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where can I get a true kingsize or superking sleeping bag??
Hi, After trying out a double sleeping bag tonight, I have decided there is not enough space for me as I am a fidget. There is only 1 zip, so if I need to escape I will have to clamber over oh or sleep beside the zip no doubt digging into me:eek:. I would ideally like a kingsize one, or a superking size. We sleep on a…
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Bought a bed - but too firm.
Hi bought a friends bed, its a muji one not sure if I'm allowed to say that. Anyway looks great has wooden slats, but woke up with really stiff back. Is there anything i can do to make bed less firm, my back is mega unhappy. Tried to read bed threads but hours later still not sure what to do.
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City Plumbing ... Negotiating
Having read many useful threads in here discussing new bathroom installations (incredibly useful and answered most of my questions), I do have one remaining query please. It may be stupid, but heck, I'm way new to all this and pretty clueless. A strong consensus seemed to be avoid the DIY sheds (which I'll admit was where…
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New Combi Boiler
OK, I have no idea what i'm looking at here. But I need a combi boiler installed. No radiators or anything. I live in Edinburgh, anyone have an idea what it should cost? And is it OK for them to leave the old radiators, cos they're fine. Also, I have hot and cold water tanks that could do with getting taken out. I'm…
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Paint or tile bathroom walls?
We are redoing our bathroom and are not too sure whether to paint or tile the walls. Obviously we plan to tile the shower / bath area but were considering tiling part way up the wall all the way around the room - finishing with a glass border, and painting top part of wall . However, we're now considering not tiling and…
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Help me choose between these 2 USA fridge/freezers..
Ok have been looking for ages and am now getting cross with myself due to being so indecisive. First one is this:http://www.sainsburyskitchenappliances.co.uk/product_information.aspx?ProductID=8117&ProductCode=RSH1DTMH_SI&ProdColourID=12394&specification=false# Pros: smaller depth Samsung seems to me better make wise but…
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Terrible smell of sewers in flat
I hope someone can help, I live on the 5th floor of a new block of flats. Our bathroom contains a bath, shower, sink and toilet. Over the last couple of weeks we have had a really bad smell of musky damp in the bathroom, which has developed to become a smell of sewerage that comes in waves. It is really getting disgusting.…
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How do I fit a new washing machine drive belt?
Hi All! Found a snapped belt in the washing machine (posted about it not going a few weeks back) & have the correct new one, now. What do I do to re-fit it - looks loike the motor needs to come off & belt on, then motor back on. Is this right, please? Hotpoint Aquarius WMA34 1000spin Thanks in advance. VB
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laying new laminate flooring
i have just finished painting my kitchen, and i want to finish if off properly with new laminate flooring. i'm willing to try and lay it myself, i'm going to try and buy the best i can afford, but does anyone have any advice on how to go about it. i've asked friends, and one says start from the furthest away and work back…
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Rough cost of plumbing a usa fridge in..
Hi was just wondering if anyone had, had this done and if so how much it was? many thanks
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Need roof repairs on Victorian slate roof
I have a tall (3 storey) Victorian house with a steep pitched slate roof. It is not in overall bad condition but needs work done in various places (2 slipped tiles, fanlight lets in water, gutters (cast iron) need cleaning out, downpipe on gutter is leaking at joint). Matters are complicated because house is in a…
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payment before repairs carried out
Hi, I am in the process of trying to get my upvc front door fixed. Today a double glazing repair company came round and quoted £88 which I am happy to pay but I was asked to pay the man who gave me the quote by credit card straight away and the repair team would come this afternoon. I wasn't happy to pay before the repair…
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Leaking Triton Shower!
Hi there, hope someone can advise on this?? We have a Triton Ivory II shower which is about 2-3 of years' old. THe unit has started to leak at the bottom - thought it was the Pressure Relief Device at first, but (after turning the electric off!) have taken off the front and it seems to be coming from the stabilising valve…
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Listing Building, House Grants for roof / windows
hi, my father and i need our roof replacing and front six windows replacing. Problem is its a Grade II listed building and its prooving expensive. does anyone know if i can get a grant or other financial aid. i work but have own family to support, dads on benefits. (we cant get cavity wall insulation and loft isnt suitable…
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dressing table
To All My OH wants a dressing table in white but the only one we can find within our budget is this http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70162862 I know it isn't white but what do people thing about just giving it a coat of matt white. Will it look ok? If not anyone know anywhere else we can get one for about the…
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How much to fit a replacement electric shower?
Hi all, I moved into my house 3 weeks ago and after a week the gainsborough electric shower went cold - I know it's a cheap make of shower and so I guess it's just unlucky that it went a week after I moved in. Anyway, now it's pay day I've bought a new shower but I need someone to fit it - do I call an electician or a…
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plumber problems
OK, please bear with me on this as it might be long/complex. We're renovating an old house in a conservation area. After several meetings and quotes we finally decided to go with a plumber who is from slightly out of town but who had done plenty of work with friends of ours who live nearby. Now i'll hold my hands up and…
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Wanting a driveway, what kind and rough cost
Hi I am wanting to have my front garden turned into a drive so that I am able to put my car in. My first thought is what to have, block paving, tarmac or what else is there. I will also need to have the pavement dropped, the garden area is approx 14 x 10, I haven't measured yet. Any thoughts of how much I will be looking…
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Cleaning shower enclosures with curved glass
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underfloor heating insulation
I am in the process of putting down underfloor heating in the kitchen. we have a concrete floor, and will be putting down ceramic tiles. we have just fitted a new kitchen, and left a gap of about 20mm to fit the flooring - although we haven't cut the plinths yet, so in theory we could shave some of the top if we had to…
