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Chest of drawers on castors
I know this is a funny request but bear with me. I do not want high wardrobes that are immovable. I have converted an old airing cupboard into a wardrobe by putting up a hanging rail and this is adequate for our needs. I live in a GF Flat which backs onto fields and we seem to have every spider going making webs so I am…
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Advice on new dishwasher, washer & dryer, please!
Really fancy new kitchen appliances, they are all about 5 years old & I fancy an update. I have a Hotpoint dishwasher, I HATE it, I HATE it because of the cutlery basket. My friend has a Miele & it has a cutlery drawer, I want one of those. I believe Miele have lost the patent for this now & some other makes will be…
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Quoted one price charged more
Hi just wondering if anyone could give some advice, was quoted £1500 to put in a septic tank (dont have the quote in writing). When the bill arrived it was for £3500, have queried this and have been told extra work was required. I wasn't told this when the work was being done. I haven't paid the bill and have asked for a…
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Roofing - asbestos cement and strengthening
Hya. Wondered if anyone could give me an idea of the cost and work involved with my roofing, on a property I`m hoping to buy. The main roof of the house needs strengthening with purlins, as since having a new tile roof there is sagging because of the new weight.(surveyors report). Also a smallish single storey extension…
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Five lever locks and BS 3621
This is probably a stupid question but here goes. About ten or so years ago my dad fitted a Chubb Five Lever lock on our front door. I was just doing a home insurance renewal quote when it asked if I had a BS3621 lock. I was about to tick Yes when I thought I'd better check. Although the lock says Chubb Five Lever, it…
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Damp cupboard - plastering Q?
Hi When we moved into our house the previous owner left us a note stating that the damp smell in the hall cupboards was due to him leaving damp tools in there and it would soon dry out...... Anyway, it was a lie!!! In reality the shower was actually leaking badly through the bathroom wall and into the cupboard - who knows…
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Non-standard size internal doors?
Hi We're thinking of replacing our internal doors but have non-standard sized doors!! Ours measure 74" x 30" (188cm x 76cm) and i'm struggling to find anywhere that makes doors of this size for less than approx. £120 per door - more than i want to pay. Does anyone know of anywhere in Bucks / Berks area that might provide…
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Anyone used wooden-blinds-direct?
Hi Just wondering if anyone had ordered wooden blinds from https://www.wooden-blinds-direct.co.uk? I ordered a few samples of wood and when they arrived a couple of samples were completely split down the centre grain. I'm a little concerned that this might be an indication of the quality of the wood used, plus the fact…
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MCB Fuse keeps poping
Hi My ring main that looks after all the down stairs plugs keeps poppig off at the main fuse box . It can happen at any time day or night. I gone round downstairs unpluging all the plugs one at a time , but still can not find a reason. It has happen twice in an hour then it will be ok for the rest of the day what could be…
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What can i do with these doors?
Hi, I am just doing the attic bedroom and it has a built in cupboard (had shelves in but removed them and made it into a wardrobe. Anyway, they don't look very nice and want to do somethin to make them look slightly better. I suppose i could just replace them with some more doors made up by myself but i would rather not. I…
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Beko washing machines breaking down
My beko has been playing up off and on with the spin cycle for a few months now it wont spin at all. Its 10 months old so under warranty but have been told Beko are slow at getting parts out so i could be months without my washing machine and even after its repaired its highly likely to happen again. Has anyone got any…
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oil spill on block paving how do i remove it
I had an oil leak from my car which has leaked all over the block paving, does anyone know how to remove the oil stains. any help appreciated:o
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tiling of new bathroom
Hi, We have had a new extension built to house a new bathroom which we intend to tile. :T My question is does the bathroom need to be plastered before we tile the walls or is it just as good to tile directly on to the plasterboard? :confused: Obviously the latter is less work and less expensive but will the finished job be…
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tree
hi all :o . i have a large tree in my garden (40/50 ft) it needs to be cut down, im worried it will fall and do damage. does anyone know if i can get help from anywhere with the cost. thanks
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Looking for a handyman in the North West
Hi, I have a few jobs that need finishing off e.g tiles in the bathroom. Tiling window ledge in the kitchen, painting kitchen ceiling. Putting up splashback, hanging two doors etc. Possibly painting the facers. What I am looking for is a good reliable handyman who is not a cowboy in the north west. any mse out there who…
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New plaster and bathroom paint
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ensuite door width in new extension
I have been trying to find out if I can fit a 2' 3" (686mm) door to my ensuite or if I have to stick to 2' 6" (762mm). I'm really tight on space and need to save any I can, the door frames I bought do both sizes (the smaller must be for something?). The work will be inspected by building control as its part of an extension…
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Suggestions please : re nextdoors mess !
Please can anyone help at all ?? (Not really moneysaving, but this is the only place I can think of putting it !) For 8 years now we have put up with nextdoors "mess". Neither of us you would class as in the weatlhy bracket but we have have decent/smart tidy houses - apart from nextdoors. I admit to being a bit of neat…
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diplomat dishwasher instructions wanted
can you help I have a diplomat dishwasher ADP8112 no instruction manual never had a dishwasher before so haven't got a clue does anyone have a manual they no longer want or could scan and forward to me many thanks
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second hand kitchen goods
help! I remember seeing an article in a newspaper, or possibly a weekend supplement, about a website that had good quality 2nd hand kitchen goods, like ovens, washing machines, etc. - does anyone here have a clue what it was? I tried googling and no luck... :confused:
