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Washing machine repair help
hi i need to repair my washing machine currently it has a leake but its been ever relaiable for such a long time its is a zanussi model i live in the ealing area...west london/near middlesex its the first time im in the search for repairs so unsure who is reputable..dotn wish to get conned by a cowboy or expensive call out…
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Cracked grout in the bathroom
I am now trying to sort out the bathroom floor (the ceiling looks fab though :) ). The wall and floor are tiled and I notice on another thread that posters would recommend putting silicone seal around the wall. This was not done and now the grout between the floor tiles has a deep crack running through it. The crack starts…
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Wiring in an old door bell push
I am right in assuming that you should be able to add any bell push to a modern door bell, aren't I? i.e At the end of the day, it's the most simple bit of wiring possible, with pressing the button creating a connection. The reason I ask is that I've found an old one on eBay which suits the age of the house (obviously I'm…
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Tavistock, any opinions?
Has anybody got or fitted Tavistock toilets or basins? just wondering what quality they are compared to roca or twyford as I've seen a style I like.
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New gas connection advice
Hi all. I'm currently living in a house that needs a fair bit of modernisation although I'm in no rush as it's in an ok condition to live in. The house does not have gas although next door does have. I've been quoted £612 (including all prep/digging) from National grid, they have also quoted £214 with me doing the digging…
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Plumbing in a washing machine.
How easy is this? Got new one delivered today. Comet won't fit them. However, the guy told me to remove the bolts from the back. Is it then just a case of attaching cold water hose from the sink? Should i attempt or wait for my dad? :confused: :rotfl:
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Halogen Spotlight Fitting - HELP!
Hi. Could some one shed some light for me :rotfl:(Cheesy I know!) Basically I have a spotlight I want to install. The manual states I have to remove the ceiling rose to get the bracket to fit. On the light the wiring goes into a block. I know where all the wires go but there is a seperate terminator block I have to use.…
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fitting roof window in maisonette
I live in a maisonette, 2 floors and theres a flat beneath me. I have my own front door and a huge loft, that when I bought the property 4 years ago had been boarded out, insulated, plastered, lighting and heating added and carpeted. It wasn’t sold as an extra bedroom as there was no staircase to it (still had to use the…
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Maximum to trim off a door
I'm looking to re-do our tiny downstairs loo soon (and maybe make it big enough for the over-5s to use...). The door is only around 1800mm/71" high. Although I may choose to put in a bigger frame, so that I don't bang my head quite so often, I'd rather not make work for myself. I'm looking on eBay for a reclaimed '1 over…
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Sky (moving home)
Sky have offered us sky+ fitted in our new home for £29 Is this a good deal or is it possible to get it for less /free ? Cheers :)
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Installing a dishwasher?
After a few years of coping with OH badly washing up, and having to redo it, we have finally decided to get a dishwasher :j (will just have to argue over who puts the plates in/away :rolleyes:) The spot it will go in is on an outside wall, there is a drain outside (downpipe from guttering empties into it) probably a metre…
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Light Wiring help please
I have finally resorted to a forum please for help! I have redecorated my dining room and changed ceiling and wall lights and I must admit i removed the old ceiling light and did not make not of the cable configuration..bad move. Theceiling light is connected to a dual dimmer switch, I also have 2 wall lights in the room…
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Leaking Pipe in Wall??
Hi I had a leaking toilet a few weeks ago and managed to get it fixed through a plumber after months - overflowing cistern into the bowl A few days later I noticed some green mildew on the wall of the bathroom and it also appeared on the other side of wall which is the corridoor. I feel it maybe a leaking pipe in the…
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uPVC window fitting question
Replacing the glass in a uPVC frame there is a sticky black rubber like tape between the frame and the glass that forms a seal. This is compromised - do you know what it is called and where can I buy some, either real shops or on the 'net? thx
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New Fire Question?
We are in the process of removing our old gas fire with the boiler behind it. We have recently decorated so are looking for ways to minimise the cost and not have to re-wallpaper or get a new carpet. I realise there is going to be a hole in the wall where the old boiler was but my fire is not in the centre of the wall. I…
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pro's + cons of intergrated washing machines?
hi, can anyone explain the pros + cons of intergrated washing machines compared to normal ones? thanks
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Why don't the tiles and floor get done first?
I've been watching a lot of home progs lately and a lot of the American ones have the bathrooms tiled from top to bottom first before the bath, basin and wc go in. Especially on some of the remodel jobs they do. That's not what's usually done here though, we usually tile round things after they've been installed. Surely…
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Any painter & decorator
I need some advice. My ceiling had to be patch repaired after having a chimney breast removed. It is lined with heavy embossed wallpaper which still look good. Pl can anybody give me some idea what to do with the small bare patch where it has been repaired. I cannot get the paper to match, one option is to remove existing…
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Double Glazing.... who to go with in Nottinghamshire??
Hi We've just moved into our new house and we need to change the windows we have a large amount of windows including two bays and we've had quotes off about 6/7 companies. the questions is now, who do we go with? we are based in Nottingham I really liked Everseal, before the gentleman even told me his rather good price…
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rewiring an old lamp
not sure if this is the right place, but i've seen some lovely original 50's table lamps on ebay. However, they have the original wiring fitted which would need replacing to modern standards. Is this something i could do myself or would i need an expert? cheers in advance
