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vent tiles for ventilation - how many do i need
hi, ive got condensation trouble in the loft "another post" i may need vent tiles fitting in the roof, but how many would i need to fit please? do they go on both sides of the roof, how high up etc? its a 3 bed detatched, about 8 metres x 5 metres. many thanks in advance
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Stains on chrome taps (not limescale)
First let me say we had a water softener fitted earlier this year and it is excellent, no trace of limescale on our new bathroom fitments. However, there are stains or discolouration on the chrome taps, etc like small blotches which cannot be removed with a damp cloth. I am wondering if these are caused by soaps or…
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leaky u bend on toilet
I have a leak coming from the bit that attaches the u bend to the toilet. My question is stupid, so I apologise in advance, but how do i get the water out of the toilet and empty so I can get a new pipe and seal bit put on? Also if I was to call a plumber to do this, would it be expensive?
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Tips for DIY at new home.
Hi folks, I recently shifted to a new build home of ours. I am not a big DIYer myself, but I wanted to do now. As its a new home, we have not curtains, nails for hanging pics and so. Where do I start ??? I would like to have nails to hang on some pictures, A big mirror (> 20 KG), Curtains, Blinds, Bathroom mirrors (needs…
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need "official" name for something!
You know when you just can't get the right words to search for something! I need a FM aerial for my stereo-one of the really thin ones that just looks like a wire, with a small female plug on the end, the male end on the stereo is just a thin wire like piece, so not like a TV/coax cable.... What is it called so I can…
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damp loft "just been insulated" gaps question @ eves, edges
hi, i insulated the loft approx 7 weeks ago. with 170mm insulation. there was already 100mm down. i noticed a slight damp patch in the upstairs bedroom so i went into the loft and the insulation i layed is quite damp, so is the roof felt :mad: (the north facing side is quite damp, the south side seems not too bad, weird) i…
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kids ride on electric car
don know if in right place but here goes my son has a ride on electric car and its not working the thing is there is power going in to to battery but no power going from battery to the car is there any where i can take it to get repaired in scotland hope somebody can help
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Any Kitchen Worktop experts?
Hi all, Does anyone know what I should be looking for in a kitchen worktop? We'd like solid Oak, and have found some pretty cheap deals, but wanted to know the difference between each company - surely oak is oak? They mostly all claim to be about 40mm thick, with 150 grit finish. I've seen really cheap (we need 4m and 3m…
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Sofa supports
An old leather sofa is becoming very soft. where is cheapest place to buy 3 piece sofa support? or what type of wood do i need if i just add some some support?
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Outside Light
I am looking to install an outside light which shines up the front of my house. Can anyone give me any recommendations to the type of light to get? I have a cable already outside from the inside switch. By the way I would like a blue glow of the light if possible??
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Clay base under gravel drive - problem with drainage and rutting
We have recently had our drive done in gravel and it has a sub base and gravel topping. It is on a slope and it has clay underneath and a few days after it was done a van came onto the drive, caused a big rut which then resulted in a huge patch of exposed clay. And then it rained. A lot. And now we have a few patches of…
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Where do you buy a new staircase?
Hi all, I need to buy a new staircase (including the installation service). This will be the first improvement since we moved in last year. However, there are many companies on the web, which makes it difficult to choose. Does anyone have experience in this matter? Which one would you recommend? I would need a companie…
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Towel radiator is always cold
Hey, i wonder if someone could help me I have a problem with the radiator in the bathroom, it is always cold even when the central heating system is on. Was alright in the summer but now every morning it is freezing in there and also late for work as i stay in the shower longer than i should. The pipes connecting the…
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My cheap version of Sky multiroom
Hi everybody. Just thought I'd share what I've been doing the past 48 hours - I have a normal basic Sky box and because of the analogue signal disappearing last week decided to go and get a couple of cheap LCD flat screen tellies and run cables from the Sky box into the kitchen and office upstairs. The neat part comes from…
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Warmfront
Hi all, We have recently had our boiler replaced via the warmfront scheme. Now originally they quoted for an ideal boiler however we did a bit of research and the ideal boiler turned up as being low in the consumer ratings and breakdowns. I did a bit more research and came up with the worcester bosch green star 28i. After…
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Wiring for three way switch
Have rcently had workmen in fitting kitchens etc. Since they left a three way switch to the garage which is operated from the utility room blows the mcb or rcd. They have been back once and thought it was the new switch which was fitted, however, I have tried the old switch which was removed and this still causes the same…
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Dishwasher not cleaning - can't remove mesh filter
I have an integrated diplomat dishwasher (don't know model number but it has 5 programmes & only bout 18 months old). Nothing is coming out clean anymore, I have checked the rotor arms which are clear. I can unscrew & lift out the middle 'pot' in the filter but cannot see any way that the metal mesh filter plate comes out?…
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Balancing Central Heating - What Thermometer ?
Hi guys, basically I want to balance my radiators, I am well aware of the process but don't have a suitable thermometer. Does anybody have any recommendations for a cheap thermometer that will do the job ? Cheers.
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Cleaning carpets?
Hi All We live in rented accommodation and hence I have absolutely no idea what the carpets are made of....I think it's just bog standard cheap stuff they've put all through the house lol Anyways...due to OH and cat's mucky paws...I really need to clean the carpets. I've tried 1001 carpet mousee - didn't work. Was thinking…
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Washing machine leaking from around powder drawer
Have just mopped up masses of water from around my machine and discovered that the leak is actually coming out at the front underneath the powder drawer. I've pulled out the drawer and can see that it's completely clogged up. I've managed to get much of the water out and tried pouring hot water and soda down but it hasn't…
