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Cleaning grout off travertine tiles
We've finally finished tiling and grouting our bathroom with travertine tiles. We sealed the tiles (twice!) before grouting and are just cleaning off all the grout residue before sealing again. Most of the residue comes off with rather a lot of elbow grease but there are also some stubborn bits of grout which just won't…
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mini hydro turbines
Hi all, Im looking for a hydro turbine but one small enough to incorporate into house hold plumbing (15mm/22mm), I intend to use the pressure from the system to power it, thus creating energy that could be stored in cells and work small electric appliances such as infra red sensors, can anybody tell me where I can find…
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Damp proof course - is it a necessity?
This may be a controversial question but is a damp proof course absolutely necessary or is something that will help a house sell more quickly? I am buying a house that needs pretty much everything doing to it, I'm a complete novice apart from bits of DIY here and there - and mental I know! It's a brick built terrace around…
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Old style bath panel
Hi folks, Hope someone can inspire me :) I have decorated my bathroom and the last thing i have to do is put something where the normal bath panel would go. I am a bit strapped for cash so if someone could help with ideas about making something to do the job I would be so grateful :)
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Urgent help please
We are covered by "Barclays" against various maladies through some scheme. For the last few months a small pipe that connects to the water cylinder has been slowly dripping - nothing major ( we just collected it in an old ice cream tub 5 -10 mm total), but we thought we'd see to it via BArclays. They sent out a plumber…
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fencing or panels
Our back fence has blown down which is no suprise as its rotten so we need to replace it. its approx 10 m long and needs to be approx 5ft high but should be get fence panels or get someone to make a fence? what sort of price difference will there be between the 2 options? we don't have much to spend but want a good job…
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Chasing wall out for new plug socket.
Hi All, Just a quick one. I have make a hole for a double plug socket in the wall about 3 foot up for where the TV is going to be. But i am having troubles in chasing out the wall to the floor. I am using a hammer and bolster, and not getting anywhere fast. Any ideas? Regards Richard.
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New arial
How much should I pay to have a new arial fitted on my roof? Should we get a digital arial? We have an ok picture on our TVs but a much better picture using Sky (which we only have connected to our living room) - we'd like to get a similarly good picture in the bedrooms. Have never been able to get a Channel 5.
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Can I save some money?!!
Hi all, Was wondering wether or not there is a product on the market were by I could install an extractor fan in my bathroom that works off energy created by the steam from the shower, I no it sounds expensive but if anyone has got any info I would be more than gratefull, Cheers, Tom.
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Water leaking from fridge.
Its a Hotpoint ice diamond fridge /freezer and although its probably about 10 years old its working fine apart from the fact that there is water leaking out from the bottom. It seems to be originating at two little pipes and running down the inside and into the salad trays then on to the floor. Any ideas of how to…
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Mira shower button
The button on my Mira shower is playing up. Its not staying on,and you have to keep your finger on it continuously while trying to use the shower. Any ideas of how to fix this please. thx.
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Wallpaper Paste
Hi, After hanging some wallpaper at the weekend we have a large bucket of paste left but someone forgot to read the packet to see how to dispose of it properly before it was thrown away and so now I don't know what to do with it! Can someone advise how I dispose of it? Thanks in advance, Emma
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Outside Light
I want to install an outside light, Im under the impression im not allowed to do this myself anymore due to government regulations. Does anyone have any rough idea of prices i might pay for an electrician to do this in the cheltenham area
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Flexible tap connectors. Yes or no?
I'm going to do some DIY in the bathroom, and will probably use flexible tap connectors to make things a bit easier. But, I remember a few years ago a plumber telling me never to use them as they are prone to splitting and making a bit of a mess. Any thoughts?
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likely cost repair to washer dryer
I am at the end of my tether with my Hotpoint Washer dryer, it is actually only 2 years old and I don't want to be wasteful or extravagant but I am seriously considering just giving up on it and getting a new one and forgetting the whole sorry Hotpoint saga. The machine is unreliable, I have fault after fault with it, all…
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Mixed wash
What's the most effective way to run a mixed wash? I have a large capacity machine and a family, and need to mix laundry constantly. I am using colour catchers, but the whites don't stay white that long. Is there a more effective way of doing this? I'm thinking the washing liquid I use, Persil small and mighty, may be part…
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Finding a trustworth damp specialist
Has anyone used D Hewett MRICS of www.dampnessdiagnosis for sussing out a damp problem? Wondering if they are a really expensive option .They sound very professional in their website. Looking for such an independent firm to suss out the source of damp in a Victorian property in Finsbury Park London area. Any…
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Cost to install central Heating
I am getting quotes to supply and install Combi Boiler and 7 Rads. Property is ex local authority 3 bedroom. No previous heating is installed. Property is undergoing renovation, not decorated, no flooring etc. Downstairs is concrete floor, upstair wooden. Boiler to be located in bedroom on outside wall. Gas pipe to be run…
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Constant bleeding of radiators required
Hi no amount of bleeding seems to stop the air in my system. It always effects the radiator nearest the pump and the radiator on the landing. The boiler and pump are in an airing cupboard upstairs. The rushing of water is worse if the hot water heating is turned on therefore the boiler is heating the hot water cylinder as…
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Where to get Edison to Bayonet converter - Maplins stopped doing them!
Hi, I need some more Edison Screw (E27) to Bayonet converters. My last ones came from Maplin online but they only sell Bayonet to Edison converters now. I've googled but no luck anyone know anywhere online that sells them?
