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Smoke/Heat Alarms in new Extention
Hi All We are currently building a new extension and have now got to the part of putting the ceiling up. Do we need to fit hard wired/battery smoke alarms in the new extension when it is going to be a kitchen? Can we hard wire a new alarm outside of the kitchen instead as we are worried that it will keep going off in the…
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Damp Patch
Hello, I have a small damp patch in my living room and the paint keeps flaking off. The wall where the damp patch is just a partition wall. I have a cellar and yes there is a little damp but it’s really not that bad from what I can tell. The cellar is only the width of half the house, and where it starts is the problem…
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Zannussi washing machine
Hi, I have got a problem with the above, for some reason the drum is filling with water when the machine is not on. I have isolated the water supply and it still happens, so I am guessing it is coming in via the drain outlet. I have dismantled the ubend and associated pipework and it is all clear, so I am stumped as to…
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steam shower running cost
Hello all, I am looking to install a shower and have come across the 'steam shower' cubical, which seems to have every thing but although costly requires less work to install. Any tips and hints most appreciated. seb
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Tips on painting furniture needed
Hi Guys and Gals, I’m going to be painting my spare room this weekend and decided to whitewash my wardrobes and draws. I have been trying to read up about this on the internet and just wondered if anyone has any tips for me? My wardrobes are pine and natural finish, so as far as I am aware there is no varnish just plain…
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dripping tap
hi ppl i have just tried to fit a new washer to my tap...bought the wrong size :( .....anyway thing is i put the tap back together and now the pipe under the sink is dripping when i put the water back on :( Any suggestions please
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Underfloor heating recommendations
Hi! I'm currently looking at underfloor heating for a house we're in the process of buying. I've searched on t'interweb but lots of the results seem to be for tradesmen to buy the component parts, rather than for companies who come and install it for you. Has anyone had underfloor heating retro-fitted into an older house…
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Changing lead piping ???
Hi folks Have got an outside tap that I would like to change for a new one. Problem I have is that the piping for it comes out of the concrete path, up the outside of our utility room, this is where the tap is, and then dissappears into the wall, providing our utility with its water supply. And it is all lead !!! Am I…
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Builder Quote - Too good to be true?
I've just had someone knock at my door and on the spot offer me a very reasonable and tempting quote to get the outside of my house done. It's half done just now and has been sitting like that for years, so I'm not questioning their reasoning for knocking at the door in the first place. He said there was no deposit and…
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problems with property - roof/cavity wall/porch
I am after some advise as to whether some problems with my property would be covered under the buildings insurance? This has all come about from a damp problem which was put down to condensation. This led to inquiring about cavity wall insulation. All the paperwork was done but they sent a specialist out before setting a…
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Help Needed re Which Dyson??
We have just finished completely re-doing our kitchen and we have pretty much ruined our hoover with cleaning up rubble etc. We have had this one for almost 10 years and it doesn't really suck anymore. We have enough money left in the budget to buy a Dyson but i'm having dilemmas about which to get. Originally i wanted a…
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Help- need a kitchen sink urgently!!
I am in the process of having a new kitchen fitted and realised the sink I ordered isn't suitable. Can anyone recommend where to get an inset sink (I would like something which looks quite flush and modern) which is suitable for a 400mm cabinet and for use with laminate worktop?? hopefully under £100. It seems that all i…
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shower cubicle for loft conversion
can anyone recommend a suitable shower cubicle-all in one- for a standard ensuite room in a standard loft conversion. any tips on what is required and best place to scource this at a reasonable price would be appreciated. what should i expect to pay for this unit. any help appreciated :) :)
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Anyone had rewiring done recently?
Hi first post but have read the board for a while. I live in a 1960's house and am in need of the whole house being rewired. This is not a cheap job I was hoping someone has a idea on who is reasonable. Southen electric have been out and said £5k. New fuse box also needed. Thanks
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Garage Door - Help please
Hi My garage door and frame needs replacing. Door is 9ft (slightly over but the frame will be made wider ) and the frame itself will be cased over with PVC. Because my garage is integral I've been advised that it's best to have electric operation rather than manual. I've been quoted £1150 for an "Select " garage door and…
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Foundations for double storey extension
Hi, I have planning permission for a double storey side extension and a single rear kitchen extension. I had a full plans application approval this week which included a build over agreement with Thames Water when I discovered after digging a couple of trial holes the 9" Thames Water surface water sewer pipe running closer…
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10% off Homebase 28th and 29th May 2010
I recently had some post through from Nectar, which stated that Homebase will be having one of its 10% off events from 28th-29th May. Thought this might be of interest to a few people, I know I'll be heading over there!
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Electrics behind dot & dab plasterboard
Hi, I am planning a new extension. The Inside Block Work will be 100mm Thermalite Blocks and I was planning on having the internal walls drylined in the usual dot and dab technique. I was wondering how the electrics and plumbing are generally run behind this type of wall. Would the thermalite blocks be "chased out" and the…
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Leak in tenement flat - how to get it sorted?
Hi We've been getting leaked on for several months from above – there's a patch of about 2 foot of damp in our new kitchen ceiling. We've had several plumbers out to look at the two flats above and they have not managed to diagnose the problem. Now the council have been out a few times and put dye down the all the baths,…
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Help me chose a kitchen floor
I have just moved and the vinyl sheeting in the kitchen 11' x 11' badly needs replacing. I will be living here for around two years so only want to spend enough to get a floor that lasts this amount of time. (of course more would be sensible!!). I do not want carpet and so am left with: 1) Vinyl sheeting which I am not…
