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Anyone have anything good to say about DFS?
We've gone ahead and purchased a couple of sofas from one of DFS's never-ending sales - but I've read nothing but bad reviews about their service and quality of furniture. However, it seemed like a reasonable deal compared to what else is on the market, and there don't seem to be any furniture dealers that don't have…
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What to do if worried about subsidence?
We moved two months ago and we've had some niggling worries since then about cracks, uneven floors etc in the house. Background is we initially had a home buyers report survey that pointed out the cracks, said brickwork needed repointed at back of the garage (just posted a seperate thread about this) but no mention of…
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Light wiring question
Stupid question of the year. I'm just about to replace the lampholder on my ceiling light. I have 2 wires to attach as per diagram. However were I screw the wires to the lampholder, it doesn't say which wire to attach to which? Can I safely assume that it doesn't matter which wire goes where?? Thanks
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Laminate question
I wonder whether anyone can help me. When we moved in just over 6 years ago, we put down laminate flooring in the kitchen. It was expensive stuff as it is a large area, and it was supposed to be 90% waterproof, so it was suitable for a kitchen. After about 6 months, it began springing up in one place, and after…
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Crumbling brickwork at back of the garage?
We have noticed that the bottom two rows of brickwork on the back garage wall are crumbling in places. When I say garage, it's actually a room that used to be the garage but the back half was converted. It's a small area about 3 ft wide. is this a major problem, or could it be remedied easily by a brickie? Thanks
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3d home design software
...anything out there that's super easy to use? I'm pretty computer savvy, just want something that's quick and easy(ish) to flesh out some proposed plans in 3d - having probs visualising the whole thing! Cheers, FB
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Broken glass in window. How much? Where?
Hi, There has been an unfortunate incident where the glass in the window has been broken. I'm guessing the glass pane just needs replacing? Where would I get this done from and how much should it cost? It is a single glazed window, roughly 1mx0.5m thanks
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How to do a scaled drawing for planning permission ?
I am trying to save money and have brought a cheap conservatory off ebay and are in the middle of applying for planning permission. I have been told by the council that i need to do three scaled drawings from both side views and a back view of the house and conservatory. I wondered if there was a cheap way of me doing this…
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New combi boiler quotes
Hi, Just outside London and got two quotes to replace a back boiler with a combi. 24kw Vaillant boiler on both quotes plus a power flush and thermostatic valves. Quote 1 £1800 Quote 2 as quote one plus a magnaclean £3600 To me quote 1 seems too cheep and quote 2 a little pricy! Can anyone give an idea of how much this…
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Can I have 2 built in ovens side-by-side?
Hi all Hope someone can advise me. I'm planning a new kitchen and would like to put in two built in ovens side-by-side under a worktop with hob on top. The ovens I am planning on are 2 single built in ovens rather than a double oven. So I just want to know if there is any reason why this can not be done? maybe ventilation…
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Cooker issues, any ideas whats wrong with it?
my cooker (diplomat, about 5 yrs old ) suddenly started to burn hot. The fan was working but makiing no difference, it was only set to about 180, buut The handle of the door was hot and inside was just red hot. is it the element? thermostat? any help much appreciated.
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DIY Cup Tray
Didn't really know where to put this so hoping here will be best... I'm hoping to make something like this but for paper pint cups that you would get at a festival/country fair: https://www.staplesuk.co.uk/App_Themes/ck-CK/images/product/uk_387984_1_std.jpg Not planning fancy... just going to Starrett cut a few holes in a…
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After sanding the floorboards
Is there any way we can get 3 different types of plank to match colour by staining rather than painting? There's the orginial oak (I think) which is a lovely blush brown colour, then there are paler planks that were put down by the developers , and there are the very pale pine planks we put down yesterday to replace an…
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All radiators cold at the bottom
I noticed today that one of my radiators was luke warm at the top and actually cold at the bottom. On checking the rest of them, all of the radiators in the house are the same. Do I need to get the plumber out? Thanks
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electric valor fire
hi could someone please tell me if it is safe to channel the cable to a valor electric fire into the wall?thanks nicnak
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Double-width 3-gang 2-way light switch?
In our downstairs room, we have a 3-gang 2-way dimmer fitted into a dual gang back box. I want to replace this with switches so I can then fit cheap energy saving bulbs. Ideally, I would like this to be a direct swap, but all the 3-gang light switches I can find fit into a single gang back box. I'd prefer not to use a…
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Best time of year for Double Glazing Quotes?
Hi all My flat has old aluminium double glazing half of which are now full of condensation so its definitely time to replace! Is this a bad time of year to get double glazing quotes? I seem to remember being told its best to do it over the winter months as there is much lower demand? My finances are pretty tight so any…
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Johnston and Starley Warm Air Heating
Hello ... we have this in our house and it is absolutely fine - no problems at all. We have our boiled serviced every year and was told by our engineer (who in fact services the whole street and is a nice man) that it probably only has another couple of years (it is about 25 years old). When it eventually packs in, we…
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Which make of central heating radiator is best?
Have been getting quotes for new gas central heating system. Can anyone advise please whether Stelrad or Purmo make better radiators? Feeling swamped by too much information ~ need advice from someone who's maybe in the trade! Thank you!
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I hate chemical paint stripping!!!
Ive used my heat gun as much as i can but I have to do round several door frames at the top which have glass in them, ive already cracked one so decided to use chemical paint stripper on this area but its awful I hate it makes me feel all itchy and you have to be so careful. Is there anything i can cover the glass with to…
