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Extension cost idea please
We are planning to do a large extension on the back of our house, but have absolutely no idea how much we should expect it to cost! I realise once we get an architect in they will be able to give costings etc, but I need to know whether we are likely to be able to afford the plans we have in our head, or whether we need to…
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Airbrick in chimney/Fireplace - WHY??
Hi all! OK, got the old fireplace completly out now & trying to tidy up the rough brickwork that's left. What I discovered is an airbrick, size of standard housebrick (not a ventilation panel or similar) at floor level, within the rear of the chimney breast. It had been covered up by the stone fireplace the previous owners…
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Is it safe to put small freezer in kitchen unit?
Hi, I have a small table top size freezer which I have just put inside a new tall cabinet in my new kitchen. It fits in snugly and is ideal cos the casing of it is old and battered and not really fit for having on display, but the freezer itself works perfectly. However, I am concerned as to whether it is safe to be put in…
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Tall thin radiator not very hot, is it a duff one?
Hello, We've had some radiators replaced, and one has been replaced with a designer upright one. It should give out over 4000 btu's, but it doesn't seem as hot as it should be. It has ten fins. Hubby thinks that the water coming in is very hot, but by the time it has circulated around the radiator, it has actually lost a…
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Storage Boxes for house moving
Does anyone have any advice on what good deals are around for sturdy good quality cardboard storage boxes, or lidded plastic boxes. I need boxes that can be stacked for storage - have to store the goods for a few months..... (in a lock-up) I am after a cheap method. I have been on freecycle for boxes, but noone is moving…
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Corgi plumber in Leeds - Quick!!
Hello All, Just wondering if anyone had a name of good plumber/boiler engineer in Leeds. My boiler has stopped working and we had an electrician round and he checked the plug, fuse and the power supply, all were fine, but the light that shows mains electricity isn't on. Its a bit chilly to be with out hot water and heating…
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Water Filter - Fridge Freezer
:rolleyes: Have bought a Samsung Side by side Fridge freezer says water filter should last 6 months but light has come on after 2 1/2 months has anyone else experienced this.
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birmingham
hi can anyone reccomend a good double glazing firm in birmingham cheers
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additional cost of bullnose carpet installation
Hi, I'm soon going to be getting my house re-carpeted, and would like the have the stairs done with an upholstered bullnose finish, as opposed to the standard waterfall. Has anyone any idea how much extra the fitting would typically cost above the standard fitting? 30%, 50%, 100% more? Miles.
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How much fabric?
Hi I have just received a quote for £880 to have 3 roman blinds made and fitted. I was gobsmacked! Clearly I am not willing to pay that amount so I have decided to buy the fabric myself and shall pay someone to make the roman blinds for me. BUT I don't know how many metres I need to buy. Can anyone please help? I have 2…
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Bath/Shower Mixer Taps
I need to replace the bath/shower mixer tap on my bath. A plumber I called out said the fixing underneath attaching it to the bath had rusted and could not be removed without damaging the bath and the only option is to have a new bath fitted! Does anyone know if this is likely to be correct? Can't afford that option and…
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garden lighting
i have justre designed my garden nad build a wall to partition the lawn from the concrete. my builder has put pillars on nearly each corner and my husband wants to put lights on each pillar. weve taken a 2.5 cable through each pillar and bought some lights yesterday from b and q. we need a 90 watt transformer. can any1…
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Buildings warranty
Hope somoeone can help me here. Bought a house last year with a two year old, £ 20,000 conservatory on. Over the wet summer a leak develpoed, so I called the company. They came out to their credit, and said they had repaired it. Further leaks developed however, and they subsequently refused to answer my calls or come out.…
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Keep Warm Ltd loft insulation - anyone used them?
We have received a letter from a company called Keep Warm Ltd who claim that we can have a government grant of 100% to cover the costs of loft insulation/cavity wall insulation in our house, as we have someone who is in receipt of Disability Living Allowance. This all sounds a bit "too good to be true" to me, has anyone on…
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zanussi condenser dryer not drying!!
hi everyone, hope someone can help me.my dryer is a zanussi condenser tc 458 w,and it is not working.It still gets nice and hot but i think the drum is not turning,any ideas what is wrong and how much it will cost to repair ,and is it worth repairing? thank you.If not, which is the the best dryer to get,cheap as possible.
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Woman / heavy mirror / dot and dab walls! HELP
I have what I think is called either dot and dab walls or another name that escapes me but the situsation is this.................I have a really really heavy mirror about 5ft long and I can't lift it on my own and I want to hang it onto these stupid walls.........can I?? How do I?? What equpitment do I need to buy to hang…
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Need to buy new washer/dryer - any advice please?
Hi I need to buy a new washer/dryer (no room for seperates). Any advice on make, source, cheapies, experience please? I'm after a reasonable machine, fairly large load and would like one with delay start as I'm an economy 7 electricity user. Many thanks in advance...
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best combi vokera or glowworm
Has any of you boiler experts got any thoughts on the best boiler between Vokera Syntesi 35HE 120000 BTU Glowworm 38 CXI HE 126000 BTU water flow rate not an issue just best for reliability servicing etc the extra btu of glowworm appeals thanks
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Funny smell when using gas! HELP!!!
Not money related, but need help with a funny smell we are now getting when we use our gas hob. This has only been happening since the weekend. The smell is kind of like unburnt diesel, or like when you first light a BBQ which is laced with lighter fluid. At first we thought it must have been something we spilt on the hob…
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Question re: Insulating a loft
I have bought 200mm thick loft insulation which is encased in plastic with a metalised side which has to face upwards. If I put the insulation down I won't be able to get the floor boarding over the top of it. Also I know it shouldn't be laid over wiring as the wiring might over-heat. Is it better to complete the boarding…
