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Help! I need to buy new kitchen appliances!
I'm having a kitchen refit and it has been suggested that I buy the oven, hob and extractor myself. The oven I'm ok with (I know what I want and that I need a built-in oven with fitting kit), the hob is pretty straightforward, but I'm struggling with the extractor fan. I've decided to have one of the built-in extractor…
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fish Filter Broken...Refund???
Hi.I bought a brand new pressurised fish filter from my local garden centre 3 months ago. One of its functions is a "backwash" facility which allows me to send the water through the unit and partially clean the sponges inside without having to completly diss-assemble it to clean them. The first time i tried it,the little…
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Induction hob above an oven??
Hi.... Has anyone got an induction hob installed above a built under oven? and does it cause any problems?? I want to install one in my new kitchen refit but read on another site that you shouldnt put this type of hob above an oven... They didnt say why not.:confused: Any advice appreciated..
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Vaillant combi constantly on
Hi there. First post, probably not in the right forum -please forgive. Anyway, had my old Vaillant VCW GB 221 H serviced 6 months ago and apparently it needed a new motherboard (£119). 6 months later, just as its getting cold, I switch on the central heating, which kicks in full pelt 24 hours a day, this is with…
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Major central heating works - please help guide a First-Time buyer!
Hi, I have just moved into a new house, hurrah! However, the central heating has been proclaimed too dangerous to use. That's OK as we knew about it beforehand, but now I'm after opinions on what I should do. A plumber is coming round tomorrow to give a detailed quote. He's already given me recommendations, and I would…
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Tool Websites
Can anyone recommend a good tool website? I usually use screwfix but would like some other options.
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Help needed with builder
Hi Can anyone tell me what recourse I can take against a builder who has been paid 95% of his money and has not held to his side of the bargain? Can't go into to much detail on here incase he knows its me, suffice to say I had to call the police as felt threatened. Any ideas .. the job was an insurance job and I still have…
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new kitchen, Howdens?
I need a new kitchen and I have seen mention on this site favourable things about Howdens. How do I go about getting a kitchen from there, or getting a design done, and are they really that good? Thanks Sos
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Towel radiator question (s!)
Hi everyone We have been given some money by the MIL to sort our bathroom out as it's in dire need of it. Last time she visited we'd done nothing at all with her dough, so we're trying to get cracking and get it finished before she visits again.. We're after getting a towel radiator, but dh will be fitting it - he's good…
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Off-white bath panel and toilet seat search
Hi I would like to update my bathroom as cheaply as possible. The bath suite is in good condition so would like to keep it, but it currently has a wooden bath panel and wooden toilet seat which I would like to replace. The only problem is that the suite is off white/light peach, and I am struggling to find a panel/seat in…
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Worktop and splashback all in one ,what colour scheme do you think?
Hi just fitted a new kitchen and am looking at worktops ,I have seen that you can continue the worktop up as a splashback instead of tiles. I would like to know if this is easier to clean then tiles and would like to know your views on the colour scheme; cupboards traditional style in cream black cooker We have french…
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Cracks in house
Hi, I admit to being pretty ignorant on DIY / house building issues and was looking for some advice / reassurance. Our house is 13 years old and we have lived in it for 4 of those. It was a self-build by the previous occupant, a joiner I believe. I have noticed over time some cracks around the inside of the house and also…
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how do i replace the door seal on my washer?
Hi all The door seal on my washing machine got a hole in it (general wear and tear). Thought I'd be a good little money saver and fix it myself. Got the old one off fine, bought a new one for a reasonable price but I can't get it on the drum! It goes on the front of the washer easily but can't attach it to the drum (can't…
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water supply to toilet?
Hi Here are pictures showing the connection for the supply of water to my new toilet, once I have sorted out the copper pipework what type of connection would be best from the pipe to this connector for the best leak free fit http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/pathetic182/Img0385.jpg
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back-lit lightswitches
If any one could help on this one it would be much apreciated I have been trying to find links for domestic lightswitches That are backlit . I have some switches that light up green when turned off .Only a couple of the units are very dim and I can't find the same type to buy so,I'm looking for a new type that I could…
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Boiler Quote reasonable? Also Worcester or Glow worm?
Hello. I live in Stafford and have had two quotes that are fairly similar for supply & installation of a boiler and rapid recovery cylinder together with supply & fitting 10 TRVs onto rads. Quotes came in at c£3,000. We don't have a condensing boiler at the moment so the work includes new flue from airing cupboard through…
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Recommend a carpenter in North London
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Cheap brand new washing machine help (Beko)?
I'm after a new washing machine (cheap) and have seen a Beko one at a reasonable price. Can anyone tell me whether this is a good make - I personally have not heard of it before although people in my family have.
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Loft Heating
We have inherited an old loft dormer which my 4yo daughter would like to have as her bedroom. However, in the winter it is v.cold and in the summer it is v.hot - could anybody suggest what would be best to fit? aircon, electric fan heater, don't want to fit a proper radiator. ANy suggestions and recommendations would be…
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Wood oil - any tips?
Hi I need quite a large quantity of wood oil or something similar to prepare new doors & bannisters, stair rails, etc. DIY shops seem to be charging about £9 for 200ml & I'm sure I'll need a lot more than that. Any ideas what to use & where to buy it? Many thanks Emmavix
