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Cavity wall insulation in a first floor maisonette
I'm an owner occupier, it's purpose built in a block of four, (constructed in 1959)two up two down. You see them all over the place, I'm on the first floor. The only maisonette that has it is my neighbours below. He had it done many moons ago, I think it was blown fibre or beads. The occupier on the ground floor adjacent…
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Sandstone floor flag sealer
Hello I have sandstone floor flags in my cellar, i want to seal the flags but i don't know what with, i was looking at Thompson's sealer ( they do a water or a solvent one)or PVA mixed with water. Note: when i leave anything on the floor it seems to draw the moisture to the surface. Thanks
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Lighting in my room
this is my room, i am starting to think about redecorating it/plastering etc currently i have two simple pendant lights, both work off separate pullcord switches... now i want to just have the one fitting but just wondering on where to put it, the problem is that in the middle-ish of the room there is a original victorian…
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Can I paint external door handles - UPVC door
Hi, I was hoping for a bit of advice as to whether it's possible to repaint an external door handle - the type that comes with UPVC doors. The paint has flaked off the handle so in some places its down to the metal and looks awfully scruffy. I'd have to try and sand off the remaining paint first, but once I've done that,…
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What type of paint to use on terocotta?
Hello Can anyone help and tell me what type of paint I should be using when painting on terocatta pots. I tried using white acrylic but the finish is streaky (paint brush stroke marks). I then brought white gloss spray paint for use on ceramic - but the finish is not good either. Also tried gloss white plasti-kote but no…
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Cinema surround speakers.
ive just bought a nice 32 inch tv, what im looking for is a nice set of speakers to go with it. what i want is a set of surround speakers preferabally wireless. anyone got any suggestions, spending up to £150.
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Large area Laminate floor scratch repair?
Is there some sort of spray on or wipe on scratch repair, we have big scratches all over ours but they are not deep, just visbile (only to me probably!!) but is there anything I could get to cover these or bring some sort of colour out to cover the lighter scratches? Thanks.
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How to Clean high gloss kitchen cupboard doors.
Good day. I require advice on cleaning my High Gloss Vanilla kitchen cupboard doors. I tried to clean using the old fave bicarb and vinegar, have even tried branded kitchen cleaners but they don't seem to work. Have already had a clutzadent and have scratched the surface, don't want any more, eek!! Have tried searching…
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Bush-board encore worktops - Advice
Hi i am having a new kitchen fitted soon and i am looking at the Bush Board Encore worktops. These tops are a timber base with a composite 8mm top. Has anyone any experience of these worktops. I.e. duribility, resistance to scratching etc? Thanks all.
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"With underfloor heating, you won't need radiators in new conservatory" Is this true?
Hi all I recently posted a thread on here about underfloor heating in my new (not yet built) conservatory. Well, the builders have started digging out this morning, so I went to the tile shop to look for floor tiles. I have already made my mind up that I am definitely going for under floor heating with insulated boards…
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Question for Bathroom Fitters/Plumbers - Which Fittings are Best?
I'm having my bathroom refitted in three weeks and have to order the fittings by next Wednesday. I'm having built-in furniture with semi recessed basin,a back to the wall toilet, and another base cupboard, plus a thermostatic shower and new bath (not included in the quotes). I've got quotes from City Plumbing for two of…
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New flooring on a budget
I'm renovating my small ground floor flat and putting new flooring down throughout. We're having carpet in the bedrooms, but I'm stuck on the rest of the flat...it is very small and the rooms close together IYSWIM, eg from the livingroom you have a good view of both the kitchen floor and a bit of the hallway. I'm thinking…
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Joiner or Builder ? Replace old front door - Now inner door
In short, Our house has a front porch, this use to be an old outhouse with a cupboard at a guess, then a door to get into the house. Sometime ago the council put a door on the porch thing, and removed the wall. So now we have a PVC front door, then you enter the porch (2m x 2m), then turn right into the house. Here remains…
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Back boiler dilema
We're renovating our house to live in for at least 5 years. We have a back boiler with an unsightly fire front and can't find a compatable replacement fire front. The boiler, although needing a service in 2 months, is fully functional and has no problems. We've had a number of similar quotes for installing a new boiler in…
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DIY Green Roofs
I just came across this great site where you can find all the information you need to construct your own green roof. www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk www.greenroofstoday.co.uk Has anyone got any tips on how to construct one?
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leaky trap
Hi all, Our shower trap, which is below the floorboards upstairs, is leaking at the point indicated by the arrow in this pic: I can only get one arm under the floor as there are joists in the way, and I can't budge the plastic bit at the bottom (to remove and replace/reseal/retighten). I'm concerned if I twist too hard,…
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shared fence post damaged but landlord next door won't pay up
I live in a terraced house and the fence post which is attached the back wall of our house and next door has crumbled away on their side which has in turn caused the fence panel to fall down and it cannot be fixed without a new post. The property next door is owned by a landlord and tenants live in it. We have contact…
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5% VAT on home improvements
Just stumbled across this little gem http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=284&storycode=3135832&c=1 Here`s hoping it goes ahead
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Buying a bathroom (to fit in 2 weeks)
:D As per the title really. Does anyone know which online/real life stores have stock and can deliver in 7-10 days? Have looked at the likes of plumbworld (not good reviews online), plumb centre (no prices) and the millions of bathroom online shops (unknown delivery times etc). Looking for a toilet, semi pedestal basin,…
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cheap sofa throws
hi and morning to all having been given a lovely two seater and 2 chairs by a mates parents - i think i need throws to cover them, as they are cream and although the covers are washable, i can see DD2 having great fun on them and me having not so much fun washing them every day! The suite is in the Argos book - Isabelle…
