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Is it worth it? - knocking down wall for open plan living
Hi there, my girlfriend and i are in the process of buying a house, hoping to complete at the end of Nov. I am an apprentice joiner and keen to do some work to the house to alter the layout (doing most of what i can to save ££).The property is a standard 1940's semi 2 up 2 down with a single storey extension on the back…
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Roof Space Insulation ?
Hi there. Im looking for some advice on insulation for the roof space. First of all.. The house is early 1900, used to be one large one at some point but was split into two. The attic bedroom is the major problem for the general chill around the house and the room on its own is very cold in the winter months! I think this…
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How warm is your home?
I recently upgraded to a new combi condensing boiler with digital thermostat which I am hoping will be cheaper to run. What temperature should I set the room thermostat at to achieve economy without sacrificing warmth?
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New wood burner WITHOUT lining chimney?
Hi all, I have a victorian chimney with a rubbish '70s gas fire in it. We have unlimited wod andcan get coal I want to move off gas and back to a stove. I have had a quote of £2,000 to line the chimney - and backfill to a register plate, to put in a multifuel burner. Do I have any options? 1) Leave the chimney as is and…
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Fridge/freezer or separates???
I need a fridge freezer, but I am very confused after a visit to local elec shops. Why are combined f/freezers more expensive than separates? I have put fridges on top of freezers for several years (well fixed!) with no problem. Wanted neater look in new kitchen, but not willing to pay extra for it! Any ideas or help? Or…
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Mrs Flatpacks Furniture Store
Has anyone heard about or used Mrs Flatpacks Furniture Store? I am after a cabin bed for my son and they seem to be good value on this site? Thanks in advance
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Corgi Guy and plumbers help please - central heating certs
Hoping I can get some quick advice, googling is not helping me much. What exactly do I need to produce for the buyers of my house to show that the new central heating installation is safe and what does it look like. This is something H normally deals with. Buyers solicitor is repeatedly asking for an installation…
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Annex or not an annexe?!
Hi I hope someone can help. We have recently found out we are expecting a baby. To raise some extra cash we decided to turn our 4 bedroom house into 2 flats and have a lodger in the lower flat under the rent-a-room scheme. We sought advice from an architect as we also wanted to do an attic conversion and he advised us of…
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Glass cover for hot ceramic hob
I've just moved to a house with a ceramic hob, which I've never used before. So far, I'm not liking the fact that the hob stays so hot for so long after use, especially as there's no really clear visual indication which hob is hot. In addition to the likelihood of me absent mindedly burning myself, I also have a cat who's…
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Any plumbers who can help re kitchen sink?
Hi All. I have just discovered a leak under my kitchen sink. The water is coming from where the waste pipe meets the drain hole in the actual sink unit. I can wobble the pipe so I guess some sort of seal has gone??? Is this a small job that I can tackle myself do you think? Could I use a sealant without removing any pipes?…
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CCTV drain survey?
Hi all, You've been more than helpful in the past advising me on my recent housebuyers report. This is my first housebuying experience and I'm very 'green'. Just wondering if any of you can help me with the last 'sticking point'. Survey said drains were slightly higher than usual - but that this could be down to the age of…
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stair carpet help
Getting a stair carpet but getting confused about measurements...can someone please help me? from the bottom of the stairs is as follows.. 11 steps, EACH step is 93cm wide by 44cm (thats the up bit then the flat bit) then we have a wee square bit thats 100cm by 101cm then its 3 steps...each step 93cm wide and 44cm as…
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Cables and Laminate floors.
After years of carpets we have decided to go for a laminate floor. Two years ago I had a brand new Ulster carpet laid at a cost of £1100. As I mentioned in a previous post the carpet was a lightish beige, never again. I used a plastic runner where the door to the lounge was but each time we moved it the carpet where no…
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How much space does a stud wall take up?
I want to split my huge dining room/kitchen space up into kitchen and seperate dining room. How much space will it take up, for the actual wooden framework plus the plasterboard, plus skimming etc? Hubby thinks it will be about six inches - is this right?
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Conservatory and carpet?
The g/f a week or so ago suggested putting carpet in the conny we are having built.....i dismissed it straight away :rotfl: But after thinking about it over the last couple days its starting to make scene abit. Our garden is all graveled so there is no worrys about mucky shoes walking in and out. Also like the idea that…
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help with rubbishly fitted windows!! Help please what can i do?
Hi Last week we had windows fitted by who we thought were a decent company, i gave up my half term to stay at home so we could have them done. It has cost is 8k for 21 windows (10 windows in 2 bays) and a composite door and we've borrowed the money from other halfs business. On thursday night my other half came home and…
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Plumber did powerflush and caused rad burst
Hi, I recommended a plumber to my parents having used him for jobs before, and he has done them a powerflush today on their central heating, and is going to install a towel rail too, and when he was quoting for the job and having a look round etc he said that they would remove the downstairs radiators and powerflush them…
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Light Fitting - 2 Wires or 3?
Hi, I hope you can help me. I have searched this forum and there appear to be quite a few threads about people changing light fittings. Unfortunately I committed the cardinal sin of taking down the old light fitting without making note of which wire goes where.:doh: I can see 2 cables (not 3 as I believe is usual) each…
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Embossed Wallpaper
Hi, were after some wallpaper but cant seem to find the same type can anyone guide us. we only need a small patch as the rest looks lovely. thanks in advance
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Hanging a huge mirror
just bought a Mongstad (wierd name i know) from Ikea, its 190cm x 90cm and 30Kg, bloody huge! Want to hang it on a solid internal wall in lounge, what the best fixings to use, to ensure it doesnt come crashing down in middle of the night?
