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Could I knock down wall from house to conservatory?
Hi everyone, I have been watching too much property ladder and came up with an idea to turn my modest house into a super duper all shiny one. We have a massive conservatory which is accessed by a patio door from the kitchen. My purposal (OH groaned and went to bed when I suggested it) is to replace the roof on the…
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How straight forward is it to wire in a thermostat? (Danfoss Tp5000)
Hi, Just got myself a Danfoss TP5000-RF Si (+RX1) thermostat and just wondering how easy is it to wire into the boiler. I know a good amount of electrics and have extended ring circuits and lighting etc. Below is a picture of inside my boiler and a picture of the instruction manual. Wiring diagram for danfoss
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Plastering Question
Hi, Basically i am going through the process of skimming most of the walls in my house to tidy them up as its an old house, and as i'm just a d.i.y.er and not a professional plasterer, i was wondering if anyone could let me know how to create a neat straight corner finish when the angle of wall to be skimmed exceeds 90…
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Fireplace advice
Hi, hoping someone here might be able to help me out. I have bought a Victorian house, built c1880, which is of traditional brick construction, and has 4 fireplaces in situ, one in the lounge, one in the dining room, and one in each of the bedrooms in the rooms above. In the lounge at present, is a gas fire, which i am…
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If I buy a more expensive aerial will I get a better signal?
Hello, another aerial question! I have just moved into a house and the signal on the TV isn't good. I checked the roof and there is an aerial and the TV is connected to it but the signal still isn't very good. If I got a better aerial would I get a better signal or are all aerials the same (sorry for being stupid)? Will I…
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Light wiring
Hello, I really need some help. i stupidly took down a light fitting without looking how it should be replace. I have 2 light fittings in my lounge and 1 switch. 1 light fitting is up fine but the other I tried to replace with a newer fitting the same and thats where i came a cropper. I can get both lights to come on…
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wooden shutters
Does anyone have any recomendations on companys they have use to fit wooden style plantation shutters inside the window? thanks for any recomendations:confused:
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Moving power socket - can't drill thru joists?
Hello I posted a while ago to seek advice on moving the location of a double plug socket. Having lifted the floorboard (eventually!!) I can't trace back the original cable as it goes into another room. I plan to add a junction box - I'm only moving the plug about 3 metres. Another cable I can see has been routed through…
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Which Washing Machine????? (merged threads)
Good Afternoon, Please help, I desperately need a new washing machine but do not want to go and buy the first one I see, can anyone give me any recommendations of make and model that I should buy? there are so many out there, I just don't which one to buy, my budget is an absolutely maximum of £350 (would prefer cheaper).…
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Cooling off period
Does any one know if there is a cooling off period for items made to customer specification (in this case a window blind?) I know there is a 7 day period normally but not sure if it applies to this. Many thanks
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Prices for aerial install
Not sure if this has been covered before here, but I can't work the search function for some reason. Right - I currently have a wide band 52 pole aerial on the house already, but this is installed on the bottom of the roof line - near the guttering. Singal is great and the PVR works fine - picking up a singal strenght of…
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Fence blown down
The fence finally gave up last night, thank to the gales. I don't want a panel fence, but where is the cheapest place to get would to build a large 'picket' like fence, so the wind can blow through. Thanks
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How much power does a PIR use?
I have a cupboard where I would like to install a light. Best way would be to use an infra-red detector that turned on the light when I opened the door (often have my hands full with stuff to go in the cupboard). Does anyone know how much power a PIR detector uses? I'd hate to think I'm spending a lot of money running the…
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Teleworld - is this safe?
Hi there. I'm about to buy a TV from teleworldplc.com, however, their purchase page is not flagging as secure in my browser. It seems all that is required is my details then click on the button which displays "Complete Purchase". I use Firefox which displays secure sites with a yellow background in the URL which does not…
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new planning law
can anyone point me in the right direction to the new planning laws that are coming in anytime, i want to either put a garage on the side of my house or extend a wash house just wondred where i stood
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Problem with Damp Proofing
I had some damp proofing work done nearly 8 months ago and the company has made a complete mess. The salt residue from the plaster has come through all the areas the work was done causing all the paint to fall off. Mould has also begun growing in the corners of the room where the damp proofing was done. I have sent letter…
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Not sure if i have the right post but its about quidco?
:confused: Hopefully you can help: I have just signed up and entered my bank details on quidco.com However i was wondering has anyone actually got money back from them and does it work as i have a number of catalouges that they have on there cashback so was interested but the other problem i have is when i click on the…
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MFI Sales Pitch!- How do I get the best deal on a new kitchen?
I was VERY surprised at the excellent customer service at MFI and more so on designing the kitchen in the shop when the assistant suggested that I try going for the kitchen I REALLY liked which I thought was way out of my price range. I brought along and compared it with 2 designs from other Kitchen firms - he priced it…
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Help with Building Regs for Conservatory
Hi everyone, I have searched through the forum and cant find the answer to my question so hoping that someone can help :confused: We are currently arranging to have a conservatory built and have arranged planned permission and are in the process of sorting out the Building Regs. We definately need Building Regs approval as…
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Planet PVC in Administration - Help required!
Planet went into administration today - my conservatory foundations have been laid - awaiting windows etc. So far I have paid £500 - my deposit is insured. Does anyone know what happens next. I am happy to walk away and get someone else to finish the job but am I allowed to or will the administrators chase me for more…
