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Kitchen Ovens Advice
We are planning our new kitchen and i really fancy the full height cupboards with 2 single ovens either side by side or on top of each other But i'd also like an integrated microwave to go on top of one single oven or at the side of it (if that makes sense) Only problem is to equal out the units to make them look sleek i…
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Better Bathrooms online shop problems
Hello there. Is anyone else having trouble getting in contact with Better Bathrooms online shop customer service? I just sat on hold for 20 minutes AGAIN and according to the recording moved from 4th to 3rd place ... at that rate they'd be gone for the weekend. I have waited since 16 Feb for even a delivery date on shower…
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New boiler costing more
We had a very old boiler and were constantly been told everyone time it was serviced that we needed a new one and it would saved money. We decided we would have a condensing combi boiler and had a new one installed. Unfortunately rather than saving us money it is using more than twice the amount of gas as the old system.…
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How to amend building reg plans ?
Hi, I have regulation "full plans" for a side storey extension that have been approved. Since I have decided that I also want a very simple rear extension, so I guess I have two options - Resubitmit new plans with side\rear so all work is considered to be one project hence I only pay one inspection fee. - Do the rear…
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New bathroom - paint & tiles for walls?
Hi I'm after some advice please. We're hoping to completely re-do our bathroom come the summer - new suite, remove existing tiles & replace, new floor etc. At the moment we have floor to ceiling tiles (bright blue!!!) and ideally i would like to only tile part way up the wall (finishing just above the sink) and then paint…
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Recommended bathroom sites
About to move into a new place, and although there is tons to do, the priority is a new bathroom. Inevitably, I want the C.P. Hart look at Happy Shopper prices…:rolleyes: What companies/web-sites can the good folk of MSE recommend?
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Painting - Light Walls & Dark Wood
Is there a preferred method/best practice of painting a room. Do I paint the walls with the white paint first then paint the dark (oak) skirting after, or vice versa?!:rolleyes: It's bugging me. :D I've done a test run on the downstairs bog and did the walls first, then skiting second. I used masking tape.
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I thought Combi boilers.....
were supposed to give you hot water `on demand`and was not related to the central heating How comes ours gives hot water quicker if the central heating is on ?:confused: Dan
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insurance claims - contractor level of service?
Just curious to those that have made claims from house insurance for building damage such as water damage etc. What is the level of service you would expect from the contractors doing the work? For example, for the work we have been getting repaired contractors have been polite, but using dirty dusy sheets. They…
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Party Wall knocked down and rebuilt without written notice? Compensation?
Hello everyone - I'm new here but I hope you can help. At the beginning of October, work started on the terraced house adjoining my mothers. The house had been bought in a very dilapidated state and had to be completely renovated. One part of the renovations was to knock down the party wall between the two houses and…
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Bicarbonate of soda?
Hi I've read about Bicarb of soda removing nasty smalls from fridges and was wondering if it works on other things too. We're recently got a dehumidifier as we have a condensation problem (am hoping that's all it is!!!) Due to the build up of damp in the house our clothes / coats etc in wardrobes etc have got a musty, damp…
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Problem with oven door
Hope someone can help. Last night the glass came away from the inner door on my oven (Indesit). Is it ok to use (mainly Sunday) until it is repaired. Can the outside glass withstand the heat without the inner? Need to have my roast on Sunday. Any advice?
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Chrome bathroom fittings
Hi, We have just had a new bathroom fitted with some lovely chrome fittings, does anyone know the best way to keep them looking shiny including a lovely large showerhead thanx:rolleyes:
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set of kitchen switches/sockets
I am looking for some cheap but good looking switches/sockets for the kitchen. They will all need to match, double sockets 2 x dimmer switches something to switch cooker on/off and w/machine above worktop I have got myself an extractor fan so if this needs a certain type of switch. Anything else i may have forgotten…
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Dyson DC04 help please
I have a Dyson DC04 Lime and grey version and have managed to snap the handle off, I've been looking on ebay and there are a couple of options depending on whether or not it is a clutchless version (no idea dysons had clutches maybe they also have brakes I dont know about hehehe) or not. Anyone have any idea how I find out…
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Laminate floor underlay?
Hi I am laying new floor boards and am going to put laminate flooring on the top. I wish to use 7mm fibreboard insulation under the laminate but was wondering if I could double these up to 14mm to get it to the same floor level as the rest of the house? UNDERLAY HERE Any advise would be appreciated :)
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On suite
Anyone know what do I need to do to put an on suite in the bedroom. Planning permission? Building control? Nothing? Same question to put a downstairs cloakroom in, but with a shower cubicle, using a corner of the living room, (it's L shaped, so basically taking the end of the L, and making access from the house entrance…
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Mysterious holes "chewed" in cotton t-shirts - what's causing this?!
Help pls!! Have discovered millions of tiny holes in cotton t-shirts!! They're stored in seagrass baskets on shelves in the bedroom. The clothes are all ones used regularly, so in and out regularly for wear/washing and then put back in the baskets. Been away for a week, come back and discovered millions of little holes -…
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new kitchen advice?
I am redesigning my kitchen and would be grateful for any advice. My main priorities are to have a basic functional "no frills" kitchen that's easy to clean and will last a long time, so easy to repair or replace parts. My plan is to design it myself, buy the units from B&Q and then find someone to fit it for me- not sure…
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Quote - what do you think??
We have permission to build a 2 storey side extension measuring 7.5m x 2.5m. We plan to have a kitchen diner on the ground floor and a bedroom with ensuite bathroom upstairs. It will be built of block and rendered. We have been quoted £38k but this does not include the bathroom fittings nor the kitchen, so we will have to…
