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Electric Range Cooker
Firstly - what a great site - many thanks Secondly - looking to spend upto £1500 on an all electric range cooker, anyone got codes / info / good ideas on where to buy?
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Radiators............
I've been recommend to this forum by a very nice person (Merlot), most forums I've been on have been great except one but that is the past! Not sure this is the right forum for my question but.... Have a small lounge and am knocking a wall down. As areas are small, looking for space saving radiators - but, as damn pipes…
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Woodworm getting treated
The council are coming to spray are whole top floor tomorrow, we're not aloud to come back till 6pm! We have a one year old and are wondering if its gonna be safe to sleep upstairs, or if we would be better of sleeping downstairs till its fully dry and the fumes have gone abit more... Anyone got any experience or advice to…
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Steam cleaner - What cloths can i buy?
Hi, Just bought a Vax steam machine and it came with 2 cloths, nowe i have used both of these as by the looks of it those wet cloths (15 for £1-£2) are useless and on 2 floors they are stinking. (and as a MSE i only paid £22.99 :j) Where can i buy more from? They have a towel look and feel to them.…
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very cold family - any heating repair advice ?
Hi Our boiler is not working and we are freezing! It seems to fire up an makes the right noises (you can tell i am great at DIY) but the water is not heating up and the radiators are cold... but once or twice it has come on (really hot) then after a while got cold again. we seem to be jinxed as 3 months ago our electric…
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Approximate cost to fix blocked dishwasher?
Hi, I have a AEG Favorit Sensorlogic Turbodry inbulit dishwasher and a few weeks ago it would refuse to drain the water. Unfortunately I am finding it difficult to remove the metal plate from the bottom of it . It looks as if you need some sort of special tool to remove the bolts? I am probably going to call someone in to…
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Wallpapering before skimming ceiling?
I've got some spare time, so I am thinking about wallpapering the hallway, however the ceiling is artexed and needs plastering over. I'm pretty sure I know the answer, but would I be OK to do the wallpapering first, or should I get the plastering (by a pro) done first. Thanks
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What grout for tiled fireplace??
Hi all... Bought a replica victorian fireplace for the house... the one with tiled inlay down each side - does anyone know what I use to stick the tiles to the back metal plate?? Thanks to everyone again!!! :T
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Reduced price for Lakeland Yogurt maker
If you spend a lot of money of shop-purchased yogurt, Lakeland are currently offering their yogurt making kit at at reduced price from £13.99 down to £9.33. The special reference number for this item is 7531, and the Lakeland site (www.lakeland.co.uk) also has a brief video under the Special Offers section showing how it…
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Garage conversion
Hi all, looking into converting my Garage into a study type room/additional bedroom (which will probably end up with the ironing, wash basket etc!!). Can anyone recommend a reputable builder around the Lincoln area, preferably one who has done conversions before would be ideal. Had two quotes already which were at opposite…
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Which makes of shower enclosures are good quality?
I have found many websites advising to buy a good quality shower enclosure but no suggestions as to which brands are good quality! I am looking for a square enclosure with a pivot door, in a silver finish. Many thanks in advance!
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Any1 Help With Bulding Regs For Loft Conversion,
As Title States, Need Some Basics On Building Regs So I Can Work Out What Would Be Neeeded And Some Basic Costs.
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Musty Smell
We live in an old ,over 120 year old house,it has been damp coursed just 18 months ago and eveything is ok there.My problem is in the hall,there is a very tiny cupboard at floor level with the gas meter in it.When i read the meter ther is a very musty smell and Im worried it's damp.There is no signs of damp anywhere on the…
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Damp Questions
Hi ppl Wonder if someone can give us some tips..... We are expecting a baby in July so looking to get some things done with the house in the immediate future. One of the first things is to replace the windows in the house (non double glazed, aluminium frames) with some PVC units. We're also thinking of changing the door at…
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Worcester Boiler
My mum recently moved. The new property has a Worcester 24CDi combi - boiler which we think was installed about 7 years ago. The boiler was serviced by British Gas before she moved in - paid for by the vendor. She cannot get hot water. Although we guess the diverter valve s probably stuck her former boiler service engineer…
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Internal Door Hanging
Hi, I moved house last year and hate all my internal doors. I have 8 to replace (and have the new ones sitting in my dining room... since last April...) Unfortunately, DH works all hours, and isn't that DIY minded, so I really need someone to come and fit them all, including handles. Any idea's on how much this is likely…
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Anywhere sell kitchen doors cheap other than B&Q?
Looking to replace some kitchen doors (cheap). Anyone know anywhere other than B&Q please?
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Hoe much to put a new fire in - hole too small!!??
Hi all... We have had an old fire place and fire taken out of our livingroom - we have bought a cast iron victorian one to go in its place.. the hole for the new fire isnt big enough - so will it need a support and who do we get to do the job - it is just for show so does not need any gas supply... also, what sort of costs…
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Fan assisted oven -problems
Weve got a range style cooker and one of the ovens is fan assisted........well at least it should be but it seems not to work. OH has tried spraying it inside with degreaser as he thinks the fan may be clogged up a bit (too many sunday roasts !) and if its turned on full heat it does start working. Is this a problem with…
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replacing storage heaters
Hi I am looking to replace my storahe and electric heaters with new heaters called eco-heaters. These new heaters run at 450W. My question is, can i wire these new heaters in to the electric sockets which te heaters and storage heaters run on??
