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fix up rather than replace it kitchen :)
Hello Just wondering if any of you can point me in the right direction? I've got a kitchen already in my house thats a black gloss thing from ikea not really to my taste but can't afford to replace it. I have a few questions: Does anyone know where I can get black gloss kitchen doors from,as four and three drawer front are…
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Black out curtain recommendations??
Excuse the random question, but I really could do with some advice before I waste money on buying the wrong thing! Basically can anyone recommend some black out curtains? I have a spot light right outside my bedroom window and the light gets through my current blinds and keeps me awake. I currently already have normal…
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How to make a window seat cushion?
I'm doing up my bedroom and want to make a nice old-style feather-stuffed (not foam, if I can help it) window seat cushion. The only trouble is I don't really know where to start! I'm a fairly crafty person but sewing is not my forte. I guess I need to know, do I just buy a load of feathers off ebay?!! I like the cushions…
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4 or 5 Hole bath fillers - so expensive, suggestion?
Well I've changed my mind at the last minute again. :rolleyes: I've come to the conclusion that I was trying to get one product to fulfill too many wants and have decided to separate the shower from the bath taps so that I can get exactly the shower options I want. So I've scrapped the wall mounted tap idea and I'm now…
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covering hole in water butt
Hello, I have a 2.5" diameter circular hole in my water butt (that used to be used to feed an overflow pipe from, but now isn't required) that I want to cover. Does anyone have any advice on exactly what product would be best to use to get his done? Thanks in advance! Duncan
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Improving/extending our current home - question
Sorry if this is in the wrong place! My Husband and I live in a small 2 bed cottage, nd originally planned it as a starter home for no more than 3 years. However, the way things are currently, we are sure we will now need to stay put for maybe 5 years minimum. We are very short of storage/space and would love a front porch…
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Lay gravel driveway over exisiting paving stones?
We have moved into a house where the short driveway (only size of a parking space effectively) consists of two strips of paving stones with a border down the middle. A few of the flags are cracked and uneven so it looks a bit unsightly. As a short term solution to make it look more attractive I thought I might just order…
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Can anyone recommend a company that supplies and fits roller blinds?
I would have to get one made to measure, as my window's too big to buy a ready made one. I also need to get someone to fit it, so I'm looking for a company that can do the lot for me, either a national company or one in Glasgow. I know of Hillary's, but I remember them being expensive. The window size is 2.3m, does anyone…
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Radiator plumbing question.
basically i after some advice.:rolleyes: In our new house we have a combi boiler (the same as our old house), but it is located under the stairs instead of upstairs in the airing cupboard in the bathroom (the previous owners had ripped out the airing cupboard to fit in a large corner bath, and hence moved the boiler…
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Induction Hobs with 26cm pans
Am just about to buy a 4 zone induction hob and was surprised that most still have the 2 small + 2 large "ring" configuration - didn't really understand the need for small zones. Anyway - longemail trailwith Neff came up with a couple of points 1) Don't put small pans on large zones - they won't work - 60% of the zone…
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best deals on kitchens at the moment?
I'm looking to get a complete new kitchen, units, worktops, sink, taps and built in oven/ hob. Everything, but the white goods really. I was wondering if anyone knew the best, and when I say best I really mean cheapest place to get a kitchen at the moment (does anyone have a sale or deals on)? I would be getting the…
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How to replace a built in dishwasher?
Hi all, My d/w has broken down, and after a couple of months of washing by hand and saving money where possible I would like to get another in the most cost effective manner. Can someone recommend a shop which does installation as well as sales? I think that the kitchen cabinet that the dishwasher is in has been glued to…
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Anyone bought from appliancesonline.co.uk?
They have a few of the items I want significantly cheaper than the standard sheds. Anyone used them before and are their stock checkers online accurate? Many thanks all
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Melted plastic on iron
Help Please! My hubby managed to melt plastic from back of a bib onto our iron! :mad:Please I need ideas on how to get it off, really don't want to waste money getting a new iron. Why he was ironing a bib I don't know! :confused: Thanks in advance Fiona
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Why have white tiles turned blue?
We had our bathroom done about 5 years ago and rather than take the old tiles off the wal,l the tiler fitted the new white ones on top of the old. Now one and a half of the tiles in the bottom corner where they meet the top of the bath have turned blue. They still have white flecks on the them and the whole tile went first…
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Karndean annual treatment?
(And yes I have looked up previous threads, but I'm still not sure.) Mum is thinking of having Karndean flooring in her sitting room. Just her and the dog, so it's not going to get massive amounts of wear. When she went to the shop, they said something about it needing treating every year, and my sister in law said her…
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Neighbours Garage Roof "Damaged"
I've just had my leaking garage flat roof replaced and re-felted. The garage is joined to next door's garage by about 50% of it's length. The neighbours have been complaining that my builders were not taking care to stay on my side of the property, and seem concerned that their side might no longer be weather proof…
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Bathroom extractor fan hole in soffit
Hi All Has anyone ever made the hole required for a bathroom extractor fan in a soffit? Any tips or guidance on how to do this? Thanks in advance!
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Utility Taps
Afternoon All Could anyone recommend a good utility room tap? Looking to spend not more than about £40 and want it to look fairly stylish but practical if at all possible!? Thank you :)
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Waste pipework for sink/washing machine/condensing pipe and possible dishwasher?
Hi All We are about to fit the sink into our utility room and will need to organise the waste pipes / trap etc in a way to accomodate the sink waste, along with washing machine and boiler condensing waste (as well as possibly a dishwasher in the future - not sure if this many waste options is possible?!) Could someone…
