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URGENT, is laminate flooring warped?
Hello everyone Bought some laminate flooring off ebay last night, called quick step. Our carpenter has tried to lay it but it keeps popping out. It is not clicking in. It was kept in a garage before we bought it could it be warped? or is just our carpenter, he is 72 and i dont think he has used this stuff before.
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New front door
My son is desperate to be able to replace his wooden door and side panel (which has his cat flap in) with new upvc. The double glazing company say there is no room for the cat flap and say the only place for it to go is the bottom of the front door. He suggested, because his door is slightly wider than average, he would…
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Shared driveway
I have a shared driveway which leads on to my garage and to my neighbour's back garden (they don't have a garage). I have lived in my house for about 5 years. We don't use our garage but if a car is parked up our sideway, it blocks access to it. Since I have lived in my house, for most of that time, my neighbour has felt…
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Need to build a doggy bike trailer, need some advice
We have this http://www.justdogkennels.co.uk/products/pennine-fabric-dog-carrier which we use to travel in the car with him, he pokes his head out the top and i would like to make this http://www.scot-petshop.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=360 i have tried looking for wheels etc, but dont really know what to…
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karndean type flooring? serenity?
Hi, I have been looking at this karndean vinyl flooring , wood style planks.. but have seen a cheaper version called serenity on the web, does anyone know anything about this product?? Also can anyone reccommend any fitters in the lancaster/kendal area? im guessing the concrete floor will need to be "screed" is that the…
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Collecting My Mail From The Post Office
Not sure if this is the correct forum for this question How do you got about having your mail stopped being delivered to your adddress so that you can collect it at the post office instead . Also is their a fee for the service
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Want to put microwave in cupboard/need door to lift up when open?
We have a cupboard above our eye level oven which I want to put a microwave in. We have no room on the worktops for a microwave and I really want one now. I want to be able to have a lift up door on the cupboard rather than one which opens out like a normal cupboard door. Is there a cheap way of doing this? Im thinking of…
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Another boiler question
I have had a couple of Gas Safe registered installers round to quote for the replacement of central heating boiler. I do not want a combi boiler and both installers have agred that a 15kW boiler will be sufficient for the needs of my small houe. 8 rads. eg vaillant ecoTEC plus I was expecting to upgrade the gas pipework…
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Sash window refurbishment in North East
I'm looking for a decent affordable company to refurbish some sash windows in a flat I'm about to move in to. The timber is in great condition although they have been screwed shut and are caked with paint. I managed to get one open yesterday after about 5-10 minutes with a scraper, the screws came out easy. The sash…
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Wickes Paint
Decided to decorate my house, cant afford to hire a painter/decorator to do so doing it myself. Saw on the TV ads for Wickes paints, has anyone bought from them and used the paint? If so what is the quality of the paint like and what about the price? Will need to order online so would like to know whether there is any…
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LIDL SILVER CREST sewing machine 2010 - Instructions in ENGLISH?
Hi, does anyone have a copy of the instruction manual for the most recent Lidl sewing machine (33 stitch function one) that they could possibly email to me please? It's the Silver Crest make and i think the English model number may be 33076. I purchased a machine in Salzburg but obviously only has German instructions. I've…
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Volts x Amps = Watts
I recently posted about solar charging the battery on my electric golf trolley. I need to have a better understanding of the subject. Please could someone confirm if my following interpretations are correct. All examples using 12 volt battery. A 30 aH battery will take 10 hours to fully charge from flat using a 3 amp…
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ASDA Matt emulsion
Asda are doing a dealover the easter weekend, 2 5L tubs white matt emulsion for £7. This would be ideal to finish off our bedroom. Has anyone ever used ASDA emulsion? What is it like? 12 months ago I would have gone for Dulux trade, but with now being on dole and just keeping head above water, this is about the best I can…
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Which Euro To UK Plug Adapter Do I need?
Hi, can anyone give me advice on which adapter I need to buy, please? I've bought a meat mincer with a Euro plug on. On the plug it says 2.5A - Is this the size of the fuse? If so, do I need to buy an adapter with the same size fuse in? I've looked on Ebay and there are many adapters with different fuses. I did find one…
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Cold water not working....any ideas?
Hi, We had our dishwasher on earlier,then it started making a hell of a noise. This stopped itself, but now when the cold water taps are turned on, the pressure is extremely low and gets lower before eventually stopping. This is happening up and downstairs, but the tap in the back yard is working fine. Does anyone have any…
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Moving house - need window treatments on a budget
We're moving house next month and our new house hasn't got the biggest bedrooms plus the rads are under the window so I'm looking at getting roman blinds;- only thing is, DH can't sleep if there's too much light coming through, so I can't buy an off the shelf size (would need to get 190cm width) as the blind needs to sit…
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bathroom extractor fan, can anyone advise?
Hi all, We are having our bathroom re tiled and we thought as we are at it we may as well replace the normal wall vent with an extractor fan. But I know nothing!! Its a small bathroom and we have an over bath shower. It will be on an outside wall opposite a door. What do I need to be looking for?
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I want to gravel my back yard 25m2!?
Hi All - I want to gravel my back yard - any ideas where I can get enough gravel at a reasonable price? I reckon I need 4 tonnes!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Paint Stripping Advice......... Please?
Hi All, About to take possession of my dream house (hopefully)! It is over a hundred years old and luckily has not been painted a hundred times. I want to strip the paint off the doors/ surrounds and skirting. I would like some advise on the best products to use, anything new and improved on the market? I may have the…
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Wickes Takeaway Kitchens
Is there much difference between the Wickes takeaway kitchens and the ordered range appart from the price. Is the quality of the takeaway that much inferior. I am trying to compose a short list of possibe kitchens for our new extension. Many thanks.
