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New boiler, which is best?
I've been getting quotes to get my old back boiler removed and a new combi boiler installed. I've narrowed it down to two companies, both are Corgi registered so basically it comes down the boilers they have suggested. I've tried looking online for reviews but have not been able to get much information so I thought I'd ask…
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Wood Burning Stove - Should I insulate the Flue liner ?
Hi there, I have just had a Pioneer 500 fitted with a 904/904 liner. The stove is working great however I am a bit concerned about the rate I am burning logs. The stove appear to be very hungry. We are still novices with using the stove but using well seasoned wood and trying not to burn it too hard we are getting through…
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Fake/Artificial Plants to Decorate my Home
Okay so I live in a lovely little flat with my boyfriend, the only problem being, with it being Scotland and the fact the flat is on the ground floor and surrounded by tall buildings we don't get much natural light. I really want some plants in the flat, but know they wouldn't stand a chance. I have seen some artificial…
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HELP!! Locked out - need to take barrel out of Yale-type lock
Hi Anyone know how easy or difficult it is to remove the barrel from a Yale lock like a locksmith does?? Do you need special equipment? I am stuck at work as there are appointments that can't be cancelled, locksmith can't park near my flat, and will charge a mint to come out-of-hours this evening. Oh and I don't have any…
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Boarding my loft and insulation
Following on from my quesion about loft ladders, I also have to board my loft and it occurs to me that it might be a good time to top up my insulation. There is already a reasonable amount up there (it comes to within about 3cm of the top of the joists from what I can see while perching precariously on top of the step…
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Loft ladders? Any recommendations?
Hi I need to have a loft ladder installed as part of some home improvement works. I've been told to get aluminium instead of wood and it needs to be retractable and lightweight so that I can push it back up in the loft when it is not in use. However, is fitting one a DIY job or is it best left to the professionals? I don't…
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Pointing brickwork
I live in a Victorian end terrace and we're going to get some quotes for pointing the brickwork at the end of the house (up to the roof apex as this has been done by previous owners) and round the sides.The front has already been done too. We live in the North East,Newcasle area and wonder what we should accept as a good…
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Microwave buzzing when washing machine in use, is this normal?
Hi all, I've got a bit of a strange issue. In my new flat I had the washing machine on last night and every time it went to fill, there was an electrical buzzing noise coming from the microwave. The microwave was not in use at the time and when I switched the microwave off at the socket the buzzing stopped immediately.…
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Do Howdens sell decking?
Just wondering if anybody knows if Howdens sell decking, only I'm looking to get a part of my garden decked & I know somebody with a Howdens account so possibly would work out cheaper than Homebase/B&Q etc. if I ordered via his account.
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Tumble dryer problem. What is this part called?
Hi, I have a white knight tumble dryer but it wont work. There is a little spike on the door called a strike through. The part I need it where this strike through goes into the machine. Does anyone know what its called or where I can get one from? Thank you Kat
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Kitchen floor - vinyl or tiled?
We were going to have vinyl on our kitchen floor for budget reasons, but now think that tiling may not be that much more expensive. We already have vinyl in the bathroom so know the benefits of that (warm and fairly soft underfoot, easy to care for). Can anyone tell me any advantages or disadvantages of having a tiled…
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Washing machine drum stuck
As it says above really, the drum on my washing machine won't spin...it appears to be seized.. Any suggestions:confused:
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Tile effect laminate flooring
Hi there, Hope someone out there can help. I need to replace the flooring in my house. We need a good quality laminate, however the only one I really like (colourwise) is the TileLOC random slate from B&Q. I looked at the Quickstep versions but the slate is just tooo samey. Are there any other manufacturers or retailers…
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Knocking in pipes when hot tap turned on....
Everytime I turn on the hot tap upstairs or down, shower or even the washer it sounds like an engine warming up, not really a knocking sound , but gets louder. If I turn on the cold tap (bath) and run it for a while it stops, usually though it does now take longer than when it first started! Can I sort this myself? If so…
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Electrical Sockets
Hey, my mams wanting all the single sockets in the house replaced with double ones so im going to buy them for her, but im unsure weather to buy single pole or double pole as im not sure of the difference, do they still only use the one cable coming out of the wall so it doesnt matter which one i buy? Googled a bit but…
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toilet flushing problem - question please
When I flush my toilet there is always remnants of tissue left, and I have to flush again. Also the cystern lid lifts slightly when I flush it, and bangs back down again. Could these two problems be fixed easily or are they indicators of bigger things? thank you.
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any deals on kitchens at the mo
looking for a deal on a kitchen,nothing to fancy as should only need it for a couple of years
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Awkward kitchen
Hi, Looking to 'upgrade' our kitchen now that we've done most of the other work we wanted to in our house. The problem is it's small - 3m on longest side, 2600 on short side with a cutout and two doors. The current layout has the oven/hob in the corner - which I dont find a problem to be honest, there is enough space to…
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where can my microwave go !
Why can't my microwave be fitted above my hob with an extractor underneath it like they have in the U.S :confused:
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water softner appliances for hard water areas
What are the pro's and con's of these appliances please? Do you need a new system or can they work on old systems? I live in a hard water area with pipes that are limed up.
