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What can I burn in a multi fuel stove
I have a large amount of old and tatty paperbacks and wondered if they would make free fuel for a multi fuel stove has anyone tried this.
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Caple appliances
Does anyone have any experience of Caple appliances? Have been told by salesperson that they are the same make as John Lewis appliances
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Energy Saving Lightbulbs for dimmer
Hi everyone, after receing 2 FREE Energy saving lightbulb with last weeks Sun Newspaper, I would like to replace all our bulbs over the coming months. Where can I get bulbs for a dimmer light? Also we have a halogen lightning rack in the kitchen....can you get energy saving bulbs for that? Lastly, on a tight budget, would…
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Energy Saving Lightbulbs - RED
Having changed nearly all the lights in our home to the energy saving type I'm left with two 60W (FireGlow) bulbs in a gas fire that my wife insists on having switched on (it makes her feel cosy!) every evening. Does anyone know if you can get red energy saving light bulbs? Cheers
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Lights/wiring query help please
Hi there, Please don't shout at me cos I know I shouldn't be touching elecs if not qualified but I am in the process of changing my kitchen light fitting to a new one - a procedure that I have done successfully many times before. However, this one has me flummoxed and I hope one of you great sparky's can advise please :)…
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help with paint and decorations ideas
hello I am been very lucky and about to move into my first flat! it is a council flat, no carpets so bascially a bare canvas please could someone on here give me adivce on decorations ideas The flat is small and the kitchen and shower room doesnt have windows i was thinking about going the bathroom bright white colour but…
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Radiator Valve Replacement Rough Cost??
Hi , I need to replace all the radiator valves on my radiators as they are to the point of you touch them and they leak or they are seized up completely. I need to replace the valves and the lockshield valves and the bleed valves on eight radiators, would any one know roughly how much a plumber would charge to do this also…
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Any advice please on getting suite recovered
Hi, Have been looking round for months to find a new 3 piece suite and can`t find anything I like. Our existing suite is 20 years old nothing wrong with it apart from it looking a little tired. I cost a fortune 20 years ago and whilst thinking it was a lot £2500 then it has been well worth the money. Brilliant frame work,…
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Blinds for tilt & turn windows - recommendations?
I've searched online and found several companies that do blinds specifically for tilt & turn windows but there are different versions and no doubt quality too. Anyone recommend any particular company for these blinds please? I've heard that tilt and turn blinds can either be great or a nightmare, so I'm more looking for a…
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Cracking Wall
hi looking to see idf anyone can offer any advice. around our window in the hall we noticed the paint was starting crack along the walls. we had a roofer out to look at the roof and he fixed a few tiles that had broke and had been like that for a while. now they have been fxed how do we fix the walls. will we need to get…
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House Value: Should I sacrifice a bedroom for a Bathroom?
Hello, I have recently purchased a 3 bedroom house with a loft conversion that makes a pretty good size fourth bedroom with one sloping ceiling. My problem - I only have one bathroom within the house. No downstairs Loo. How do I fix this without ruining my good sized end terrace?! My Options are - 1. Ensuite in the Master…
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How much does a new kitchen really cost?
In the Wickes booklet that came through my front door this evening, there are 'Takeaway Kitchens'. Prices start at £242 for the basic one; package includes 3 x 1000mm base units, 2 x 1000mm wall units, 1 x 500mm wall unit, 1 x 500mm three drawer unit and 1 x 600mm built under oven housing unit. What i would really like to…
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dishwasher troubles...
We are "trying" to identify what the problem is with our dishwasher. It is not very old, but we have no warranty and having just moved, really want to avoid call-out from dishwasher-man. Basically, the water doesnt seem to be getting hot. Everything else is fine, but obviously dishes are not cleaning properly and tablet…
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Black marks on new oak
Hello all - ive just had a load of oak delivered for my windows sills/reveals - some of the wood has got black marks on it - I think from the wood its self - how can I go about removing them - cleaning ideally - or would I need to sand it off? thanks,
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double glazing query
my son has just recently had double glazing fitted in his council property , my query is does double glazing normally have condensation:confused: :confused: i always thought that if you had double glazing you are free from double glazing, he has only had them in 2 months and all his windows have condensation, sorry to…
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finishing off a loft conversion
The loft in my house as been partly converted basically its a functioning room but needs plaster boarding and plastering and adding some insulation in as well. The room is about 3m x 4m how much will this cost???
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Broken: one of those infuriating 'touch' lamps.
Don't ask me why but in I have 2 bedside lamps that are touch sensitive, with 3 progressive light levels (touch once to move to next level) before turning off. I was turning one on the other day and it flashed and stopped working. Turns out the fuse blew. However, upon replacing the fuse with one of the same ampage the…
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TV licence visit officer today. 23 Jan 2008 (merged threads)
I herd a loud heavy banging on my front door today, I spoke through my locked front door, who is it please. A male voice replied TV licence. I replied with AND? He replied I want to check your premises for a TV please and I have right of entry. I replied do you have a Magistrates Search Warrant thats within six months old?…
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Part P rewire problem - Electricians please help!
Due to my ignorance, a while ago I had a house rewired. The electrician was recommended and is a qualified electrician. However, I didn't realise that the laws in place required them to be a "competent person" to self certify or I need building regs to come out and certify the work. So the situation I am in is that I have…
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washing machine help needed
One of my drum paddles has broken off. (the oblong things around the drum) I have looked online and can buy one for about £8, does anyone know how easy these are to fit? I have an Indesit WIL 133. Any washing machine repairmen that could offer some advice please. Also are all the WIL 133 range the same?
