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Installing a Horstmann Electronic 7 Immersion Heater Controller
I've ordered one of these for MIL, the guy who was going to install it tomorrow has cancelled so I'll have to go and do it myself. http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/HOELEC7.html It's a replacement for the earlier model, the Horstmann Electronic 7 (the LCD display is failing on hers). As far as I can see from the…
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Tackling damp when we can't find the source
We completed on our first house on Friday, and went and got the keys on Saturday. When we went into the house we were hit by the smell of damp. Going around there is black mould on the walls in the dining room on the 3 corners that meet the exterior walls, and black mould on the underside of the window opening in this…
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Dusty concrete floor
Hello In December we had our dining room floor dug up and a new concrete floor laid as the existing floor was sinking in parts due to insufficient foundations. Once we've got the money, we'll be having a solid oak floor laid but realistically, that won't happen for another year. Since the floor has been laid the dust has…
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Moving a single divan bed
HI, As it says on the tin, tonight, i need to move a single divan bed approximately 40 miles. I have the use of a transit if i like, but i then have to return the van the 40 miles again this evening so its a mega round trip and means i wont get anywhere fast (as i would then have to drive the original 40 miles again to…
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Induction Hobs
The house we are buying has an induction hob - what are the benefits and negatives to this? i know you need special pans - are they very expensive to buy?
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Venting a chimney
Bit of a building question but wondered if someone might be able to help to save me having to get someone in to do a simple job... My c1900 house chimney has 2 flues, which were both not vented. I've now put a vent to one of the flues in the upstairs room which was a relatively easy job as the fireplace was simply covered…
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Laying a patio...how much sand and cement?
I'm hoping to have a new patio laid in the next couple of weeks, have ordered the paving slabs but am not sure how to work out how much sand and cement i'll need, is there an easy way to work it out? The patio is going to cover an area of about 9sq m...
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Manufacturer's warranty expired - replacement cover options.
Got a fairly pricey Siemens built in double oven. The warranty expires this week. Had a letter from Siemens recommending the Siemens Repair Plan through Domestic & General, costing £66 for one year. Also had a letter from Dixons where the cooker was bought from, recommending their Mastercare cover, costing £87 for 3 years.…
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Interior window sill repair / replace?
I have a window sill that has kind of warped slightly. I've stripped the paint off it (using Nitromors) and i think it's MDF I'm guessing this is due to water getting in somehow... (I've only just bought the house, and currently redecorating) The windows are UPVC, and look fairly recent - so I'm thinking (hoping) the water…
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Marble or Travertine floor tiles?
What would wear best in a downstairs loo? Have a sample of the marble on the floor at the moment and it looks really nice but I wonder if it will date? I originally liked the travertine but I've been told it can pit quite easily. Any thoughts? Thanks :)
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Any recommendations for garage door paint please?
Hi everyone I want to paint my garage door a bright (post box) red, can anyone recommend a paint that would be good to do it please? I'm not very experienced at DIY though I've done plenty of painting in the last couple of years. Also can anyone tell me how much I will need, I have two standard garage doors which at the…
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Trying to find a certain bedroom border...
for my sons room Ive looked but not having much luck find a tottenham hotspur bedroom border...any idea where I can find a border please?
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Noisy New Washer/Dryer?
Hi had a new washer/Dryer fitted, appeared extremely noisy like a small steam engine. After various cycles/ relevelling found that a small piece of wrapping still lodged underneath. Even thouigh it had been unpacked for us & fitted. Now the problem is solved, I was just wondering will the drum be damaged in some way…
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Boiling today and wonder if cheap air conditioners exist...
Hope this is the right forum :) Is there such a thing as a small, cheap air conditioner? The ones I found online are all pretty hefty units and cost upwards of 150 quid. I'm pretty sure they would all chill my tiny room to -5 on full power. Does anyone know if you can get cheap small ones? I don't want to install it, just…
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Is it expensive to fit a wet room in new extension rather than a shower room
The first builder we had around said ooooh no its dear to fit one of them - so I didnt think anymore about it - we have since deicded to go with the second builder and had only said about a normal shower room when we build the new extension - today the planner chap came around - he is a friends hubby - professional…
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New French doors in garage wall - lintel or not?
Hi, Can anyone help me please? I have a single skin brick built garage that is separate from the house and has an apex roof with wooden struts that are open for storage. My house is a newish build (about 2 years ago) and I want to put French doors into the side wall of the garage so I can access it from the garden. I also…
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Mushroom funghi growing in house...
Our dishwasher has been leaking and mushrooms are growing behind it and through to the outside wall. Is it just a case of getting the dishwasher fixed and the wall dried out or do we need specialist damp help?
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Bestaway fast pool set filling up problem
Bestaway 8ft fast ser round pool, I have a 8ft pool where I blowed the ring up, then place on grass. I tried to set up but the water only fill 1/4 before it overfolows out. why is this? the ring was blown up and water pipe put into the pool. Also there is no way it going to fill in 10 mins, with normal water pressure from…
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Experience of Kitchen Companies?
I'm looking for a new kitchen for a house we're renovating. I've just had a quote from Simply Kitchens which seems like a good price. Has anybody had any experience with them? I've only got 7 days to back out of I don't want it, so advice sooner rather than later would be much appreciated!
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Artifically Increasing a Hedge Height...?
I'm hoping there are some gardeners out there who could help me please? I'm one of those unfortunate people with a troublesome neighbour, in the malicious and nosey sense. In recent years, he has caused problems for many people in the street, including myself, and the police have been involved on a few occassions with…
