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Minimum size shower room/help with layout
Hi all We are trying to fit a shower room in a room that is 2.4m by 0.9m (or 8' by 3' in old money :) ) with an outward-opening door on the long wall, so it would be a 0.9m/3' square shower one end then loo on short wall at other end, then need a teeny sink. Anyone got a room like that? Is it reasonable usable/not too…
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Temporary electric hot water in existing shower mixer?
We are having an extension done but step one is to knock down the garage with the existing clapped-out combi boiler in, then we'll be building a new garage and room above which will take a few months, before finally putting a new boiler in the garage. So in the meantime we will be completely without hot water. We think the…
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stuck windows
Hello, I hope someone can help. I had my sash windows painted over the winter months and they are stuck fast with paint and I am unable to open them. How can I free them off ?
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Do I need to apply primer and undercoat when repainting?
I'm having the external woodwork on my house repainted (the window frames, front door etc) as the paint is currently peeling and I dont want it to be damaged from the elements. I had been under the impression that it would be best to apply primer and undercoat as well, but my painter is adamant that 2 coats of gloss is…
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Vaillant Fault Code 5.23 or S.23
My boiler is not igniting, its ten years old and had the diverter valve replaced for third time last year. Now its not firing and the green light keeps flashing all the time, cold water out of shower and for heating. Somtimes it works but this morning it wont work. Is it a blocked gas valve? My dad has a friend who could…
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dispute with neighbour over our builder -help!
We had a loft conversion done in September and all went well-until now. we had a damp patch on the new wall and got the builder in to have a look. They explained the what needed to be done and one of the things were a few broken slates on next doors roof whilst they were up there. They also suggested we tell our neighbour…
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Buying my council house... now or later ??
Hey, Been considering buying my council house but under my scheme, its "market value" minus around 25%.. I have recently been told that I will be getting new double glazing windows by the end of the year, and possible even a new kitchen.. As this scheme is based upon "market value", would it be best to wait for either of…
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wood veneer
we have a modern fireplace made of wood veneer,it has developed(best way i can describe)some darker pigmants in one area,is it possible to re stain and varnish veneer,and if so which products best? thanks in advance
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grouting on tiles that are hidden
Hi there I am currently having my bathroom floor tiled and I have asked the tilers to tile underneath the bath which they have done. The tilers are now refusing to grout underneath the bath and certain other areas which are to be covered over (some floor tiles are boxed over to conceal pipes running up the wall). They are…
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Horizontal wallpapering!
Has anyone tried hanging wallpaper horizontally instead of vertically? We have a small room and I've seen a nice striped wallpaper, just thought hanging it horizontally would make the room look bigger (optical illusion and too much watching Changing Rooms).
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hot rads when hot water on?
hi all please can someone advise me what the fault is on my heating system. i have a standard boilier with a hot water tank and a small water tank in the loft for the heating system. the problem i have is when the hot water is on all the raditors come on? is this the diverter valve at fault and is the any checks i can do…
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Kitchen under cabinet lighting
Hi All Looking at lighting to go under the kitchen cabinets when the kitchen finally gets done. Right now, have got tube lights (fluorescent tubes I think), but am interested in getting LED spotlights for the new kitchen. Question really is, will these be bright enough (looking to have about 3 spotlights to go under 3 wall…
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Garage Door King
http://www.thegaragedoorking.co.uk/ Has anyone used these before? I have a newly built garage but needing a door for it, checking around the interweb, they seem the best priced. The site looks legit, but i've not seen any reviews etc.. I'm after a door wider than the standard 6'6 or 7' opening. Any help please guy's :)
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Georgian Bar Windows
Finally saved some money to replace some windows, looking for white upvc, I really like the georgian bar,before I started asking for quotes from firms I was wondering if anyone knew if the georgian bar really pushes up the price?. I figure its the same frame just different glass but wanted to know if the price difference…
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Which bathroom extractor fan?
Hi All! Looking through the Screwfix book for a domestic bathroom extractor fan, but unsure which one is a good choice.(Or other suggestions welcome). Room is approx 2mt x 2mt x 1.2mt. Thanks in advance. VB
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full house rewiring?
Where would I look to get the best quotes for this? What sort of things do I need to bear in mind? Any recommendations?
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Slightly OT: Bad workmen at our home - advice?
Hi does anyone know of a good forum for advice on bad workmen at your home? I thought it was part of MSE? but maybe another forum website? I just want advice really..
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Help needed - toilet issues!!!
Hi everyone, Can anyone help me, I have replaced my old toilet for a close coupled cistern toilet and have been left with a gap between the cistern and the wall of around 1 + 1/4". What do I do? surely it looks too bad to leave it, what can I fill the gap with? I have the tiler coming in 6 days so need a quick…
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Tiles In Fireplace?
Cant really find a straight answer anywhere i was wondering if anyone had any experience of tiling inside a fireplace. We are having a multifuel stove installed soon and would like to prepare the inside of the fireplace before it goes in and were thinking of tiles. Do i need a special kind of tile and adhesive? id this not…
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Wallpapering advice
Hi My fiance and I tried to wallpaper a feature wall in our bedroom at the weekend but having never done it before we didn't make a great job. It is wasn't helped by the corners of the room being pretty wonky anyway. We ended up with a 1/4 inch overlap in one corner that at the time seemed alright but now I just think…
