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Stick on tiles
Has anyone tried stick and go tiles? Going to be selling flat in next few months and need quick fix to make kitchen tiles look bit fresher and up to date that doesn't involve re-tiling.
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Trip switch keeps tripping.
For some reason, I seem to be having problems with my electric. At the moment, the trip switch seems to be flicking off every five to ten minutes. This started about 5 pm this evening. As far as I can tell, it's not the lights, it's not the cooker (isolated the fuse for that to check)... but the main trip switch keeps…
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Howdens appliances
Hi everyone. Getting a kitchen from Howdens. I've been given the choice of either Bosch or Lamona for both the ovens and the hob. Been reading up on the reviews and I'm not keen on the Lamona range...lots of negative comments. Does anyone have any comments on their Bosch appliances? Any views/opinions/comments etc welcome…
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Rockdoor composite doors - opinions?
We're about to replace our existing rubbish front and back doors with composite doors by Rockdoor. They appear to be incredibly secure, there is a wide choice of designs & colours and they come with anti-bumping locks. I just wondered if anyone had installed Rockdoors and what do they think of them....? We're hoping that…
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New Ceiling light permanently on?!?
Hi all, I just fitted a new ceiling light in our bedroom. Pretty easy i thought, but no, its permanently on and i cant turn it off at the switch. The cable coming from the ceiling is grey with 3 wires in it. 1 is red, 1 is black and the other has no plastic around it so i assume that is the earth. The new light comes…
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Truck Mounted Carpet Cleaners
Hi Can anyone recommend a good one in the Merseyside area? Haven't used one before so is there anything I should be asking? Thanks
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Fitting an Ikea kitchen?
Hi I've just moved into a new place and was planning on replacing the kitchen shortly. I was thinking of going with Ikea (having put together various combinations and plans), but the thing that concerns me is that there doesn't seem to be any space between the cabinets, with the exception of the cabinets designed for…
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What weight is this gravel bag please?
Does anybody have any idea what the weight of this bag of gravel is please? www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9273143&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatal!!!1%2fen_GB&fh_search=gravel&fh_eds=%C3%9F&fh_refview=search&ts=1269787328662&isSearch=true I have tried searching everywhere!!
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Mugged by a good old fashioned cowboy - help
Never thought I'd be in this position but am enduring a horrendous builder experience and wondered if you can offer any advice. He was recommended by someone we know and we checked him out. He always came across as a smooth talker but he could start when we needed him to. From the first day he took down some fireplaces…
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New Bathroom Suite - Steel or Plastic Bath?
Hi, We are in the process of doing up our bathroom and want to replace the whole suite. I've been reading some of the previous posts here and read suggestions of getting a steel bath from a local plumber for around £99. Is it better to get a steel one than plastic? My other half is suggesting plastic as it's lighter and…
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Garage conversion concrete or wooden floor?
I am currently getting quotes to have our integral garage converted into another downstairs room and was wondering if anyone can give me a little advice on which type of floor would be best as some builders say concrete and others say wooden. The floor has to be raised to bring it to the same height as the rest of the…
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Where to buy wood?
Am enlarging my loft hatch next week with the help of my dad. I need 3x1 PSE, 4x2 rough and some 18mm ply for the hatch. Where would be a good place to buy this? We have a Focus but everyone tells me they are expensive. How much should i be looking to pay? I need about 3 metres of 3x1, 2 metres of 4x2 and enough ply to…
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Easy Fit Conservatories | DO NOT USE THEM!
Be very aware any potential customers of Indigo/Easyfit/Tailor Made or whatever they call themselves. This company is supposedly out of administration and chasing the customers left high and dry before Christmas. Whilst they may be offering to complete work I would not trust them as far as I could throw them. Indigo…
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Permission needed for knocking walls down?
My flat is leasehold. I would like to move two stud walls to different positions. In addition i want to put up a new stud wall and new door way to my second bedroom. Do i need permision from the freehold to move/add stud walls? My maintence company want me to pay £300 to just consider the request. I also want to knock down…
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Good quality underlay with cheap carpets - is it a good combination?
Hi, My house currently has carpets dating back to the 1970s and I would like to get them changed. I can't really afford good carpets at the moment, so what I'm thinking about doing for time being is to buy a good quality underlay (Cloud 9) and lay it throughout the house, and buy some cheapo carpet (around £7 per sq/m) to…
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How easy to remove a bidet?
Wondering how easy it is to remove one of these - we might be buying a house that has one, and we won't be wanting it. Does it drain out through the wall or the floor? I would get a plumber in to remove it, just wondering how much damage there might be to floor or tiles (walls fully tiled, floor carpet will be removed…
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BnQ Self Adhesive underlay Vs Nailing the oak flooring?
which is th best method, to lay down oak flooring, on floorboards? the oak flooring is from BnQ, and they reccomend the self adhesive underlay, i dont know if thats just simply because so they can sell it, or simply being honest. Or is it better to secret nail them. i am after the minimal movement over the years, and…
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Which juicer Please?
Hi everyone, we are in the process of purchasing a juicer and feel that with so many out there, which one do we choose? We are happy to spend more on the right product as we understand that the cheaper versions do not extract enough juice? Does anyone have any first hand experience of owning a juicer who would maybe help…
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conservatory and indemnity insurance
Hi advice please, currently selling home and buyers solicitor feels me may have needed planning permission for a conservatory built in 2006.Our solicitor feels we did'nt,but now Im not sure as it is 15.3ft*10.2 in size secondly the buyers solicitor has said they would accept an indemnity insurance policy if older than 4…
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What Is The Best Shop To Buy A Fridge Freezer From?
I heard comet is a disaster, Which other stores are good? I want to spend as less as possible, maybe £230 max? Thank You:beer:
