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Cost to remove utility room sink?
Hi We were just wondering if anybody could give us a rough idea of how much it would cost to remove a sink (it's built into the utility room work tops and has a double cupboard underneath) and then fit a dishwasher into the space? I'm sorry if i've been really vague, i'm not sure what information you might need to help me?…
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Homeserve? DON'T serve is more like it!
I have been trying to get some sense out of Homeserve for the last 3.5 hours. How about this for lack of service? 17th June they came out and obviously did a temporary repair (this was a paid for job) to leaking toilet. Now today the toilet is gushing away through the seal that they were supposed to have repaired and is…
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Push button toilet
Hello, I'm sure someone can help - the button that you push to flush the toilet has kind of "popped up". It still flushes absolutely fine but has come loose .... any ideas ... thanks ;)
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fridge seal
is there any mse way of dealing with fridge seal that no longer stay closed. both fridge and freezer seals on my combo are refusing to seal , resulting in fridge motor on all the time. is there a way to fix rather than replace? would appreciate any tips:)
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Extra aerial lead for extra TV.
I have an aerial in my loft (three storey house on the side of a hill facing the transmitter) connected to a 2-way booster which in turn has cables running to my bedroom and living room. Pictures on both are fine, and I get all six digital multiplexes no problem. On the way to my living room TV it passes through another…
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Can anyone recommend a plumber in East London Area?
Hi, I am after a plumber in the east london area. Can anyone recommend one? I will call and asks for quotes. My heating system has packed in and there is no hot water! PM me details if you have any thanks,
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New mattress has given me back ache
My dh ordered a silentnight microcoil 3 cushion top mattres and it came yesterday. I slept on it last night and this morning my back is hurting a bit. I sleep on my side and i found i had to turn over as it was hard for my side. I have to sleep on my side as i am pregnant. My dh has had no problems with it and says he…
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Sky light ideas and help.
In our kitchen we have an old perspex sky light (non opening and useless heat insulation) that desperately needs replacing. The flat roof has a raised bit with a slight angle. I have looked at the cost of opening windows for the sky light but they are looking to cost over 1k. The hole is 1mx1m. My brainwave is to fix…
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Ceiling Lights and wiring
Hi just trying to put up new Ikea spotlight onto ceiling. at present, there is a rose with 3 grey cables out of ceiling. Each grey has a red wire and a black. ALl the reds are pushed back into the ceiling. 2 of the blacks are connected tothe neutral in the rose, and the other to live. On the new light, there is only a live…
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What to treat mouldy shed roof with?
I've just dismantled a shed in order to resite it. During this, I've found out that an area of roof (corner edge) has been affected by damp and the chipboard stuff it's made from has swollen and is a little mouldy. What can I treat this with in order to stop it getting any worse? I'm buying new felt for it but I don't…
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Tree Dispute
My inlaws ( who are oap's) are haveing a problem with a nieghbours tree. Over the years this Willow has grown huge! They cannot now recieve Sky TV because of the obstruction. When asked (the nieghbour) if would arrange to get the tree trimmed, she replied that it would cost up to £400 to get the job done, and she wants the…
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Hotpoint Fridge Freezer bought at comet
Hi Can anyone help with this? I bought a fridge at comet last year july 17th. The fridge broke down on friday 11th june. Called comet the following day saturday. Engineer came on Tuesday 15th june and said that the fridge is completely dead and would be replaced in maximum 10 days. It turned out that the broken part…
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Glass tiles/ Splashback?
Please help, I am desparate to have my kitchen finished but just been told that splashback would not bee suitable as it too close to the cooker (10 cm) and the minimum distace is 11 cm. Do you think the same would apply to glass tiles? Are they made from the same material? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.…
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New Windows Fitted - Is This Right?
Hi, this might be a silly question - but we've just had new windows and external doors fitted, and the fitters have left things a bit rough around the edges to say the least. My question is, is it the window company's responsibility to make good the plaster etc surrounding the windows and doors, or is it a job for a…
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Electro-somosis damp proof - cost & views? DIY?
Our house has gone under offer and we are awaiting the survey. We had the walls (up to 1m) tanked and plastered. The stupid handyman knowing the tanked walls screwed in the skirting boards! Anyway, my damp reader has picked up no readings in most of the walls. A party wall between us and next door is coming up damp. Next…
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Double Waste Pipe?
After living in a bomb site of a kitchen for 5 years I've returned from holiday to find that my lovely brother has totally re-done it and it's all brand spanking new! I've bought a new washing machine and ordered a dishwasher (posh huh?) but there is only one waste pipe that, at the moment, has the washing machine pipe…
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No one wants my business
We are returning to the UK (yes we know it's not the best place to be at the moment!) and have recently bought a 5 bed house which we need to furnish from scratch, everything from knives and forks, to rugs and a kitchen! This week, as purchases are imminent, I emailed M & S / Next / Ikea / Debenhams and the like to see if…
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Trust a Trader WebSite
Hi I would like to know peoples opinions/experiences from using tradesmen on the Trust A Trader Website. I am looking to have a large extension built on my home and have obtained 3 quotes from builders from this site. One of the builders has come in £20,000 cheaper, but he has excellent client references on Trust A Trader…
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Tree and house - Where to get advice
Hi, I have a tree growing beside my house and want to cut it down. Who would i get in touch with to find out if my foundations will be okay? Should I just ring round various tree cutting companies to fish out who is telling the truth or would I have to get a surveyor out to have a look. Many thanks, C
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quality furniture shops
does anyone know of any furniture village or similar where there are lots of quality furniture shops? Or a designer furniture outlet? Who does good quality wood furniture?
