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Renovating Solid Wood Doors
We've just bought a really old Victorian flat, and are in the process (about to start) renovating it. Pretty much everything needs replacing, but whilst taking the doors off their hinges today, I couldn't believe how heavy they were! I assume that under the paint they are some kind of solid hard wood, as nothing else could…
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Arthouse wallpaper
I am looking to buy some arthouse wallpaper which i think has just been discontinued.....Its called 'Arthouse vintage classics' Damask neutral and its code is 578902. Does anyone know where i can find this? Its the perfect wallpaper and i cant believe i cant find it! Please help if you know. thanks x
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Really stinky kitchen - help!
I'm new, and hope you can help. You all seem quite knowledgable!! Have just bought and moved into a mid-terraced house, around 100 years old. The house is lovely, apart from one or two things we need to change, but since we moved in I have noticed quite a strange smell coming from the kitchen (which is at the back of the…
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New kitchen mixer tap dripping/dribbling out?
I have a new kitchen mixer tap, its from B & Q. I originally had one that dripped out so returned and got a different one. But that is doing the same. The problem is only with the cold. When I turn the hot off, it goes off - no dribbling or dripping. However when I turn the cold off it dribbles out for a few seconds and…
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Refacing Kitchen cupboards
Hi I am thinking of refacing my kitchen cupboards, has anyone had this done, I was looking for find out how much this costs and if its worth it? Thanks Kim
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good all purpose drill £50-£100?
Hi, I'm going to be doing a fair few diy jobs in the near future and probably more in the long term as well so am looking to invest in a decent drill. I have one that cost about £14.99 from somewhere, but always feel it is well underpowered and the batteries seem to have a short life. Any recommendations or links? thanks :)
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My kettle has stopped working
My kettle has just stopped working, I've had it for about 18 months and I went to switch it on today and nothing... It's a prestige urban kettle and although it's not a really expensive kettle I'd rather repair than replace it. Does anyone know where I should be looking to take it to, to get it repaired? Will Prestige…
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Bosch Fridge Freezer - Ice on back of fridge
Hi, We have had our Bosch fridge freezer for 5 years and its been working great but the last few weeks we have noticed ice on the back of the fridge, sometimes it does go but its mainly in the middle of it. We have defrosted it but its come back again. Fridge is on 6 and freezer -18 Any advice what could be causing this?…
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loft conversion/ventilation
hi there i have recently looked into puttin a model railway into the loft of my house but have ran into a problem that at this time of year the heat up there is unbearable and you cannot be up there for more than 5/10 minutes, is there anyway i can stop this and birng the temperatures, someone said lining the inside of the…
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No water pressure just in bath taps
Having just moved into my first house that I own I've found that when the hot tap is run in the bath the combi boiler doesn't fire. However, when the hot tap in the sink is run the bolier fires. In order to get a hot shower I have to run the sink hot tap at the same time. The water from the bath tap is little more than a…
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DIY cleaning products
Hi Guys, Just wanted to share with you a recipe to make your own multi purpose cleaner. Its really good! -1 empty 32 oz. spray bottle -3/4 cups. Distilled White Vinegar -1 cup. Hydrogen Peroxide -1 1/2 tsp. Castille Soap -30 drops Tea Tree Oil -30 drops Essential Oil of choice (I use Lime, but you can use which ever you…
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Funny smell from Artex?
I've just had to apply some of the dreaded Artex (don't ask why) to a ceiling. It was the powdered bag version from B & Q that you add water to . Now it is supposed to dry in a few days but there is is still an unusual unpleasant smell. in the small ( bath) room I really do not think it can be anything else. I read that…
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Small doors
Is it possible to buy new panelled doors in small sizes for under-stair cupboards ? Cheers:)
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Patio/Path
Good Afternoon! Just wanted some advice really regarding creating a small patio and stepping stone like path in my garden. At the moment my garden is literally grass with a gravel area. How much would the materials cost? [few slab type objects i'm guessing and a bit of concrete] Is it expensive to get someone in to do this…
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New Driveway - ballpark cost and hints & tips. Thanks
I'm thinking of having my exisiting driveway and path re-done and so would be interested to hear from anyone who has had it done recently (or is in the trade) for hints/tips. The path is currently laid in concrete but is cracked fully across its width in numerous places which (hopefully, if it is necessary) would assist…
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Heating a Village Hall with Electricity
The heaters in our Village Hall have given up the ghost and have to be replaced (about 8 fan heater types attached to the wall). They were fairly inefficient and noisy. Is there a better option for heating a large space? We only have electricity as a power source
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Do i need underlay for my solid oak floor?
I'm laying oak flooring in our bedroom but have had conflicting advice as to whether or not I need underlay. It's going on chipboard floorboards and I plan to secret nail it, can anyone offer a third opinion? Thanks
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Is our kitchen budget too small?
We have a budget of £10,000 for a 15x9 foot kitchen, from scratch. This includes flooring, wall tiles, sink, worktop, cabinets, all appliances (OH wants an american fridge-freezer & range style cooker plus washing machine & dishwasher), skimming the artex ceiling, and all fitting, plumbing, electrics gas etc. We'd also…
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What electric cables are needed?
At present, a cable runs from the shaver point in the bathroom to the main bathroom ceiling light. As the bathroom is being refurbed I will be wanting a new shaver point (probably inside a wall unit) and either a lit mirror or a plain mirror with a separate light. I wont be wiring it all up, I'll get the electrician to do…
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Kitchen floor tiling patterns/sizes
Nearly at the stage where i am ready to get tiles. Looked in a few places and choices are mostly 300x300 or 450x450. The kitchen is quite narrow about 8 ft wide one end and about 8.5ft the other but is about 25ft long. Units are only going down one side due to the width. What size would look good? Also is there any…
