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Archives for March 2010

Wooden Vaneer Laminate??
Is there such thing as Wooden Vaneer Laminate?? and can it be sanded down and re varnished after?? I know its a crazy question but my ex bought and fitted all my floors, and someone has mentioned maybe i could sand them down instead of replacing them? Thanks in advance xx
New flat roof i need advice
Do i have to get the council involved [IE permission] . It is about 15ft x8ft . Any help at all would help me ,type of roof etc [i am a lady on my own]
Object to Planning Permission
Just had some details from the council to say that the land at the back of my house that then attaches to a park has plans submitted for 3 houses They will be 5 meters from my back garden and will overlook the house etc etc The plot is tiny so it’s a tight fit to plot the houses but what can I do to stop this happening
Fake wall for toilet sink?
Hi In the bathroom I'm thinking of having a back to wall toilet and sink/vanity unit. Instead of building a full height fake wall I though it would be good to make it, e.g. half height and then incorporate a shelf into the top. A partial reason for doing this is that there is already some boxing along the base of the wall…
Removing paint from wood work
Firstly, I am a wee bit affronted that I don't know how to do this, but I am rubbish at DIY stuff and try to avoid it by all costs! My ex painted the bathroom a few years ago, and didnt mask off the woodwork round the door, window etc (that should have been a sign of what a twit he was, even I know that you mask stuff…
Hhheeeellllllllllpppppp!!!
Just been painting and knocked the paint pot onto the carpet!!! :mad: does anyone know any tricks to get white silk BNQ paint of a beige carpet. its just a bog standard carpet not wool or any other natural material.. Many thanks
Oak Bannister Treatment
Hi, Looking for some pointers. Have sanded my oak banister back to the original wood. Looks an ok colour naturally but now coming to the protective coat. Anyone have any recommendations on how to treat the wood? Wax or varnish? Which product?
French doors - quotes
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Interior Design Advice - Help!
Hi Guys We moved into a new house 2 years ago which has a very mismatched kitchen. I thought that I would come up with a solution to make all the elements match. Nothing has arrived in my mind to make the colours marry. The cabinets are silver The tops are beige, black, grey and peach! The tiles are dark beige The floor is…
Regarding Loft conversion and Guarantee
Hi, I am planning to to Loft conversion to my 2 bedroom Semi detached bangalow in Hornchurch, Essex (Havering council). I am under the process of getting the Quotes from the builders. Few of the builders suggested to go for Hip to gabel conversion with back dormer under permitted development. Though I like the idea, I want…
Quartz Worktop Query
Hi All Having now made a decision on where I'm purchasing my new kitchen units and appliances from, I'm now looking into the worktops. I want a quartz worktop and was pretty much settled on the silestone blanco Zeus (white) worktop. I need 2 pieces, one piece 2500mm x 600mm with an undermount sink cut-out with drainer…
Miele S4000 series vacuum cleaners
Hi, I want to buy a new Miele vacuum cleaner, a small lightweight model from the S4000 series. I am looking for feedback from anyone who has a model from this range. In particular I would like to know if anyone has the comfort handle (extra plastic handle above the bend in the wand where you would normally grip) how do you…
Birds nesting in our wall
Hi We have a grating in our bedroom wall, quite high up, above the top of the built-in wardrobe. On the other side of it is a pipe protruding from the wall. Some birds have started to get in there. What is supposed to be on the other side of a grating? Having an open pipe seems odd to me, there should be something on the…
Replacement shower hose leaking!
I have just replaced the hose for my shower (something I have done several times before without any problems), but this time water is escaping from the bottom of the connector which screws onto the water outlet. I have used the new washers supplied with the hose and have swopped ends but to no avail. The hose was from a…
My New Ikea Kitchen Design - Critique Appreciated
Here is the layout I have come up with for my new kitchen I'm planning. I'd love to hear people's thoughts opinions on the design and layout. Also for a room this size what would be the best way to light it? I'd like recessed GU10 230v mains downlighters as I intend to replace with GU10 compatible LED units in the future…
Washer tripping my electrics - best course?
Hi there My washer dryer appears to be tripping my electricity (sockets only). I am not sure if it's the washer, or the socket it's plugged into, so not sure if I need an electrician or a washer repair person. Any suggestions welcome! Thanks.
Minimum Spend To Redecorate
Morning Folks As our buckles are quite tight at the moment, I wondered what was the cheapest you'd ever made over your room for in your house? I'd quite like to completely change my lounge, but can't afford to do the whole lot like new furniture etc and my leather suite is quite old now, although it's very, very comfy!…
Replacing damaged floorboards..
I have just moved into a property which has quite a few squeaky and damaged floorboards...is it easy to replace them, and what's the best method?? thanks in advance for any help.
Draughtproofing UPVC Windows
Anyone know any good-looking and inexpensive ways of draughtproofing UPVC windows that are not perfectly draught-free? We are 200 ft above sea level in the north of Scotland. In our previous house we got C R Smith to fit windows - we're missing them here. The firm that made/fitted the ones in our current house have gone…
paintin rattan furniture
I've got a dark wood wardrobe I want to pant white, ok about what to do with the wood part,but the doors have rattan square panels..how do I paint them? is it just a matter of slowly covering all the cracks each coat will leave? spraying them? cheers

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