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UPVC window locked but no key!
Hi, I bought a house a while back, but one of the bedroom windows is locked and I have no key! Can anybody tell me the best way of removing this lock so I can install a new one. The type of lock is similar to this http://www.handlestore.com/product_review.php?prd_id=37&cat_id=6. Unfortunetly, in a moment of madness, I took…
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Bay Window Radiator
Hi all! Just bought a 1930s house with lovely curved (5-angled) bay windows to the front. I want to put a curved/angled radiator under it, but all I can find online are companies who bend standard radiators (which is a little pricey). Are there no companies out there that manufacture angled rads to standard sizes (i.e. not…
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Bosch Dishwasher won't start - help!
Hi, I recently installed a new kitchen with an integrated dishwasher, the Bosch SGV46M43GB. After fitting it and plumbing it in i've come to turn it on to run the test wash and nightmare, nothing happens, no power at all. All fuses/plugs have been checked so there are no problems with the power supply to it. To repeat this…
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Getting companies to provide delivery dates
duplicate post sorry
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Getting companies to provide delivery dates
Right it has now been 13 weeks since I ordered my sofa and the delivery date is finally a week (or mabye two) away. I have been calling the company to try to get a delivery date but all they will tell is is either sometime during the week begining 3rd December or week beginning 10th December - but then again it could be…
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HELP - Fitting New PVCu door
I have just received a new PVCu door and frame from someone via the FreeCycle website - fabulous freebie!!! :j :money: However my question is around fitting the door. The new door's frame is 35' whereas the existing frame is on 33'. It is being fitted to a single brick garage wall. So could I just ask a handy man to fit it…
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patio door locks??
Hi Are changing these impossible unless your a locksmith? Any advice welcomed MM
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Halogen spotlights, problem with ceiling?
Ive had a few Sparkys round to quote for a rewire. I want halogen spotlights in the living room, 6 in all in 2 rows of 3 on a double dimmer switch. And similar in the kitchen. Trouble is one sparky said that if the celings were old (wooden slats and plaster) I cant have them! This isnt a problem in the kitchen as I've put…
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Rewire -including networking
Hi all I'm just getting quotes for a rewire at the moment. All the sockets (16 doubles around home), 2 outside lights, halogen spotlights and other bits to my specs are coming out to just under 2grand for a 2 bed maisonette. My mate and indeed some of the sparkies have planted a seed in my mind about networking for…
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Oven bulb
What would cause the oven bulb in a 12 year old AEG fan oven to keep blowing? I have tried different makes and some only last a few days.
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New House, Many Questions!
Hello all I posted a while ago about moving house and the best way to do it, many thanks for all your replies - we moved last Friday week and were totally unpacked by the following Wednesday. However life has turned us on its head. We bought our new house and moved in before the other one was sold, but we did have a buyer.…
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Replacement blades for Scorpion
After nearly 7 years of sterling service, the blades on my B & B Scorpion saw could really do with replacing. Does anyone know where I can get replacement. I see the saw often enough but never spare blades. Many thanks
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Bitumen on saw blade
I've just been cutting some bitumen roofing sheets and the jigsaw blade is now coated with bitumen. Help please, how can I get this off? Many thanks
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Tredaire Dreamwalk v Cloud 9 Cumulus
I'm looking to purchase some underlay and am trying to choose between the Tredaire and the Cloud 9. Both are 11mm thick and the foam type (described as PU/APT rebond). Does anyone have any views? Tredaire seems to offer better sound insulation, whilst Cloud 9 seems to offer better heat insulation.
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Sofas
Recently just bought my first house Does anyone know where the best place to buy a modern sofa is, I like the ikea Kramfors one, Not bothered whether its leather of fabric, Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Bathroom Tiles
Hi - I wonder if any of you know of anywhere where I could get 10" x 8" bumpy black gloss tiles? I have tried all the tile shops in my area (Liverpool) and have looked on the net but can't see anywhere. Does anyone know of any wholesalers or places where I might get them? I am prepared to travel to pick them up if they…
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Polish Bathroom fitter in West Yorks
Hi anyone know of or could recommend a Polish plumber/Bathroom fitter in West Yorks? If anyone wants to flame about me depriving english tradesmen business, please do so in DT not here, remember the title of this website.
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Loft insulation question
Hi I have recently put lots of insulation in the loft. But on the instructions it states "Do not put any under the water tank" So I didn't put any under the tank. So it has no insulation in that area. The problem I have now is that directly below this is our bathroom. This room is always very very cold and on the ceiling…
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Loft insulation quote....
Had a man around this morning who went up into the loft and gave us a quote to have it insulated, we have no insulation up there at all at the minute. The price he quoted was £199 this is for fitting 45sqm x 250mm of insulator and insulating 6 metres or piping as well as the cold water tank. Does anyone know if this is a…
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drilling into bottom of steel lintel
Hi I am about to fix a blind in the bathroom a couple of inches in front of the window so will need to drill holes straight up into the base of the steel lintel. Is this advisable because of potential damp problems? My other alternative is to use no nails but I don't know whether that would be strong enough. Many thanks…
