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How to go about getting a new boiler
Hi, We're starting work on an extension, and whilst we're at it, we thought we should consider replacing our existing boiler - which we think is around 20-25 years old. We have a normal Ideal boiler at the moment (WLx), and want to consider switching to a combi. We could then remove our hot water cylinder and make one of…
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laminate flooring
Hi, my son suffers from asthma so I wanted to change his bedroom carpet to laminate flooring. I dont have the money to buy it in one go, so I was going to order it on my catalogue (simply be). There is a choice of 3 different floorings, but I cant find any information on them ie customer reviews, so have no idea wether it…
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Im so confused (central heating)
I want to change my heating from solid fuel to a gas combi boiler system. The system I have is over 25 years old so radiators definately need changing. I have had three people around (havent had any quotes in yet) but each one has told me different. The first one said they needed to change the pipes but would install…
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Recommended Supplier of Granite in Hertfordshire
All Looking for a recommendation on a granite supplier in Hertfordshire. I have found a very nice granite called Volga Blue now need to find a good company to supply, template and fit. We are close to M1/M25. Any advice? Ben
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Advice needed
Basically we had some work done with only a verbal agreement now the job is finished an invoice has arrived for alot more than we agreed to pay so the tradesman is threatening us with a dca we are happy to pay what was agreed but no more and have requested an invoice by letter stating this but he has sent threats today…
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TESCO Loft insulation - Please help
Hello All, I would really appreciate some advice on what do next after battling with Tesco regarding my loft insulation and also to see if anyone else has had problems with Tesco. I will try to summarise the events : Oct 2009 - A surveyor provided by Tesco came to assess loft and inform us of the process. Nov 2009 -…
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Modern Lighting - Any better price?
Hi all, Looking at buying some new lighting fixtures for the house. I'm really taken by these modern looking lights: http://www.pathelighting.co.uk/ I'm not too sure about the prices though, what do you think? Any help appreciated! BB
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Where to get fridge filter water pipe?
Currently having the kitchen refitted and our American Style fridge freezer will be going into what used to be the walk in pantry. It has enough space to be pushed into the recess but not enough to be able to get round the back of it to connect the water hose (its a plumbed in one) So we have a long small bore hose that…
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condensing pipe oulet question
Just had a new GCH system fitted using worcester/greenstar 28i and 10 new rads. Payed 2.5k and most of the job went ok. Lads were gas safety registered. However, I never checked the gas condensing outlet until after they left (stupid I know). The boiler is based on the 1st floor bathroom which backs out onto an external…
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Double glazing advice
Hi There, Having just purchased my 1st home :j, I had a 2nd look at the moneypit and I need some help. Can anyone tell me in this day and age what I would expect to pay (and what companies i should avoid) for 8 double glazed sash windows (I live in greater London if this makes a difference). Thanks in advance....
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Gas hob hose
I've just bought a new gas hob, a Bosch Classix 5 burner. The instructions state that it can be connected with a flexible metal hose. I'm guessing these aren't the ones you can buy in b and q?
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Cheapest way to heat a large room?
Not sure if this is in the right section but here goes! I am renting a really large room. It's quite chilly at night. What's the cheapest way to heat a space like this? There's no central heating, but I have a convection heater and a portable radiator I could use, both are electric. I could buy another heater if that would…
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84 Inch curtain hard to find
Hi i am looking for curtains for my balcony windows and doors, and the height is 84 inches i cannot seem to find any does anybody have ny idea where i can find some cheap red colour curtains, thanks
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Complete DIY Newbie
I am wanting to get my bathroom/toilet done. Our toilet is separate from the bathroom, its a bit odd, and were wanting to do it up its in an awful awful mess. The walls are very rough with large holes where the pipes come in / go out. We are just wanting to get it all papered but will i need to get the whole thing…
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Party Wall advice needed (I'm doing the building, not the neighbour)
I need some expert advice about the Party Wall Act, please! All I've got to go on is the government-produced explanatory booklet. We're not altering a party wall. We're not (expecting to) excavate below the neighbour's foundations. We ARE demolishing a wall built up to the boundary and building a new extension up to the…
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Permitted Development advice please
Hello I am looking for any advice please... I have also posted on the house buying / selling thread In a nutshell, 3 years ago my husband built what can only be described as a sun room. It was and is never intended as an extention as it is built out of wood and is built on an existing patio. It literally was just an…
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Slate tiles on marine board?
Hi all, Im currently doing up my bathroom and wanted to make sure that putting real slate tiles on to marine ply would be ok (or not, as the case may be!). Ive used 12mm ply all around the bath surround and it has very little, if any, flex so that shouldnt be a problem, but I was just worried that the adhesive wouldnt…
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Wooden windows installation
Hi I have new wooden windows being fitted. The firm started Tuesday last week. In that time they have removed the old wooden windows. The previous windows have been in a long time, well over 30 years as far as I know. The house is is need of a lot of TLC and we have refurbed 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms thus far. That is the…
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what size combi please help.
Hi, i am looking at 3 boilers, worcester 30 si, worcester 37cdi, baxi potterton gold 33. we live in a 4 bed house, 2 adults 3 kids, , i think worst case demand would be 2 mains fed showers working at same time, 30si quotes 12.5 ltr/min 37cdi 15.5 ltrs/min baxi 13.5 litre/min obviously price is playing a part , baxi…
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high up dishwasher
Saw a design recently for an integrated dishwasher - I think it was Neff - it was high up - is off the floor in a housing like an oven in its housing - has anyone seen one of these - are they any good - know where I can get one??? Many thanks
