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Fitting work tops
We are just about to fit our new kitchen and want to fit the work tops without using a metal join. I've been told we need to use a router and a jig, to fit the work tops with easy bolts, but I can't remember what type and size of jig we have to use, can any help please? The quotes I've been given for some one to fit them…
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Kitchen Worktops
Can anyone recommend a company that offers custom made (i.e. correct length) kitchen worktops? Thanks! :D
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Is it OK to leave heating off when house is not lived in? Will this make damp worse?
I'm doing up my Victorian terraced house over the winter, but only go there at weekends (sometimes just for a day) I've had problems with damp in the past - but I'm not sure whether to heat the house over the winter. Because I don't live there, air moisture is likely to be low i.e. no cooking, no baths, no drying of…
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Which carpet out of these two?
I know nothing about carpets, so be nice, these are the two carpets in question Regal Satisfaction, saxony 100% polypropelene or Kingsmead Triple Twist Berber Pile Content: 80% Wool, 10% polypropylene, 10% polyester (Kingloc) 50oz??? Which will look the best, most comfy out of the two?
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tricky one..new windows fitted now leaks
i bought house back in the summer & totaly renevated it...had new windows fitted but the one in the bed room has signs of damp patches on the wall just under where the windows sit..i have had a look outside & nothing obvious.i even put some silocone around where the window frame meets the brickwork but the rain still…
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Can anyone recommend a builder in Birmingham?
Our house has tested positive for sulphate attack to the concrete slab floors. They need excavated and replaced, with either more concrete or with floorboards, depending on cost. Therefore, we need a builder to quote for the work. We're first time buyers and have never had a need to employ a builder and nor has any…
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HELP NEEDED - mouldy bathroom ceiling
Hi Guys Just wondering if there is anyone that can help us or give us some advice. We live in an old house (200yrs) which has a relatively new tiled bathroom. There is an old extractor fan in the bathroom which is wired into the lighting - so when the light is turned on, the extractor fan comes on too. Problem is that the…
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Boiler recomendation
Can someone recomend a boiler, I want a combi boiler, for a two bed house. And the best place to buy it from if possible, I fitted an Alpha at the old house and this seemed quite good.
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how do i tell if its self cleaning?
i know this sounds like an awful thing not to know but i generally buy self cleaning ovens, but my ex bought this just days before xmas when our one exploded and i was in hospital. cant find the book that comes with it and its in desperate need of clean which leads me to second question which is a moneysaving and healthy…
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Sealing block paving
I am sure there is somone out there that can give me some advice please. Our block paving needs cleaning quite often. Gets a lot of moss in between the blocks. Our property used to be a holiday home and so was a bit neglected. We would like to seal the blocks so that we do not have this problem so often. Can someone…
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How to get a door handle installed in a door
You know the 'cheapy' doors from the DIY shops for say £14 without handles. would it be more cost effective to buy these and get the door handle installed or to buy a door with a handle?
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Bathroom humidity sensor problem
We have a buy to let student house. This house has 4 students in it, we recently fitted a humidity extraction unit in the bathroom because it was getting very damp with mould growing ! as yet it seems the thing has only turned on twice :mad: so the problem still exists which makes me mad as it was an expensive unit. There…
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Unable to Contact Owners of a derelict neighbouring property
this might not be the right forum, but unsure where should i post such issue I live in a midterraced pre war house, the property on the left is vacant and has been for some time. The present owners live somewhere else and it is not their primary residance. they inherited the property. The property has fallen into…
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Re grouting / Re sealing
Hi, Just wanted to now how much it would cost if I got someone to re-grout my tiling in my shower unit only, the whole of the bathroom is fine, so no need for that?? Also how much does professional sealing around shower tray and door would cost?? ( as i had it done twice and still getting leaks onto my floorboards ) So i…
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engineered wood flooring
Hi, I'm thinking of having engineered wood flooring throughout my downstairs but obviously it'll be a big expense. Is there anyone who's had theirs down for a few years? I just want to know how easily it marks. I'll be laying it on top of concrete floor and have a toddler and a couple of cats if that makes a difference to…
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Carpet advice
I know there are tons of carpet threads, and I have done some reading, I just want to clarifiy a few things. We need to carpet 1 bedroom in our house, and want it to be relatively good quality carpet with underlay (Have made the mistake of cheap carpet before). Now, I've read people saying about buying underlay online…
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Will coal dust ruin grass?
We have an open fire and when we moved to this house the previous owners left a big plastic coal bunker behind. Unfortunately the local cats had got in and been using it as a giant litter tray so it absolutely stinks and really need jet washing out before we can store coal in it. It has a layer of coal dust at the bottom…
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Locks
Hi everyone, im new around here! I've searched various threads on this. Next door neighbours had an attempted break in the other day, the !!!!!!s smashed the handle & plate off to get to the barrel & managed to get the barrel out. Luckily they went for the wrong door on a double patio door set & were disturbed before…
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Thermocouple: How much to fix it
Pilot light goes off after few minutes in our boiler, my husband thinks that it may need new Thermocouple. I want some idea as to how much would it cost to fix this problem. I know our boiler is a attic and is quite old but i don't the make and a model it is. Thanks
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Has there ever been a "Show Me Your Kitchen" thread?
If not, could we have one? :) Looking for inspiration.. here is the blank canvas we have to work with!! The chimney breast has been cut into to fit an oven/hob..
