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Boarded Loft
Just wondering if I can put a permanent stair case to a boarded loft without planning regs etc Any help would be appreciated Thanks
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Roof windows
Looking to purchase one for an extension i am having done in the summer. Have been told these are a standard size - any advice on price or what I should look for. Thanks
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Patio Sealer?
Has anyone used one similar to the Thompsons one coat patio sealer and is it easy to use and how did you use it? Also does it last and how long without having to pressure wash? Thanks in advance for any replies?
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Help - need to clean my ikea sofa!
Hi, I am tapping the wealth of knowledge on mse in the hope that you can help me with my sofa. I have an ikea manstad sofa and it is filthy :o I'm currently using a couple of throws on the seats as the covers are not removable. When I next do my carpets with a rug doctor, I'll give the seats a clean then. BUT...the 3 sofa…
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network veka
hi was wondering if anyone can give me an opinion ... we were burgled on friday and need to replace a few doors etc ... we had c.r.smith out and even though i told the guy look i dont want no sales pitch etc i have far too much to b e doing with right now he was determined to give me his sales pitch ( have to admit i…
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Water proof, flexible flooring?
Dear all, is there such a thing as 'water proof, flexible and non slip, bath room flooring?? How do I go about achieving it? At the moment there is high grade ply on top of the floor boards and removing it is a lot of work, can I do something on top? kind regards, sebastian
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Best way to sell an AGA?
We inherited an oil-fired AGA when we bought our house. It's relatively new (10 years old, perhaps), in good condition and was working well until we came to the conclusion that we didn't need it and switched it off. We need to get rid of it before having a new kitchen fitted. What's the best way to go about selling it? I…
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removing yoghurt (fat) mark from silk tie
anyone have any suggestions what is the best way to remove this stain from my tie? :(
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curly cable extension lead
One of the most useful things I own is a one gang 6A extension lead with a curly cable that I bought somewhere about 20 years ago. I suppose it extends when stretched to about 3 metres and it's just brilliant for using with the electric drill up a ladder, ironing in front of the telly etc etc because the cable is so…
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Appliance Rollers
Like these... Just wondering if anyone's used them - do they work? I'm guessing the hard bit is getting the heavy appliance on them in the first place. Does anyone have any tips, hints, warnings etc?
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Coal fireplace - convert to wood burning?
Just bought a 1928 3 bed Semi, and there's one remaining coal fireplace in the back room downstairs. The surround is pretty hideous, but the fire itself I quite like. Now I've got a hankering for a wood burning stove, but I'm on a bit of a shoestring budget. I was wondering if a coal fire would be easily converted/used as…
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Left iron on for over a day !!!!
Not me but the darling wife.... Luckily house didnt burn down. Any idea how much its gonna cost in electricity ???
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Suggestions for cleaning rust from toaster cage?
Hi, I have a Dualit toaster which was in storage for several months when I moved house. Unfortunately, there was a leak and the toaster 'cage' (the wire section that holds the bread in place), has now rusted. Is there a recommended way for cleaning the rust? I'm concerned that a scouring pad will scratch the cage and then…
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good builder to do wood floor installation? (north london)
Hi Guys, Just bought 50+ square metres solid wood floor (12mm) from homebase today. Anybody could recommand trustworthy builders to install it for my flat? We live in North London (n3 area) Many thanks.
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Alternative to Immersion Heater
Hi I currently live in an apartment in the city and we have no gas just electricity for heating water etc. I think this is what happens nowadays for most new built flats. Anyway, I am getting a bit sick with the immersion heater packing up and also the fact that it does not give me hot water when I need it - I have to plan…
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Alternative to grout pen?
Hi Bought one of these grout pens from diy shop for £4.99. Wasn't working properly so cut the top off, and there is practically no paint in the thing. Just noticed label says 7ml! Does anyone know what sort of paint is in one of these pens? There was only enough to do about a quarter of the tiles and there is no way we're…
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shower fitted
How much would it approximtely be for a plumber to fit a shower?
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MSE Dyson repairs
had the motor blow on a DC07 Animal , they wanted £70 for a Dyson rep to fix it , did it the MSE way by buying a new motor off ebay for £17 and following the instructions on this web site. Apparently the motor blows as Dyson claim that the filters work 100% effective 100% of the time , but the motor one clogs up and causes…
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Painting new bathroom ceiling
We've had our bathroom ceiling skimmed a few days ago and it now looks dry enough to paint. We were planning on using white 'kitchen and bathroom' emulsion paint. Do I still use a diluted coat of this first as a mist coat or should I use normal emulsion for this?
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Where to find best cheap kitchen brand
Just spent some time in Magnet getting a kitchen specced and costed - seemed really expensive, but then costed identical setup with a B&Q brand and to suprise B&Q is more expensive - any ideas where I should look next (other than IKEA)? MFI used to really cheap :) anything like them would be good! Thanks.
