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patterned sheets NOT for duvets!
mum is having trouble finding GOOD QUALITY sheets for a bed, they do not like duvets, and are the sheet and blanket brigade! Can anyone point me in the right direction to anyone that sells PATTERNED sheets of this kind anywhere please? I have looked at a few of the usual places online with no success. Thanks very much
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a small plastering job. what do I pay.
hi, I've got a small skim job that needs doing. 3 rooms, hall,stairs and landing. existing plaster good, but needs finishing to a standard I can paint. I'd be grateful if anyone can tell me what a reasonable rate for this job (per sq.m) should be. many thanks.
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How can I stop rabbits eating my plants?
Not pet rabbits - we have wild rabbits that roam the garden and they eaten some plants that I've been putting in. And they keep digging holes in the soil and even the lawn - any ideas on how to deter them?
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Dishwasher not completing its program
I bought a slimline dishwasher off ebay for £50, no where in the listing did it state it had anything wrong it. Another ebayer asked why it was so cheap, the seller replied: "The dishwasher was left in a house i have just purchased, but is not required. Please feel free to view the item before you bid. If you had any…
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Returning to Ikea
Hiya Just after a bit of advice. I bought some bedside tables from the Malm range at Ikea. It doesn't state that you need to have the Malm bed to use these and so i put them together and then we realised. We've now dismantled them and reboxed them. Will they accept them back and give a refund?? Thanks Cath x
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silver backed loft insulation blocks - okay for floor?
Hi, I have some left over loft insulation - it's the modern stuff which is like a board or block of foam with silver backing. I've recently put in some floor insulation which looks very similar but it was a lot thicker. Now I have another floor - inbetween floor joists and am wondering if the loft stuff would be okay to…
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Faulty tuner on LCD TV
Hi everyone I am needing some advice. I bought a Toshiba Regza 37C3030D in July 07. It was a choice between Toshiba or Samsung and at the time I thought I made the right choice until yesterday! After ringing toshiba 24 hour helpline I was told that its probably a faulty tuner....I can receive all programmes on the ANALOGUE…
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repairing ripped vinyl floor?
Hi, somehow my OH has managed to tear a V in the vinyl floor in kitchen :( The floor is in 2 parts with the kitchen part already looking like crap and coming up, which have had to contact insurance company to deal with the company we got it from (had to go with them as was insurance job would never have gone near them…
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New toilet will not flush properly
I am looking for a flash of insparation. It will be weeks before our plumber returns and I want to use my new loo! We have just had a new bathroom installed with back to wall toilet into a vanity unit with concealed cistern & dual button flush. Ever since it was installed the flush has been inadequate, in that it takes 2…
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Steam generator irons from Argos
I finally took the plunge and bought this yesterday 410/1699 from Argos, a Bosch TDS2510. Now its definatly better than my old Tefal iron, but its not as good as I imagined, my ironing time was certainly not cut in half, and it weighs a ton. I have never owned a steam generator before and I couldnt choose between this…
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moving sky dish
my sky dish will have to be moved soon,due to being in the way of my conservatory,will i have to get sky out to move it/ or can someone else do it/ if sky need to,will they charge me??
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radiator fuse/switch?
buying sockets,light switches etc for our new conservatory,neeed to get a switch for the radiator,the one in my living room has a switch,neon and flex goes in front of it,cant seem to find these anywhere? what are they called/ cant get hold of electrician whos doing it and need to get sockets ordered
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Decorating charges -what's reasonable?
Hi all, Not my first time posting here but its been so long my previous ID doesn't work :( I'm back for advice, this time on decorating. I used to do the decorating myself but due to health problems I'm not able to at the moment. I'm looking to employ somebody to decorate my living room - which is a small room, very simple…
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4 Stroke Leaf Blower: Help!!
Can anyone please help - I'm trying to find a good 4 stroke leaf blower for the garden, can only find one from screwfix @ £150
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2 Way Switch Help!
We moved into a property with a double gang switch at the bottom of the stairs and a stair light upstairs. Since we can only turn the stairwell light on from upstairs, I decided to have a play. Now the double switch downstairs has one dead switch so after taking the cover off i spotted a cable (yell, blue, red)…
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Cheap Kitchenware
Hey, Im a student and about to move into a house for my 2nd year of uni. Does anyone know where i can get cheap things fo the kitchen.....such as pot and pans, plates and cutlery?? planning to move in next week and jst realised i dont ahve any of that stuff. All basic appliances are as standard (washing machine, oven,…
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Stud Wall -how Easy To Build?
Hi I need a stud wall building is is possible to do it myself and has anybody any useful advice and tips
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Which Valiant boiler plus rads best
I'm installing gas central heating so need a boiler, radiators, pipework and all the gubbins from new. I've had a Valiant in my previous flat and know they are a good make so I'd quite like to go for a Valiant again. I've done a bit of research today and am not sure of the best model to go for - I need one without a…
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Drilling through Kitchen cupboard/draw fronts..HELP
Hiya, Im looking to fit new kitchen cupboard fronts and draw fronts however Ive fell at the first hurdle as I drilled through a draw front after measuring up for the new handles but as the drill came through the other side it cracked and chipped around the hole it had created on exit. Thinking my drill bits werent upto…
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Appying a finish to plywood
Is it possible through sanding and varnishing/laquering etc to get a nice finish from a piece of plywood,or would it be better to veneer it and then finish the veneer?
