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Selling second-hand UPVC windows
Hi We have taken out two relativley new UPVC windows as we've removed some outside walls/blocked up some windows. there is nothing wrong with them and rather than skip them which would be a waste I wanted to recycle them? There is a small metre wide window and a large one with two side openings of about 2m..any idea where…
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Alternative to Oven - £lectricity Saver
I hope my first post on MSE is a useful one to readers... I've come across a rather useful device that can save time, energy and your hard-earned pounds. Toasta Bags (from JML) - available in 2- or 4-packs from various retailers (shop around because prices vary). Essentially they are re-usable bags into which place all…
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Shutters or Blinds
I have Hilarys coming round soon to replace some vertical blinds i have, that have been destroyed by cats and also they no longer close or run along the rail easily. Hilarys have a half price sale at the moment still unsure whether to use them or not ,wondering if i should use one of the other blind companies on the…
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Plumbing advice please
Hi we have just had some rad's and other hot and cold water pipes extended. Plastic pipe has been used and speed fit conectors used on both the plastic to copper and copper to copper pipe is this correct or should the copper to copper be soldered? Thanks Niall
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Legal right of access over neighbours drive
Hi We have a legal (not equitable) right of access over our neighbours drive. We have lived in harmony for 3 years and neither of us blocks the driveway. However my neighbour has complained to me about 2 things recently 1) that he requires that the gates dividing my property and his should not be left open (we leave them…
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Are conservatories worth it
I'm thinking of getting a conservatory this year.At the moment I'm in two minds. As i drive around where i live i look at these conservatories some seem nice but others are tatty the upvc is dark and dirty the windows [roof] have mould on them etc etc. My question is are they worth the money and hassle keeping them looking…
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Bedroom door stuck...........any ideas?
Hi Guys Really need some help. One of my bedroom door is stuck, and I mean stuck!!! You can push it at the top and it will move, likewise the same can be done at the bottom so I am thinking its something to do with the handle. I have taken the handle off........all this did was leave me with a wee silver pole thing (would…
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Help me choose
Cheap bathroom refit and have come up with the following suites but can't decide between the two. Would probably help if the plumbworld picture was a bit bigger! Anyone help? Screwfix:…
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Kitchen supplier in Essex
Hi everyone, this is my first house and am planning on changing the kitchen. I'm thinking cheap and cheerful but not bad quality (if that's at all possible)! Any recommendations? By the way the kitchen is 3450mm x 198mm so not massive. Thanks Sue
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plumbing a dishwasher
hi how do i plumb a dishwasher thats not next to the washer, what do i need? thxs in advance jo
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rotten sash window subframe
The bottom of the subframe to one of my sash windows is rotten. Is it possible to repair or will the whole thing have to be replaced?
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Building work
IM after a builder to do some repair work on my house. I live in north Birmingham. I have just required a 4 bed house which needs allot of work doing on it. Does anyone know any builders who could give me quoits?
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DFS say finance company can't read my paperwork should I be suspicious
I have ordered a sofa from DFS which is due to be delivered in the next week or so. Now I could take money out of my savings to pay for it, but was loathed to take money from a high interest account when I could pay for it interest free monthly. Have just had a phone call from DFS asking me to return to the store as they…
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Self cleaning glass solution
Hi I wonder if any of you knowledgeable people have had any experience with a self cleaning glass spray? We have recently had a glass balcony fitted and once the scaffold has been removed it will become difficult to clean and is very much open to the elements so will become very dirty. I have googled and found a product…
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House flooded 2 weeks after plumber fit new tanks - advice pls :-(
Hi 2 weeks ago a plumber did some work and advised that the house we recently moved into needed a new water tank, the old one was rusting away and liable to fall apart. So he fitted and new plastic tank and all was ok. Last night our neighbour below us knocked on our door and said water was running into his house, but we…
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Dipping/Stripping Wooden Furniture
I have an Indian Thakat coffee table that is about 10 years old, the wax has rubbed off and it is looking pretty worn. I would like to buy something similar (solid wood) but a lighter colour (more mexican pine colour). Before I buy new I wondered whether I could have our original one dipped/stripped - does anyone know…
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How level should a ceiling be?
I'm looking at the ceiling our builders have done, and i can see it's not level - from one end to the other it drops by 2cm (over 3m run) but in the middle it wibbles - i.e. the top line of cupboards is level according to the spirit level, and you can see the ceiling wibble up and down. Because of the layout of the room,…
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Paint peeling off plaster
I'm hoping someone will be able to help me, I'm slightly obsessed with this forum at the mo!! ;) Basically the paint in the kitchen is peeling from the walls. I don't know who plastered it, or when, but it looks as though someone has painted straight over the top of the new plaster with a silk paint, which is falling off!!…
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Electronic limescale remover
BG man on boiler inspection recommended we get a electronic limescale remover fitted. Either from BG at £150, or done ourselves. He showed me that the limescale is starting to foul the boiler exchanger, shower heads.. I seen Wickes sell their own brand for £40. Not sure how easy these are to fit in terms does one need to…
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Electrician - Is there anything I can do?
Recently we had an extension on our property. We employed a reputable local electrician to do the necessary work i.e. plugs, lights etc. I received an invoice for the completed work on 1st December, he received a cheque for the full amount the following day and by 4th December had cleared through my bank. Unfortunately, as…
