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Does anyone know where to buy this light?
Does anyone know where to buy this light fitting, or something similar? A direct link would be great. Thanks
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Help me have a Christmas Dinner - Indesit Cooker installation problem
Recently moved house and have bought a new Indesit KD6C35 cooker. We've not had a cooker for 2 months. So all connections there so i'm just wiring it in (I have done it before and its straightforward) Anyway there is a black plastic cover covering the terminals on the cooker. And for the life of me I cant get it off. I…
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Central heating not working?
Hi - I am hoping someone can point out the really obvious thing I missed or ought to know... My central heating was working fine this morning, it was off when I went out & when I came back I bled 3 of the (cold) radiators. Then I put the heating back on. But the radiators aren't getting hot! There's all the right noises…
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Electrical Regulations
I have just had my two storey property with 2 self contained flats safety tested by my electrician and although the electrics passed, i.e there were only a couple of code 4 issues. He has advised me that I need to have the electrics tested and inspected every 5 years now (his last report said checked every 10 years)…
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Anyone with a old house as cold as me? brrr
Hi, im looking for some advice on keeping my 110 yr old house warm. I have had the heating on since 11am this morning and the dining room has only just reached 15! I had the new central heating system put in about 4 months ago and did think the radiators were to small but though i would wait till winter and see how it…
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Getting rid of dampness around windows, ceilings and walls
This is starting to really bug me now so I'm trying to find the best solution. It’s getting to the point where its really frustrating me having black marks appear and just seeing it slowly getting worse. Our house is fairly open but we get quite a bit of condensation around the windows and doors and we're getting more and…
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Quick help needed! Good all weather sealant? Window leaking.
Hi, my window is leaking water through badly. I think this is due to small cracks between the window and the wall. I need some emergency help to stop this. Can anyone recommend a good sealant to get? I need an all weather one I think ie. one that works even applying in damp conditions as there is no way with weather like…
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caulking walls?
has anyone ever heard of caulking walls instead of skimming with plaster? I have a property that has had wallpaper all over it, I am removing it and the walls are fairly solid and smooth, but not presentable to be emulsioned over in my opinion. My builder mentioned caulking over them...now I know what decorators caulk is…
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John Lewis wooden floors and carpets - Are the prices reasonable?
Hi, Just wondering what people's opinions are regarding John Lewis carpets and wooden flooring. Are they reasonably priced compared to say, a local business, and are the brands they stock any good? Thanks
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Powershower
Hi All, Currently in our bathroom we have a standard manual mixer shower and the pressure is very poor. I'm interested in looking into installing a power shower but really do not know where to start. What costs would be involved in the installation of one and can anyone recommend reasonably cheap plumbers in London that…
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Isulation Under Laminate Floor on a Concrete Slab
Hello, I have laminate floor laid in my lounge/dinning room and it was put and unfinished before I moved in. It has a very thin foam/foil underlay. I am finding that the heat loss through the floor is extensive to the fact that radiators are struggling to keep up the temperature required. I would like some options for…
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Draughty windows
I have old sash windows which are hellish draughty, I've fitted draught excluder strips but it makes no difference cos of the gaps at the ends... where can I get that window cling-film stuff you shrink to fit with a hair-dryer? Has it got a special name? I'm b***** freezing! :(
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My bedroom radiator isn't working!
Hi all, hope someone can help as I've exhausted my very limited knowledge of central heating systems. Basically our bedroom radiator isn't heating up at all under normal conditions. Every other radiator in the house is working perfectly and the radiator in question isn't feeling "patchy" so I have presumed that it doesn't…
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Garage lock broken
Can anybody advise? Garage door is fitted with a Henderson anti-vandle lock lift handle (like a T which pulls out). Problem is that the T is broken and I can't turn the key to release the lock. Any ideas on how to proceed or is it a job for a locksmith? Thanks
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Who fits...
kitchen units , including disconnecting the gas hob and re connecting , and plumbing the new sink in an all a kitchen fitter or a chippie ?! Cheers
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Should we drain down?
Hi everyone My mum has a flat where the tenant has just moved out, it has storage heaters and an immersion heater for the water. We're a bit worried about the potential for burst pipes in this kind of weather, what would you recommend? Should we get someone to come and drain the system? Thanks for any advice.
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Check your smoke alarm... Then post here
Hi I've just seen an advert on TV about checking your smoke alarms, so I've checked my two ... all OK Do yourselves a favour Check yours now !! and then post here Have a happy and safe Christmas:beer:
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Condensation Problem!
Hi Guys, I am looking for some advice for what i think is condensation. Our bathroom and bedroom are next door to each other, the bathroom has 2 external walls. The bathroom is fully tiled, and every time we have a shower, the room is soaking wet for hours and hours afterwards. It's running down the walls off the ceiling…
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Kitchen Worktop.. Too much choice!!
Morning All, We have finally decided on a kitchen style and have pretty much finalised the plans.. we're just struggling to decide on what colour / type of worktop to go for and was wondering if anyone with a good eye could recommend something? We've gone for a cream/cappuccino gloss doors.. and will then have walnut wood…
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cold weather affecting humidistat fan?
Hi We have a humidistat extractor fan in our bathroom. We only moved into the house 10 days ago; it worked fine for a while and then on Thursday it just stopped and we can't get it to come on at all by fiddling with the dial. It has been really cold, would freezing temps stop it working? Thanks! (I haven't been able to…
