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new to instal a boiler
current glow worm / space saver boiler has packed up after 20 years. Can anyone recommend the best way to replace with something similar. Are there any government/vouchers available for such work ? Thanks
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Clear glass or obscure?
Considering using stippled glass for our replacement front door and full height side panel but not sure as we have clear at the moment. I like the light, but I hate how people can see in which is why I was going to get the textured can't see through stuff instead. I have nets up at the moment but I hate them and really…
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Cracks between skirting board and wall-Best way to fix?
Hi, Just in the process of repainting a wall in our house but have come across a problem. There is sealant between the skirting and the wall which has dried out and discoloured and needs to be replaced. Upon removing the old sealant we have noticed that parts of the wall between the skirting and the wall itself are falling…
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Washing MAchine connection
Hope I can explain this properley, We are in the midst of moving...my washer is brand new and has only the cold connection, the machine that I want to remove in the new house has the hot and cold connections which I cant get to as they are hidden behind the sink unit(dont ask) My idea is to unscrew the cold pipe connected…
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New Roof What questions to ask?
I am thinking of having my roof done, (slates) As this is going to be a major outlay I suppose:rolleyes: I need to be sure I am getting a good job done at a fair price. Unfortunately I do not know of anyone that can recommend a roofer. What are the kind of questions I should be asking? it all seems a little bewildering!…
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How to fit vinyl Flooring?
Hi guys Can anyone help? Sorry if this seems very basic to anyone, but i am female :rolleyes: !!! I have a carpet in my bathroom to replace & would just like some simple vinyl flooring. If I want it, I will have to fit it myself! The only problem is, I don't know where to start. I'm quite good with my hands ;) so I'm sure…
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Carpet Cleaning Woes
I would like to know how to remove the following from my carpets... 1) mastic (think it's mastic - plumbers left a mess!) 2) nail glue (daughter fails miserably to put on her nails properly without wrecking the place!) thanks. :mad:
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New Kitchen
We are planning to get our kitchen done from scratch. Is there any good kitchen offers going around at the moment. Got a quote from a couple of kitchen companies and they are quoting around £10k. Any good ideas for a new kitchen will be appreciated!! Thanks in advance.
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treating timber for outside
Hi if I am using some 2" x 4" outside and it is not tanilised or treated for outside, can anyone tell me what is the best treatment I could buy to paint it with, so that it is protected from the occasional splash of rain, ie it will never get soaking wet but it might get wet occasionaly if it rains real hard. I want to use…
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Are there any certificates I need? for new UPVC window?
Just had a a new UPVC window fitted by a FENSA registered company, the thing is - When it comes to selling the house they will ask if i've made any improvements, in which case what will I need to provide to satisfy any buyer or their solicitors?, I find it strange that I have not been given some paperwork for the job…
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Building up joists to lay down loft boarding
I've just had my loft re-insulated. I unscrewed all the boarding I had up there and emptied the loft, they came along and laid down the insulation (one layer in between the joists and then another layer perpendicular to that). I want to put the boarding back down now but the insulation is too high. So... the way I see it I…
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Sould my replacement upvc double glazed window have equal sized panels?
Should my replacement upvc double glazed bay window have equal sized panels? I ordered a replacement bay window. The old one comprised 6 equal sized panels. I told the surveyor that I want equal sized panels, 6 again. I was advised by him that the replacement frames would be thicker so I was prepared for that. I paid extra…
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9" Skirting
Hello, Having some trouble sourcing 9" skirting, all seems to be 7". Would really like to go with the larger size to be in keeping with the house (Victorian Terrace). Have tried timber merchants/jewsons/B&Q etc... Any ideas/suggestions appreciated! Based in Huddersfield if anyone has local knowledge! Thanks Nick
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Condensation on windows/Cavity insulation
I don't know if this is just coincidence but we had our cavity wall insulation done in July. For the last month or so all the upstairs windows have been getting really bad condensation at night. It was so bad the other morning I got woken up! I got out of bed to find that the condensation was dripping down the windows and…
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Help: massive bill from plumber
I had some work done by a plumber who had been recommended to me. Before the job was done, nothing was agreed about prices, payment or whatever. Now he has charged me for a total of nine hours work, at an hourly rate of 25 pounds plus VAT. The first three hours was undertaken by a trainee on work experience: the remaining…
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Remoning adjoining door into porch?
Can someone please explain the logic behind the building regs/planning permission (dunno which it is in this instance) that says when you have a conservatory or porch built you cannot remove the existing door? Some friends of mine are thinking of buying a house with a large porch on the back (almost another room really ) .…
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What is most efficient way to run central heating?
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Combi Boiler Broken Down... Any Moneysaving Tips?
Have just found out that my Ideal combi boiler has broken down and needs replacing. I'm looking to get a Worcester or a Vaillant (or pretty much any make apart from Ideal...) so wondered if anyone had any money-saving tips. Also if anyone has any recommendations for installers in the Nottingham area they'd be gratefully…
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touching up paintwork
We moved into a new-build rental a couple of weeks ago. All the walls are magnolia, of course. The removal men were terrible, and we are left with a lot of marks on the walls. They mostly wipe off but some of the paint comes off too, sometimes leaving a small bare patch. I don't want to do a complete re-paint at this…
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White towels and acrylic baths
I am having a new bathroom installed.....hurrah!! A couple of questions: How do hotels keep their towels so snowy white as I would like to do the same when I buy my new ones? Also my new bath is acrylic and I don't want to damage the surface so what is the best cleaner to use?
