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vokera unica combi boiler any good
Can anyone tell me if the vokera unica 28kw condensing combi boiler is any good.it will be required for a average size 2 bedroom home,also where could i find a price for it on the internet.
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Where to go for laminate flooring?
Anyone got any recommendations for good quality laminate flooring that is a reasonable price? It seems that you can get stuff that looks like real wood now so would be interested in that Cheers
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planning permission front entrance?
we currently live in an end-terrace which has a side entrance. the front has a single double glazed window. were thinking of blocking the side entrance and putting in the front door at the front of the property. does this require planning permission? :confused:
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B&Q Scam or not!!!
Hi has anyone taken advantage of the B&Q HALF PRICE KITCHEN UNITS (in my opinion) SCAM. last year we bought a kitchen and now we have had a new combi boiler so the airing cupboard has gone so we wanted more units to fill the gaps. Anyway we went to B&Q now and the kitchen units have doubled in price to be halved in price…
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Integrated washingmachine
I am possibly moving into a flat where there is a space for an integrated washing machine. I have searched the web and they are all £150-£200 more expensive than standard machines! It is going to be my first flat so not clued up on this so need some advise! Firstly, would a normal washing machine fit in the space or are…
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monthly living expenses as a homeowner
im going to buy a small 2 bed terrace on my own soon. ive been trying to figure out how much it will cost me just to survive each month. im thinking realistically it will be £450 minimum a month excluding the mortgage. I have taken into account: phone / internet, home & contents insurance, water, council tax, food, gas,…
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Good bathroom suppliers/fitters
Hiya, I'm looking to eventually get a new bathroom installed. I'm ok at DIY but probably not competant to tackle a bathroom, aside from removing tiles. So can anyone recommend a reasonably priced bathroom company who will do the who thing in a oney with as little fuss as possible...or am I living in a little unrealistic…
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Non-certified installers for fusebox and boiler?
I'm renovating a small flat, in a few years I'm hoping to sell it to the buy-to-let market (or possibly renting it out myself). I need to replace the fusebox and move the boiler – I can get the work done cheaply with non-certified installers but where will this leave me as regards guarantees when it comes to selling? If I…
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Whats the best brand of washing machine?
Off to choose a new washing machine tomorrow after my second hotpoint washer in 2 years has gone t!ts up :rolleyes: Just wondering whether anyone has any suggestions on good makes of washing machines? Obviously I won't be having a hotpoint again (although that said the one thats just gone kaput was a washer/dryer which I…
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Buying plywood
Wonder if anyone can help please. My brother is looking to buy a piece of plywood 4'x4' (18mm) but most places only stock the larger sizes. Does anyone know anywhere in or near West Wales that would come up with the goods please?
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Save Money with your Computer
Check out this video offering tips on how to save money/energy when using your computer: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bVugBxzn-_g The video has been created for EST's website https://www.BritainUnplugged.com (accessible via the YouTube account page) which is an online community where users can share tips on how to save…
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Kitchen base unit size question
Hi all, Am embarking on a new kitchen, possibly from wickes. Is there a minimum base unit size for putting a hob into a worktop? Or do the hobs not need a base unit below them - eg are there ones that sit within the thickness of the worktop?
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Asbestos in Lath and Plaster?
Hi I was hoping someone could help basically I have lived in this house for the past 20 years or so. The house I think is between 60-90 years old. It uses Lath and Plaster, does this contain asbestos at all? I never thought until recently that perhaps it might, and if it does what on earth to do about it, there are no…
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New Boiler - Installation
Part of the renovation of our new home requires a new heating and hot water system. We already have all new pipework,, radiators, TRVs and bypass valve. Also pipes and fittings to bathroom, ensuite, second WC, washroom and kitchen. Now we need the new boiler (combi) to be installed and commissioned by a professional.…
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electric radiator of calor gas ???
i there.............ok we know its freezing:snow_laug My living/dining room is one huge room. When i had new radiators (about 15 years ago 15 years less wiser)fitted i was informed the small radiator in my living room would be fine to heat the whole room ....the fact i had a bigger radiator in my bathroom did not cross my…
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Any info on grants or monthly payments for rewires
We moved into an ex council house in Oct 07, we were told the wiring was old but safe & would need doing at some stage - we didn't have enough on our mortgage for any 'work' as my husband had 5 years previously been declared bankrupt so we could only scrape the amount needed to buy. At first we thought the 'bakelite'…
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moving bath/ installing new shower, advice please
Hi all, i have a question about my bathroom. Currently the bath taps are furthest away when you go into the bathroom and there is a tiled shelf which causes problems when we shower. We use the shower on the bath taps When i moved in 2 years ago we had to remove and reapply the tiles by the shelf where water had got in. Now…
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Sticking back plastic coating on MDF
In my kitchen, some plastic edging strip (wood effect) has lifted up on the edge of a mdf/chipboard panel due to water splashes over a period of time. What is best adhesive to stick it down please? Also some plastic covering over the side of mdf cupboard door has lifted up on the side of cupboard due to heat damage. Can I…
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Boiler help
Hi there - I have an old (20+ years) Potterton Netaheat boiler - the gas valve is giving up the ghost and can't seem to get a replacement. Not surprised at that age and probably better to replace now anyway. So I have a 4 bed house with conventional system + 2 pumped power showers. I'm thinking of getting a heat only…
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Portable toilet hire
We need to arrange some for our builders building the extension (we work all day, they can't have access to the house with no one there). Has anyone got a recommendation?
