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Double glazing problems and FENSA
We used a recommended local double glazing company who are members of Fensa and are having problems with them. They fitted new windows and doors and did a good job but when we started cleaning them a few days later we noticed that 6 of the windows had deep scratches and a fanlight had a chip. Their assessor agreed the…
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Type of paint to use on concrete step
I have a concrete step by front and back doors which have been painted with black paint but is in need of a re-coat. Can somebody advise me what sort of paint I need and where I could get a fairly small tin of it?
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Any wooden floor installers - cleaning?
Hi Can anyone help. Have solid oiled oak flooring throughout ground floor of house. Its been down 2 years and never re-oiled yet. Now very dull. We do damp mop every so often. Also have it in the kitchen (yes, daft, I know) and this is now very grimy. Does anyone know of a cleaning solution that will deal with this. Or the…
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Sandtex paint - what's the difference?
We have just bought a three bed terrace - our builder is going to paint it front and back whilst the scaffolding is up and we are buying the paint. What I am confused about is the difference between 'Sandex Ultra Smooth Masonary Paint' and 'Sandtex Trade high cover smooth'. There is quite a bit of difference in the price…
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Mattress to mend a broken back .
I am trying to find a mattress that will aid my lower back pains . Current mattress is one of the very early memory foam topped versions . Sleeping is difficult on this as for the last six months i have pain from base of spine into the legs shortly after i lie down . I have lower back disc problems for twenty plus years .…
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vibrating washing machine
hello hope someone can help, we have a Hotpoint washing machine and since we have had it has vibrated like mad we do live in a first floor flat and we have floating flooring which I know wont help but we have recently had renovations to the flat and have had 6mm ply put down an the floor and still this problem persists, I…
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New Internal Door from House to Garage?
Hi can anyone help me with what exactly is required to comply with building regs etc for installing a door between the house and opens into the garage (based in Scotland)? I know it has to be a 30 minute fire door with intumiscent strips, there must be a lintel and 10cm drop from house into garage. I believe you have to…
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Digging own foundations..
Hello, I will soon be looking into starting my side return extension to increase the kitchen and make it into a kitchen diner. The old lean-to I can knock down myself and I was wondering to save money, can I dig the foundations my self? Is this easy? Do i just dig a trench? Or is there more to it than that? I am obviously…
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replacing panel with glass on an external pvc door?
I was looking to get a new back door but my FIL has told me that the panel in my pvc door (which is just plain pvc all over, no glass panels etc in it) can be taken out and to buy new panel inserts with glass and get them put in. Does anyone have any idea if this is really possible, or mainly where to get the glass panels?…
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I need doors fitted who do I look for?
I have bought 4 new interior door, and I need them fitted, who would fit them and where would I find them? The house is old and the door frames are crooked so I need someone who knows what they're doing!:D
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Recommend a Builder -North West -please
Hi Can anyone recommend a builder in the North West. The Widnes, Warrington, Liverpool area. Thanks
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alternative to glass
Hi all, I'm trying to replace a door glass part where the glass has been removed so that noise can travel as I can't hear any calls etc from other parts of the house. I was thinking of something like radiator covers where it would had cuts so that I can hear others and at the same time see who is entering via the dining…
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Block Driveway treatment
Good evening, What is the best value stuff for treating block driveways. I want it to look wet all the time and protect it. thanks
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home made dishwasher cleaner
Hi I've read on this site that you can use bicarbonate of soda and vinegar in a bowl but was just wondering two things. Where do you put the dish - top or bottom? Also, what quantities do you use and do you dilute?
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kitchen simply
Hi Has anyone used 'Kitchensimply.co.uk' . I had a quote from them for changing two worktops, kitchen sink,double electric oven and hob . Their sale represntative quoted 1000£ for the above mentioned work and said appliances would be of neff. The labour would be 240£. Can anyone guide is this quote ok ? Really confused!!
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Dripping noise behind wash machine
Hope somebody can help me with this!! I hear a constant dripping noise behind the washing machineeven when it is not in use. I cannot see any leak and I wonder whether there is a leak behind the washing machine and the sink. All the units are fitted so it is difficult for me to check. I am not sure who shall I call, a…
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Payment terms for new Kitchen
Hi, We have decided on getting a new Kitchen. We are happy with the design from a local Guy (he runs a small company). However he is asking for 100% payment for the kitchen (furniture and appliances) against delivery (via a Bank draft) and fitting charge to be paid after installation of the kitchen. I am not very…
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HELP!!! Advice needed on Karcher pressure washer hose leak!!!
Hi Everyone need some help and advice. I have a Karcher k2.94 pressure washer and the HP hose has been kinked and today while using it, at the point of the kink, has 'blown' and now has a high pressure leak! Is there any way of repairing it and if not where would be the cheapest to replace the hose? Many many thanks in…
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Bathroom leak has caused more damage than originally thought...advice?
Aaaarrgghhh! Just wrote a lengthy post and lost the lot!!! &**&^%^^!!!!!!! I am soooo not having a good time today!!!!!!:mad::mad::mad: *and breathe* Ok, basics are......leak in bathroom under the bath a few days ago, initially thought to be a fitting springing a fast leak and causing a small amount of immediate damage is…
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Staircases
In the process of buying a house but want to change the staircase,at the moment it comes down about 10 risers,then turns right and intrudes into the living room,this is to allow access into the living room via a door. I would like to remove the door,block it up and run the staircase straight down without the turn,is there…
