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Cavity wall insulation in flats????
Hi, I was hoping somebody may be able to help with this query. I have been trying to organise cavity wall insulation for the block of flats that I live in but I have a little problem. All the flats except one have agreed to go ahead and get this done but one flat does not want this done as they believe this will cost too…
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Any recommendations please? .....
for some double-glazed wooden windows in the Leeds/Yorkshire area either a stockist or a good joiner. thanks
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Mould upstairs
Black Mould in Bedroom and Bathroom – Help Please! Help! Help! Is there any way to clean up the mould and prevent it coming back so quickly? We have old wooden single glazed windows in our house and unfortunately do not currently have the funds to replace them. The one in the bedroom leaks/has lots of condensation and…
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How to wire a light switch
Not to worry, I decided to get an electrician to do it.
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Loft conversion grant
Hi, We already foster one child and would love to have a loft conversion as we could then offer a foster home to another child. Does anyone know of any grants that are available towards the cost? Jackie
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Carpet laying costs
I have my carpet for stairs and landing and bedroom and vinyl for kitchen. I have been quoted £320 to provide underlay for stairs and top hallway (3x1 meter) and bedroom 3.5 x 3.5meter. This price includes carpet grippers and fitting. He will also lay the vinyl in the kitchen 3x 3.5 meter. Is this a fair quote?
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Kitchen floor - Advice needed
Hi I am doing my kitchen and have read the threads on here to get some useful advice. however I am now getting stuck with the flooring and what best to do. Basically the kitchen is a long galley space approx 4m*2m. At one of the short ends there is a archway that leads into far left corner of the dining room (4m*4M approx)…
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Hotpoint Sevice fury - Need help
I needed some advice regarding a service that was provided by Hotpoint (Indesit). The story goes as follows, for a few months our washing machine has been making funny rumbling noises but was still working properly (machine was outside its warranty). To rectify the problem before it got worse we called Hotpoint and booked…
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Plastering job - Chelmsford, Essex
Hi all, Last night my hallway 'Lath and Plaster' (sp?) ceiling collapsed, leaving the wooden slats underneath completely exposed. I assume that the whole hallway ceiling will therefore need replastering - it's about 3 or 4msq. Does anyone have a rough idea of how much i should expect to pay to get the job done? Also, don't…
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OTT Building Control
:mad: First visit this morning, to advise our contractors on the building of the extension. The guy, who we were told is the worst in the council, has already identified some things he wants changing: * Confusingly he is happy with the existing foundations at the back but want them digging a further 0.70cm (?) * Need to…
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decoration ideas
We're redecorating various rooms in our house - where's the best place to go for inspiration? I've got all the colour charts going but can't visualise what they'll look like. We;re having lining paper and paint. I fancy putting up a dado rail in the hall and stairs and having maybe 2 different colours. It's an old house of…
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wooden double glazed windows
hi there I've done a search on this forum and read all the opinions/suggestions with interest. I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations of a firm or individual in the Leeds area who would give a quote? I'm not sure if we need whole replacement or just refurbishment. It's mainly the window ledges on the…
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Hi help r.e littlewoods pc chair
Hi I bought a pc chair a couple of months ago and this morning the arm has completely snapped, it was over £100 but i used the code for £30 off £60 so got it a lot cheaper..anyway was wondering if i have a leg to stand on returning it as they may just say we broke it when we don't use it that much? Any ideas thanks.. Rung…
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pvc porch suppliers
I would like to put a porch on the front of my house and have had some very silly quotes for a brick built one, it's only two sides 2m long by 1.5m wide but the quotes have been between £3500 and £5500 which is well out of my budget. I am now looking to see how much a pvc porch would cost, which I would have a go at…
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Washing Powder, Calgon and Other Advice Please
Hi sorry if this is in wrong forum. Basically have just acquired a second hand bosch washing machine. I couldnt see in the manual - does anyone know: 1) what brand of washing powder bosch recommend to use? 2) is there a preference to using liquid detergent in the drawer or washing tablets in the drum? should I also dilute…
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extension cable for dehumidifier
I have a domestic dehumidifier and run on extension cable for last 18 months why do they advise do not use an extension cable ? this morning we find underside of the extension plug socket a brown burn occured but the mains cable is far too short any ideas suggestions thank you
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Best way to extend an aerial?
Hi, We need to extend an aerial point in our house, what is the best way to do this? Are some fittings better than others? Also, the current wire is quite stiff and I'm worried that it will get damaged if we bend it too much. I realise that a joint can affect the signal, will it affect just the TV which this particular…
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Ballpark bricklaying price required please
Thanks for looking Im looking for a ballpark labour price to lay some bricks please in the north of england (south manchester) Im looking to get a gable wall done,so we can convert what was a garage into an extension on a dormer house - approx 45m2 of brickwork and 45m2 same of blockwork. Footings already done. estimated:-…
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putting emulsion over stain
i have a good bath panel that is pine wood and has a clear coat of stain on it,but i want to emulsion it,obvoiusly i need to sand it right down,but would the emulsion look ok after this?
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damp, where is my damp course
i live in 1930 house and i removed the plaster on the inside wall because it had started to came away. i replastered it then 2 months back i lifted the laminated flooring and all semmed fine. about 3 weeks ago i noticed damp running along where the floor meets the wall and now my plaster is mouldy and the damp patch has…
