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Help defrosted fridgemaster fridge freezer
I thought i noticed my milk was not cold this morning but thought not a lot of it, then this afternoon I found my whole contents of the fridge and freezer have perished pretty much. The light is on but there's no noise coming from it so i think the motor must be broken. What can i do? anything or wait till tomorrow and…
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Garage conversion - good idea or potential loss of money if come to sell
Hi - am looking at a garage conversion as now stamp duty is back to 125000 it seems a cheaper way to create more space. I have loads of questions in relation to it (go for a specialized company or project manage it myself using various tradesmen etc) but the main one is will the conversion add any money to the house or do…
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that kitchen - might i put a bq sink on an ikea base - and worktops
Hi there I am sorry to keep harping on about the kitchen - as some of you will know I an just about to have mine refitted and am really grateful to the advice I have had on here. So, sorry folks, I'm back for more.... Might it be possible to fit BQ sink and taps and worktops, to Ikea doors and cabinets? Or is that a…
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sofa-monthly installments-bad credit?
Hiya Im not sure wether this is the right place to post this.... Im desperate for a sofa,I cant afford to get one outright and could really do with one where I can pay for it monthly but I have bad creidt(act its terrible!)due to getting myself in to a load of crap years ago. the only place I can find is bleeding bright…
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Best shower & price please?
My shower thermostat has just packed up and a friend told me to buy a triton but there are loads! Best find so far is Triton Hawaii at £50 8.5kw argos Triton Madrid II 8.5kw £65 Argos Triton Ivory 8.5kw £66 Homebase Triton Cara 9.5kw £67 B&Q Triton Cara 10.5kw £76 B&Q Triton Jade 8.5kw £89 save £30 Homebase Triton Ivory…
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Bathroom and Tiling
Hi there I have decided to save for a new bathroom suite MSE style (selling/OT/etc) I want a new suite and as I want a basic white loo sink and bath have found them to be more reasonable than I thought. My bathroom layout will not be changed - mainly because the house is so small this is the only way it will fit in:D. I…
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Built in ovens and microwaves help
Hi We are planing to buy for our new kitchen, a built in double oven and microwave in a tall housing but worried microwave will be too high and might be dangerous lifting stuff out - like hot soup. Does anyone have any experience Im just over 5 foot height wise. Also built in microwaves seem very expensive. I was planning…
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Securing Roof Tiles and Insulation
Hi all; I’m interested in adding to the insulation in my loft. My dad has just done his using Thermal Wrap (Tin Foil Bubble Wrap) which looks and feels rather good. The tiles in my loft are slate with no felt under it, so I can see and touch my roof tiles when in the loft. So before I do mine with the Thermal Wrap I would…
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What is the best flooring?
I want to put some new flooring down in my hallway and kitchen. I currently have shabby laminate in the hall and what looks like vinyl tiles in the kitchen. I would like the same to run throughout the hall and kitchen and it needs to be easily cleanable as we have a muddy bank outside the front door and everyone brings the…
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Online bathroom shops
Hi all, I'm buying a new Ideal Standard bathroom sink and thinking of getting it online. I've seen them on a couple of different sites, there's Plumbworld and Homesupply. I've read a few posts about plumbworld but not so much about homesupply - have many people used them, successfully? I've found a few local places that…
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Hot tea ring versus leather sofa
Someone must have left a really hot mug of tea or soup on the arm of my new black leather sofa and left a partial ring burn mark :mad: would this be the shiney surface burnt off and if so is it possible to treat the affected area at all, does anyone know please ? really annoyed !:mad::mad: and my eye is drawn to it every…
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freezer - best floor surface in garage
I am expecting delivery of a new large upright freezer which will go in the garage. The garage has a concrete floor. Our last chest freezer was mounted on blocks which created a wonderful environment for over-wintering woodmice underneath! Should the freezer be placed on a piece of old carpeting or what about perhaps some…
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Bought a home and now need some advice
Hello there, We just bought a home and now planning to get some furniture and washing machines (bed, sofa set and washing m/c being the priority) 1) I was wondering if people can advice share their experiences about buying sofa (corner group) from DFS and a 3+2 from Harveys. We are not sure who sells the best quality and…
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TC bathrooms and drilling tap holes in bath
Planning a DIY bathroom refit and have two questions: 1) Are TC bathrooms any good? I've seen a bath I like from them, but can't find similar from the traditional brands - Armitage Shanks, Twyfords etc. http://www.plumb-point.co.uk/baths-154/tc-alverus-1700-x-8301.htm 2) How difficult is it to drill tap holes in a bath?…
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Where to hire carpet cleaner?
Am looking at hiring a carpet cleaner and wondered where is the best place to get one from and how much?
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heating a cellar
Hi, im lucky enough to have a cellar type room coming off the house under the garage, but, its a nightmare to heat, id like to use it for a a playroom/craftroom but although it has a double radiator and has been adapted for use ie plastered, insulated and we laminated and put insulation under the laminate its still…
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Home Alarm Siren Battery
Got a bit of a problem trying to source a back up battery for my alarm siren (Ni-Cd 7.2v).I can't find anything on Maplins or RS websites.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Brushed Chrome Fluorescent Tube light?
HI Looking to get rid of the 250w spots in the Kitchen and replace with a Fluorescent strip but white ones dont look great, does anyone know where i can find some smarter tube casings? I have tried Screwfix, Homebase, B&Q etc
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Help pls: Plaster cracked off external wall
Hi Last summer we rendered a low external brick wall. With the frosts the plaster has begun to crack off - oh joy! Not sure what we did wrong. We put PVA on the bare brick wall and then used a mix of sand and cement with plasticiser in it. Then when dry painted it with a masonry paint. Looks like we'll be doing it all over…
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how to varnish/stain wooden table?
Hi We have a lovely old wooden dining table which we've sanded down. We're wondering whether it's best to stain or varnish it or use french polish? Please can anyone offer any tips/advice on preparation and which is best to use? Also after sanding is it best to run over it with just a damp cloth to remove the dust or add a…
