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Best place to buy laminate flooring?
We want to buy some water-resistant laminate flooring. We have looked in B&Q but I feel sure that we could probably get better/cheaper elsewhere, jus not sure where! Anyone got any advice?
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Dfs Sale!!!
Hi, Does Anybody Know When Dfs Start A New Sale?
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How much for all this??
I've been to look at a potential house to buy today. I liked it but it needs a lot of work and whilst I can decorate, it would need a lot more than a lick of paint. :rolleyes: I'm wondering if you can give me a rough idea how much it would cost to get tradesman and materials in to do the following to a 2 up 2 down…
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Flushing radiators with sentinel x400 - any tips?
HiMy DH is going to try to flush our heating system with Sentinel X400 tomorrow morning. He's not the best at DIY and I've got a nasty feeling about all of this. Please does anyone have experience/ tips to offer?Thanks
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Flushing radiator system
Hi Had the plumber out as some of our old radiators have had it so we're getting new ones. Anyway the plumber recommended flushing out the system with X400 as our pipes are only 8mm so it'll get rid of all the years of gunk (he's also going to put in X100 inhibitor on completion). Sadly he can't do the work until November…
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Laminate peaking - is it fixable?
We have laminate in our living room which was down when we moved in (about 18 months ago) which is now 'peaking' in various places - most annoyingly by the door so it won't shut anymore! It's fitted under skirting boards so I can't easily see what kind of gap's been left round the edges (from poking round the internet I'm…
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Where to get replacement wood railing?
Hi, The wood rail in my wardrobe has snapped (from the pressure of all my hung clothes!!). The rest of the wardrobe is fine. Where can i get a replacement wood rail cut to size (long cylinder shape)....Jewsons?? Thanks
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frost stat on boiler
Hi. Im installing a combi in the loft, on the gable end wall. Do I need a frost stat on the boiler for this location? My choices are Biasi riva 28he (£505)with frost stat or the cheaper Biasi Garda 28he (£420)without frost stat. I cant see any other difference in these two boilers other than the frost stat. Are these…
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help - Concrete soil board/barge board
I have just bought some concrete boards to go under the fence panels. They are so heavy I think it would take 4 men to lift to 6 feet to slot them into the fence posts. There must be an easier way/knack to get them in - else I've wasted a lot of money Please help!
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Dishwasher On Top Of Wshing Machine?
Is it practical to have a dishwasher sat on top of a washing machine, or perhaps even sat below one? We only have enough space in the kitchen for a slim line dish washer, but we could possibly sit one on top or below the washing machine in the ajoining untility area. Is this practical? Would it work?
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Anyone know where I can buy Cheap Fencing
I have to re build my garden fence which is 8 6x6 panels long. I am also replacing the posts Does anyone know of any where either online or high street that has an offer on at the moment on fencing materials. I have checked all my local diy chain stores and local suppliers but would like to save some money on this project.…
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Need new boiler. Any offers anywhere? who?
Need my old back boiler replacing, any recomendations for a company? any offers online? i am in south east kent fwiw kate
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Lino bubbling up
Hi. My mum has recently noticed that an area of her kitchen lino has bubbled up. It was laid just under 1 year ago by Carpet Barn and their 'best' fitter. An area a foot & a half square has raised like a floopy bubble, as if the lino has been stretched in just this one area. Its an area by the kitchen table near a corner…
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Wall problem behind tiles - Urgent Please Help
Hello Everyone, We have started the task of removing old tiles, wooden panels and basically the entire bathroom to replace it with a new one. However, this morning the section of the tiles behind the bath revealed a completely rotten portion of the wall. It smells terrible and the previous owners seem to have covered this…
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Stripping paint off wood
I've just started the arduous task of stripping all the paint off the woodwork in the hall, stairs and landing but need some advice before I go any further please. I've started on one door and taken off two layers of paint to find some old dark brown stain/varnish(?) beneath. So far I've only used a heat gun but have also…
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Advice please - tree pruning problem
Hi, sorry if this is long-winded, but I've been reading the threads on Leylandii and I still can't arrive at a decision, your views would be appreciated. We moved into a house two years ago, which had a line of Leylandii planted as a boundary between our front garden and the end of the corner houses garden. The trees were…
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Dimmer switch query?
Can you get such a thing as a faceplate with one 'normal' switch and one dimmer? Reason i would like this is for my bathroom, one for extractor fan and one for dimmable downlighters. If not i'll have to put in two switches which is not as nice looking. thanks in advance
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How do I get my neighbours to cut their 30ft trees?
Hi just wondered if any one can give me some advice on what to do next. Our neighbour has leylandi conifers running the whole length of our front garden. They are much higher than the house. The sun rises on that side so our front garden and front rooms in our house are permanently dark especially when sun starts getting…
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Plastering and Painting
I wonder if someone can tell me if this is a reasonable quote: Replastering and skimming Reception hall 11' 6"x5'9", & the landing £400 Replastering and skimming living room 14'5"X11'4" £300 Replastering and skimming dining room 13'8"X11'4" £300 Removing woodchip papers and painting all above £1500 I am happy with this…
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old fashioned servant bell box
I have moved into a 1950's house with an old bell box. All the rooms have bell (push button types) but none of them work, some have obviously had the wires damaged. Has anyone heard of them being repaired before, who would you approach and would it be a waste of money for obviously a novelty item (ding dong my wine glass…
