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Worktop for a cream gloss kitchen
Now, some of you may suggest that this is a decision I should have made at this stage, bearing in mind the kitchen is being installed on Thursday, but I need some help!! I am getting a gloss cream handleless kitchen, and plan to have a red glass splashback all the way around. Here is the current plan. KitchenDesign BUT, I…
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asbestos in artex
I am renovating my property and have some artex ceilings i want to pull down but a friend of mine said artex may contain asbestos and you need it analysing. I had a look on the web and the sampling cost and analysis was well over a £100 for just one sample. Do i really need it sampling?
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Roof Help
Hi I have had plans drawn up for a extension and I have been looking at the drawing for the roof and fancy the idea of a Vaulted ceiling. The original drawing just show a standard truss but has a Velux window on the plan and I can't see the benefit unless the ceiling is vaulted (I think this means high ceiling) The style…
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Fitting an internal door, how big a gap should be left at the bottom?
As title really. Joiner has put in new framing for an internal door but I think it's a little high and there will be too big a gap at the bottom once he hangs the door. Assuming bare floorboards, in mm, how much of a gap should there be from floor to bottom of door?
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Replacing Staircase Bannister
Hi We currently have an open staircase (no Bannister or spindles) and a very adventurous 1 year old! We need to replace the side of the staircase to make it safe but have no idea who to contact to do this. Would I need a carpenter or a specialist company? Help!! Thanks in anticipation! BB xx
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Help with fitting LG stand to base of tv
We bought a 32LG5400 tv a couple of years ago, we have had it on the wall since but now it is going in our room we have tried to fit the stand and cannot work out how to do it..the instructions have gone walkabout and i am stuck.
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levelling concrete floor
We have just had a new kitchen fitted in a room with a concrete floor. The fitters were supposed to level the floor before installing it as one end is a good couple of inches lower than the other but they didn't bother and just installed the cabinets anyway! The cabinets are all straight and aligned to the higher end of…
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More tv bracket help..urgent!
Ok we bought a: Panasonic TX-P37X20B tv on saturday. The bracket arrived today and dh put it all up..a nightmare in its self as the tv is shockingly heavy compared to our 32". Anyway the bracket went on ok..just..i went out and came back and dh was just sitting there looking confused..the power socket for the tv is behind…
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Water on top of freezer
I have a hotpoint iced diamond 'under counter' freezer about 12 years old - the fridge is separate (also iced diamond) - lately water has started to form on the top of the freezer - what could be the reason for this? It does seem to have started to damage the top plastic cover now.
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Want to replace 5ft fence with 6ft
We would really like some more privacy in our backgarden from our neighbours.. I'd like to replace the fence with a higher one, to do this however I'm unsure about the following... Neighbour has a prefab 'conservatory' type lean to built right up to the boundary with little windows at the top which would open up over our…
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How to arrange a picture wall?
Hi! I'm new to this part of the forum so please excuse me if I seem a little stupid about DIY & decorating! My engagement recently ended and I've been staying at my mum's as the house, although mine, feels as though it has a lot of memories there. A poster suggested I do small things to make the house feel like mine again…
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Howdens Kitchen Quote!
Hello I have received the below quote from Howdens for our Kitchen. Unfortuantley due to time we havent really got the time to be shopping around. However, I would be grateful for any comments in regards to the price. I think this is very reasonable but just wanted some assurances before I call up and Order! Burford Cream:…
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Boiler building compliance certificate
I rather stupidly did not realise that I needed a building compliance certificate when I had my new boiler installed in 2007. I'm a little confused as to whether I should ask the engineer that fitted it to now contact Gas Safe to re-register the boiler, do I need to contact CORGI to request the certificate or do I contact…
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Torn Leather Sofa
Hi I have had a tear in my sofa right on the seam !!! Pic is this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16799660@N00/4833596049/ Cant really afford to buy a new sofa.......any quick repair scheme that I can do to make it 'alive' for at least another 12 months !!!! Ta
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Woodworm Prevention
I'm trying to obtain an average price for a company to come in and treat a 3 bedroom detached house to prevent woodworm. The property is fairly heavily beamed but a buildings survey has revealed no signs of woodworm. The reason for the treatment is it is far easier to get it done before we move in. The companies I have…
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Garden fence
Hi all, We've got an issue with our garden fence. The owners next door want to replace the entire fence, as three panels are falling down and need fixing. We can't afford anywhere near half of the £1700 quote to do it all, and frankly, can't see why the whole fence needs replacing. Title deeds tell us nothing about…
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Burglar Alarm - Scantronic
We have had a couple of quotes to have a wired home burglar alarm installed. One advised that he would install a Scantronic system. Does anyone have any experience with them? The model that would be used was not mentioned when the installer quoted.
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hiding pipes under basin
Hello DIY experts. I've a basin that's basic but functional and under it an ugly tangle of pipes and a step-like raised bit running along the wall that must be there to hide some other pipes. I can't afford to have a new washbasin and washstand put in right now, but would love to be able to hide the pipes. I've seen 'sink…
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Anyone any ideas about a hotpoint washing machine that has given up?
Hi I have a hotpoint washing maching (coming up to 7 years old) that has decided that it doesn't want to turn on. I've checked the obvious bits such as fuse, plug socket etc however, nothing there is no power at all! Has anyone any suggestions. I don't want to waste £75 on an engineer unless I know that it has a chance.. .…
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Old gas pipe
Hi Guy Whilst moving cupboards in our utility room I noticed an old blanked off gas pipe, I dont think its connected as we have a new supply coming into the house. Now, can i turn off the gas to be safe and cut it back and blank it off closer to the wall as its in the way of the new cupboards. Cheers John
