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National Grid contractor complaint advise.
Hello We've currently got a company called Gas Alliance who is being contracted by National Grid to replace all the gas pipes in the street, They have also been removing the meters and placing them outside for free, However they have done almost all the houses meters outside, but when they came to our the workers said they…
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Order of jobs and who to do them
Hi all, Looking at updating the living room it currently has an old gas fireplace, dark wood daydo rail and skirt, and wallpaper. Just wondering who I will need to do the jobs and what order I should do them so it will go as smoothly as possible.... Looking to:- Remove gas fireplace - install hole in wall electric (maybe…
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Covering a feature wall
Hello I am re painting and need to protect a brown feature wall from paint splashes from ceiling and wall.. Any recommendations please?
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Dulux Decorator Centres
Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Paint of a high quality (unlike stuff sold by some of the DIY chains) and a 10% discount card available at the moment. With paint the old adage that you get what you pay for has always rung true for me. http://www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk/index.jsp
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Wiring Problem
Hi. I've just moved into a place and the only problem is that one light does not work, so I attempted to re-wire it and in doing so, I got it working, but another stopped working in its place... I've got a board of 4 switches. 2 correctly switch other lights on and off, and I cannot see anything wrong with the wiring for…
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Black and Decker BD405R drill/batteries
Have a B/D rechargable BD405/R drill 4.5volt which has four batteries in the handle. Batteries will not take a charge so would it be possible to replace them with 3 C type rechargable ones. Not sure what spec they should be with regard to m/amps if it's possible. Charger works at 5.5volt---90m/amp. Thanks any advice or…
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tom tom in pieces
the rubber seal at the back of my sat nav holder has come apart. there are 2 springs in it. would any one know how I can fix it back.
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neighbours cats pooing in my garden
has anyone got any good ideas that i can try to deter the cats from pooing in my garden its gettiing on my nerves now cat poo everywhere
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Painting
Hi, We had a room plastered about 6 months ago. Now we are going to paint it. Last time we had to put a water/paint mix up first before proper painting but I can remember the quantities used for the mix? Getting anywhere from 50/50 to 80/20 suggested....:( Anyone know whats correct please? Thanks
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Working Days Allowed
Hi All Does anyone know the rules/regs regarding the days you are allowed to carry out major building work? Neighbours are building extension and had diggers, concrete lorry etc running from 8am last Sat & Sun, i didnt say anything as didnt want to fall out and thought they were just catching up some time lost but they…
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Clueless in aid of Survey results deciphering
I know there are many similar requests, but you MSE are so on-the-ball and I honestly have no-one else to ask! Homebuyer Survey results are in: All issues are rated 1 - no repairs currently needed (14 items :j); rated 2 - not considered or urgent (7 items - hmm); rated 3 - serious / repaired, replaced (2 items :( ) The two…
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How to calculate if trees will block light in the future
I live in a small block of flats where there are ground floor flats and a first floor only. The gardens are communal. We recently planted two semi mature trees opposite the end set of flats and about 20ft away, at their request to give them more privacy. Everyone was consulted but the next first floor person did not take…
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Serial payments for painting/decorating
Hi All, A quick question. Quoted 2400 for total stripping/lining/painting of walls and ceilings in 4 bed, dining, living, kitchen, hall/stairs/landing, woodwork throughout (frames, skirtings, etc) and radiators using Dulux products. Paid 500 at request in cash after stripping done (for materials and stripping). Now have…
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builder wants more money
Hi we did all the checks etc when we got the builder (BOB)and he is with the FMB. He gave us an esitmate(18000) for the job first in July when we were looking for a bulider and after all the checks had been done we decided to go with him. We phone BOB in october and asked for a quote (£18000)for the job and he said " the…
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Gloss or wallpaper first??
To save an arguement with my boyfriend, which should be done first?? The woodwork or the wallpaper?? Cheers!!:beer:
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Gas Boiler help
Hello, My boiler has just packed up and I have had a Gas Safe Engineer around to give me a quote for a new boiler. I have been told that as the mains gas pipe is 18mm I can only have a 24kW boiler installed or have new pipework too which will be very expensive. I have been having a look at boilers online and it appears…
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Help needed, getting on mains sewage
Hi there we have a cesspit at the minute but it keeps overflowing as it is too smal, we do not have any savings to pay for the work but would like to go onto the mains as they do run past our house at the front, we tried to make a new soak away last year but our land is mostly clay with ony about 4 foot of soil, so this…
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vacuum cleaner HELP!!!!!
hi guys, i moved out of my parents 6 months ago and have already killed 2 vacuum cleaners. I think it was because its a small one i had (trust me i wasnt using it too much) and it was from asda. Since returning the last one ive been totally confused by what is a good buy and what i need. I think i need a normal sized…
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Plumbs curtain shop
Hi, We're moving into our first home in the next few weeks and we'll need to get some curtains. We've got quite a large patio door from the living room into the conservatory that needs to be covered, approx 122" across. Most companies I've seen tend to do a maximum of 90" wide curtains, Plumbs curtain shop do up to 127"…
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Am I liable?
I'm hoping this is the right sub forum :cool: My boiler has started leaking, unbeknown to me, and has flooded downstairs (well if you can call it that, get to that in a second) First I knew about it was when he knocked on the door, barged in and shouted "YOUR FLOODING MY KITCHEN" I didn't even invite him in! I do not like…
