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Flashing lights Indesit washer/dryer help please
Hi there, When we first bought our washer/dryer the shop installed it at a price so I know it was done properly. Well the first time we went to use it the on/off light kept flashing and 2 other lights and it would not go on. Called the shop and they sent an electrician out, he spent about 5 minutes and mumbled something…
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Is this normal for carpet fitters?
Hi I've never had a carpet fitted before so i'm a bit naive as to their normal job description. They took the living room door off in order to put the grippers down. When they left the one in charge told me i needed to take three eighths off, to fit the door back properly. They also dumped all the underlay wrapping and…
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UPVC strips
My front door is in dire need of some tlc, the strip at the bottom of the door is broken in half and the strip of UPVC on the floor in the hallway is severely scratched so I'd like to replace both - but where to source them? I have no idea what it is I ought to ask for or who would stock them. Is it the sort of thing…
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Cleaning wooden floor
Please can anyone recommend a good reasonably priced cleaner for a real oak floor. Many thanks in advance
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which tumble dryer?
Off to get a tumble dryer tomorrow and looking at a condenser dryer as we have nowhere to put a vented one, which one would people reccommend? susie
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Open Fire - help needed
I have a gorgeous open fire in my lounge that I have used several times this year, I had the chimney swept in February when I moved in and since then I have probably had a fire about 10/15 times with no problems. Earlier today I lit the fire as usual but when I went upstairs the bedrooms was really smoky, I've put the fire…
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Electrolux Powerplus vacuum - the turbo nozzle
Has anyone bought this and what is their experience. I have grown up using electrolux cylinder vac. mum's has last on average 8-10yr her most recent is going for 12odd years! So i bought an electrolux when i moved out and it has lasted 6yr - not sure whether to appreciate this. Most expensive vac are £100+ and cheapest in…
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Tall fridge freezer
Can anyone recomend a good tall fridge freezer silver colour. I would like the fridge to be much bigger then the freezer as I have a chest freezer in the garage. So a 60/40 split. It can't be any wider than 60cm. I don't want a drink/ice dispenser. Thanks
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water and clothes stuck in washing machine
Wonder if any kind people could help me? My washing machine has broken and the clothes are stuck inside along with half a barrel of water :eek: and the door is locked. How can I get them out without flooding the kitchen? The machine is a Candy Aqua 1500. I would appreciate any help. I am being positive and posting on here…
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underloor heating
hi there moneysavers have just had conservatory/leento built and would like some advice on underfloor heating the electric kind to be precise. i intend to have tiles on top. are they all there cracked up to be? who are the market leaders? has any one got some installed any help would be great thanx in advance.
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bathroom suite
I'm thinking of getting this suite from B & Q online http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9382008&fh_eds=%3f&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB%2fsystem_specialOffersFlag%3dsystem_specialOffersFlag%2fcategories%3c%7b10052%7d&fh_refview=lister&ts=1195916870211&isSearch=false I can get Quidco…
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Handyman in North London?
Hi. We are in need of a Handyman in North London. Any recommendations? Please PM me. Thanks! :rolleyes:
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Gas Fire Installer in London?
Hi. We are in need of a gas fire installer in North London. Any recommendations? Feel free to PM me. Thanks! :rolleyes:
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Pet flap in Patio doors ?
Hi there, I am moving into a new house next week and am wondering if a pet flap can be fitted into double glaed patio doors ? Its my only option as the front door leads out onto a main road. Has anybody had any experience with this problem ? I have 4 animals and their toilet needs to address and am quite worried!! :eek:…
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Stained Skirting and Door Frames?
Hi. I'll be moving into my new property hopefully before the years out, but it needs redecorating to my taste. Currently the owners have done a terrible paint job, it looks like they got their kids to do it. Anyway I was wondering, Can i just paint the skirtings gloss white without needing to do anything else? They looked…
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Darken wood without sanding/staining?
Hi I have acquired a lovely dining table with six chairs, only problem is, it is a lighter shade than all the other furniture in the room. I would like to darken it a degree or two if possible but sanding down and staining is too big a task. Is there a polish/wax/anything available that will gradually stain/darken the wood…
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best time to buy a fire and surround?
Hi I would love to get a gas fire and surround. It just isn't right not having a fire! Any recommendations for good companies? Also when is the best time to buy? Thanks in advance MM
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boiler broken down-ADVICE please
I know we get a a fewhelpful gas engineers who occassionally come on these boards, so if anyone is feeling kind can they offer some advice/help please. Its freezing cold and I have a wife and 3 kids, today our boiler packed up on us, the thing is i've just found all the old paperwork regarding the boiler that was left by…
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cold water tank - do i need one? please tell
hi there, I am renovating a 1930s house which has no central heating as such. currently there is a hot water tank in the bathroom with a cold water tank below it both in a cupboard in the bathroom. I am getting a combi boiler installed and understand I can remove the hot tank as this is no longer needed. Can I also get rid…
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Advice pls - I think I've boo booed !!
Would like advice pls I'm not v good at diy in any shape or form. Anyway I started doing an old house up and because of the shape of the kitchen and how i wanted my new kitchen fitted (and it was summertime) i got the guy fitting the kitchen to take the radiator out (it was on a kind of breakfast bar (very 80's) thingy…
