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ikea trofast
more specifically, please can someone tell me the colour of the unit linked to below - my laptop is playing up and i cant tell the colour:o I really want white units for my daughter's room, but they dont seem to be able to buy online - so although this one looks white to me, i am guessing that it probably wont be!…
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Howden HJA 3300 - fan oven
Hi I am looking for advice on how to use this oven correctly - on the dial there is a button for fan oven and a button for turbo element fan oven. I am not sure which one I should be using and the manual is of no use. I don't want to be using the more expensive option unless I need to. Can anyone help at all? Thanks1
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Citylink. Tracking number for another address?
I have ordered something from an online store, and have been given a city-link tracking number, but it says that the parcel will only be trackable on the day of delivery. However, upon entering the tracking number, someone else's details come up from a previous delivery as the status is "delivered". Usually this doesn't…
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Warranty query - electricals
I have ordered a tefal steam generator iron from co-op electrical. It comes with a 1 year warranty as far as I can tell from the Tefal website. I was wondering, is there not a minimum length of 2 years on warranties, or something like that anyway? I think that this does not apply to the UK, but it only lasts for 12 months?…
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new fence help please
hey guys i need reccomendations about finding a tradesman to remove and replace an existing fence. ive looked into sites like myhammer and ratedpeople.com but have also heard bad things about these sites. can anyone suggest a site/company/people that can do this job? its in north london islington and i'd like it put up…
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Replacing Architrave... well maybe.
Just about to embark on a project to decorate the lounge... the issue I have is that the previous owners put in natural wood floor, and natural wood skirting boards and natural wood doors. But the left the door frames gloss white!! The missus likes the natural effect, and so I was hoping to sort out the door frames. My…
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metapost for pergola ?
hello, all I am going to build a pergola in the garden approx 2.6 X 2.6 metres square, and about 2.2 m heigh, I was concidering using the metapost spike thingys for a quick and easy solution, So was wondering if they are any good or should i cement into the ground , If so how much post in the ground, any advice please ,…
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100% Polypropylene carpet
Hello all, Can any one suggest if 100% Polypropylene carpet is any good for lounge, dining room, hall etc.? Previously I have had wool mix which gets dirty very quickly. advice most appreciated. seb
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paint for outdoor gas&electric meter door
our outdoor gas & electric meter cupboard doors and surrounds look really dirthave tried cleaning them but no good, they are plastic, what would be the best paint to use on them
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Urgent help needed re- insulating internal exterior walls
Hi everyone Well i got in trouble with building control as i didnt reaslise i needed to involve them when insulating the walls in our new office building (old house) so far we've put 25mm celotex inbetween battens. We then planned to attach the plasterboard. We we've been told to put more insulation to reach min u-value of…
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Black mark behind mattress? - mould?
hi guys i moved my bed out from the wall today as i want to paint my room. but i found a black furry substance on the wall in a line where my mattress sits against it. is this mould do you think? if so why is it only where my mattress was? and how can i get rid of it? abit more info; the mattress is cream coloured so it…
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Keeping old shower but replacing rest of bathroom?
We need to replace our bathroom (tiles falling off the wall, bath keeps leaking etc) with a new white suite and white tiles but are wondering whether to keep the old shower or replace it. It's a Mira Advance, the 1995-2003 model, in an off-white and grey finish. It works well still, and new versions of it are £200+. We'd…
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removal of gas fire
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Laminate flooring question
Is is possible to pull back a click laminate flooring a few boards to install a spindle stair case?
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Help! Veritas Alarm
Hi, Please can anyone tell me how to change the internal 12v battery on my alarm. I have bought a replacement battery just need instructions on how to fit the battery. Many Thanks in Advance Nat
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Reputable Builder in Lancaster??
Hi there, Can anyone recommend a good decent reputable builder in Lancaster? I have just moved to the area and bought a new home which needs some work, has anyone had some work done by someone they would reommend? Many thanks :)
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Eagaheat boiler installation problems - help!
I have an ongoing (now over 7 weeks) problem with a new boiler installation by Eagaheat (not under Homesure or Warm Front type scheme). Please, has anyone found a means of contacting the Managing Director, Ashley Dean? I am continually being fobbed off or ignored by the 'Customer Relations Manager' and other employees. Any…
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freezing water in plastic bottles
Hello all Some words of wisdom please. My granddaughter sometimes puts a used plastic drink bottle which she has re-filled with flavoured water (squash of some kind) into the freezer so she can have a really cool drink with her when she goes to school. A know-it-all friend has told her she can get cancer from the plastic…
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Skirting Boards..
Hi All Throughout the last few months and last year we have added new skirting to all the rooms in the house.. now I'm finding all the corners we filled with fillers are starting to crack! Is this just the weather / house movement?! If i fill it will it happen again?!
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cheapest DIY kitchen units??
:D Hi, Hoping someone may be able to help. Im looking for 3 or 4 x 1000mm kitchen cupboards .I dont want to pay a lot as its for the office canteen .Ive been to b&q , homebase and all the local shops to see if there are any end of line / clearance ones but there isnt .Ive had a look on ebay too . Ive been googling and they…
