Hangin curtains from the ceiling!
I want to use curtains to screen off part of a room but don't know what sort of rail/runner could be used for this as it would have to go along the ceiling. Any help/advice would be appreciated - thanks.
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Noisy toilet when flushing
I'm hoping you good people can come to my rescue. For a while now the toilet has been making an awful row when its flushed - I believe it's caused by an airlock but don't know what to do to put it right. The shower (cold fill) wash basin and cold bath tap (and all downstairs)are unaffected. Please can anyone tell me what…
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Scratches out of Bamboo flooring
I am looking for tips on getting scratches out of bamboo flooring which I have in the kitchen and due to moving some utilities at the weekend I have several scratches on the flooring.
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Driveway [Block Paving]
Hello, Can some helpful soul give me a few thoughts on how to best solve this dilemma... We have dug out and now back filled our driveway in preparation for block paving. However, the question is: 1. Is it best to DIY or call in an expert a. If expert, where does one find one that just lays block paving? b. If DIY, what's…
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SALE @ PC WORLD, CURRY's & CURRY's Direc
Anyone an idea of when and if PC World and or Curry's go into sale in the next 3 months!!! I have vouchers to spend on a replacement laptop but want a better spec for my money and as it is vouchers I have and not cash I feel I will not be able to negotiate a discount.
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Spindles For A Pine Bed
My little mischievous puppy has chewed two of the spindles at the bottom of my pine bed, I have tried to sandpaper them but they are badly damaged. What can I do? or can I replace them? Thanks in advance.
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Help with washing machine
We have an Indesit washing machine that is almost 4 years old. The rubber seal has come off the drum and we are being quoted £47 to get it fixed. We use the machine probably 4 - 5 times a week. We can't decide whether its worth spending the money or just paying £233 for a new one from Tescos. Anybody any thoughts ?
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Do I need to skim rough walls before re-wallpapering?
OH has stripped the old wallpaper from my bedroom, but the plaster underneath has a few cracks and peeling bits. Do I need this to be smooth before getting it wallpapered again? And if not then should I use certain wallpaper (thick/good quality etc?) On the same subject, anyone any idea how much a decorator would charge…
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can't find someone to repair my oven!
Hello Dunno if I am looking in the worng section of my Thomapson local! My Neff Oven is not heating up. The fan is going around so expewct its the element thats gone. have rung a few electricians & they don't repair ovens!!! I have googled as well & have come up blank! Anyone help me find an oven repairer in the Southend…
