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Locks changed
Do locksmiths come out to change normal locks? Is it expensive to get a locksmith to come and change the locks? Its just a Yale lock. Does anyone know roughly how much this costs? Thanks
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Wickes vs B&Q takeaway kitchens?
Hi We moved into a new house and the kitchen is about 40 years old and needs updating desperately. Basically in about 3 years we want to buy a nice kitchen, but in the meantime we would like a cheap and cheerful one, but not too dodgy, to at least get rid of the horrible thing we have at the moment. I have looked at the…
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Howdens worktop price? Jamocha etched
Hi I am after 2x 3 meter, Jamocha etched laminate worktops. I saw them at MFI for £165 each, and was wondering if anyone could tell me how much they are at Howdens, and how I could get them from there without knowing someone with an account? I would use a carpenter to go through them, but I dont need them cut as such, as…
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Frost free fridge/freezer query
I’ve not long moved into this rented house - white goods included. The fridge/freezer is a Hotpoint Mistral Plus (frost free). I’m not sure how old it is but it is definitely not new. The energy rating for this is an E :eek: (the stickers are still on the front - dead giveaway)! It seems to be running a lot more than I…
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Instruction manual
I have cut through the power lead on my brand new Ryobi RTH 600 hedge trimmer,no problem I thought, I,ll just rewire it,*** WRONG***. I can,t get the panel off to get at the wiring. I,ve taken all the screws out but something is still holding it in place!!. Does anyone have a manual or can tell me how to remove panel…
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Shower Enclosure Problem
Hi all I wonder if anyone can help. The silicone where my shower enclosure meets the shower tray is dotted with black mould and some areas really bad. I've tried bleach and a tooth brush but it doesn't seem to touch it. Th grout is pretty poor as well. Is replacement a DIY job or should I get seomeone in. the shower-room…
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OFCH Problem
Hello guys. I was hoping for a little advice before I have to call in the experts. For some reason my heating system now takes over 30 minutes to get the Rad's anyway hot. When we first moved in around 18 months ago I was amazed that they only took around 5 minutes to get hot (I'm easily amazed and this was my first home)…
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baxi bermuda 57/3m back boiler
just moved house and before we start plastering etc has any body any idea how old baxi bermuda 57/3m might be
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Question about gas boiler
I'm in the process of selling my house and have had someone make an offer well below the asking price. One of the reasons they've given is that "the boiler is illegal". I've got separate gas boilers for central heating and hot water. What I think they're on about is the hot water one. It's situated in the bathroom above…
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new kitchen worktops, where's best?
hi we are in the middle of re-doing our kitchen, and the time has come to get new worktops. i think we need 2 lengths @3m each. We can't afford solid wood, so laminate in either black granite or a beech effect will do for us. can anyone point me in the direction of getting these as cheap as possible? thanks:beer:
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want to create your own wet room
have a look here for top advice this guy really did it right http://www.diynot.com/wiki/projects:wet_room Guru
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Central heating Help Please!!!
If anyone has any expertise I could really do with a hand... My CH system was drained and the rads removed when plastering about 2 months ago. They were replaced and the system filled back up by someone not very qualified who never the less seemed to know what he was doing, and the CH and HW have been working ok since…
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Recovering a flat roof quote
Hi I have a single extension flat roof that needs recoving - 13sq metres. I got a quote of about £780 + VAT but there are a number of additions that may be needed and I wanted to run this by you. 1. I was told the roof does not have any ventilation and this is not normal and recommend I get this done 2. It looks as though…
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Pool Heat Pump
Hi everyone, Has anyone any experience of fitting a DIY heat pump to heat a pool? Or have you had one fitted profesionally?
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One Pipe Central Heating System
Can anyone tell me whether a one pipe central heating system is compatible with a new boiler or will I have to have it converted to a two pipe system when we upgrade. All our radiators need replacing too so I don't know whether that would make a difference. We have a two bedroom bungalow on the south coast and the quotes…
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Conventional vs Combi?
Hi guys My conventional boiler just went consequently need replacement, I am slightly confused whether to ditch the conventional option altogether & go for combi but feel nervous to ditch such a reliable system (served me for 12 years). I just need some facts to help me to decide, although I know that combi will mean that…
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Can you haggle on a kitchen quotation ?
Basically, had a quote from a kitchen & bathroom company come through today and wondered if you can bring them down. to supply and install PRIMA HENDON kitchen suite ( light oak) to supply and install base and wall units 300 single base 600 single base 1000 corner base (500 door) (x2) 500 - 3 drawer pack 500 single base…
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need a new kitchen
Doing the whole house up, and have gone back to bare brick and will need to do the kitchen soon. As all the work is costing me mega money, I need things on the cheap. Where is recommended for good quality kitchens, I'm looking for something with solid wooden doors, no laminated stuff. I need : 2 x 1000mm corner units 2 x…
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Dishwasher leaking at the front
Typical! We've just moved our kitchen to a different part of the house and after having moved the dishwasher it has started to leak from the front. Is there anything obvious I should look for? First thought is the seal. The machine is about 4 years old and it cost us £200. Is it worth keeping?
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question re freezer compressor cycling
just purchased a hotpoint under counter freezer "A" energy rated to replace a Bosch "C" energy rated, the new freezer compressor seems to be on more than the old freezer, thought it would be on less as it is a higher energy efficiency rating "A"....the compressor averages 7 min on and 20 min off pretty consistently, does…
