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Advice needed about undercounter integrated fridge and freezer heights.
Hi All We are having an Omega kitchen fitted which includes an integrated under counter fridge and a separate integrated under counter freezer. When I started looking for built in appliances I found there are two different heights of fridges and freezers that fit under counters (82cm and 87cm) so I emailed Omega and asked…
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Help! Bathroom ventilation problems
Hi everyone, I had my bathroom refurbished 3 years ago but now some of the tiles on the side of my bath have started to fall off due to the condensation which builds up after every shower. The bathroom itself is really small, and while I do have an extractor fan (mounted through the window) it doesn't seem to have done the…
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Full monty conservatory ..
Hi all, I have seen a few of these advertised ... all inclusive installation, electrics, floor tiles, window blinds etc etc etc. Just wondered if anyone had actually had one installed and what kind of size are they - standard ????? Yes, I could call the Conservatory Company direct but a) don't want the sales pitch and b)…
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Builder, scaffolder and Highways; who pays?
Good day all i've had some building work done to my gable end wall to prevent rain getting into my neighbours loft bedroom. had a quote done by a reputable local builder and this included the erection of scaffolding by a third party. accepted the quote and waited for job to start. a week before this i had a call from the…
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B and Q bathroom
We are about to get a quote for a fully fitted bathroom from B and Q. Any comments or things I need to know? Thanks!
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Cleaning Yellow External Brick
What is the best way of cleaning yellow brick that has gone dirty with age. The property is approx fifty years old and is looking very tired. Could a pressure washer do the job or would it have to be sandblasted by professsionals.
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Best bet on matching my skirting
Hello, I have a 1930s property, and I'm looking to replace all the skirting in it. My local builders merchants had a good price, but minimum order was 100m, which I will need eventually but causes me a storage problem, and a local joiner could do it per metre but was very expensive. I'm not sure what the profile is called,…
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Bathroom fittings- brands?
What would people recommend for- ceramics? furniture? shower cubicle? taps? Cheers
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Free Competition to win DIY Goodies
The British Lung Foundation have launched a competition today to mark it's national Action Mesothelioma Day and you can win a package of DIY goodies including a Spray Station and a state of the art power tool signed by DIY expert and Big Brother 1 winner, Craig Phillips. It's free to take part too. Go to their website to…
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Tiling Help! Kitchen Chimney Breast
Hi there Hoping someone can help.. we've cut into out chimney breast in the kitchen to house our oven and hob. About to commence tiling the splashback.. all around will be worktop to wall unit height, except when it comes round to the inset chimney area, we would like to tile all inside. My question is in regards to tile…
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Baumatic Gas Cooker Broken
My three year old range-style gas cooker has started playing up. Hobs and grill are working fine but the oven itself will not stay lit. From what people tell me a thermacouple will solve it though I'm struggling to find anyone locally who can help. I called Baumatic and they will send someone to fix it and cover me for a…
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Builders Scaffolding
Hi I am not sure if this is the right place for this but wanted some advice. I have just moved into a new persimmon home we agreed with them when purchasing that they would put up a fence and turf our garden which was done however now we are in we just got told this morning that to build the house next door scaffolding…
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Trampoline advice
We have a 10ft circular trampoline with safety net. We have tried moving it around the graden at regular intervals to try and save the lawn, but this doesn't seem to be working. Our plan now is to site it somewhere permanently (well until the kids grow up and lose interest - probably not for many years). A suggestion was…
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Where to start with replacing a boiler?
Hi Guys I'm not a DIY/techie kinda girl so would appreciate some advice on some work we're hoping to get done asap. Basically we have a back boiler which is pretty unreliable (I think its a gloworm), it "locks out" regularly, I don't trust the blooming thing and we've discussed getting a replacement, but I don't want…
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building a base for an antique french bed Help!!!!!!
Hi there, i have a corbielle double bed which i brought and i dont have the money to buy a frame (£200) wondered if anyone knew how to make one or i heard that i could drop a divan straight into it does anyone know if this is true???? Many thanks:eek:
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combi boiler pilot light won't stay ignited
This has just happened for the first time. We had hot water earlier on in the day, but i went to run a bath, and only cold water is coming out. Checked the boiler, the pilot light had gone out. Its igniting first time, but not staying lit. I've tried it half a dozen times, always leaving 5 or 10 minutes between tries. No…
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Double Glazing
Does anyone know of a reputable double glazing company in Northampton? We live centrally and are looking to have two upstairs windows replaced in a victorian mid terrace. Ideally one opener and one fixed (unless its cheaper to have two the same) Also, anyone know how long they would take to fit and a ball park figure?…
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Building above single storey extension - where to start
we are having problems selling our house. he remortgage value is 15k higher than what someone has offered, but that fell through sowe have decided to maintain the equity on paper and stay, but extend above the kitchen and downstairs bathroom. the walls are 9inch think so i cant imagine any structural issues, but how do i…
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John Lewis or White Company for towels?
Hi everyone, Friend is getting married and she has requested white egyptian cotton towels. John Lewis has a sale at the moment but I don't know whether to splurge and get her a set from the White Company. I don't mind spending more at the White Company if the quality is worth it, but if there is not much in it, John Lewis…
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levelling in a confined space
Want to lay a patio and will be using 'dry' mix sand and cement. However, where i want to do this is in a small area (2x3m max) bounded by three walls. Two of the walls are at least head high, and sit at the far end, and the right side of the patio area, looking from the 'open' end. The left hand wall is only 0.5m high,…
