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small slate roof.
I have an outrigger that forms my kitchen with a slate pitched roof. The roof is in bad need of repair, but I have no spare money, can't remortgage as I don't have enough equity in the house, and I don't want to get a secured loan as the only place I will likely get one is places such as Welcome/Ocean/GE Money/Provident,…
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Tanking and replastering
Hi I am considering buying a property which needs a majority of the walls tanking and replastering. If i got the damp work company to do the tanking could you get any plasterer in to do the replastering (just wandering as have a friend who is a plasterer so could keep costs down)
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Threshold strip between laminate and porcelain tiles
I have dark grey porcelain tiles in kitchen and travertine effect laminate tiles in neighbouring dining room (no doorway). I think even when laminate tiles are laid they'll be a few mm higher than porcelain tiles. What colour type of threshold strip/reducer should be used to bridge the gap. I have yet to find a colour like…
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Shelves in chimney recess
We want to have this in one side of the recess, with the shelves that have a hidden bracket, if that makes sense. I've found a joiner who will fit but would prefer us to buy the shelves ourselves...any idea where to look? Tried the obvious one of B&Q but can't seem to find what I think I need...:confused: Thanks in advance
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defrost ?
can anyone tell me the best way to defrost a fridge freezer please
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Oak table - sunlight
Hello we have an oak table with leather chairs, i am currently covering two chairs to protect from sunlight, should i be doing the same with the table? will it fade? only a quarter of the table gets sunlight and one of the legs. many thanks
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Moving built-in dishwasher to a new home?
I bought a new kitchen 3 years ago which included a built-in dishwasher but have just bought a new house which has space for a dishwasher but is currently just a standard cupboard. Assuming the dimensions are the same can I remove and re-install the dishwasher relatively easily? I know I'll have to change the door to fit…
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Neighbours barking dog
I just want to get some advice, and sorry if this is on the wrong board. 3 doors down from me there is a family who own a dog, who they leave to sleep outside. This dog has escaped into other gardens including mine quite a lot, messed in it etc... However what is *really* annoying me is the dog continually barks, it barks…
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Best Deal for 3 Appliances
Am looking to purchase 3 major appliances: -American style fridge freezer with Ice and Water dispenseraround £700-900 -Electric cooker with double oven(1 fan), ceramic hob for as little as possible! -Gas Cooker for as little as possible! Went to Currys and asked if bought 3 appliances any chance of discount and they rang…
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help me to find out DVD player without a device
Anyone who knows what type of DVD player without a device of stopping people to make a copy? My old Philips one has recently packed up and replaced Toshiba SD280E. I was hoping to make a copy of a disc but realised that this model has got a special device to stop people to make a copy- NB the desc is not a commercial one…
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Buying Blinds online
I want to buy a cream/beige blackout blind and have found a couple of places online that will make one to fit. blindsuk.net and blinds-depot.co.uk The first is coming up with a handful of bad reviews (I guess that they aren't the cheapest for nothing!) and the second has nothing about them anywhere. Has anyone else used…
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Help me with my Knob
My shower door knob has snapped off. It is a white plastic single knob, the same on the inside as outside with a threaded screw holding them together. Any one know where I can get a replacement. I would like to avoid Showerlux as they will be mega expensive. thanks
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recommendations for carpet?
I want to replace lounge and stair carpet, carpetright seem to have good prices but i can't help listening to the bad press carpetright has generally with hidden costs, poor customer service,etc, does anyone have other experiences or have any other recommendations of any other stores? thank you
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My front door has dropped
Hi Just looking for some advice as I am totally lost. My upvc appears to have dropped. I can still open & shut it, although not as well as usual, but have noticed a gap enough for me to get my finger into. I can also feel a draught coming through it. Sorry for being a bit thick but is it possible to fix it myself or at…
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Scratches on black dishwasher
Can anyone tell me if it's poss to remove a scratch or 2 from my black dishwasher? It's scratched on both the metal painted door, & the plastic control panel. Cheers.
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Insurance Claim after Roof Fire/Partial Collapse
I think this is the correct forum for this issue, apologies if not the case. Dear all, I'm halfway through purchasing an end-terrace Victorian house (offer accepted, mortgage offered paperwork progressing etc.) and received word from the vendor's estate agent that the house at the far end of the 3 terraces had had a boiler…
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having a conservatory installed
Planning to use a company called UV-2 based in Cannock. Wonder if they are ok, they seem to be registered with all the right people, FENSA, BBA etc but if anyone knows of them would appreciate your input. Thanks
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Shower extractor fan
Everything seems to be going wrong at once in my house at the moment! The extractor fan in my shower is supposed to come on when the light in the shower is turned on. They are both on one switch. The light comes on but the fan doesn't. I've been up in the loft and checked the cabling and ducting which all looks ok. I've…
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two separate cold water sources?? pls advise
Help, I am clueless (with both money and plumbing). My shower has a separate cold feed to the rest of my bathroom. Is this normal? The cold pressure to the shower is dire, and I suspect my plumber has botched something. Would like to know more facts before calling him out again. Please help! J
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New Electrics & blown light bulb
Hi there, I recently had my electrics upgraded by a '16th edition' approved electrician however some of the bulbs have gone in my lights. This morning at 0300 i krept downstairs to get a glass of water switched the dining room light on and it smashed scattering accross the floor and has tripped the circuit. I will…
