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Extractor fan for bathroom
Have started to notice that the paint is starting to peel on one wall in the bathroom and there is mould on some of the tiles. Am intending to strip back the paint and get proper bathroom paint. I also intend to hire a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the walls and was wondering if anyone could point me in the…
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How Can I swith the water off
Hi, I want to change the taps in my bathroom, I can do this easily as I have all the tools I need; I have a problem as I don't know how to turn the water off(both hot and cold) I live a in terraced house, built around 1970, I have hot water tank to store the hot water. Where do I look in order to identify the easiest way…
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Velux Alternative
Hi Has anyone purchased roof windows by Duratech (velux alternative) Are they any good? Thanks
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Raised floor - opinions/advice needed please (photos)
Hi, I posted this previously but have now included some photos... We have had a floor raised using thermal block placed on a concrete base. These are covered in three layers of various wooden board and which are screwed in place. Happy enough with the result except the edge detail, which has been filled with concrete at…
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Upvc
Hi Looking for 2 uPVC windows large for a rear extension, I have been looking on ebay for a rough guide. Are there some brands\makes better than others? Also looking for a velux type roof window or an alternative brand if anyone can recommend a supplier - Many thanks
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Building a Garage - costs etc.
Hi We are currently in the process of buying a house and we are planning to build a garage but are unsure about how much this is likely to cost? We would probably be building a decent sized garage - we are not sure exactly where it will go yet but will either be a tandem alongside the house (which may save as already have…
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Restrictions with a built in garage.
I'm thinking about buying a semi-detatched house which has a built in garage. The bedroom and bathroom are above the garage and the house next door has its own garage built alongside making the two houses mirror images of themselves. My partner wants to use the garage to store his motorbike and install workbenches, etc to…
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Patio / Driveway options - Ideas please!
I'm getting close to having finished refurbishing my 1920's semi. As I have finished the main bits, the little niggly bits I haven't done are starting to annoy me. I have a crazy paved patio in the back garden with a (very damaged) path of the same material up the lawn. I want to keep this as a patio / outdoor space. It's…
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Cheap gas boiler replacement in SE London?
Can anyone recommend a reliable Gas Safe engineer in SE London who won't rip me off for a new boiler installation? So far, have had 3 quotes, all telling me completely different things that I need, etc, etc, and I'm really confused. Am planning to sell within next 2 years so doesn't need to be super-duper, just…
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Dishwasher Issue
Hi guys Second post today - getting my dose of money saving out of the way for the week! Our dishwasher for the past couple of weeks has been on the blink. The lower arm is no longer rotating yet the upper is fine. We've taken the lower arm out and thoroughly washed it and poked out the holes with a needle to shift any…
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Partition in Garage.
We have a detached garage which I wish to use as a storage area and a hobbies room. This would entail building a removable [should we move] stud wall dividing the storage area from the hobbies room. 1. Would Planning Permission be required. 2. Ideas as to how to build this. Thanks for any advice.
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Title of book about living in and renovating Welsh cottage
Dear All It's a long shot I know, but does anyone recognize a book about someone's real-life account of living in a half-ruined Welsh cottage. They had problems with damp and had to paint the walls yearly (and stay away from them) as well as having numerous other hardships with crops and livestock. Does it ring any bells?…
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Can someone please help me with my council housing problem?
Firstly, I know this is not the correct place to post this, but people on this forum have helped me before and I was wandering if someone could help me again. Its about my living situation, my family chucked me out 5 years ago, since then I have been staying with my partner in his bedsit, he also has his 10 year old…
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mdf
hi can you put mat emulsion straight onto mdf.
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Where can I buy knotting solution in central London?
any suggestions? I dont want to trek to homebase just for a small tin. I work up town all week, does anyone know of any hardware or other stores that might stock it? I tried Dyas's to no avail.
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BG Homecare 200 exclusions
I know power flush is excluded from homecare 200, I have also noticed that repairing or replacing an extended flue is excluded. I am going to have a combi installed on the side wall with an extension flue in an airing cupboard for easy access to the boiler if it is on the side rather than at the back. Now I am having…
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Will it be ok for ceiling to keep dripping?
I wonder if anyone can help. Last year my hot water tank gave out, and started gushing through the ceiling. Luckily it coincided with the same day my plumber was coming out to fit a combi boiler, so it was fortunate it was caught in time. Anyway, we didn't redecorate the ceiling because we are going to have building work…
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Problem with family doing work for you
What would you do? Bought a new house off a small local builder back in March. Wife's brother works for the builder. Brother agreed to do some work for us rather than getting the builder to do it (cheaper). I was reluctant, but brother in law said he would commit to doing it and wife was happy to chase if necessary. Jobs…
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Argos catalogue needed Autumn 2006
My eldest :json had a wooden toy fort from the Autumn 2006 argos catalogue - it was Argos own brand (I think) and had a lot of wooden panels that you slot in together and a load of plastic knights. We have lost the instructions ! I rang Argos Head Office who were not very helpful and said that without a catalogue number…
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Which sink tap ?
I have a new brushed steel sink but not yet got a mixer tap. Would shiny steel/chrome tap look out of place with the sink ? I can't find a tap I liked in a brushed effect and it is to late to return the sink.
