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Real Oak Wickes or Oak Effect Howdens Kitchen?
Once everything has dried out, we are replacing our kitchen after a large mains pipe leak under the kitchen floor :eek: I have discovered the Wickes Tenby kitchen…
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Cost of moving gas supply
Hello I am re-designing my kitchen. I have gas central heating and was told when I looked at the house that there was gas in the ktichen. As it turns out, the gas pipe does run from the garage (where the boiler is located) into the kitchn, but stops somewhere ridiculously incovenient for putting the oven. Also, on the…
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Can I fix or do I replace: vertical blinds
Hi I have some vertical blinds with 3.5" panels and some hooks within the sliding mechanism have broken. I can't find any replacement hooks online (may be looking in the wrong places), does that mean I need to replace the entire track? Thanks
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Could a faulty divertor valve keeping my CH going?
A few days ago I had a faulty divertor valve replaced on my Vaillant ecomax boiler. I was told that it's purpose was to control the flow of water from CH and the hot tapwater system. This got me thinking about something that has been puzzling me ever since I have had this boiler(9 years). The boiler needs repressurising…
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conservatory Help
Hi, I need some help if possible. Does anyone know if I can put a conservatory up that is longer than the building line of the other houses on my street? My house is on the corner and so the conservatory would be on the side of my house but would be next to the front of the house next door. (and would exceed the building…
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B & Q (Buying 5 is cheaper than buying 2)
19 May 2010. Needed an Era 5 lever mortice sash lock to replace a defective lock. One cost something like £25 (ish) A box of FIVE cost £35. (Same hardware - different packaging) I now have four spares, but as I was going to buy two so I had a replacement - I'm very happy.
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Kitchen fitters..How long
I'm at the kitchen design phase. I know a person who could fit it but he works by himself and I'm concerned it's going to take him weeks. Are there any companies who could get a team on the job and do everything quickly - plastering, tiling and fitting? Do the biggies like B and Q provide a complete service like this? I'm…
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Whats the best way to clean a HD tv screen? (merged threads)
what do you use ? whats the best anti-static cloth to get? thanks
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Other people's letters
Hi, Sorry if this is in the wrong thread...it seems the most appropriate as it is In My Home! So correct me and move it elsewhere if i'm wrong :) How long is long enough to keep sending back the previous tenants mail to sender? I've been doing it for 2 months now and it seems ridiculous as it never lets up! One name has…
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Dishwasher problem BCI450
Hotpoint dishwasher is playing up. I turn it on, it fills with water that doesnt drain an just sits in it. Tried opening it up to have a good look, cant see a blockage. Dunno what I can do myself. A hotpoint guy will cost minimum £75 quid which is alot of money. I cant find anyone online who can come an look at it (I live…
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RCD tripping on new range cooker..any advice?
My new dual fuel range cooker is tripping the RCD when I turn any of the ovens on. Its not tripping the MCB. Previously there's been a gas oven in its place, so there has never been any appliance connected to this circuit. The techy bits I can tell you are.... Its a 32amp MCB. 6mm cable to the cooker switch which is a…
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Building control dept - can I have a refund?
I know there's a sticky at the top of this board (pity I didn't notice it earlier!) but thought my query might get a better response with its' own thread I fell into the trap of thinking planning/building regs were basically one and the same dept (hence the reason I wish I'd noticed the sticky before now) and, because the…
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Advice
I am currently painting the slot fences around my house and a small part of the fence is the back of the neighbours fence. Am I legally allowed to paint this, or do I have to nail more slots onto the back of the neighbours fence?
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Painting Moulded doors
Hi, I have light brown wood effect moulded doors throughout my house and would like to paint these white, is it okay to gloss these, do I need to use a primer first? Only ever painted wooden doors before so not sure if the gloss wil just peel off this type. Thanks
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Wall Prep Problem for Paper
Hi all, I have a small problem again with the prep work on my walls. I have now lightley sanded all the walls ready for papering next weekend and washed them down so they are clean from dust but now hit another problem. I have noticed today that some area's of paint have started to slightley flake off at the edges of some…
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Garden Shed needed...
Hi I am looking for a new garden shed but I have an extremely tight budget, I was wondering if anyone has an old shed that they no longer want and were thinking of throwing away that I would be happy to help them with by taking it off their hands. I live in Essex and have transport to collect and would be able to dismantle.
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Bathroom suites - brand vs B&Q vs cheaper
Hi all What sort of differences are there in bathroom suites, which affect the price? How much is quality and how much is design? Not sure I am making much sense, what I mean is, what makes a Sottini loo £1000, Ideal Standard regular loo £700, B&Q etc range loo £400 and then I can get a takeaway one for £50 complete from…
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What type of shower tray should I have?
We have 2 bathrooms to refurb. I fancy a shaped shower tray but I'm told that these may not be very durable. What type of shower tray is the most durable and leak-proof? I know you can have cast stone, acrylic, resin and probably others.
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Mould in new flat - whose responsibility?
We live in a new flat, currently about 4 years old. It is still under the builder's guarantee. We have noticed a couple of patches of damp and mould in one of our bedrooms and have informed our managment company. They seem to think we should go straight to the insurer and make a claim. Is this the best way to go about…
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Painter/Decorator
Any painter and decorators on here who could advise of a ball park figure for a 4m x 4m room to be stripped of the wallpaper and painted?? Also repaints on 3m x 3m rooms. I know it depends on the state of the walls etc but a general idea of prices would be great!! Thanks :D
