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Microwave problem
Hi - I wonder if anyone can help me? I have a Sharp R254 800E microwave which is about 18 months old. Inside the microwave on the right hand wall (as you look into the microwave) there is a small oblong piece of what appears to be very thin perspex or similar, which slots onto the wall to cover a recess thingie (sorry I am…
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Changing light switch to light pull
My two sons can't reach the light switches! I understand that any work in a bathroom now has to be undertaken by an insured electrician; any idea how much this might cost me to have two bathroom light switches converted into light pulls? We live in Aldershot in SE. Many thanks
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Where's best for fitted wardrobes?
Hi, would like to get fitted wardrobes. Most of the ones I've seen in catalogues are free standing. Where's good for buying these, ideally don't want to pay more than £500 including an over the bed "bridge" is this realistic? Also, are they easy to fit yourself or do you require a carpenter? Thanks in advance
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Rough idea of plastering costs?
Could anyone give us a rough idea of plastering costs please? We are complete newbies (only bought our house a yr ago) and don't want to call out a plasterer and find we are well short of the dosh needed and look like fools:rolleyes: Living room is approx 24ft by 10ft6" - the ceiling is covered in swirly artex - not too…
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Homebase 10% day
Hi. not sure if this is the right forum but.... I know Homebase has just had a 10% day but this morning I found a Spend&Save voucher which expires the end of September. Does anyone know how often they have 10% days or when the next one is likely to be? Many thanks.
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Chrome Pipe Connections
I am about to fit a Chrome Towel Rail in the bathroom. I wish to use chrome pipe from the heating supply pipes (copper) to the towel rail. Can chrome pipe be soldered or is compression the way to go, or is there a specific way to join these differenent types of pipe. Thank you.
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Rug leaving a mark on laminate floor
Bought a rug from Argos to put on the laminate flooring in our living room, every week when cleaning I move the rug and there is a dirty patch where one corner of the rug has been. The dirty patch really takes some shifting, does anyone know a way to stop this happening or a easier way to clean it up.
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HELP PLS - Electric Mains Cable in Garden near surface ?
Hi, We were trying to dig out some old tree roots today in the front garden when suddenly we came across the electric mains cable about 1 foot down - apparently it should be much deeper than that (poss 75 cm) so it must have been forced up by the tree root. Unfortunately we hit the cable hard with a pick axe and it made a…
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Can't use washing machine
There doesn't appear to be anywhere to put washing machine red/blue hoses. All I see is an old fashioned tap. How can I fit my washing machine?
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Plumbing - Plastic pipe with metal fittings
Can anyone tell me if I can use plastic pipe with metal fittings? I would like to use 22mm plastic pipe, the kind that you put together with speedfit fittings, but I would like to have some metal components in there too, like this: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=100121&ts=87005&id=64717 Can I just fit this…
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Door security
Need to have this sorted quickly. Currently have wooden back door with single glass panel and upvc front door which is all obscure glass except letterbox!!! Not sure what sort of glass in front door. Anyway I don;t feel secure and know that back door needs replacing or just glass. Is laminate glass good? Should I replace…
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How do I get my house warm this winter?
Hi, my 13 year old house was soooooo cold last winter and I'm dreading it this winter so looking for some advice on what I should do - quick wins and long term investments will both be considered! It is a 3 bed semi that already has loft insulation and wooden double glazing throughout (none of the panes have condensation…
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Need to attach child stair gate to stud wall - how???
Evening....wondered if you could help!! We need to put up a stair gate at the top of the stairs (due to very active 10 month old!) When we had one previously, we screwed it into the bathroom door frame and into the bannister - worked fine! However, had bathroom redesigned a couple of years ago and door was moved - there is…
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Window/Glass repair
Hi, Does anyone know if a glass window can be repaired? One of the bedroom windows has a crack so therefore i am contemplating to replace the whole lot or simply repair as they do with windscreens. Thanks in advance. Mob D
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Building near sewer need CCTV?
Hi, Don't know if I'm posting in the right place but here goes. We are about to build an extension and have been sent an application form to build over or close to a public sewer. They want a minimum of £256 to do a cctv survey of the drains. They say we are building near a main sewer. So can anyone tell me what is classed…
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Want a vertical Faber fire, so expensive
I have been looking at various shops for a gas fire. The one I like is a Faber vertical one that is quite long and slim from the floor. I have been quoted £2100 today and that is with no fitting etc. Does anyone know where I might be able to get one any cheaper. I know that Faber are Dutch and they are imported. I really…
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Looking for 3 hole tap for my bath & matching basin
Hi My new bath has arrived which I got from MFI, I didn't buy the taps from them as I thought I could find them cheaper although do like the ones they had on the bath. I have been searching sites and am struggling to find some, most are two or four holes. Any ideas please, I want them to be quite contemporary but not cost…
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Help with Oven Dimensions please
Hi, I am fitting a new kitchen myself. Where the built in oven is going is the old gas inlet. It sticks out 75mm. The cupboard for the oven is 582mm deep. Thus the oven cannot be more than 507mm. All ovens quoted depths are between 515mm and 580mm...so nothing fits!!! Are they quoting front face to back depth? If so how do…
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Can we do this ourselves? Fireplace and BT phone box
Hi everyone :) In our house there are 2 jobs we're not sure if we can do them ourselves or whether we need to pay someone else to (and how specialist they need to be) Firstly, the fireplace in the dining room. Its a 1930's/40's tiled fireplace and its blooming ugly! We wanted a fire in their (replace the surround etc) but…
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Best wood for bathroom
I need to do a small amount of construction in my bathroom. It will all be covered over with tiles in the end, so it doesn't matter what the material looks like. What is the best material to use, e.g. wood, chipboard, plywood? Thanks, :)
