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Need Brick-Type Help
Hi there. I just need advice on what kind of brick I should use to match this wall. Just looking to build a low wall / fence really so any advice aesthetically or otherwise would be much appreciated :) All the best x
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How to do wallpapering?
In an effort to save as much money as I can renovating this house and only paying professionals when I have to; how do I wallpaper? I've never done it before. I've stripped the ghastly woodchip coated in layers of paint from the walls. The previous owners obviously liked drilling holes in the wall! I've also had to have…
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window company or independent builder?
I am hoping to have double glazed french doors fitted in my lounge where there is an existing window. Window has radiator underneath which will obviously need to be moved. Can't decide between using independent builder, who would do all work (moving radiator, fitting doors, building outside step, internal/external…
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HELP... Sharps bedrooms
Help. I really don't know what to do. We have finally got all the problems sorted over ten visits. I have been passed on to three different people at sharps. We have had a sliding 4 door wardrobed fitted and we are paying £4000.00 for it. After all the problems we with them and now that they have finally been finished. I…
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Patterned concrete driveway - rough price ?
Can anyone give me an idea on the price I can expect I pay for a patterned concrete driveway, it must be cheaper than having it block paved, isn't it? 160m2 in size. Thanks
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Shower fitting costs
Can anyone offer any advice we recently ripped the existing doors of our shower enclosure as they were old and had come off the rollers. We went to loads of places but then chose some new doors from B&Q. WE have cleaned up the area around the tray and are hoping to keep the tray and put the new doors on. Trouble is we…
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polycarbonate roof or glass roof conservatory
After contacting loads of companies and getting various designs we are having a conservatory built by a local builder. Like all the others he has quoted on using a 35mm Polycarbonate roof. I have heard and read various things on roofs and lots saying glass roofs are miles better and Polycarbonate are loud in the rain. Our…
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getting rid of hardcore/rubble
got loads of the stuff after sorting out my garden.any ideas how can get rid of it with out paying big£s for skips/grab lorry.. probly would be a use to somebody
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Cheapest UV (black light) energy saving bulbs or UV spray (make your own)?
Hi moneysavers. I want to organise a disco UV /glow party for my daughter. The owners of the venue said that at the last UV party, the organiser swapped the bulbs for energy saving purple ones that did the glow in the dark trick on florescent costumes and make up. Well ive found some energy saving ones for around £8 each,…
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Kitchen appliance disappointment, advice needed
I recently moved into a new house which as of yet has no kitchen, so I've had to buy all of the appliances. I got a Samsung RL41SBTB fridge which is brilliant. A Hotpoint TCD970P tumble dryer which I've used once and seems to work fine too. I chose a Hotpoint WMD962 washing machine which cost over £350 and I would expect…
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gettting rid of artexHi everyone
Im new to this forum, but am determined to save money and pay off debts Im needing to remove some ugly artex, big lumpy stuff from my kitchen walls so can start to give it a makeover,can anyone advise? Thanks
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Help! - Moths in my carpet - advice needed
I like oriental rugs and have several in my house. They all get hoovered regularly and none have shown any signs of moth infestation - until now. However I have a very nice antique Turkish wool carpet in my sitting room and when I started to hoover it just now, I found the moths had been at it, just at the edge. This is…
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Help with Listed Building query
Hi All, I am looking at buying a grade II listed building which appears to have an upstairs window which is rotten possibly (don't know for sure) beyond repair. Do I need LBC for repairs or just replacement of the window? I can see from the local council planning portal that the majority of properties with replacement…
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Brightening up garden furniture
Any ideas to brighten up a wooden garden table and chairs? We have had them for about 5 years and treat them annually with teak oil but recently compared to new ones it appears rather grey looking. We want to keep the wood look so don't want to paint them.
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Recessed bathroom cabinet help please
Hi all Am looking to buy a bathroom cabinet which can be recessed into the stud wall above the sink, so that it just looks like a mirror on the wall. Something like 50 or 60 cm wide and say 70cm tall, so not huge. So far all I have managed to find is Keuco which are really nice but cost about £800 :eek: Does anyone know of…
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Pointing cost
Hi, A house I have just bough has some damaged pointing. Anyone able to give me a rough cost per square meter or something to get this fixed? Or someone had pointing replaces knows how much it cost? Cheers Dave
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60 minute makeover
Just been watching the program and ive seen a cot type hammock and would like to know where i could get one anyone got any idea's
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open coal fire
Just wondering if anyone knows the name of the concrete shaped iner part in a standard coal fire fire place. We need a new one installed as we have just had a back boiler taken out and want to restore it back how it was, but having trouble finding one when we don't know what its called. Any idea please.
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Baxi warranty for replacement parts
Following on frm my last thread, it appears that the timer clock/wireless remote is faulty causing the problem with my boiler. This item was replaced last Sept when my boiler was still in it's 2 year warranty. When they replaced this, I was advised that I would have a 12 month warranty on the 2 new parts that were replaced…
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Plumbers in Newcastle..
Could anybody please recommend one? Thanks
