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underfloor heating to replace a radiator???
Hi, I recently had my kitchen knocked through to the dining room and then had a new kitchen installed. During this process I lost the radiator that was serving the kitchen. As a result things are a little colder so I'm thinking of installing an underfloor heating system that will go under the tiles that are yet to be…
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Painting and decorating questions
Just a couple of questions, What do you think are the best paintbrushes to buy?, and, what paint would you use on dark wood ? the last time I painted some dark wood doors, I had to use 3 coats of undercoat and 2 topcoats, and I still wasn't happy. :confused: ta
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How to get a shine on a dull marble matel
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any idea how to shine up a marble mantel around a fire place? It is black marble and is the original fire place in my home which is victorian. However i was prior to the weekend thinking of ripping it out as its looking dull and tired, But i was out and about on saturday and saw a lovley…
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Miele washing machine - should I splash out?
I can get one for £530 including delivery fitting and 5 year guarantee. I just need to persuade myself that it's worth spending so much. up until 4 years ago i would have been more than happy with a bosch which Comet have for £300 but after our bosch dishwasher and cylinder vacuum (both which best buys at the time) I won't…
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Curtains and radiators advice
We are currently shopping for new bedroom curtains (saw a material I like at John Lewis but nearly died heaing the price!). When we put the central heating in, we placed radiators where possible under windows - we read that this is the best place for them. How does this affect the curtain length, if at all? Is there a…
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worcester 28 junior 30si - which one to choose
I'm about to have a new worcester codenser boiler installed. The first plummer who gave me a quote said he would be doing me a disservice recommending anything lower than a 30si model. His quote was astronomical so i got another one which i thought was much more reasonable. He said I'd be fine with a 28i junior (i have…
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Looking for a new boiler
Hi, I'm looking to get a new boiler as my current combi is about 15 years old and costing nearly £100/month to run :mad: some months. I have a 4 bed detached with 2 bed attic conversion. There are 3 single layer 5ft rads and one approx 2ft on the ground floor and 4 x 5ft and 2 x 2ft on the 1st floor, nothing in the…
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Repairing ceiling
Hi I had a new ceiling fitted a few years ago and now some of the plaster has fallen out where the nails(?) are leaving holes in the ceiling. I am about to go and fill these but do I need to do anything special over and above just filling the hole - I am rubbish at DIY so I dont want to fill the hole only for it to fall…
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What is this bit of my radiator? It is leaking?? help!
Hello, Does anyone know what this is called and what it does please? It is on the bottom of my radiator and it is leaking! Can I fix it or swap it myself? Warer appears ot be dripping out of the spouty bit!:eek:
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How can I run two showers at the same time
Hi, please help I have an Vailllant ecotect plus 624 and Vaillant unistor 210 cylinder installed last year.Have a new loft bathroom with a shower.The shower works fine but now i have installed the same shower unit downstairs,both are trevi thermostate controled valves,when i turn loft shower on pressure is fine but if i…
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Bathroom Mould/Toilet cistern
Hello.... Just wondered if anyone has any advise, My bathroom is small/average in size, the walls are 75% ceramic tiles and the floor is also tiled. The bath is used at least 3 times a day so the room does get well used, but I leave the window open all day.:confused: I have lived here for nearly 3 years and didn't notice…
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Tile paint
Has anyone used tile paint and does it look ok? My kitchen tiles are white, there are a lot of them and i cant afford to re tile. The grout has discoloured and they are looking quite tired. My friend suggested painting them but i dont want to do it and it look rubbish.
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Best place to buy a leather sofa?
Bought leather sofa's from Tesco and they are faulty. Technician just been out and poked one of the seat cushions and his finger went straight through :eek: He said the sofa is made of split leather which is not suitable for hardwearing areas such as seat cushions. As we've got three children, I'm looking for a more hard…
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Combi boiler problem
Hi - have also put this in the gas and electricity forum. Have an old combi boiler that has been running ok. A while back it didn't come on in the morning but after I had shut it down and restarted it it worked fine. Today again no heating on the timed programme. Shut it down, restarted it and left it on constant and was…
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snow and damp proof course
Topical question. If the level of snow against the house exceeds the damp course level, do the walls get damp? Is this a problem?
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Help with dyson!
Hi Any ideas how I can sort out my dyson vacuum cleaner, it's an upright model and looses it's suction when used upright. I've removed every removable part, changed the brush bar, checked inside the cyclone and removed all the compacted dust, checked for blockages and the suction is fine when I use the attachments, but…
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Costs- uPVC doorframe
Hello there, We are currently making an insurance claim for flooding, and our insurers agreed to replace our wooden door as it no longer fits correctly and the joints are coming apart. Our builder (employed by the insurance company) said he would ask if we could have a uPVC door fitted as a replacement. Our insurers…
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Velux Window
Hi All, I'm currently looking for a good builder to install 2 velux windows in my loft. Can anyone recommend anyone in Cardiff (south Wales) area? obviously cheap as possible as im on a tight budget. Thanks, D
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Extension - Pay for materials directly
I am considering having an extension built this year. As part of the arsenal of 'protection' against various eventuallities, I am considering paying for any and all materials that would be used on the project myself and on credit card. My logic is that, if I pay only the builder (as you normally would do and some of the…
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Prima F30 boiler, starts with hair dryer!!!!
Can anyone help? I have a Prima F 30 boiler below is what I posted on another forum. Fan coming on for about 10 seconds but bot firing. It was doing this for about an hour. I got a hair dryer and blew hot air over/near the PCB and the boiler started straight up. I used the hair dryer as once the boiler is warm its works…
