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Worcester 9.24 Combi Boiler?
Our old but reliable Worcester 9.24 boiler has suddenly started needing the water to be topped up every day. There are no obvious leaks anywhere. Can anyone please offer any suggestions? Thanks
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Boiler Anti-Corrosion
Hi Guys, So we had some guy come and do some decorating for us. He decided to take a radiator off (and drain the water in it) so he could decorate behind it. He did it fine, except the Anti Corrosion stuff that they put in when the boiler was first installed is now probably diluted and non effective. * Can anyone here…
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Party Wall Surveyors
Hi, I am doing an extension and making structural changes to my basement flat in London. I have found out that I need to go through this Party Wall process to get an agreement with everyone about what I am doing, the condition of their property etc etc. I have a number of questions though. Firstly does anyone have any…
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HELP! Has anyone got 5 mins to help MSE test new free online budgeting tool
Please see this thread (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...7#post28463897 ) for full details if you do (and please feedback in there, not here). We're launching this very soon so need your feedback!
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Possible small extension
We have a small porch, and the front door will not open fully, so at times its a pain. We were thinking about extending it about a foot, and its about 4 foot long, and then putting a new PVC door on as well as a new window, plus replacing the ceiling. I was just wondering about the cost of it though, as its a front door…
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Can I decorate?
Hello their, had concrete render followed by plaster skim downstairs, from floor up to about half way to the ceiling. Had it done I would say a month ago. Feels and looks dry, but I have heard not to decorate for at least 6 months, is this true? What are your opinions? Thanks!
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splitting one large bedroom into two
Hello, Are their any handy men out there who can give me a rough guide on how to change one large bedroom into two, how much does this cost roughly? we would need to make a new door in an exsisting wall and move a light = put another one in. their would be one window in each room. we live in a housing association rented…
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Change a dimmer switch to suit LE bulbs
I have lights in my house, they are three connected to 2 switches, one switch is a dimmer, one normal. I've been looking at the cost of dimmable low energy bulbs and the cost of them and the fact they use far more power than the normal LE bulbs, makes me wonder if I should just change the dimmer switch for a normal one.…
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Wood burning stove in a new property (no chimney)
Afternoon all, I'll get straight to the point. Is it possible to fit a wood burning stove into a brand new property? The property itself doesn't have a chimney so I'm guessing the flue pipe will go straight out and up the side of the house? We're wondering what restrictions there may be and what we'll have to take into…
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Can anyone recommend a Hamlet Hardy Woodstove?
We need a really small woodstove and have found a Hamlet Hardy for £300ish in a local store which seems a good price (have done internet comparisons.) Does anyone know if this is a good make - as I haven't come across the name before and local woodburning specialists don't seem to stock them.
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Bricking up door way and adding a upvc window
Hello, I am thinking of bricking up our external door way and install a upvc window (900m x 1200m), and would like to do this myself. Can anyone let me know if I can do the whole job in one go- so brick the door way up and install the window at the same time?...or would I have to leave the new bricked up part to dry out…
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I don't have double glazing. My house is cold. Any tips?
My house doesn't have double glazing (I am private renting so can't change them) old wooden frames. House is cold and it is costing me a fortune heating the place! What can I do? :confused: Some windows have nothing up yet as haven't been moved in long, my mum said you can get a kind of film to put on? Or seal stuff round…
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anyone painted glass before?
hi everyone, im thinking of buying some glass for splashbacks in my kithchen and painting them (white) myself as long as i can find a paint good enough. im going to paint the backside of the glass splashback (its 6mm toughend float glass (not low iron)), so it gives a flawless glossy finish when viewed fitted through the…
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Replacement shower pump
Hi, We have an Aqualise Type 3TE 4 bar shower pump which has just stopped working (it's about 10 years old, but gets a lot of use... 3 daughters!). It's just dead, no light, nothing. It has 4 pipes going into it. Any tips on what might have happened firstly or if it's fixable. Also, I looked it up on the internet and this…
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Roof membrane - can anyone help?
Morning all! We are in the process of selling our house (3 bed semi - Essex) and the buyers got their survey through yesterday - it was a homebuyers survey, not a mortgage valuation one. It came up with lots of minor defects with the house, which we have agreed to put right (cost will be around £350) but another…
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Resources for sitting room design
Can anyone recommend websites or resources for colours and designs for rooms. I have a bay fronted living room in particular that I've just stripped the ancient layers (and layers) of wallpaper off and now I need inspiration for a modern yet classical look:D
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Heater - blowing out air sort
I've researched a little and it seems that the above is the best sort of heater for me. I have a large conservatory, which has a radiator installed and an oil filled radiator on the other side. These two do the job fine for most of the year. The last month or so, with the cold snap, they haven't quite been up to it. The…
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Sliding sash upvc windows
I am looking to replace the windows in a old house.Currently has wooden sash windows but was thinking of fitting upvc type instead.So i am after some advice please. Are they any good? Would wood be just as good? Been quoted £11000 to replace 8 windows by Everest.Only quote so far but seems expensive. Thanks for any help.
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How to paint black fireplace white?
Hi, I've a black victorian fireplace that I have never used, and is blocked up so as not to be used. I'd like to paint the whole fireplace white. Are there any things I need to be particularly mindful of when doing this? Can someone also advise me which type of paint to use? Never done this before, so really want to get it…
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Sofa needs new cover
My 3-seater sofa has been used as a scratching post by my 'lovely' cats and is now looking rather tatty around the edges. Having just removed and cleaned all the covers, I need to securely cover it again to stop the kitties having another field day. I can't afford to reupholster, and am not sure about how good the…
