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New bathroom regs
Hi, I have been looking on Google all morning and I can't find anything on this. My architect has specified on our building regs documents that our bathroom door will open outwards to meet the regs regarding access for wheelchairs. But this will mean that the door will open into a hallway which is only a little wider than…
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Double glazing problem
Hi I had a local company install my double glazing and was very pleased with the results. I paid them in full with a building society cheque after completion. However, on closer inspection when cleaning the windows, I've noticed slight scratching on the kitchen door glass, and also tiny white specks of powder in one spot…
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100% Discount Government Scheme on Loft Insulation
As part of the green agenda and to help make our homes more energy efficient (something we'd all be keen on after the winter gas and electricity bills hit the door step!) I just saw that you can free loft insulation: http://www.insulationhome.co.uk/get-started-now4.html Something to get done in time for next winter!!!
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laying a vinyl tile floor
Hi I want to lay a vinyl tile floor in my front hallway but have absolutely no idea where to start any advise please :D
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How easy is it to do fencing?
I want to put a fence up in my frount garden... Ive listed the job on a few quote sites but there coming in at £600-£750. Ive had a look on waltons website and I can get the posts and panels I want for around 250-280, I havent got anyone who can help me BUT i have been looking at those fence post spike thingys, so im just…
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Fitting ceiling light
Hi all I took off my old ceiling light recently and attempted to install a new ceiling light. My new light fitting is a set of 3 spotlight. There are 3 big wires from the ceiling (I always thought there was only 1!!!). In total there are 4 brown ones (live), 2 blue ones (neutral) and 2 earths. One of the brown ones was…
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re-cutting out worktop for new sink ?
id like to know how difficult it is to re-cut out the hole for the sink in the worktop in my kitchen. i currently have 2 small round sinks and a swivel tap unit in the middle - i want to replace this with a large sink with draining board etc - obviously the hole required would be larger overall the dimensions so that is…
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Bug Sweeper
Has anyone on here ever employed a bug sweeper to check their home for electronic listening devices? What does this entail and how long is it likely to take (for a large, extended 3 bed semi for instance?) Does anyone have any idea what the likely costs would be? What guarantees are given that the work has been competently…
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Household cleaners and tax implications :-(
Hi, I was after a bit of advice as I am struggling with the HMRC website. I am looking to employ a new cleaner and when looking through lots of websites on this matter they refer to PAYE and NI contributions. If I employ a cleaner, 2 hrs a week for a certain amount per hour, paid directly to them without any agency…
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Garage door locks
I have two up and over garage doors-the standard type where the lock is attached by a cable to a spring mechanism and bolt. Only...on both of them now, the spring mechanism has fallen apart. I have two doors held shut with wire... Do you know, please, where I can get hold of replacement spring bolt mechanisms? Or failing…
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artemishome.co.uk - has anyone bought from them?
I'm looking at sofas and very tempted by a sofa I have seen at https://www.artemishome.co.uk, not least by the 2-5 day delivery as it's my first home and I don't have much time and nothing to sit on! I can only find one review (which itself says they were suspicious as they couldn't find any reviews -…
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help fitting new seal to washing machine
please help, trying to fit new seal to indesit machine. got to put seal round inner rim then putting band on . please help thanks:beer: any tips
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Foil behind Radiators?
I currently have convection heaters heating my house but find the regular clicking of the thermostat and the hum of the heating element annoying, especially in the bedroom when trying to get to sleep. I'm looking for an alternative. Last winter I tried wall hung 1.25Kw Dimplex OFX radiators but even with the radiators…
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Carpet fitter broke bed, picture and fitted 3 joints instead of 1
As the title says i had 2 bedroom carpets fitted just over a week ago, i agreed with the local carpet shop that as my bedroom is quite large i would need a join somewhere ( it's 17ft x 23 ft ) this was going along the back wall where the bed is. Once the fitter had finished he pointed out that he had scorched the carpet…
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Help chosing new washer dryer
Oh no! My washer dryer has just been declared a write off by the washing machine engineer..... I will have to buy a new one and the washing machine man reccommended Bosch. I have read all the advice on here but I can only find couple of washer dryers and they are all about £500. I know you get what you pay for and after…
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Outdoor playhouse paint ...help!
I need white, baby blue/purple and pink paint for my daughters new playhouse. Where can i get pink exterior wood paint and what type is best for a long lasting finish?:)
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Freecycle
Hi all, Sorry if this is in the wrong part of the forum. Does anyone know how long it takes for you to be approved to join a group please? I applied two days ago and still nothing and there are a few things on the Offer list which I would like :o Thanks x
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Digging up the public pavement...
I live in a victorian house with a bit of an odd setup in that we have a small front garden, then a public footpath which is about 6 ft wide and then a lare garden. I need to put a power supply into my garden and so need to pull up the pavement. However I have no idea who can do this as I understand a licence is needed to…
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Having a conservatory as an extension - open plan?
I've searched for this but haven't found any recent threads so apologies if this is always cropping up - the posts my search found were all quite old. (Although most said the same thing - i.e. don't do it!) :rotfl: However, in case things have changed, I thought I'd ask myself. We've had a few people out to give us quotes…
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Painting problem
I have had a big problem with painting a chimney breast in our master bedroom recently. The first coat on fresh plaster was watered down magnolia and this was dry for approx 2 weeks. We then went to put Dulux Feature wall paint on as the second coat. As this went on it started to peel off taking the first coat with it…
