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Chimney hood in kitchen - against units or gap
I drew out our kitchen plan and took it to Howdens. I had it as 1000mm base units either side of a 600mm oven housing, and then the 600mm chimney hood above and 1000mm wall units above, ie with the wall units touching the chimney hood at the bottom edge of the chimney. They guy in Howdens said to leave a gap, and switched…
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Fitting new kitchen cupboard doors
We're looking at house buying, and one house we like has a slightly dated looking kitchen. Things seem ok, just not really to our taste. Is fitting new cupboard doors and draws etc a straightforward thing to do? Do kitchen cupboard doors / draws tend to come in a standard size? Is the replacing themselves something a…
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Designer Sofa Company HELP required
I have placed an order for a very expensive sofa at the BBC Gardeners World Show. I am now worring about all the little things that don't seem to add up with the company. 1. There are no VAT details on the order form. 2. Google Earth doesn't show their shop in London on Tottenham Court Road (but this could be old) 3. I…
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Modular wardrobes & bedroom furniture - B&Q / Space2 - any thoughts?
Hi I'm looking to have some modular furniture in our second bedroom I have seen B&Q's stuff (i would post link but it wont let me!) I've also seen stuff from Space2 Has anyone had any experience of either? Or any other manufacturer?
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TV Stand
Hi, I hope someone can guide/advise me on the purchase of a cantilever TV stand. My budget is £100-150. I recently purchased the Samsung 46" UE46C6530 and want to be positioned in the corner of the room. I've searched around many websites and found these TV stands and would like your opinion on them please and whether…
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Conservatory Help
Can anyone reccomend any good National Conservatory companies, I have already received quotes from Anglian & Everest who were £9000 more than Anglian however after seeing lots of reviews online both companies have shocking reviews. Please help!!!
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Gas CH Control Knobs
Hello people of the internet. I would really love it if someone could give me some advice before I head along the path of getting quotes in. We have gas central heating which is controlled by a boiler timer and main thermostat which is situated in the living room. Anyway the individual heaters don't have the control knobs…
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Room renovation step process advice
Touch on this in a previous post but this is much more concise. I am renovating a property one room at a time. What I need to do in each room is fairly similar: 1. Strip Wallpaper 2. Re-skim walls 3. Replace sockets 4. Replace light fittings 5. Replace architraves and skirting 6. Put down new wooden floors(some rooms may…
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Paint peeling advice?
Hi, I have uploaded 2 photographs for you to take a look at. There is paint peeling at the top of the skirting boards and in the corner. I was hopeful that some could tell me why this has happened and what the pinky colour underneath is? http://img.skitch.com/20100706-kihf4hd5 ... 2t2mm7.jpg…
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Gas pipe on external wall
Is it common and safe to put gas pipe on external wall. for a combi? I was given the option as it will be much easier than having the gas pipe inside the house. Also the airing cupboard is long & deep and the gas engineer told me he does not have go right at the back on the external wall, he can put on the side or where I…
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laminate or maia worktops?
I am researching the details of my new kitchen and due to budget constraints can only afford either laminate or maia worktops. I already have laminate so am familiar with the pro's and cons, but I have only just heard of maia so have no idea how durable it is. Any one out there got it/had it? how do you think it compares…
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Help - need to install cooker but not sure on electrics??
Our gas cooker has started emitting a horrible rubber smell from the oven and grill. It's pretty old and I think the time has come to replace it. The missus would like a fully Electric one as replacement. I've checked the connections and what I have under the cupboard is a box fitting with a red switch marked 'Cooker' and…
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Encore worktops by Bushboard from Jewsons
Has anyone used an Encore worktop? Any comments on fitting/using them gratefully received downshifted
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Argos Conservatories?
Has anyone had any experience of buying conservatories from Argos? They sound decent quality and sensibly priced, but there don't seem to be any showrooms where you can go and see them. Very grateful for any information! Thanks.
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New rental property - cooker connection problems!
Hi, I hope someone can help me out?! I have just moved into a totally unfurnished rental property with no appliances in the kitchen, not even a cooker. There is just a space for the cooker, so I have brought my own freestanding electric only oven and 4 ring hob and it is ready to go. The only problem is there is nowhere to…
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Help with pricing on black quartz floor tiles please
Hi All. I am planning to buy black sparkly quartz tiles for my kitchen floor. Have been shopping around the prices vary from about £50 per square metre, to about £120 (plus fitting). does anyone know whether it's a case of you get what you pay for, or are all such tiles the same and therefore I should just go for the…
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Anyone used this site?
Hi All Just found this site for hoovers etc, but given recent experiences I wondered if anyone had used them before. Can't post a link but it's bissell direct. The prices seem ok, but what are they like for delivery and so on? Thanks Phil
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Building regs for new roof?
Hi, Does anyone know if there are any building regulations and/or energy-related regulations to be complied with if you are having a house re-roofed? Or pointers to where I could find this out? Thanks!
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What uses for - Surplus foil underlay
Hello I have just had laminated flooring fitted in my home. I was left with a surplus of unused, foil underlay, approx half a roll. Which is not required for any other flooring. Rather than throw this away, does anybody have any good ideas how this might be utilised? Not enough for my loft which is very well insulated…
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Defective cavity wall insulation?
Just bought a 1930s house. Previous owner had polystyrene ball cavity wall insulation fitted in late 80s. Something has happened to the insulation to cause it to 'drop'? which has blocked up an air brick on the front which has in turn caused some sub floor dampness. The elderly couple who had the house previously obviously…
