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closed couple toilet
Does anyone know what a closed couple toilet is? our plumber looked in our downstairs loo, and said yes, just enough room for a closed couple toilet. Dont know what that means though?! I thought a toilet was a toilet. Does it mean it takes up less space?
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Boiler or shower issue?
We have an old Halsted quattro combi boiler, and a new Mira elements thermostatic mixer shower (since the summer) and all has been well up til recently. (the boiler is temperamental, and will be replaced next year-I hope) A couple of weeks ago when it started to get colder the shower would get cold during a shower, no…
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Fitted sheet for mattress slightly bigger than normal
Our double mattress is very slightly bigger than normal. Most double fitted sheets seem to be 135cm x 190cm then the side piece varies from about 20-30cm. Our mattress is 141cm x 194cm x 23cm depth so a normal double fitted sheet with the above measurements would be stretching the sheet a bit too far. Anyone know the…
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Frozen pipes??? HELP!!
Hi folks, Sitting here in Bonnie Scotland and trying not to panic. I have three children who are throwing up everywhere and have no running water! Got up this morning and we have no water, checked with the neighbours and they have water so its got to be a fault at our end. We bought this house in April so have no idea if…
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Paying the Electrician
Hia, hope you can help... The electrician finished my rewiring on Friday... the original estimate was £2,500 but he added an extra £500 on to cover plasterwork. We had a bit of an argument because the plasterwork was truly appauling (he asked if I was happy to fill the remaining holes myself). In the end, he stayed late on…
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The on/off button in my dishwasher doesn't work?
Has anyone encountered this problem with the on/off button in the dishwasher? I push the button, but when I release it, the button also lets loose. In the end, I had to use the cello tape to wrap around the button in order to keep up the pressure. Only then did the dishwasher begin to operate. But obviously I have to find…
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How to keep the sloped ceiling warm?
I'm still trying to get to the bottom of our mold problem but I think I'm getting there. Basically our house is warm enough and humidity is at about the right levels but where there are cold patches in the house is where condensation is forming. The cold patches are around the windows (wooden double glazed) and back patio…
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Any one familiar with certificates given for electrical work ?
Hi everyone, I have recently had a large extension done. The builders electrician has tried to to overcharge for some of the extra work done to the tune of £800 this was soon rectified once I requested an itemised bill. The electrician is part p registered and has done all the wiring, lighting and heating controls for the…
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Gas Fire Removal and Blocking up Chimney
I have an inset gas fire, approx 9 years old, hardley ever been used since we have lived here, which i would like removed. The house is around 10 years old. I know i need a corgi fitter to do this, but this will obviously leave me with a hole in my living room wall. Can the chimney be blocked off to avoid the huge draft…
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Switching gas and electricity (from a meter)
Hi everyone I currently live in a rented property with two other people (friends, not family). We currently have a gas meter and an electricity meter. The cost is absolutely ridiculous. For example, in the last month alone I have personally spent £80 on both combined (£40 each). And that's after we split it 3 ways - so a…
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Moving a washing mashine and fridge freezer
Hi, I'm moving my washing machine and fridge freezer from my old house to the new house, which is about 15 minutes drive away. Will they be OK if I get a man in a van to transport them? I'm worried that, say, the drum in the washing machine may give way, or the mechanisms inthe fridge freezer may give way during…
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Indesit WIXE 127 installation...please help!
Hello, we have just been bought one of thesse washing machines, im trying to fathom out in installation instructions, and it has started by saying remove the 3 protective screws and the rubber bush with the respective spacer. i wasnt here when they delivered it, and my mum says they did nothing, but on 2 of the screws it…
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Washing machine b0rked
Hi, the washing machine has been leaking a little bit, but we've still been using it the past few weeks. It's finally died mid wash, there is a small pool of water in the drum area and it won't switch on. Any idea a) what the problem is b) cheapest way to fix it? I think the warranty has run out... Cheers
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Too many rads for my boiler ?
I have an old Glowworm Space Saver 38 boiler (i've read this is 40,000 btu ??). My house has 4 (perhaps 5) more radiators in it than it had originally (now 11 rads). I am struggling like mad to get 2-3 of the rads to temp. I'm a complete (complete !) novice. I've used the lockshields on the rads that are getting hot - it…
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What temperature is your central heating on at the moment
I have just moved into a new home and I am not too sure what we should have the heating on at the moment. It is on between 60 and 65 (f i think!). What does everyone else have theirs on at?
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Tesco home cavity wall installation - any experiences?
Hi folks, Just signed up for Tesco Cavity Wall Installation and received a letter today in the post about it. Due for an assessment in the new year. Anyone had it installed yet and any experiences? I know they contract it out but how did it go for people?
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Selco Contract Matt 10L 7.99 + Vat
Hi, we just recieved a flyer in the post with offers on it and it shows that selco have thier own selco brand contract matt white or magnolia 10L for 7.99 + Vat. usuall price is 10.99 + Vat. Offer starts from 4th Jan 10 till 31st Jan 10. hope this helps someone looking to paint a house (like me!) i know many people dont…
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On-going guttering problems - any suggestions?
Hi I recently had new guttering installed - 5 inches to cope with the steep roof as it was overflowing in one particular area where there was a further gutter above to drain away water from two dormer windows. The new guttering has solved the original problem (so far!) however I have noted that there is now water appearing…
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Ensuite door advice
We're currently redecorating our ensuite and would like to put it a proper door (at the moment there's a curtain separating it from the bedroom). The problem is that the door space isn't a standard door size, so an ordinary interior door won't do the trick, which is no doubt why the previous owners didn't install one. I…
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Difference between frost-free and auto-defrost fridge freezers?
I'm looking at fridge freezers and see the terms frost-free and auto-defrost, what is the difference? ie http://www.bootskitchenappliances.com/Product_Listings.aspx?Refresh=True&SubCategory=10&ManID=49&FitID=2&BaseColourID=340&PriceLow=200&PriceHigh=299
