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Help / Grants for those not on benefits?
Are there any grants / help out there that people who don't receive benefits (e.g. income support, jsa etc) can apply for?
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Door Frame Size and Size of Door - Help!
Hello Was wondering if somebody could please help me! I have just purchased a new doorframe. Our joiner measured up and said that we need to get a door frame that measures 838mm x 1981mm which I have now ordered. However, we need to get the door and the one that i have seen also measures 838mm x 1981mm - I asked the joiner…
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removing bad odour :(
Over the last couple of days I have noticed a strong smell in the gym but didnt know where it was coming from. Then my other half suggested I take a look at the freezer..... he was right:( unfortunately someone has accidentally unplugged the spare freezer we keep in there to keep our overstock of frozen foods (luckily…
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1 gang, 2 gang, 1 way switch, 2 way switch - i'm confused!
Hi, We're getting our house rewired (eeek!) and the electrician keeps speaking to me in 1 gang 1 way, 1 gang 2 way etc about the light switches and i just dont understand and feel really thick. Can someone please help me to understand? Thanks!
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Tesco Kitchens
Hi I have found one bad review on here but wondered if anyone else has had any dealings with them? I've got what seems like a decent quote and hoping to go ahead with them. Have to say that I'm not expecting top quality goods but don't want something that's likely to fall apart within months!
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Liability for bathroom leak?
Just need some general advice! Please note, this initial post has been edited to include more detail and explanation of the incident in question. When I read back the original, especially in the light of IAmCornholio's reply, I realised it sounded like I'd attempted major DIY plumbing, which wasn't the case! Basically, a…
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Can you get a (decent make) freestanding fridge (40) and freezer (60)?
Hope the title makes a bit of sense! I'm getting an integrated fridge for the kitchen, but want a free-standing fridge/freezer to be tucked away in the utility room. Problem is, I need the freezer space a lot more than the fridge space (since I'll already have a fridge) and most fridge/freezers to be the other way around,…
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superglued lock
Hi, I just wondered if anyone knows how to remove superglue from a lock. Someone has superglued the lock to my allotment today. Thanks
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tv problem
hi, we have a 22" flat screen tv in our bedroom, last night it kept turning its self off, this morning it turned its self on, we bought it from argos on boxing day and i still have the receipt, if we return it would it be replaced? charlotte
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Best Way To Keep Carrots Fresh
When i buy a bunch of carrots they always go bad in a few days . What is the best way to keep them fresh for as long as possible ?
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Next Week's Project: Sanding, staining and varnishing floors.
Hi, So, I've got the drum sander and edging sander hired for the week. I've got a few queries that I've read mixed opinions on.... What's the best method for filling gaps and imperfections? I've read about wood filler, dust mixed with resin, dust mixed with PVA, dust mixed with stain or lacquer.... What are peoples…
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Red top flycatcher
I love to have my windows and back door open all day in summer....but seem to be plagued by flies coming into the house. I REALLY cannot bear them and cannot rest till I have eradicated visitors with either spray ( toxic ) or fly swatter ( messy ) SO....this year I invested in a Red top flycatcher for the garden It is…
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Best Way to Paint a Metal Garage Door
I need to repaint my metal garage door, and looking at other postings, people generally recommend Hammerite. I have found it difficult to get a smooth finish using Hammerite and would be grateful for your recommendations on which type of Hammerite paint to use, and how best to apply it for a decent finish. Do people have…
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Renting
I saw a program on TV a few weeks ago in which Martin Lewis sugested renting out some of your home items like your car. I dont want to rent out my car as I need it all the time with the kids, although it would make them walk more if I did LOL But I do have a very cluttered home including every DIY tool imaginable that…
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Advice please on nuisance neighbours
My house and next door each has a front garden and driveway, with the driveways adjacent with no dividing wall. Next door is let to sharers, and the landlord has converted his garden to allow parking of a second car. However the tenants have at least three cars, and so park one car on the pavement blocking access to their…
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advice on building a doorstep
we have recently bought our first home and the back door step is made up of bricks and two paving slabs that havent been secured so it's really wobbly. Local builders have quoted £120-£180 to build on and we simply cannot afford it. Therefeore, we thought we'd give it a go ourselves. Could anyone please give us advice on…
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Been offered a mattress topper but need advice
In true MSE style I've been offered a little-used mattress topper :j I never say no to anything free! :A However, it is for a 5' bed and mine's 4'6" Can it be cut down by 6" or will the sides be ok folded over the side of my existing mattress? I haven't seen it yet so I don't know how thick it is. Ideas anyone?
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Help please, paint in bath!
Hi, Can you help please. We've had someone in to do some work and he's somehow speckled emulsion in the bottom of the acrylic bath. It would have been easy if we caught it earlier but it's now dried. We can't afford to have anything expensive done and the decorator is skint. He even asked for materials and payment up…
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heating off, rads + water stay on?
hi all :) hope this is in the correct section i'm worried about my fuel bills rising and need to sort a problem i've had for a few years with my heating system. should have got it sorted long ago! I have a back boiler for my central heating and when its switched off for both heating and water at the control box the…
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uPVC Frontdoor
Hello :) I am considering getting a new front door and was just wondering on costs of such. I am looking just to get a standard (one panel of glass) uPVC front door. How much should I be looking at buying one for and how much roughly to get it fitted? Thanks in advance ;) :o
