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Getting rid of my old bath
Hi there, im wondering if anyone has any experience of getting rid of an old cast iron bath? I replaced our aqua blue bathroom last year and my old bathroom suite is still sitting in my garden - the problem is the bath is cast iron and very heavy(took 4 of us to get it out!), I live in a victorian terrace with no back…
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How to measue cable size
I'm just had a look at the cable in the back of the cooker socket to see if I'm going to need to get a spark in to replace the circuit or not. Am I right in saying that to measure the cable is just to measure the width? If so am I right in saying a 4mm cable is rated at 30A and is ok for a cooker circuit? Cheers
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Levelling Garage Threshold
We have a sectional door on our double garage, the floor isnt level and runs away to one side. So the door seals properly until about half way when a gap appears, opening up to about 18mm at the other side. Any suggestions on how to level just this area so that we get a good seal around the door, or any other suggestions…
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power flushing machine ?
can anyone recomend a power flushing machine.not too bulky . will heat water. will reverse the flow.
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Laying carpet tiles
I want to lay carpet tiles in my bathroom. Can anyone tell me the best way to make a template for cutting round my toilet and sink pedestal? I have no idea where to start. Thanks pol
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Bathroom Planning.... The bain of my life!!!
I was wondering if I could get some advice. I'm getting some quotes for Tiling and plastering. I'm a bit skint (aren't we all!!!) at the minute and have just about scraped the cash together to get my bathroom done out. I'm trying to save a little cash and wondered if you could give me some tips to help me out? The bathroom…
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Leaking Iron!!
Hi Can anyone suggest an iron that does not leak as you use it......? I am fed up with irons that seep water when used as steam irons, so that it runs down the handle and you end up with damp hands. I had a Morphy Richards iron that leaked so bought a new one in the sales, a Russel Hobbs and it is even worse. Many thanks Me
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Any plumbers out there ?
Got up this morning, and the central heating isn't working. The boiler pilot light is lit and the pump is working, but the radiators aren't getting warm. Anyone get any ideas ?
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Fitted bedrooms - what to ask?
We are thinking about getting fitted cupboards in our master bedroom. We shall be getting in the usual crowd to provide a quotation, Sharps, Hammonds, Betta living etc. I was wondering if you those of you who have had them fitted to let me know what I should look out for and what to ask the salesperson when they visit.…
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Laying a white tiled floor
Deep breath! Being the good samaritan that I am, I'm considering laying a hard tiled floor in my parents hall way. Basically they want fairly large square white floor tile with a high gloss - something you might see in a posh housing development. First question - does anyone have an idea of where I can get a quality tile…
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Glow worm boiler
I have a Glow Worm Ultimate 50 BF balanced flue boiler,which will not fire up unless I switch off the thermostat .Therefore I believe that the thermostat is defective .I would like to change it my-self ,it is enclosed in a box with the control knob and the piezo unit button.The problem ,do I have to change the whole box…
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help labelling diagram
Hi Can anyone help me label my sealed unit please. ie with what each of the pipes do and weather they are hot or cold. I can always touch the pipes to find out which are hot and cold. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/unixhome/plumbing/DSCF0447.JPG Thanks
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Granite Worktop N/London
I currently refurbing my kitchen with a Clevedon from B&Q and would love to top it off with a black Granite worktop. It is a u shaped so i will need 3 slabs In black gloss. 2700x720 1250x600 2340x600 including cut outs for hob, taps and undermount sink as well as 100mm splashbacks all around, i am being quoted around…
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Fitting New Radiator In My House
Hello. Any help would be much appreciated. I currently have a normal sized radiator in my kitchen and because I am going to be knocking down an inside wall to joint my dining room to my kitchen; I would like to install a smaller radiator. What I am thinking is to remove my existing radiator and install a smaller radiator…
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Red leather sofas
Been looking at sofas for a few weeks now. Brown leather sofas are perhaps a bit yesterday but seen a red leather today that was fantastic. But RED leather is a bit scary. Could look brilliant or be a major eyesore. Any one got any advice to offer. Thanks
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Who has black floor tiles?
OH wants black floor ties for our kitchen & being a boring sort, I'm not sure. I did fancy a black worktop, I'm just not sure about the floor. Anyone who has got black tiles care to comment? (A pic would be brilliant?) What colour of grout did you use?
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My drier keeps tripping the electric. Any ideas?
Hoping someone maybe able to help? I have a drier, a condenser one which was and as far as I can tell, still is, working fine. But this afternoon it tripped the electric. I turned off everything else and checked and its definately the drier. Have pulled it out, switched off at plug, switched back on and it goes for about…
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British Gas Homecare
Hi, I recently bought my first flat with my partner and have been thinking about joining British Gas' Homecare plan. I haven't done so yet but as my boiler broke down the other day (luckily my partner knows a corgi fitter who repaired it) it brought home that we need to plan ahead for next time as the boiler is about 30…
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Removing cork floor tiles - How??
Hi All! I've started to scrape the easy ones up, but some have a verrrrry good adhesive on them! Any ideas on how to lift them, please? Thanks in advance!! VB
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Advice on my new bathroom
I am in the process of trying to find a new bathroom and wondered if any experts could answer this, possibly daft, question... I have found some fitted furniture, including a vanity/sink unit and WC unit on sale in Wickes that I really like. However they do not have a bath that is suitable in shape and size for our room.…
