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Advice on a new kitchen - design, layout and installation
We are currently applying for planning permission to extend our existing kitchen. It has taken us ten years to get to this stage and I want to ensure we make all the right choices as we won't be in a position to afford this again. We have never had a new kitchen before so I would be very grateful for any advice you could…
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Any plasterers around?
I had my ceiling skimmed last week (over artex), and there's now a crack that runs from one wall to the other. It's not huge, but probably a bit bigger than hairline, which I know can be common in new plaster. I'm going to leave it for a month to fully dry out, and then pollyfill if it hasn't worsened. Are there any…
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Wickes PVCu Door Replacement
If we install a new side door ourselves, can anyone tell me whether it will need to be signed off to comply with building/glazing regulations. I'm just a bit confused as to whether this is necessary. This is the door http://www.wickes.co.uk/Exterior-PVCu-Doors/2XG-Pre-hung-Back-Door-LHH-Part-M/invt/180085 Thanks.
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Need Left Hand Night Latch door lock - help please
Following on from an earlier post, we have discovered that the problem with our new ERA nightlatch door lock is that it is designed for a front door with the lock installed on the right of the door (viewed from the street side). Our lock is on the left viewed from the street, which is the right from inside. To install it…
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Condensing boiler losing pressure
Hi I wonder if any of you helpful people could give me some advice? I have a condensing boiler which is on a sealed system (i think). It is losing pressure and i have to top it up every few days. I have a very slight leak on the valve of one of my radiators, it is only tiny but I wonder if this is enough to cause the drop…
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Quiet Electric Fire
Hi Does anyone know of a quiet electric inset fire at all? I have brought a couple, but when I got them home the fan was so noisey I took it back! Do quiet ones exist at all??
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Garden DIY - Advice needed please
I would like to get my garden done for our wee one to play in (this will be her first year shes been walking) so im sure she'll want to go out and play with her toys! I dont have alot of money, Id say probably about £500, however it is a patch of 14ft by 28ft being slabbed or grass'd. preferably slabs. I have been qouted…
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New Fuse Box
Hi guys just wondering about an average price for a fuse box? I currently have an old fuse box, the one with the ceramic/porcelain re-wireable fuses at 5, 20, and 30 amps respectfully. Last night the missus smelt something burning and it was the fuse box, I immediately turned off all the electric and found one of the fuses…
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Wanted suggestions for NONE iron bedding
Over the years we used to buy Dorma or M&S bedding and never gave it a second thought. Bought it, washed it & put it on the bed & it always looked good. Bought the poly/cotton mixes which were supposed to be NONE iron and they were NONE iron. A couple of year back we thought we would renew all the bedding in the house…
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Howdens/B and Q/Homebase questions
Morning all Two quick queries which I'd be grateful if anyone has the answers to. 1) Are Homebase's standard kitchen cabinets/doors the same size as B and Q's? Someone told me the door sizes at B and Q are 715mm (h), but that Homebase are 704mm? Am replacing the doors on my bases units, but need to install completely new…
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Cheapest portable heating
Our central heating pump has gone and it will cost 3 grand for a new system (which we need). We haven't the money and need some kind of electric backup heaters that are the cheapest to run. I hear those oil ones are quite good as well as halogen. Can anyone recommend anything ?
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Oscillating halogen heater.
I've just had an astronomical:eek: gas bill, £249 for the quarter compared to £161 for the same period last year. A neighbour recommended buying one of those oscillating halogen heaters that cost about £12. She reckons they are very effective and heat rooms really well. Also it seems they are very economical to run, much…
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Washing Machines - Any Good Buys???
Anyone Found Any Good Buys On Washing Machines At Moment?
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Dishwasher help
Hello all, I bought my dishwasher 8 years ago, its a slimline half size Carlton. Its stopped running through the programme, as though its stuck. Any ideas what is wrong? Many thanks
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How Easy To Paint A House
After having a few quotes to have our house painted, im in 2 minds to have a go myself, the quotes have been approx £1000, ive looked into buying a scaffold tower, this is about £130, the paint is about £200 for Dulux weathershield, and at the moment im off work, so have the time (weather permitting)as anybody got any tips…
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Two Chimneys - Sooty Smell coming back down the second one
Hi We have a small victorian terrace house, on the ground floor there is a front room and kitchen/ dining room (with bathroom extension). In both the front and dining room there is a chimney. Both are clear and usable, although we don't ever use the dining room one as there is no grate in it. With the cold weather we have…
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Replacement Flat Roof
We are looking to have the roof on our extension replaced. The existing felt roof is not leaking at the moment, but at nearly 20yrs old is coming to the end of it's life. We were thinking of an alternative covering to felt...... maybe rubber or GRP, has anyone any experience with these coverings. Also the roof needs to be…
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Glow-worm Energysaver - how do I decrease the temp of the hot water!
Hello, We moved about a year ago and have an Energysaver Combi 2 80. To be honest we've never really got our heads round it and it's never really worked as it should. At the momentthe water temp is way too high (to the point that I scalded myself this morning :cry: ) but we don't know how to turn it down. From the download…
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movers advice
Hi there, I've not posted on this forum before so I'm not sure if I'm in the right part of the forum! I have a sofa and a chair that I want driving from London to Cardiff.. I'm not sure how to organise this and what's the cheapest option. I can't drive myself so I'll have to get someone to do that bit for me! Does anyone…
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Shower Rail Riser..........Please Offer Some Guidance
Hi, I need to buy a Shower Rail Riser, I've identified a few that interest me, and I was hoping for some guidance on what you would personally go for from the following: 1) http://reviews.argos.co.uk/1493-en_gb/8323693/reviews.htm 2) http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8324434/Trail/searchtext%3EHED.htm (I…
