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Bee Nest
Our bird box at the back of our garden has been used every year by nesting Great Tits. Until this year that is. This year the box has been taken over by Bees. Frankly I dont know whether I should be pleased or worried. On the one hand we are told to encourage bees as they seem to be in decline, but not in my back yard…
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Washing Machine recommendation
Hi All Can anyone recommend a washing machine? Looking for one that has the shortest cycle time if possible, don't want to spend hours waiting for a load to finish. 1600 rpm about 6-7kg load Any suggestions? Which brands should I steer clear of? Any help appreciated!
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Luke warm water at Tap
I've had a brand new 172 litre Navitron Thermal Store delivered and fitted by a friend this week to replace a 12Kw Redring Powerstream. All has gone well, apart from one thing. When you turn the hot tap on, about 15 litres of gorgeous hot water comes out and then it starts to cool down and maintains a steady 38-40 degrees,…
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Giant wasp!!!!
This thing just flew out of the ash in my fireplace... That's a penny in the jam jar with it. It must be at least an inch and a quarter long. Does anybody know what kind of wasp it it is?
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Building regs drawing from measurements and photos
I'm planning a small, relatively simple extension to replace my conservatory. The build falls under permitted development and therefore does not require planning permission but I want to get a building regs drawing done for building control approval and for a builder to quote to and work from. I have been offered a…
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wall mounted tap
hi all need to replace a wall mounted tap cheaply in my utility room, its an ordinary plain tap not a mixer or anything, any ideas where to get one cheap, all the usual diy stores only have wall mounted mixers or sink mounted ones any ideas????? thanks
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fridge freezer under £500 help
Hi everybody I'm looking to buy a new fridge freezer. Probably half and half fridge/freezer capacity. Not too boteredon colour Anyone have any recommendations on best buy - or what NOT to buy? Thanks
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Surrey Flange... Absolutely necessary or not?
Hey all, Im hoping that after the childish giggling at the name (;)), someone may be able to offer some advice on whether or not a Surrey flange is essential with the new shower pump Im putting in? Ive read up loads about them and know that they are to stop air bubbles going through the pump and causing premature wear on…
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Soooo many wires behind the tv! Solution?
Hi hope this is the right place to post, behind our tv we have so many wires, tv, dvd, phone, internet box thing, wii, xbox all of the stuff is on purposemade tv stand thing so that looks neat but behind it is a mess! does anyone know a trick to hide them? However neat the flat looks this corner looks silly! thank you!…
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Cleaning the body part of a CookerHood
Hi all I have just put up a stainless cooker hood 3 weeks ago, and have notice that there is like 'black dust' on the body of cooker hood but is stuck on like grease, hope i make sense, have tried rubbing it off with kitchen roll, but it just seems to make it worse. anyone tell me what they use to keep the body of cooker…
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how to get stain out of carpet (dogs mess)
not a nice question i know,but we have recently moved home with all nice new carpets etc,etc. anyway to cut a long story short,the dog had an accident on our beige coloured carpet in the bedroom:eek:,no matter what i,ve tried i just cant get the stain out. have tried using 1001 cleaner,vanish and the electric carpet…
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Pressure Washer recommendations please
Hi, I'm after a pressure washer for £100 or under to clean some decking, block paving and the car. I know Karcher are the major player in the pressure washing world, but was wondering what model or other brands you guys recommend. Thanks mr_vampy
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Odd Job Man Needed in London? HELP!!!
What's the best way to go about finding a handy man/odd job man in London? I need to have a laminated floor fitted in the couple of weeks, and then will have some odd jobs, like putting up shelves, mirrors, plastering etc. further down the line. I've tried asking around friends but have so far drawn a blank, and I've not…
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Fuse board certificate
I'm going to get my fuse board changed/updated and am wondering if the spark needs to provide me with a certificate after completing the work? Thanks
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Best way to remove silicone sealant ?
Whats best way of getting the bloody stuff of the edge of the bath etc ? Its gone all moldy and needs to be re sealed Thanks
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step away from the nail polish
does anyone know how to get nail polish off a carpet? as i have just knocked half a bottle over my bedroom carpet.
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Sink Waste - push button or coin type?
I need to get a chrome waste for my sink and I wondered which is better out of the push putton pop up waste and the coin ones? Also what is the difference between a slotted and unslotted waste? Thanks
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Fitting Electric Socket & Switch Plates
Hi everyone, I am planning on redecorating my living room over the next few months and need to replace the socket and switch plates as they are paint splattered and very grubby. This may sound a silly question but can anyone tell me how you fit them as I cannot find any info online and wondered whether I would need to…
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Double Glazing Advice
Hi There, Is there anyone on the forum who has used either of the following companies: - Sollex - Enfield Chase Windows Please could you provide any feedback. :T
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Party Wall Notice Required for Loft Conversion?
Our (terraced) neighbours are about to submit a planning application for a loft conversion and I was wondering if it will be necessary for them to serve a Party Wall Notice on us? I haven't yet seen the plans, but the work will involve creating a rear dormer of about 1.5m width (only about a third of the total roof width…
