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How to pull out intrgrated washer?
I have a new washer coming, as present integrated Bosch is unrepairable, which gave 20 yrs service with one repair, so no complaints. Have opted for the cheapest Bosch, £295 inc del and fitting, though has to be like for like. As it it not, how can I remove the current machine? I have removed the facia door but can't move…
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Condensation in attic
We converted our attic last year and had put vertical boards along the front and back (of the roof) so that we could have storage behind them for xmas decs etc. We just went up there and most of the boxes along the length of the roof were saturated. There does not seem to be a leak as the water is not in one place and…
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ikea appliances
Hello, has anyone any advice on the quality of ikea inbuilt cookers. The mighty Which tells me to buy Electrolux but it doesn't fit into the ikea cupboard (too small). HELP how can i possibly ignore Which and how can i possibly ignore the ludicrously low ikea prices.
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putting on loft hatch with ladders?
Hi Guys I want to put in a new bigger loft hatch with built in ladders. Should I get a joiner to do this or could I do it myself? Cheers John
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Wooden floors - What are the decent brands?
Hi, With so many wooden flooring available, I was wondering if anybody knows what are the best brands to look out for? Thanks
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Bathroom showrooms nr. Leeds?
Hi Can anyone recommend any bathroom/shower showrooms around the Leeds area with a good (i.e large!) selection on display? Many thanks
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Homecare 200
I took homecare 200 recently with BG. I have moved in a new house three months. I had to call the engineer as I had some leaks on the radiators. He told me in future if I call them with radiator leaks, I will be charged. He recommended a powerflush which I cannot afford now. He said the system if sull of sludge including…
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home improvement co
does anyone know where i can find any customer reviews on this window and conservatory company or maybe you may have used them. also can you recommend a company in middlesex for replacing front doors.
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new central heating
Does anyone with recent experience of a full installation of central heating? It's a 3 bedroom house (3 rooms downstairs plus hall and downstairs loo, 3 rooms upstairs plus landing, bathroom and separate loo) so we would need a standard boiler, a new tank and 11 radiators and all pipe work Many thanks
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Medium brown 2 seater leather sofa
http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/p/TASP2/colour/nepe/Aspen-2-str Found this, are they any good (Sofa Sofa, Thomas Lloyd). Had my heart set on an M&S one but their only mid brown seems to be orange tan:eek: Want modern, but comfortable, lovely leather (I like the leather this sofe comes in) & really good quality (worried it won't…
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Taps with pop up waste.
Hi, I am looking for a new basin mixer but all the ones I like have the levered pop up waste. The tap is for a wall hung sink with no pedestal so I don't want the levers showing. Would it be okay to use the tap without the lever with a different waste? I know there would be a hole behind the tap but you wouldn't see that.…
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Wickes tap issue
Hi, Im in the market for a new bathroom. I have been told by 1 Wickes store that their Kitchen and Bathroom tap supplier has gone bump leaving some huge supply problems in its wake (another store wouldnt confirm) anyone know?
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seeking advice on whirlpool type baths
Please excuse me if this isn't the appropriate forum for seeking such help, but I don't know where else to seek unbiased advice on the topic. We're planning a new bathroom, and specifically trying to decide on the bath; I'm aware of the overall difference between whirlpool and hydrotherapy baths, but have been confusing…
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Switching a socket from elsewhere
I have a double socket in my hall where my xmas tree is plugged in, it is a spur that comes from my hall, i want to put an unswitched faceplate on it and be able to switch it on and off from inside the cupboard to stop my 2 year old switching it off all the time. What kind of switch should i buy? thanks
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Outbuilding dilemma
The ex council house we recently bought (built 1950s)has an 'outbuilding'/ shed like structure with flat roof which has been connected to the house very roughly so that it now forms part of the house. Our surveyor described it as of 'limited structural value'. It is of single skin construction and the foundations are…
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Loft insulation over 'space blanket'
Hi I have got Knauf 'space blankets' in the loft, running parallel with the joists. However I have got some standard loft insulation cheap now and was wondering is it OK to just lay this over the space blanket? (at right angles), or is it best to remove the space blanket, lay the standard insulation, again, parallel with…
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The home improvement co maidenhed
Hi , I have a quote for a converatory from this company..but i cannot find any reviews for the on the web . Does anybody know or have used this company ? Any info would be useful.
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moving electricity supply cable, tails and CU
Hi, Planning on moving into a house. Seen that the consumer unit is placed in the lounge for some odd reason. I want it to be moved at a location under the stairs as I plan to revamp the place and wiring anyway... So this means, moving the consumer unit (CU), meter tails and electricity supply cable. NOW I AM AWARE I cant…
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Buying my first house...need furnishings, but were to buy?
I'm buying my first house soon and have no furnishings, so I'm starting from scratch. I'll be needing these main things first - a leather 3 seater, and 2 seater. A double bed, and single, wardrobes. I can source the electrical items myself, but was wondering where is the best place to buy the items above. I thinking of…
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Humidistat fan
I live in an old house with single glazed windows and lots of condensation on the windows. I am considering installing humidistat extractor fans in both my bathrooms over the showers. The electrician has confirmed that the ceilings are high enough to do this. Both of the fans will extract through the loft and out through a…
