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wood burning stove advice,please
Hi, After reading on the web that my open fireplace was sucking up all the heat from the house, I have a cunning plan !. First of all I will screw a steel plate to cover the fire opening but this will have a hole for the flue of a wood burning stove. Next to the steel plate I wil place some rigid board insulation and then…
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Ballpark Loft Conversion estimate
I am trying to get a REALLY rough idea how much a loft conversion might cost. I am only looking to add an extra bedroom with ensuite, no dormers, to a semi-detached building. Any ideas?
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Best and cheapest washer dryer
I have never bought a washer dryer before but my washing machine finally gave up tonight and I have decided I would like to look into a washer dryer. Has anyone had a really good one that is reasonably cheap? Do you have to have more/different piping than for a normal washing machine? What are the drawbacks of washer…
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Best and cheapest washer dryer
I have never bought a washer dryer before but my washing machine finally gave up tonight and I have decided I would like to look into a washer dryer. Has anyone had a really good one that is reasonably cheap? Do you have to have more/different piping than for a normal washing machine? What are the drawbacks of washer…
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Leather Specialist Advice PLEASE
Hi This is my first post and im searching the net looking for some advice. I am looking for someone who knows a bit about leather who could give me some advice. Here goes, i bought a sofa 7 months ago and it wasnt cheap. One of the seats has what I think a defect that weakens the leather. On a small area it has a slightly…
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Ideas needed for garden security!!
Hello everyone... I need your help with ideas for making my friend's back garden safer...his garden backs onto a park, and this morning he realised that his shed has been broken into, stealing lots of important, essential and expensive things :sad: there is no access to the rear garden other than through the house or over…
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is MFI Kelmscott same as Howdens Howarth
Hi I really like the Kelmscott modern white schrieber kitchen in MFI. Howdens have one called Howarth White which looks the same. Does any one know if they are made by the same people. If no, which one is the best quality. Or does anyone else make a similar one which is better. Has anyone had it fitted and are they pleased…
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Boring white bathroom suites. AAGGHHHH
I know this is not really the right place for this question, but in my experience posters here are very well informed. My query is about bathroom suites. I am trying to buy a new one for my house and EVERY single one I have seen in shops or on the web, is white. I find that SOOO boring. I cannot be the only person in the…
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Descaling radiators
Hi All I was wondering if anyone had descaled their own radiators? (have done a search and can't find a thread so apologise if this has been covered before) The facilities manager at work has said to me it is relatively easy, apparently there is a solution you can buy and you leave it in the system for a few days and then…
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Do I reallly need a plumber
I am in the middle of renovating my flat and the decorator/builder has told me that he needs to find a plumber to carry out the work that I need done in the bathroom. I am not moving the waste pipe of the toilet but I plan on moving the bath and basin. The bath and basin will need new pipes to run to the existing main pipe…
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Bosch WAE24465 £283 or John Lewis JL JLWM1203 £265
Can anyone suggest which of the two are better please? I ordered the John Lewis one as it comes with 3 year guarantee but my washing machine repair man said the Bosch would be better... Both prices are the cheapest after discounts and quidco... Both have delay timer and time remaining - the Bosch is 7kg which is better but…
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Which washing machine to buy
Hi. I was wondering if anyone could help me choose a good washing machine (washer and dryer combined) within the range of £500 - £650. I have looked at lots of reviews from LG to Miele, I am so confused in choosing which to get. Any advice welcomed.
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Sky+ Record Charge once gone to Freesat - Is it Legal?
I was speaking to a friend the other day, they mentioned that they were considering going across to Freesat from Sky. They already had a Sky+ box and understood that they could still use it. When speaking with Sky, they were informed that if they went across to Freesat and still wished to use the record functionality on…
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Questions about a new condensing combi gas boiler
We need a new condensing combi gas boiler and I have made a shortlist of suitable models based on capacity, size and price: Baxi Main 24 HE Biasi Riva Compact HE Heatline C24 HE Ideal Mini 24 HE Ravenheat 120 lownox These seem to retail for around £450 on-line, plus delivery costs. I popped into my local plumbers merchants…
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TV above fire?
We are looking to get an lcd or plasma tv and the best place ideally would be to put it above our fireplace,it is a gas fire.I have heard that its not advisable to do this or if you do it has to be a certain height above the fire? Can anybody advise on this please? Any help would be really appreciated.
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Anybody Know Where I Can Buy a Cheap Mattress?
I need one desperately ! i also need them to take my old one away. Anybody know of anywhere i can go to ? thanks for any help
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10% discount at Focus for Home Movers
Pick up a leaflet at the Info Desk at Focus if you have moved home within the last 6 months and receive 10% discount for the next 6 months on most DIY stuff in store (some items are outwith the offer). You just need to be able to prove that you have done this e.g. conveyancing letter from solicitor. Some items can be…
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Waterproof / Anti-Damp Paint
Due to a damp problem on the external walls of the house, I've been advised to strip the wallpaper off to the palster level, and paint some "special" paint directly onto the plaster. Once dry, I'm told I can re-paper, and paint, to give me 3-4 years without the damp. (The house is solid btick, letting penetrative damp…
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Monobloc tap
I have a B&Q Valencia Monobloc mixer tap in my bathroom sink. It is about 2 yrs old and have suddenly become very tight/jammed. I understand that they have something called ceramic disc cartridge which can be replaced. However, can't see how I can take off tap head to remove cartridge. Any ideas?
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To buy or not to buy?
Ok - this is the first thread I have posted...... so here goes. I am umming and ahhing over buying a new washer and dryer. My washer is 7 years old was a cheap model due to finances at the time. Now it's done us well but now it's starting to get a bit smelly and the maintenance washes are not getting rid. I can't wash a 30…
