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What power washer do i need?
Im after buying one and found some good deals on Karcher - but they always seem to be on offer!!! To use it just to clean a patio what bar or watt do i need to do a good job? Im not that fussed with al the accessories as i dont think id use them. Should i just get this one: http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-8152.aspx Or wont…
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OMG Mercury.
:eek: Please can anyone Help not sure if thisis the right place to post! not slept worrying as to what to do. Met up with my Brother last night, he ws telling me that he his cleaning out Mums things as she past away 12mths ago on the 31st bless her. Anyway he has said we have a problem when cleaning out the fitted wardrobe…
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Good thick paint for covering marks in wall.
Hi everyone, I've stripped all the wallpaper from the hall/stairs/landing and the walls aren't really great. I could re-wallpaper but it's a fairly big and awkward area. I've got a tub of filler for the main cracks and gouges but it still won't look right. Theres loads of small marks, scratches and dents that are too small…
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New Conservatory Fitted - In Dispute and Now Leaking Roof.... advice please
Evening people We have had a company in to replace our old leaky conservatory in December 2009 and was told it would take around 3 days no longer than a week. Mid March now and still not finished and we are currently in dispute with the builder regarding the patio doors not closing correctly and because of the project…
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ferroli, baxi, vaillant, whats your boiler and have you had problems?
Hi everyone Question is in the title really. We are getting a new boiler under the scrappage scheme. If we buy the cheapest (Ferroli) boiler we will spend £800 less than the most expensive (Worcester Bosch). Does anyone have any knowledge of Ferroli Heatmax boilers and have you had any problems with them = or even any of…
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Tip from an electrician
I am adding a couple of spurs onto the ring and am struggling to get all three wires to fit into the holes on the rear of the sockets. The exsisting wires are multi copper thread type and I am adding the newer type single thick thread. The sockets are MK. I am hoping that an electrician has some magic trick to make it…
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Urgent - toilet issue!
Hey Folks, Went to the loo, then flushed it. Basically, i think it's blocked with bog roll, although i'm not entirely sure. It flushed, then filled up to the top with water, then slowly drained away leaving remaining loo roll! So i thought fair one, flushed it again, but it just did the same. :eek: My parents' toilet used…
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Painting Heated towel Rail
Hi Can anyone tell me if its possible to paint a heated towel rail and if so whats the best paint to use? We are having our bathroom done next week and cannot afford to replace the existing rail at the moment and even if we could the size doesnt seem to be availiable, I just thought it would look better to give it a coat…
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Any Suggestions For Repairing Tear in Leather Sofa
Hi Does anyone have any suggestions for repairing our leather sofa? The leather in one of the seating panels has cracked and is beginning to tear. This hasn't happened with any of the other panels - but this one is probably used more than the others. I'm open to any suggestions - ie diy or to pay (as long as its not too…
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Which Silicone Gun?......Please Advice
Hi, I need to purchase a new silicone gun, due to my ill health I am currently housebound, so my best option is to buy online. Can you give me some guidance on which gun to buy please: 1)A conventional one:…
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wrap around scale inhibitor
am after a decent, wrap around scale inhibitor for my water pipe, is there a 'best' one to get, or they pretty much like for like? And can they be fitted to a painted copper pipe, or does it have to be stripped bare? Many thanks in advance
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Wall rebuild (planning permission required)?
Hi The brick wall outside the front of my house is in dire need of repair, falling apart due to frost. Will I require planning permission to rebuild it? It joins a footpath and mainroad if that changes things?
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Possible to fit dog door in composite rear door with panels?
Hi, We are desperate to install a dog door in our rear door, but my dad (who did this for us in our last house) doesn't think it will be possible due to the shape of the door - there are two decorative panels in the lower half of the door, so the dog door would not fit flush against the door all the way round because of…
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Paint Pads or Roller?
I shall soon be decorating the spare bedroom, just a fresh coat of paint on the (plain) walls, and I'm thinking of trying paint pads instead of rollering. Any opinions versus the two options? Thankyou
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should a steamer do this?
hi i bought a steamer with attachments to clean tiles upholstery etc. attached nozzle and, well, its dripping water with not much steam. looked through troubleshooting, no help. ive not had one before, but this doesnt seem right to me. moving the nozzle arond left a trail of water on the floor. should i take it back, or is…
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widening doorway in loadbearing wall
We want to increase the doorway between our kitchen and conservatory (original external wall, load bearing) from 83cm to approx 1500cm (single door to double doors). Does anyone have a ballpark figure for cost of structural i.e lintel/beam? Also, as it is a load bearing wall, and the original external wall do the new doors…
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Cleaning cooker
Ignore this post, sorry can't work out how to delete it. Problem sorted!! Next time I decide to do some cleaning I promise I'll go and lie down in a darkened room until the urge passes. Thanks DS
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Stud detector
I am moving into a new house and am very wary regarding fixing anything to the walls. Can anyone recommend a good stud/metal/electric detector please?
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Toilet off a kitchen, double doors?
We are wanting to install a wc under the stairs but the door will be in the kitchen am i right in thinking that there needs to be 2 doors? Thanks in advance VLT
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Noise complaint
Not sure if this is the best place to put this or not. My friend has lived in her semi detached house for 16 years. They have always had an older couple as neighbours but they recently moved to a bungalow as they were struggling in the house. My friend and her husband have had 4 children over the years and have worried…
