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Can't find these slow close hinges
I am in need of 4 but can't find anybody who sells them. They are made by lama and they are called glissando. B&Q do something similar but they are for wardrobes, these are screwdown and for kitchen cupboards. picture found here (there is one company called bespokekitchendoors.uk, but no reviews so if anybody can confirm…
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looking for a pink door handle
Does anyone know where I can a door handle for an actual door not a drawer or cupboard door. Difficulty is I was looking for PINK or DECORATIVE plate but can't find them anywhere. Thanks Alison
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Dishwasher Help Please
Hi All, I have a Hotpoint Aquarius DWF 32 dishwasher and it isn't working properly. I am not exactly sure what is wrong with it but think that it is not heating the water. The timer is now also going down and it is sometimes just showing the number 1 on the screen (might be an error code). I've searched the web a bit and I…
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Need quick drying paint for doors and stairs.
Really need to repaint the gloss work in the hall and landing. However I will need to use a paint (prefer satin to gloss) that will dry fairly quckly. We have a rather furry dog and DD is Autistic and will need to use the handrail on the stairs when home from school. Normal satin takes 16 hrs to dry, Just painted front…
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Neff oven not at right temperature
Hi all, Have installed a new Neff series 3 B15p42 oven and I'm now starting to think that it doesn't go up to the right temperature. Things are taking longer than the last oven I used and cakes aren't rising as much. Tonight the home made pizza was on 200C for 20 minutes and it wasn't crispy in the middle. It doesn't have…
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LED/ Downlights - questions
We are trying to redesign our bathroom and have a couple of questions. Firstly, half the bathroom is in a flat roof extension. We have not yet stripped the wooden ceiling, but know at some point beneath it there is plasterboard. Above the plasterboard is insulation, then boarding and the flat roof - ie. very little space.…
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Changing a large window to patio doors
Hi there, I am looking for a bit of advice regarding altering a large back window into french/patio doors. Has anyone had this done and can share any experiences good or bad? I would ideally get a contractor to do the job, remove the bricks below the window and supply & fit a new UPVC double doors. Does anyone know of a…
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Bathroom Companies in Hampshire
Planning on getting a new bathroom fitted soon. Can anyone suggest any good bathroom companies in Hampshire? Thanks
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Council have damaged guttering
I am an ex-council tennant we bought our house just over 2 yrs ago. I am in a block of 4 houses and my neighbours either side have been having their roofs and guttering done for the decent homes schemes. This started in Oct last yr and we were asked if we didnt mind having scaffolding in our back garden for the neighbours…
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Problems with chipboard floors
Part of the kitchen floor was "springy/soft". After lifting up the lino we have found some of the chipboard is crumbling. There are also 2 other suspect areas-in the hallway and in the dining room. We've just lifted up part of the dining room carpet and have found the chipboard is damp. Any advice as to cause or remedy…
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How to we repair a damp patch in a solid brick wall?
Hi Our house has very early cavity walls with bay windows in solid brick. A couple of years ago we had Sky tv installed and as a part of this the installer drilled into the solid brick bay wall. To be fair he did point out that he there was a chance of damp and I stupidly agreed. Now we have a damp patch and are about to…
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Roof ventilation
Just been up in the loft and I noticed some condensation on the roofing felt in some places. Its not that bad that its dripping down - but I'm wondering if this is normal/a problem? Its a modern replacement roof on an old house and has roof vents both sides. Just checked out where they are - and they are 2 slates up from…
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Fire place fiting - is this right?
Looks like previous owners put in smaller fireplaces than the originals. There is a big gap between the back of the iron fireplace and the brick chimney area for the fireplace. Is this safe - can we light a fire? There is no hearth - can we just lay a very large slab of marble or similar, in front of the fire to catch…
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wiring new hob
hello new here, first post, happy new year everyone, i have just fitted a new kitchen, and ready to wire new lecky hob, my question is, the wiring diagram is as follows terminals 1 to 5 terminal 5 earth terminal 4 nuetral terminal 3 left empty terminal 1 live brown, with a bridge to t2, does this mean i can use either…
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Washing M/C Tips - Powder/Softener/Liquid, etc...
Hello all. Just got a new washing machine and to say it offers more than enough choices of various programmes is an understatement. Normally we have just put power is draw 1 and wack on cottons at 40deg and away it goes. But I now see (probably wasn't paying attention before) pre-wash programmes, power wash programmes that…
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New Hoover???
Hi all My hoover packed up before Christmas and I really must get a new one this weekend (cant go on borrowing!!) anyone know of any good deals at the moment, I would ideally like a new Dyson but depends on the price really thanks everyone and a happy New Year!! :beer:
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homemade curtain designs
Hi all Have decided to have a go at making some curtains for my home. We have very odd shape windows some are dormas and it is a converted church!!. Does anyone know of a good website where i might get some ideas from Thank you
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triton power shower
water not flowing to shower head through solenoid. renewed solenoid, water still not flowing when power switch depressed.
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Baxi solo boiler not working
hi my boiler will not fire up there are 3 red lights under the thermostatic knob that are usually lit when the boiler is working ok ....now only the first 2 lights are lit and the boiler will not light ...is this an indication of a problem. its sooooo cold you just dont know how much you need something until its not there…
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Storage Companies
Hi, Not sure if this is the right board to post on, but wondering if anyone can suggest/knows of any reliable cheap storage companies. I'm going abroad for 4-5 months and need to store my belongings while I'm away. The well known places like Big Yellow and Access charge a fortune! Any advice/suggestions are much…
