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Drilling into wall question
When drilling into a wall for the purpose of putting up shelves ect how do I tell if there are no electrical wires/cables behind where I'm drilling. I know you can buy a gadget that detacts wires but I wondered if there was any other way of telling?
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CH thermostat in hall
Our central heating thermostat is situated in the coldest part of our house, the hall. This means we can be far too hot in the lounge or bedrooms and we are constantly jumping up and down to alter the temperature. For instance the thermostat is set at 15C (we have a thermometer there to confirm the temp) and the current…
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Drilling through Lintel
Folks, Does anone know whether its possible to drill through Lintel? I'm having trouble drilling holes to put up curtains - i'm assuming as i can only drill about 1cm or so that Lintel support is being used around my windows. Ideally, i wouldn't want to drill through it but i'm only struggling with one side of the window.…
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Broken sofa
Not sure if this is the right board but a quick question. We bought new sofas when we moved house a couple of years ago. DH took charge and this was in the pre MS days so we spent a lot of money - about £3k - on a two seater and a big three seater modern look italian suite from a local independent store. Very uncomfortable…
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Rental company won't collect!
Help! I have rented a washing machine for a number of years from a rental company called dial-a-tv (http://www.dialatv.com/). Over 2 months ago I called them to try to end my agreement with them, as I had bought a new washing machine. They NEVER returned any of my calls. So, on the 20th September I wrote a letter to them…
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HELP - user guide/manual for a Leisure ROMA 100 Electric range cooker?
I'm looking for a user guide/manual for a Leisure ROMA 100 Electric range cooker, i've recently inherited it with no idea how it works!! looks like this if it helps! even if you don't have an online guide but the cooker and can help re programing etc i'd apprecaite it xx
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cleaning laminate flooring
Hello, i've just moved into a house with laminate flooring. HOw can i clean it and wash it? Sorry, i just have no idea? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
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Shed for yard - shiplap or resin?
I want to put a shed in a small north facing yard; almost no sun, even in the summer. The ones 6' ish by 4'ish with a double doors looks the part as I have a bike to store as well as garden tools (from a past life) and DIY tool boxes. It will be positioned backing onto the shared yard wall with the concrete 'ground'…
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Who do I ask about starting a Possible Temporary Instruction Manual Thread ?
:hello:Hiya,:wave: Im aware of the horrible:naughty:technical issues that is causing MSE site awful problems, :mad: and due to this some older posts have been deleted. :think: :think: :think: :idea: I was wondering if someone could advise me on who I need to ask or contact to enquire or request about a tempory thread,…
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Moving Alarm Panel
Hi, I've been living in my house for about 2 and half years and have just had a re-wire done to the house - very good job so I'm pleased. However the electrician noted that the main alarm panel is under the upstairs floorboards and he didn't understand why it was located there - as they are "usually located in the airing…
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Combi boiler problem
Hi all dont know if anyone has any ideas but last night we couldnt get any hot water from the taps it had been ok earlier when the kids had a bath it was ok downstairs and all the rads were warm so no apparant problem this morning the hot water was running ok upstairs so does anyone have any ideas OH said this happened the…
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Kitchen from Wickes-any similar?
We have seen a style of kitchen we like-the York from Wickes-which is painted cream coloured with a distressed look.What other kitchens could we compare it to when we try to negociate on the price?
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info on new plaster needed plz
got new plaster walls in a lot of our rooms, some just skimmed some new plaster from scratch.. I know about the 50/50 mix to seal walls before painting but what i need to know is do i prepare the walls before the 50/50 mix as they appear a bit dusty with all the other building work that went on.. can i wash the walls down…
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Can I have a Room thermostat - CH combi?
I've got a 8 year old combi boiler and thermostat valves on all the radiators. I would love to have a room thermostat like I had in my old house so I don't have to keep turning the heating up and down depending on the weather. Is it possible to get one fitted?
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Washing Machine Problem...help!!
Our washing machine for four years has started playing up a bit. After loading clothes and turning the washing button to ‘ON’, the whole house is plunged into blackness. The lights are back ON after pushing the fuse button on the electric meter board to its original position. 1. The socket is fine as I have tested it on…
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Where's your washing machine.tumble dryer?
Hi All! Starting to get the layout sorted, for real, on our http://www.theupsidedownhouse.9f.com & starting to discover things that looked OK on plan, are nOT, in real life!! We built a cupboard, in the bathroom, to put them in - result is making what will be a smart n stylish room, too cramped & just 'wrong'. We don't…
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installing anew washing machine
Another washing machine has died and need to intall a new one. Lastime I did it myself as plumbing bit is easy. I also managed the electric bit. The machine socket is a spur rather than a 3 point socket should I so it myself or should I get someone to intall it. Who instals washing machines ie plumber, electric or service…
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stone cold rad
Hi all I have one rad that is stone cold. All the other rads work fine, the rad in question is located very close to the rad. it doesnt need bleeding becuase as soon as i do it starts spitting water out. I have attached pics of of the control valves they look a bit dodgy to me..... Also have thought about draining the…
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Combi Condensing Boiler - is this normal?
Had a Vokera combi-condensing boiler installed a couple of years back - and have always wondered about it's operation. It seems to keep firing up, then cutting off, then firing up again like 30 seconds later. Is this a normal attribute for this type of boiler, or could there be something up?
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Moving gas supply for gas hob
Hi, I am hopefully planning a new kitchen and would like to move the electric oven and gas hob from one bit of the kitchen to another. My question is how does the supply move? The floor is really bad quality just old broken quarry tiles with levelling compound on top which is now cracking up. I've been told by a builder…
