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Cheap UPVC back door
Hi, Would anyone be able to point me towards a cheap upvc door company, I live in the south west of scotland. I'm basically looking for a white upvc back door, half panel (bottom) and glass in top half, as cheap as I can get nothing fancy. Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks
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toilet cistern slow to fill........
Hi, sorry in advance if this is a daft question -- my toilet cistern is very slow to fill - not a huge problem except when i have visitors then its a bit embarrassing as it takes ages til it can flush again. The water comes from a tank in the loft. Toilet at least 20 years old. Is there anything i can do to improve speed…
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Are rawl plugs needed for ceiling batons?
Hi I am going to put up batons on the ceiling and secure them by screwing them into the boards above (first floor), and then put plasterboard onto the batons. Do I need to drill out the beams above and put rawl plugs in or will just ample screws be sufficient? Thanks.
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fix a metal bed
Hi have a bed about 3 years old, bought from Benson Beds has two middle supports one at either end of the bed frame, about 1/2 foot from the outer frame of the bed, anyway since removing carpet and having wooden flooring the bed has walked, and within 3 weeks the supports have ended up like a baby giraffe learning to walk…
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How to get door furniture installed
i need a cheap door but all the ones from B&Q, homebase etc dont have door handle/lock fittings. how can i do this cheaply? hubby doesnt feel confident enough
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Cracked drain gully
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looking for a joiner for a small job
Apologies if a daft question, can anyone point me in the direction of a website or similar where I can find tel nos for tradespeople. I'm looking for someone to fit some shelves in the chimney recess but don't have any recommendations from friend's etc. It's only a small job so not sure it's appropriate for most companies?…
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Finishing off insulation - vapour barrier etc
After several months (!) I'm now finishing off insulating our pitched roof with Kingspan - I've just got a couple of queries about the niggly parts I was hoping someone could help with. Ideally I thought the kingspan should be running the entire lengths of the pitched roof, from the highest point of the ceiling right down…
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Tiling / Plastering courses - Edinburgh
Does anybody know of any? Just wanting to do it out of interest, but want it to teach me enough in order that i wouldn't feel inadequate doing a friends house.
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Homebuyers Report - are these big problems?
We have finally seen the surveyors report on the house we're buying (the mortgage offer came through first!). It raises a number of issues: 1."The rear path bridges the damp proof course which could cause dampness problems. External path levels would ideally be lowered to prevent this occurring." Repair category 3 (the…
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New false ceiling or pull down lathe & plaster and start again?
We're going to be doing our bathroom in the near future and its got the original lathe and plaster ceiling which is cracked. There are also bits of adhesive from where the polystrene tiles were attached. Add to that the fact its been damp for years as there is no extractor and its just a bit of a mess all around. The…
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Old/retro/groovy filing cabinets
Hello all, I'm on a seemingly fruitless search for an old-style filing cabinet to use in my home office. I'd like one that is foolscap (dfor hanging A4 files), that looks a bit more fun and retro than your normal office cabinet. Seems very hard to find! I think I may have found a gap in teh market... I'd also like a cool…
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Boiler casing - rusty
Hi All We have a Potterton Suprima boiler, which is working okay, although I confess it has not been serviced as often as it should have. It's about 9 years old and had the PCB replaced when we moved into the house 3 years ago. We recently had some unrelated work done and found out that the boiler casing is rusted. Our…
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Boiler Quote
Could anyone give me an idea how much a new conventional boiler, controls, hot water cylinder and full system flush would cost me? I am in Stoke on Trent area! Thanks in advance
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Ceiling Mounted Shower Curtain Rail
Hi Im trying to find a ceiling mounted rail for a shower curtain. The only one i can find is expensive (£70) http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/croydex-ceiling-mounted-l-1885-16640 any ideas on getting/ making a cheaper one? or one that hangs only from the ceiling (not into wall) hope ive bene clear, if not let me know.
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Building Inspection Fee
Hi, I have full building regs for a side extension which have been approved, since I have also decided on a rear extension. I was hoping to amend\sumbit another application so that I only get charged once building inspection fee. The council have advised that this makes no difference as the building work will also ways be…
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Intermittent hot water problem (combi)??
I'm having a problem with my combi boiler (Ferroli Modena). When trying to fill a bath, the hot water is intermittent - it gives hot for a few seconds and the goes cold. Before I get someone round, any clues/ideas?? Please tell me it's not a major problem, pretty please. Lynsey
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Another problem - Dishwasher help!
My dishwasher is about 3-4 yrs old - this week it doesnt seem to want to clean properly :-( I have pulled out all the bits in the bottom that come out easily and cleaned them all but it doesnt seem to have helped - any ideas what the problem could be or what I could try to fix it - I really dont understand things like…
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Problem in the bathroom... eww
I have got a problem in my bathroom. Over the past couple of months it seems to be really damp after having a shower. Condensation on the walls etc. I have an extractor fan in the ceiling (which sounds as if it is working?!) but the condensation doesnt seem to go away, I have bled the radiator as it needed to be done, and…
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New slates for roof
Hi, Does anyone know how much i should expect to pay a roofer for 2 new slates fitted to my house roof. Its a 2 story terrace house. Cheers.
