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Rough cost for changing toilets and hanging doors?
Got the chap that recently did our kitchen and other building stuff we gad done recently popping over to price stuff up tomorrow. However, I'm wondering what the going rate is for hanging doors (we want to replace the hollow 50's ones we currently have) which would include putting the handles on etc. We also want to…
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Where can I buy window insulation kits (shrink type)
Not sure if this is in the right place so please move it if necessary. I have been looking everywhere but all google does is bring up american sites. I really need some of these kits to stop the draughts coming through the windows in our rented property. And I want to get it done before winter sets in. I have no idea where…
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dulux primer won't dry
We have used an all surface primer on rubbed down wooden interior windowsills - they were dark brown and it doesn't go with our oak furniture so we want to paint them white. That was 2 days ago and it hasn't dried! It's still tacky. We are beginning to think we will have to wipe it all off.......what do you think the…
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How to rid smell
Hopefully this is the correct place to post this rather odd request. Have purchased some new sandals for holidays, however these sandals have such a 'newness odour' almost similar to the smell of petrol, so much so as you walk in the house you can smell them. My question is....has anyone got any ideas of how to rid the…
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Neighbour keeps cutting across our driveway!
This is really gettting annoying. We live on a corner so our drives are narrow at the top and wider at the bottom in a dog-legged inshape. Hers is much wider at the bottom compared to ours. Myself and wife have to play musical cars at night to swap them around for the commute in the morning. Our next door neighbour has 3…
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Can you recommend an Economy 7 immersion controller?
I live in Shetland where there is no gas so all our hot water comes from an immersion heater. The tank has two elements, one for standard rate electricity and one for Economy 7 and there is a programmable controller unit that switches the right one on at the appropriate time(s). The controller unit is on its last legs.…
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Neighbour complaining about a/c
Hi all, We have installed an air conditioning unit for the benefit of my disabled spouse who spends all his time in bed. the compressor is the quietest one available and is attached to my garage, which is next to his garage. He is complaining about the noise it will make (less than a small desk fan for crying out loud) and…
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Planning permission needed??
Hya. I`d like to have a new opening made on my outside wall + patio doors fitted. Would I need planning permission for it?:huh: Thanks.......x x
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Fitting basin splashback
Hi I wonder if anyone can help. I have had some of these perform panels fitted in my shower (https://www.performpanel.com) - this is laminate on moisture resistant mdf. I have some of the panel and edge trim left over and would like to fit it as a splashback for the basin in place of tiles. Just wondering how best to fit…
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Replacing pump in washing machine
I have a Zanussi WJS 1665W washer/dryer, and I am getting Error E20 on the machine and it won't enter the spin cycle as the water will not pump out, I think its the pump as I had the same problem about 18 months ago, it was fixed for circa £125. Now I have seen compatible pumps for sale for about £30, how would I go about…
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Column Radiators
Hi, I'm buying radiators for an extension. I'm looking for vertical rads and need approx 8,000 BTU's in total. I'm thinking of buying these from Homebase as it's 10% off this weekend.…
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Replacing fire escape
Hello everyone I'm flat hunting at the moment and have come across a nice one where the bedrooms are on a lower ground floor. There is a door leaving from the LGF to the outside and then a fire escape stairs leading up to the ground floor level, there is no other way up to the GF level from the outside other than these…
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Shower question..
We currently have in our bath what i would call a normal shower head over our bath..like the one below but not a rain head, the power and temp control is on the bath where the taps for that are. Sorry no pic as cant find one!) I have found one of these at a bargain price in the sale:…
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How long to...
change 9 socket/switches, test a shower to try and find a problem, mount bedroom heater and tighten a couple of taps? Handyman phoned after 2 hours and said he'd done bathroom, was nearly finished and just had heater to do. I've been charged for 6.75 hours work. And is it normal to charge mileage?
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Paint, Painting & Painter advice needed
Hi, What is the best paint to use for the following? It is for an existing Hair & Beauty Salon. Everything is White right now. I am considering sticking to White. 1) Walls: Some cracks & small holes that will be filled in. Some imperfections in the wall. I think - Dulux Vinyl Matt White? .. please advise 2) Backwash area:…
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Trouble wiring a double light switch
Hi, I've changed all the plug sockets in my living room successfully but I've hit trouble changing the double light switch. The wiring looked a bit unusual and must have been there since the houses were built, I copied the wiring the best I could but still no light! The wiring looked like this: Switch 1: Red wire to L2,…
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Cracks in external walls
Hi, I am after some advice about cracks in my outer walls. The house is a semi with cavity walls. I have noticed that there are cracks along some of the walls (between the bricks in the mortar) and in some places have actually split the bricks into two. I am not sure how long this has been like this as we have not had the…
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Finding a good double glazing firm NW
I just wondered if anyone knew of a good DG Firm in the North West. I have been looking at various websites but that tells me nothing really. Sites such as Conservatory Outlet and Safestyle etc. I know prices vary but have been told to beware of any using subcontractors but this was only from being told. Any hints or tips…
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Electric Doorbell
Hi Just some basic advice please, I have tried a Google search and did not got very far. Basics are, my parents have a wireless doorbell they do not get on with and the batteries don't last very long. The aim is to get a new system fitted but wired through the mains so that the system will be more reliable. They are not…
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Damp sand?
I'm making a small paved area in the garden where an old shed stood. The soil is well compacted and reasonably level, but I understand it's advisable to put sharp sand down before paving. I've been given some (1/2 a ton :eek:) but have to collect so am doing it bit by bit. What I've managed to bring home so far is in black…
