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SKY+ High Definition box
I have SKY+ but got myself a nice HD Pioneer plasma. So I think its time I upgraded to a SKY+ HD box. Where is the best place to get these from? Thanks, Jon
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Would you position a boiler over stairs?
I was convinced I could put my new combi boiler over the stairs, creating cupboard space in the kitchen. First Corgi guy said no probs, would do the job,etc,etc. 2nd chap point blank refused to put it out there, saying he wouldnt service it as you would have to balance off a ladder to service it. 3rd guy said he'd do it…
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Keeping Knobs and Knockers Clean
Just painting the front door so I removed all the brass door furniture which had really deteriorated and attacked it with brasso and fine steel wool. All the brass work now looks great but of course the remnants of whatever lacquer was left on has now been removed. Anyone know of any spray on??? lacquer or something…
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Hope to paint Fascia boards etc this weekend :-what needed?
Im hoping, weather provided to get a good lick of paint on my fascia boards. There is one little bit where there is a slight bit of rotting where i need to clean out the gutters but im sure i can treat that? Im just looking for some advise on the best procedure/products to buy so i dont have to do it again for a while.
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Internal Doors Odd Sizes????
I wonder if anyone could tell me where to get some internal doors which measure 28.5" wide and 80" tall, cant get them in any of the DIY Shops :(
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Basement flat window vestiblue suggestions please
I am not sure of the proper terminology for this, so I will do my best to describe. My basement flat has a large bedroom window (approx 2x1metres) at underground level (this window needs replacing anyway). Beyond this window is about 3/4 of a metre deep "hole". Then at the top of the hole is a skylight, which is at ground…
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Double Glazing - Essex recommendations?
Hi, Despite being a longtime MSE viewer, I've finally signed up as I need some advice from you Yoda-like regulars. Basically, I've finally decided to take the plunge and invest in double glazing. From reading previous posters, it seems best to avoid the big boys - but who do I turn to instead? In other words, has anyone…
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Xbox Power
Hi all, I need some advice, I am moving to the US and wanted to know if I am able to use my Xbox in the us with a standard adapter. My Xbox has been modified so has a internal hard disk which I use to store music and picture etc. Any help advice would be great. Thanks
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Blockage in shower head
We've got one of them showers thats attached to the taps in the bath, but when you have the shower part on the hot water comes through as a trickle but if i turn the ot water so it were to come throught the tap it seems to flow like it should do so im guessing theres a blockage in the pipe leading from the taps to the…
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Waxing new skirting board
We've got some untreated oak skirting board. I'm going to wax it before fixing it, with that brush on Ronseal wax. I figured it would make less mess that way. Do I need to do anything with the other side? I figured not, but thought I'd double check before it was too late! Thanks.
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Swimming pool in the garden - how to get rid?
Does anyone know how easy it is to fill in a garden swimming pool. It takes ages and money to maintain and never used now so is it just a case of filling it with soil and say, covering with a rockery. It's quite a small pool. Or is it more technical? I'm worried just heaping soil in could lead to subsidence in the garden…
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electric garage door
Hi I am looking to for one of those plastic looking electric roller shutter doors. ( I hope that made sense.) I have seen them about and really fancy one, has any one got one, had one installed recently, know what sort of price they are or even the bast place to get one from. I have yet to look into it properly myself…
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Supply only Kitchens/Horizons hampshire?
Hi Does any one know anything about SOC (supply only kitchens) they are a subsidiary of Horizon Kitchen design limited based in faversham Hampshire. Thay are on the internet and have some nice kitchens but I have never heard of them before. Thanks
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Need a timer and thermostat for an electric heater
We have an electric heater which doesn't have a thermostat. We have found a plug in thermostat but it doesn't seem to come with a timer. http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SMET05.html Is there a similiar product with a timer as well? Vikki
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moving a combi boiler out of the 2nd bedroom
The 2 bed terrace house that I just bought had the combi boiler in the 2nd bedroom which sits on the first floor. :mad: I am planning to move that to the out-house which is on the same side of the house. Can anyone tell me how much I am expecting to spend on getting this done and can anyone recommend a good plumber around…
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Bath Taps
I'm looking to replace some bath taps - the ones I have are mixer taps, that start off on 2 "mounting pillars" then have what look like nuts that connect them to a mixer unit. Kind of looks like this : http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A334902&ts=15753&id=43787 I want to replace these with a shower/ mixer…
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Both a Convential and a Combi boiler together??
Hi I live in a large old house and the cost of gas to heat the water in the winter is shocking. There are only tw oof us in the house and the current boiler is working with no problems... What I was wondering is if a house could have two boilers - a combi for hot water and a convential one for the radiators. We had BG…
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Imporving the security on a prefab garage - suggestions please!
Hello all, just about to complete on a lovely new house, which has a double prefab garage in the back garden. Double width Up and over door: key lost, so will be changing the lock, also planning on screwing 4 blocks of wood to the inside of the door, screwing through from the outside, and drilling the heads out, so they…
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washing machine seals covered in mildew - help please!
I've just moved back in to my flat - I was renting it out for a while. It was well looked after and all the appliances were in working order when the last tenant moved out. The flat was empty for a month whilst I had it cleaned and repainted, but during this time, the washing machine seal has become covered in what looks…
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Cleaning the hob rings
Hi, May sound daft but I really struggle with hob rings, I can never get the brush close to the edges, and hurt my fingers in the process, the rings have black marks. I recall seeing a wire brush but like a toothbrush form at someones house once, but cant find these in the shops. Any ideas?
