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Re-threading venetian blinds ...
Hi all does anyone know or can anyone find me a webpage link showing how to re-thread venetian blinds? My bl**dy cats have chewed the cords on mine! They are nice solid wood ones - so don't really want to replace! Very annoyed! please and thank you xx
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wiring under pebble dash
We are having the gable end of our house pebble dashed, I would like to run a coaxial cable (for sky) and a couple of network cables to an upstairs bedroom. Can I do this underneath the render? It's currently back to brick and will be over the weekend. If so is there anything specific I would need to fix it to the brick…
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mis-sold washing machine insurance?
on the 26th of october i bought a new washer from currys. i bought the "whatever happens" insurance, to cover the machine for 5yrs. I didnt intend to, but the salesman assured me that if it went wrong, someone would come out and fix it WITHIN 48HRS. thats the ONLY reason I took the insurance out. 2 weeks down the line &…
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Ideal Classic boiler, main burner goes off few times before working smoothly
Ideal Classic NF30. on first swith on the Pilot lights then ignites main burner and burns as should for about 12 seconds but then main burner goes off, comes on again for about 6 sec, then off, then on again for about 15 sec. This happens about 8 times then all runs smoothly for hours. It happens everytime we switch it on…
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Living room carpet -total cost
We are getting a quote from an independent carpet company and I need to prepare myself with questions and answers,so need advice. The room measures 20ft by 10ft 8inchs and gets heavy use. The current carpet has been down for the last 11 years and has served well but is now looking dirty/shabby/worn. We need something that…
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Dart in radiator ... can it be fixed?
Some little darlings have put a dart through one of our radiators at work. We have drained the system so the dart could be taken out. Is there something we can do to fix the hole or do we need to purchase a new radiator? :mad:
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Garden Fence blown over.... who is liable?
Hi guys Our garden fence is totally destroyed due to last night's wind! We looked out to next doors trampoline on top of the fence & all our conifers wrecked :( The house is owned by the housebuilder & rented out. I have contacted the builder who claim its a shared fence, the fence is to our left, we thought it was their…
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price per sq m turfing lawn
can anyone share the price they paid per square metre? I have a lawn, but after building works it really needs tobe replaced. Im in the south east. I just want an idea before asking some tradesmen. thanks.
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Anyone here an expert on septic tanks?
My first post so be gentle with me. The property I wish to purchase has a septic tank and has two drains feeding into it, one is blocked and the other is partially. The fall is too shallow for any velocity. Any suggestions on a permanent fix for this? I would also like to extend the house sometime in the future but this…
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No hot water - no heating
Hello Anyone got any ideas how I should proceed? Heatline boiler - 3 years old On the boiler there is a spanner flashing and the bar showing pressure is on around 3 ( i think should be 1-1.5ish), when I release the valave underneath, lots of noise and air pressure being released, slowly going down to about 1.5, but nothing…
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Is my roof ok?
Hello. I'm hoping that somebody kind can give me a bit of advice. I live in a victorian terrace and last week when it was hammering it down with rain we could hear a dripping sound coming from the loft it lasted for about 5 minutes then the rain lessened and it stopped. WE checked the loft the next day and right above the…
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Fridge from eBay-a few questions
Hi everyone, just won a lovely American style fridge from eBay. Just wondering if anyone has any tips about how to test it before I pay? It's a Samsung about 12 months old I think it's either the RSH or RSA model (sorry I will have to check and update this post later). Should I pay cash? And will a medium size van do for…
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Guttering, Fascias and Soffits quotes in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Hi everyone We have been putting it off for years but finally need to get our guttering done as it's causing problems with the pointing due to the huge leaks. The fascia boards are also rotten in places so we are going to get the whole job done for peace of mind. I'm wary of roofers. We've had problems in the past, so have…
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Double Glazing - Profile 22 & Door Query
Hi folks, I've got several quotes already from a mix of national and local companies, however, I was wondering what you thought of going to a trade supplier and then hiring a fitter separately to do the installation? The profile being considered is 'Profile 22' - any feedback on this choice? I like the look of it…
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Carpet cleaning shampoo - £28.19 a litre
My neighbour kindly loaned me his carpet cleaning machine. When I went to buy the cleaning fluid to replace that which he had passed over with the machine I was astonished to find it costs £19.99 in Currys, the equivalent of £28.19 a litre. That was for the same brand as the machine, but other brands were very similar. I'm…
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Restoring sash and case windows
Hi there, Could someone give me an opinion on this problem I'm having? I've got original sash and case windows, very draughty and cold, sills rotting. Have had a leading firm come out and restore them and add in draught proofing. Draught proofing great - very happy with that - but very disappointed that "drawn glass" has…
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Need to replace/restore sash windows, London
Hi there, I live in a 2-bed victorian flat in east london and need my sash windows restoring / replacing. Some of the frames are soft and rotten, where they've soaked up water because of a guttering problem, and they are all very draughty. I am looking to make the flat a lot warmer and less draughty (my son's room in…
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ceramic kitchen sink
Hi there I would like to buy a ceramic sink for my new kitchen - I am looking at the astracast equinox. However I have read a review that says it needs constant cleaning ... has anyone else had this experience and would you buy a ceramic sink again. Many thanks Anne
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Boiler/Radiator query
I'm wondering if turning the tvr down on a radiator makes any difference to my gas bill. I have a combi boiler and obviously the boiler is still being used so does the tvr have any effect on the amount of gas I use? thanks
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Painting pine furniture ...
Just bought a bargain second hand solid pine table with 4 chairs which are a dark orangey antique pine colour. I'm really into the country style shabby chic painted cream with pine furniture at the moment ..... if I wanted to paint the chairs would it be as easy as sanding them down with some sandpaper and painting them…
