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TCP smell from boiler
I have a smell from my boiler of very strong TCP. Now the hot water is no longer working - who should i call? gas people, plumber? Is this dangerous? Thanks
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Induction Hobs - Less is more?
I might be getting an induction hob (it depends if my electricity system is up to it) and I've been looking online at prices. The cheapest I have found is around £300 (Indesit) but the prices go way up into the stratosphere (around £1500). My question is, what is the difference between a £300 one and a £1000 one apart from…
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Cheap/most suitable pipe for laying under lawn to take Cable for garden lights? MDPE?
Hi all I have seen some lovely lights in my local garden centre that require wiring into the mains. What I was thinking of doing is lifting the lawn up and putting a pipe under the lawn about 12 inches deep. Then I was going to lay the lawn back over the pipe. Now, I have seen that Blue MDPE Pipe that you use for water…
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Can we block off a vent?
Just wondering if anyone happens to know the legalities/safety issues surrounding vents in external walls.... basically we have a rather large vent on our kitchen wall - it is about 30cm x 20cm so is quite sizeable. It is concealed on the inside behind a kitchen cupboard but basically this vent thing just means all our…
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Making a large wood planter help?
Hi, I want to make a large wooden planter to be put on decking and contain a bamboo as i want it too create a screen from nextdoor so its going to be a decent length. Do you think i can do this with decking boards quite easily as i just want to check before i go and buy materials, focus have a deal on with decking boards…
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Thermostatic Heater?
I have a problem. If the temperature in my room gets colder then 15degrees I automatically get a cold. I haver these power saving heaters in the room but they are not thermostatic controlled. So far in the last 6 months, in most cases, when the temp got lower than 15degrees when sleeping I got ill. Therefore I am looking…
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Bushboard worktop 3m lengths
Does anyone know where I can purchase 3m lengths of Bushboard Omega worktop? Thanks!
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Strong glass cleaner needed
After having my conservatory built its finally about dry (been 4 odd months to get the slab dry!) Im trying to get the pilkington/protective rubber sticker marks off all the windows but im yet to find a glass cleaner that moves them. tried couple supermarket branded cleaners and they not shifting them. Made up my own using…
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DIY-Kitchens.co.uk
Has anyone orderded from diy-kitchens.co.uk. I would welcome any comments especially from those who have previously had dealings with them.
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Small Corner TV Unit Needed
I have a narrow alcove next to the fireplace where my 32 inch tv will be going. I want a dark wood one but am having trouble finding one small enough, they're all too wide. Any ideas where I can get one that is less than 90cm wide? Thanks.
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Help - leaking hot water cylinder
HI This morning woke up to find hot water cylinder in airing cupboard was leaking. The leak didn't seem that bad at first so we have arranged someone to come out to change cylinder on thurs. The cylinder is still leaking quite a lot and I am worried floor will rot, ceiling go through etc. It's oozing more than gushing. We…
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Wickes Installation
Hi, Had a quick search through the forum but couldn't find this. Bought a bathroom from Wickes this time last year, and used their recommended fitter to install it, which was done in June 09. At completion, he presented me with the installation certificate, and explained that the Part P cert for electrics would follow.…
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Advice please
We've got a company coming tomorrow to do some work and today they sent the scaffolders in. Athought the work is only on the gable end and back of the house the scaffolders have managed when moving the poles to smash a chunk of my original bay window trim on the front of my house along with flower pots but I don't care…
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B&Q Easter weekend 20% off again
I was in my local B&Q today and the guy who served me told me that they were told last night (when taking down the 20% sale banners) not to throw them away as they were being used again on Easter Weekend. Just thought I would let you all know in case you missed this weekend and NEED to shop!
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Dishwasher trouble, please help!
My dishwasher is about a year old, lately the dishes have been coming out with a few stains still on them. Today the dishes are coming out as they went in, it looks as if they haven't even been touched with any water. Also the liquid tablets didn't disolve. I've cleaned the filters, the arm sprays but that's about my limit…
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Another drain problem...:(
Hi, I bought my current property last Nov, and have had several blockages since. Dynorod came and did the camera trick (pitch -fibre pipes), then tried to claim on my house insurance, which they said would be possible. The Insurance co have turned down the claim as thay say that the damage happened well before i moved in.…
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sound proofing
Can anyone recommend suitable sound proofing for walls please? I am fed up of the neighbours snoring!
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Sink repairs
Hi all I am moving into a house at the end of this month and the kitchen sink which is the old fashioned square style has a chip where something has been dropped on it. I was wondering if there was a product or method to repair this mark? many thanks MS
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Boiler Suggestion
Hi, looking at getting a budget new boiler. Does anyone have any views on the following; Ferroli Optimax 31 Baxi 105 HE Glow Worm Ultracom 30 Cheers
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Help! How much will it cost to 'Curtain'??
Hi, We've just had our offer accepted on a house. And we are trying to be proactive to budget our costs. One thing I can't seem to figure out is how much it would cost - roughly - for buying curtains. Its a 3 bed house and 2 relatively large windows 12 ft x 6 ft. I'm looking for a ball-park figure. Any help is most…
