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mosaic effect
i wanted to get the mosaic effect in the bathroom. want that effect in the shower area. does anyone know the cheapest way i can get that effect
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Help! Advice please combi boiler pressure problem
Hi I have come home today to a problem with my boiler. Which means no heating - Brrrrr! Any advice welcome. Its an old radiant combi boiler which I intend to replace in the spring. Recently I have been having some problems with it and the water pressure has been dropping below 1bar now and then which brings on a 'water…
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Plinth Lights Not Working
My plinth lights have stopped working. All the wiring seems sound so it's a bit of a mystery. I presume that they must be faulty and have to be replaced but just wondered if one bulb blows will that mean they all go out as it breaks the loop? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
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blocked pipe help needed
hi all,,need a little help our up stair pipes are all blocked:mad: definitely not frozen:rolleyes: has anyone got an idea of what i can use,,,[bearing in mind i cant exactly nip down to b & q:rolleyes:] to unblock them,,,tried a high pressure plunger:p,,,carp!! have a few basics to hand baking soda vinegar wash powder…
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immersion heaters?
Hi all, We have an immersion heater which is hooked up with 2 switches because of economy 7 electricity. Recently we have not been getting hot water from about 3pm (the switch for the top up element is on with a red light). we called in a plumber who took a look at it and tried to blame it on the economy 7 side of things…
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Asbestos question
I knocked down an old shed in the back garden yesterday and am pretty sure the roof is some kind of asbestos. I know I can't just throw it into the skip with all the other rubbish but what do I do with it? Will the council dipose of it if I take it down to the local tip or do I have to call a specialist in and pay a load…
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2 compartment waste bins
Hi, I not quite sure if this is the right section, but I need some waste paper bins for my house with 2 sections so I separate for recycling at the source. All the bins I've located as very 'kitcheny' and I'd like something suitable for my living room and bedroom. Any suggestions would be gratefully receieved. Rowanne
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Kitchen cold due to ventilation for Combi
Hi, We have Wocester-Bosch 24cdi combi boiler fitted in the kitchen, the combi was in the house when we bought the house. There is a permanent air vent to outside air and I am being told that this is to provide ventillation for the combi. The problem we now face is that there is a constant draft and the kitchen can get…
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cheap wallpaper
anyoe know where i can get some cheap wallpaper online from? tia
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Stained glass window in 1930s house - Is it worth restoring?
Hi, My 1930s semi detached house has 2 original stained glass windows, and an original stained glass front door. I think they are leaded too, but not sure of this was used in the 1930s. They are all in the art deco style. However the previous owners have painted the window frames in very think paint - so thick that it's…
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clear wood glue?(for baby crib/cot)
anyone know what type of glue to use to fix the wooden bars on a babies crib prefrably clear type not white? looking for non-toxic, baby safe etc
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im burning £100 of logs pm
usaully light the woodburner about 4pm & put last lot of logs on about 11ish.its a 10kw but only use 1 half of it.i worked it & its approx costing about about £100 for logs & approx £60 ish on gas for heating per month, its starting to look bit pricey...any cheaper fuels for the burner?did think about going logging,is it…
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Tap Leaking after pipes froze
Got up this morning to find water pipes had frozen. The only water I had was from the cold tap in the kitchen (Combi boiler so no tank) I've hopefully fixed the problem with the pipes - warmed up un-heated 'washroom'; repaired compression joint which split; left radiator on all night in kitchen with door to washroom left…
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Laytex. ?
Am having a large kitchen tiled and someone mentioned having the surface laytexed is this a task for the D.I.Y. amateur and is it worth it?
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Built In Gas Oven Required - please read!
I am after a built in gas oven, hob and cooker hood (if possible) I have had a look around and they seem quite rare to get hold of, most of the built in ovens are electric. Does anyone have any ideas where I could get one, reasonably priced? I am more bothered about getting the gas oven than the other bits for now. I would…
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Different boiler problem
I have cold water and my heating is on so my boiler is actually working to a certain extent but we have no hot water. I opened up all the hot water taps but nothing comes out, my condensing pipe (22mm white plastic) is not frozen and there are no error codes on my boiler (worcester greenstar 42 cdi) Any ideas?
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help, locked in my house!
I am totally inept at DIY and house stuff so please excuse the poor terminology in this post. I think I have a mortice/mortise lock on my front door - in order to lock it you need to lift the handle up before the key will turn to lock it. The door handle is mounted on a fairly tall slim plate with 2 screws on it and I…
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Cookware
Robert Dyas 20% off all cookware online when you enter voucher KITSALE. Runs: Fri 8th Jan - Sun 10th Jan.
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Decorating the Kitchen
Hi all, The OH and I moved into a (rented) house in November and the landlord has kindly allowed us to decorate the whole house. We have done most of them apart from the hallways and kitchen and I think it needs to be the kitchen next. Unfortunately, this one won't get away with just a lick of paint... I need to do…
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New Flat Roof
Hi guys quick question... how much should i expect to pay for a new flat roof for my bathroom approx size 2m x 2m? Looks like it could cave in at anytime! Im in merseyside if that has any effect on the price? Ta
