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Height of a sink without a pedestal?
hi can you tell me if the height of a sink without a pedestal (its the corner small downstairs wc type) should be at a set height? Im buying a new house and the sink in the downstairs toilet looks low to me - but I dont want to appear stupid by mentioning it unless it should be at a set height! thanks:beer:
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Eyelet Curtains
Has anybody any experience of making curtains with a (big) eyelet top? I've seen the rufflette tape + eyelets for sale, but wanted the finish to look professional. and wondered how easy they were to do at home. Also, if I wanted curtains to "puddle" along the bottom, how much extra fabric would I need on a 250cm drop: does…
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Bosch Tumble Dryer
Hi In general are Bosch a good make for tumble dryers. My Zanussi one has broken down and the insurance company have decided to replace it, I quite like the Bosch one but not sure if its a good brand to go for? The one I like is WTE84307GB TIA
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Washing Machine - Powder drawer mouldy
The Powder drawer on the washing machine keeps getting mould on it. It is cleaned quite often, but still keeps coming back. Any ideas ?
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Howden Kitchens (again!)
Hello, I know there's been lots of talk about Howdens and they've been recommended to me. However, how do I get to know how much they are? I can't get a price list. A builder hasn't been appointed to my job yet, but I need to budget. My project manager is saying that I won't get anything cheaper, warned me to stay away…
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Need some sort of long thin external light
Bit of a long shot really, but has anyone ever spotted a long thin external light? (Something along the shape of a florescent {sp?} light.) I need some light at my front door and as I have planters and hanging things either side that I'm loathe to get rid of, the only other place is above the door. The door and glass panel…
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What colour is this paint please?
I brought some Crown Paint its called Fashion for walls Hollywood , i thought it was blue ...but just seen on some website it stated it was Turquoise i really dont want this colour in my bedroom and it does not state what colour it is on the tin , no help from customer services as they didnt know :confused: Does anyone…
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Oak stair parts wanted.
Hi, I have been looking for a while for some Oak stair newel caps without any succees. Does anyone know of an on-line supplier? I'm not sure if our stairs are a standard size, we need caps to fit 8.5cm wide posts. We are looking for the actual caps as opposed to the ball or acorn types. Thanks.
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Removing bath and installing shower, how much?
Does anyone know roughly how much it would cost me to have my bath removed and a shower enclosure put in its place. Its one of those shower enclosure which you can sit in and has a couple of jet sprays in it. I will get rid of the rubbish etc and no tiling is required. Thanks
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Returning a new wardrobe
Hi all, Im looking for some advice on a little problem I have. I ordered a wardrobe in September for my bedroom at a local furniture store. It was delivered yesterday but when the store tried to assemble it, they hadnt enough ceiling clearance to fit the wardrobe in when assembled. The store said they cant sell it to…
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New boiler advice please
We are having a new kitchen installed after christmas. Our combi boiler(Myson Midas) is about 13 years old and is fitted close to the window. When we have had it serviced they always say that it shouldnt be fitted there because of new regulations. As we are getting the kitchen done we want to move the boiler into the…
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180cm drop roman blinds
does anywhere do them? i can't find any and it's simply not worth paying to get some made. Damn you big terraced house windows.
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Order of jobs and who does what!
Hello everyone, I would appreciate some advice....I am going to be wanting some work done on my house in the next few weeks, but having never had this done before(first house) I'm a bit confused about the order in which jobs done and whether or not I need to get different trades people in!! I will be wanting the following…
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Washer/dryer
are they any good? can someone recommend me one? We're having a child soon and there's no room for a separate dryer and I really don't want to hang up all the clother on the airer. Thanks!
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boots kitchen appliances
just purchased hob and oven from above online with delivery next week - got call purporting to be from them today offering long term breakdown cover for £2.99 per month per appliance - i know appliances come with 2 years warranty from neff but the guy on phone claimed that if i wanted to change oven or hob after 3 or 4…
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downlights and loft insulation
Have downlights in my bathroom upstairs, leading into the loft. The loft seems to have lots of insulation, except where lights are have big gaps. However i understand that if cover them over they become a fire hazard, but must be losing lots of heat through them. Ive been told to put a big plant pot over them or buy a fire…
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MFI Fitted bedrooms
I have seen a bedroom in the MFI showroom which I like, how are they now for quality of build and fitting? Is there anything we should watch out for? Thanks, MM30
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Help Towels on Radiators
Can some please tell the girlfriend that she must not put towels on radiators . Because it only warms the towel and not the room . I get feed up being cold in a room that has got towels on the radiators. It cost lot of money to run the heating just to be cold . HELP HELP PLEASE
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minimalist shower enclosure
Hi all, My first attempt at adding links so bear with me (hope i get this right). I am thinking of a shower enclosure to go into my new ensuite bathroom in my new loft conversion, and I want to go minimalist with a lot of glass to try to make the room look bigger. These seem to be good options, but expensive. £719 from…
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Fitting venetian blinds
I'm trying to put wooden venetian blinds at three windows - two fairly big. The design of the window means that the "usual" bracket where the blind slides in from the front aren't suitable. I have been told about other brackets that will do the job, but can't find a supplier. Does anyone know any companies which supply…
