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Goose Duvets
...are apparently light and fluffy, but is it worth paying the extra. M&S have some with 20% off at the moment. Would need 13.5tog king size.
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Boiler cover for landlord?
I rent out a flat and manage it myself. I had a problem with a boiler last week and had huge problems finding a plumber. My usual one was on holiday and the 8 I called could not come out for at least 24 hours (even the emergency plumber). Was a total nightmare - tennant nearly moved out. I have therefore decided to get…
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I need a new television any good deals
Our tv went bang and smoked alot on Thur night and can't be repaired :eek: Can any one point me in the right direction for any good deals on at the moment? Looking for over 25" and probably digital. Many thanks for any help ;)
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Home Improvement Grant
Hi all, I have inherited my late fathers house and my family and I are going to move into the house in the next 2/3 weeks, currently living in rented council accomodation. My husband is on disabilty benifits and we have 2 children under the age of 16. The house needs some updating-new heating system (the boiler thats in…
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Spade Connectors on Washing Machine?
Hi, My Daewoo washing machine has stopped and is displaying error code H6. Thanfully I have found an online forum which says that it means that a spade connector has dislodged itself from the back of the machine and needs to be reconnected. My husband is away for a week so I really want to know is - am I likely to find…
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Tumble dryer with no vent?
Does it even exist? We only have one space where a new washer/dryer can go (we currently only have a washer) but there is nowhere to have an outlet/vent pipe jobby. I don't know if I'm imagining things but I swear I heard you can get them without the outlets, is this true and if so what are they called and can anyone…
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Where's best place/price for cable
We're now ready to get re-wired, so want to buy the cable & stuff for the electrician, on our Capital One card. He seems to think Screwfix are currently the best place/prices - unless anyone here knows better! Thanks in advance! VB
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Grants for Toilet leading straight onto kitchen
Hi All Just after some advice as I have just moved into a House where the Bathroom door opens striaght onto the kitchen, I have heard that its now law to have a passage of wall between these rooms, I have heard that you can apply for grants from the council to help pay for the work, Is this true, any advice will be helpful
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Quote for New Boiler
I have been quoted the following, does it look about right, New Worcester 40CDI boiler New vertical flue (Old flue in contravention of current regs) Control system comprising electronic programmer, 3 port valve cylinder thermostat and room thermostat. Gundfoss UPS 15/60 pump and valves 9 Thermostatic valves to radiators 9…
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Help! New patio door needed. What's a good price?
Hi, I hope someone can help me please. I'm in mid-decoration and I have to fit a replacement, 2 pane, patio door, size approx 1900mm wide x 2010mm height, in a hurry. What might I expect a medium size company to quote to make and install? I would want a decent warranty. I can't stand the 4 hour sell and the patronising…
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Installation of Wet Room
I am thinking of having wet room installed in spare bedroom on first floor of my home. Does anyone know the minimum space required and the approximate cost for this? I would just like shower ( wet room floor - no cubicle) wc and wash hand basin.) Any replies, hints and tips would be greatly appreciated. :beer:
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Blinds, blinds and blinds
Hi, I have badly broken venetian blinds. I am not great at DIY, but what I want to know is can I remove the venetian blinds and replace it with roller blinds in the same bracket...Is this possible? Or do I need new set of brackets? If its not roller blinds, any other kind of blinds? I am not so keen on venetian blinds. I…
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Washing Machine Smells
Good morning I just wondered if anyone has any advice on what I can do to stop my washing machine from smelling. It is making the washing smell if I don't take it out straight away & I have to leave the door open cos if shut for any length it stinks the kitchen out (don't I paint a lovely picture) I have tried putting…
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Window advise for leaseholder
Can anyone tell me as a leaseholder of a flat if I am responsible for fixing the sash window's woodern frame which is starting to rot? This is despite telling the freeholder time and time again to paint the woodern frame. You advise would help as it is costing a lot to fix the sash windows.
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Help, Help, Boiler Query
Hi all, we changed two radiators, and extended the system with smaller rads. The heating was turned off in the loft, the system drained, reconnected, and everything turned back on. But the boiler won't fire up. It's a Baxi boiler, not a combi. While the heating's been off, we've had the fire alight in the lounge. There…
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Electric plugs for sore hands ?
My arthritic thumbs have started to prevent me from being able to pull 13 amp plugs out of sockets without pain. I have one plug in my kitchen with a handle on it which is brilliant, but to replace all plugs would be v expensive. I THINK I have seen a sort of plastic 'strap' which you put round existing 13 amp plugs to…
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MFI kitchen still waiting after 11 months
Hi i was wondering if anyone could tell me if i was entitled to any compensation from MFI, the story is as follows below. I purchased a new kitchen from MFI in January of this year paid in full there and then and had it delivered on 12th April, As i was fitting the kitchen myself i got straight on an and started fitting…
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Good Plasterer in West Yorks
Any personal recommendations for a plasterer in Leeds/Wakefield?
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Electric shower question..
Recently i had to replace our electric shower, I replaced it exactly like for like and didn`t touch any of the electrics. However, since my dad came around he`s got a bee in his bonnet about us getting an lcd shower fuse unit or something. Apparently our shower is totally unsafe according to him and shouldn`t be used.…
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Cleaning GRout in Shower Cubicle
Does anyone know how to clean the grout in a shower cubicle. We wipe the cubicle after every use but the grout has gone very dark and black in some places, the rest of the bathroom is perfect.
