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need a wireless thermostat for new heating system - any recommendations?
Pretty much as the title. We're having a new boiler fitted at the moment and the plumber/builder has asked whether we intended to keep the old thermostat - which we dont. He suggested getting a wireless one but apart from saying that Honeywell do good ones, just suggested I look online. Now he's primarily a builder and is…
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B & Q Kitchens
Hi We are almost ready to install our new kitchen. We had a kitchen designer visit and I am awaiting his plans and price for supply only. I suspect that our budget won't be enough and we are considering B&Q as an alternative. Any experiences and commets from those of you who installed your own kitchens would be most…
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retrospective planning permission appeal
Planning permission – What next My neighbours have been granted a retrospective planning permission for an extension/fire escape despite my objection. Once a planning permission has been granted is there anything that can be done (appeal?) or do I have to accept that there is nothing I can do anymore? Just as a summary of…
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Kitchen Fitters - Bedfordshire/Cambs/Essex
Hi Guys, Can anyone recommend a kitchen fitter in the above area? :confused: Thanks :D
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How do I make sure wardrobe will fit in bedroom
I am interested to buy the Plum Compact bedroom double wardrobe, the measurements are H 92cm,D 55cm,H 186cm. The house is period one with long and narrow corridor. How do I make sure that the wardrobe will go upstairs & fit in bedroom? It comes already assembled. In my last house, the wardrobe had to go through the…
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Sunlover blinds - Amazon
Hello Has anyone bought sunlover blackout blinds (on sale at amazon)? Redocarting my livingroom on a budget and need new roller blinds. I don't wat to spend too much, but at the same time, don't want blinds that look really cheap? Thanks!
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Home electrical problem -sockets tripping
Today all the power tripped off in the house. OH went through the fuse box and found it was downstairs sockets tripping. Everything unplugged but if we switch on sockets downstairs trips all the electrics. OH unscrewed and checked each socket to look for loose wires but found none. Our electrician is on holiday so we will…
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Mixing Howdens and B&Q Kitchens
Hi All, We're in the process of moving into a house and need to re-do the kitchen. Basically a brand new kitchen was fitted, but it was done so badly and poorly planned it'll need to be re-done from scratch. To give an idea we have a total of 30cm usable worktop space and no oven...that's not a kitchen as far as I'm…
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First time buyer looking for new funitures
I am buying a small two bedroom flat in London. I need some suggestions where to buy sofa and double beds with good value for money. Any recommendations?
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Leaking dormer window and council keeping me waiting.
Hi guys i have a leaking flat roofed doormer window which is making a lot of mess in the house. I would like to have the roof changed to a pitch roof rather than repairng the roof as this going to be the more reliable option. I have enquired at my local council if i need to apply for planning permission to change it and i…
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Reliable Gas safe plumber in Loughton
Can anyone recommend a gas safe registered plumber in the loughton area? Thanks in advance
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Mould On Wall Of Daughters Bed
Our 3rd bedroom is a small bedroom and due to the stairs being underneath it part of the room has a cupboard which hides this. Anyway having a single bed in the room took up most of it so me and ,y dad built a cabin type bed in a space that a bed won't fit in. The bed is made of wood and is about a mete and a half off the…
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CCTV DIY install help
I tried posting in the Techie forum but now need some preadvice on fitting a CCTV system. i was planning of doing a DIY install of a CCTV system kit similar to the types sold at maplin or seen some on ebay (any suggestions welcome). However, i was off put by the BNC cables which come at preset lengths with the BNC cables…
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removed sealant from bath - now bigger problem!
Hi there decided to DIY the new sealant as no one seems to want the job. It's awkward to do as the bath is fitted at far end of very narrow bathroom so sealant needed at far short end and down one side. Removed at far end and there is almost 1 cm to fill - also it looks like what is behind the sealant is very black and…
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cold fill washing machine - efficiency?
We are getting a new washing machine this week which is cold fill connection only. Our very old machine had connections for both hot and cold fill. Please can anyone explain how a machine that is cold fill only is more efficient than a machine which uses hot water from gas boiler? maybe i am missing some poinmt but cant…
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Sales shopping... the dilemma
Hi all... don't know if this has been discussed before (or if this is the right forum) I am looking to buy a tumble dryer... its not urgent so I'm waiting for the January sales. I have about £175 to spend, which would buy me an acceptable one at current prices. Let's assume that, in January: Tumble dryer 1 was £350, but is…
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Thermal ratings for building regs and what is best to use.
Hi We have a single brick extension that we are turning into a room. I believe to meet building reg we require a U rating for the walls of 0.35. Although this is the requirement it seems to be the lowest that they do for thermal plasterboard and they do ones that go up to 1.05 of more. Can you tell me what is the sort of…
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Bedroom inspiration.......Magnolia....
Due to time constraints and new carpet being fitted, i went for the boring option of going for magnoila in my bedroom. Its my first place and couldnt decide on a color in time which i loved. Might change it in the future but for now, will stick with it Anyway....Ive ended up with magnolia walls, brilliant white ceiling,…
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Kitchen cupboard fitting design help
I am currently fitting my kitchen. There was never a plan as it was an ex-display model. I am currently at this stage and feel there is not enough cupboard space for food. Happy with the other parts but i have the following i can use. 1 x 600 double cupboard. 1 x 500 single cupboard 1 x 500 open shelved cupboard, (although…
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Will Boiler Handle 3 New Radiators
Hi all, any info would be appreciated, I'm planning a loft conversion which will have 1 bedroom, shower room/toilet and small study/store, will my current combi boiler cope with 3 new radiators? The boiler is a Worcester 28Si II and currently works fine for my 2 bed semi bungalow, heats the water and runs 6 radiators at…
