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Can anyone recommend a reliable tiler
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a reliable tiler,I need my kitchen walls & floors tiled. I am in East London If it is a help to anyone,I have found a reasonable & reliable electrician,as well as a roofer,both I have used & have been really happy with them. many thanks
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Magnacleanse and Homecare
So we have had BG homecare for a few years now, they recently came round to fix a faulty boiler. They have decided that we have a lot of Magnaite in our system, and we need a powerflush and a Magnaclean unit fitting. Funny enough this is not covered by our contract and so they have left us with a quote for £695! Also if we…
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costco?
Anyone a member of costco? Was thinking of joining in the morning but am not sure whether it is worth the 25 quid joining fee. aNY thoughts??
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Fisher and Paykel
I am looking to purchase some new white goods. I keep coming across products from Fisher & Paykel. Has anyone ever purchased or had experience of their products. I have been trying to find info on various message boards, but with no luck. I would be grateful for any advice.
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Help Please - Hotpoint Washer
Can anyone help me please? My washing machine has gone haywire? It is a Hotpoint WF540, approx 2 years old (could be 3?). It suddenly turned itself on earlier on, taking water in to the fabric conditioner part of the drawer, the wash enhance and the rise hold lights are flashing and the on/off light keeps flashing and its…
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Multigym upstairs?
Am I ok to put a multigym into an upstairs bedroom - the weights are 32kg plus the multigym itself must be at least that?
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Any good roofers in Wilmslow?
I need to get a flat roof over a double garage and porch replaced including some of the supporting timbers. Can anyone reccomend anyone who is good, reliable and 'cost effective' in Wilmslow area?? Thanks
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Electric Showers
Hi, we had a new bathroom fitted 15 months ago, and the electric shower we had fitted has packed in. I was wondering, firstly, if anyone may have an idea what's up with it, and how to fix it.... Basically, the power is there (the light is on), but no water is coming out at all. If anyone has any ideas, I'd be very…
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Paying for communal Electricity (2 flats in the house)
i moved into a new house recently, and subsequently learnt that my flat's electricity meter pays for all electricity in the communal areas, including a washing machine and dryer in the basement to compensate me, there is a coin meter down stairs that controls the basement electricity, which i have the key for and take the…
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Multi-Fuel Stove/Open Fire - How to?!
Hi there I live in a Victorian terrace. Usual kind of thing - fireplaces in front room and dining room and in each of the two bedrooms upstairs. We currently have a gas fire in the front room, cast iron-style fireplaces in the bedrooms and a big empty hole in the dining room! We would like to get all the fireplaces…
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Conservatory recommendations in derbyshire / notts? Weatherseal any good?
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good conservatory company in the derbyshire notts area? Had a quote from weatherseal, but we always prefer to try local companies so are looking elsewhere. If anyone has any comments about weatherseal aswell that would be very useful. Thanksxx
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Tileloc help please
I'm moving into my new home soon and as there is no flooring and i am on a budget i am considering the Tile Loc random slate effect for my kitchen and bathrooms. My query is: Is Tileloc easy to fit? When you need to cut a bit off to fit etc is it complicated because of the no-glue clicking system? ARGH stress of a new home!
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Anyone heard of a make of windows called Belvedere?
I'm looking to get white UPVC windows in my house. Much shopping around and I've come accross a make of windows called Belvedere. I've got a brochure on them and the write up seems really good - good locking system and they are sort of sculptured, look really nice. I know not everyone is a fan of UPVC windows, I'm not…
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Filling the gaps between floorboards
We've taken a very manky carpet up to reveal lovely floorboards laid on an asphalt base. Trouble is we really want to fill the gaps in between otherwise dust, crumbs etc get stuck in between and each gap needs hoovering out regularly. Any ideas on what would work/look best?
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overboarding a ceiling and plasterboarding around a qindow question
Hi all, I've removed all the plaster from a box room as it was blown and loose, am now thinking about dot+dabing the room myself before i get a plasterer in to skim I have a ceiling whict is slat and plaster? and looks like it has dropped slightly in a small section. I was planning on overboarding this with plasterboard…
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Best way of cleaning King sized duvet goose down + feather
I am wondering on the most efficient method of cleaninng this duvet which is very warm and has had us sweating for a considerable time. It can be washed at the laundrette but I have had a quote for dry cleaning it and the costs work out similar. If it might be a bit pongy, what do people think would be the best way of…
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Chimney Built And Opened Up!!!
Hi There I currently live in a two bedroom mid terrace in Northern Ireland. Our chimney was removed when a new roof was put on and closed up on either side. I was wondering how much it would cost for new chimney to be built and and the airway reopened? Any ideas?
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Removing Smoke Discolouration From Polished Wood
Anybody know how to remove cigarette smoke discolouration from a dark polished wood unit?
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Small solid fuel fire wanted
Hi. Does anyone have reccomendations for a fairly small solid fuel stove type fire online? Thanks
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Sofa ... not so good
We have started looking round for a new 3-piece suite, and we're a bit disillusioned. Our habit is to settle into our existing settee of an evening, and at the end of the day possibly doze off a bit with head resting comfortably back. But modern sofas all seem to be the same basic boxy design, the frames having very low…
