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External Downlights for soffit
Hi, We want to buy a set of 5 downlights to fit into our soffit on the front of the house and so far all the ones i have looked at are for internal use. We would like them to be white and come with a transformer.. Can anyone tell me if they have done the same with their soffits and which downlights they used as i've tried…
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Lawnmower oil/petrol mix-up - HELP!!
Hi there. I've bought a petrol lawnmower today (to replace the electric one which was left out in the rain, and which has gone to the garden centre in the sky...), but in my Night Nurse-ravaged state, I put the oil where the petrol should go. I'm in the process of syphoning as much out as I can back out, but what should I…
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electric shower question
I have an electric shower in the bathroom - Triton Biarritz - and it is approx 9/10 years old. I think it is prob 7.5KW or perhaps 8.5KW. I assume it is connected to the cold water only although it did replace a mixer shower that was previosuly installed using hot and cold water. I live in a bungalow and the water tank is…
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Bathroom basin question
Hi all DIY people. I have a quick question about bathroom washbasins. We are having a new bathroom installed, and I am trying to keep costs down as far as possible. I have found a bathroom suite which is really nice, but it includes a pedestal wasbasin. Unfortunately, the way the room is constructed (a loft conversion) we…
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How to fit a roof vent...
Hi All, Does anyone know if it is possible to fit a water-tight roof vent without getting on the roof? I have an apartment on the top floor and it is impractical to put up scaffolding to get on the roof. The loft is easily accessible and their is no insulation behind the roof tiles. I need the roof vent to expell the air…
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skiting boarrd
i am looking fo skirting board ... stainless steel, does any1 have any idea where i could buy them from?\
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Television wall bracket
I am looking to buy a TV wall bracket which I can pull out into the room and swivel. Any ideas where I can buy something like this. It needs to pull out from the wall quite a bit. Perhaps I may need to have one special made. Where do I start looking? Many Thanks.
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rattling aerial or facia in high wind
I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. It's not to bad in the Summer but in the winter gales it keeps me up all night, it's about time I did something before winter comes along again but it is difficult to isolate the exact cause. Neighbours tell me it could be the adjoining houses aerial, but the noise started…
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Washing Machine Extended Warranty
Hi All, We've just had a letter from Hotpoint offering an extended warranty on our washing machine. What are peoples views on these? Are they worth it or should we just wing it and see what happens in the future?? Any views appreciated. Cheers Rob
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Kitchen tiling scheme ideas
Hi We are putting in a new white kitchen soon, with a dark black/reddy brown granite effect worktop, and white walls/ceiling, and so I wanted to do some tiling to warm it up a bit but I dont want it looking to clinical or too over the top. Can anyone suggest any website that can give me tiling pattern/schemes that I can…
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Neighbour wishes to access our garage to cavity wall insulate their home...
Now while on the face of it, I don't have a problem with letting them do this (the walls on our side are plain brick - we've done nothing to them - and the garage is used as a garage), I wonder whether we are letting ourselves into problems. Has anyone got any thoughts on this as I don't want issues with the neighbours,…
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P5 flooring
Hello I'm having my bathroom redone in a month and my plumber has told me to get 4 sheets of P5 chipboard resin to replace the floorboards. He's doing pulling up the current floorboards and replacing with the P5 but I don't know where to buy it from. He said it should be approx £5 per sheet trade and I've found a couple of…
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Washing Machine Is Dead, Recommendations?
My machine has officially died, can anyone recommend which make to get next. I know Miele are good but I can't really afford £500, I was thinking more £250. I have seen a Bosch Classixx WAE24162 on the John Lewis website, and they give a 2 year guarantee as standard. I don't need any fancy bits just a good hardworking…
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Lead design for windows - any reference website?
My house is just over 100 years old. There is a window above the font and back doors that I want to get double glazed incorporating a colour leaded design to go with the property. A neighbour has something similar, with the house name in lead (which I don't want). Does anyone know of a website showing ideas and the like?
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Gas Central Heating - Most Efficient Usage?
Hi everyone. I have GCH (1 bed flat) and it's pretty efficient, but I was wondering if someone knew the best way to keep the gas usage down. Is it better to turn the radiator water temperature controller on the combi boiler down, thus meaning it presumably has to be on a little more but is perhaps not working as hard (and…
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wc pan extension
I seem to have a problem finding a pan extension for my new WC. I bought one which was 11.0cm diameter thinking that would do it. The pan is 11.5 cm. Can anyone tell me where I can buy a larger one.
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Are all tradesmen etc too busy?
Is everyone really busy these days so that they don't need work? I've been trying to get a quote for plumbing work and everyone says they are busy.
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Please help re plans drawn for pitched garage roof
I telephoned my local council to see if I needed planning consent and also spoke to the Building Regs Dept and I definitely need building regs approval for a replacement roof. Any idea how to go about getting someone to draw up plans? I live in Essex.
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Corgi Engineer Recommendation Please
Can anyone recommend a CORGI heating installation engineer for West Kirby, Wirral, please?
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Stove (log burner) kettle
Can you use a metal or enamel kettle on a log burning stove? Obviously safety is paramount and we dont have young children etc I was wondering if you can as it would save some energy using kettle as the top of the stove is very very hot when its going for 30min or so. I was looking at a cheap kettle type as you have to way…
