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Tiler
Hi Could anyone give me a rough estimate of how much a tiler would charge per square metre for tiling my downstairs loo wall and boxed in pipes. I will provide the tiles. (I live in the west country if that matters)
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Bed bugs
I've been bitten a few time recently at night and have blamed the cat and dog, so both have been blitzed with anti flea stuff from the vets and I've sprayed everywhere, vacuumed my carpet nearly threadbare and washed and washed the bedding! However I was bitten again in the night and this time caught the little xxx! It…
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Insulating loft in dormer house
hi folks, Live in a dormer house... in the bedroom which is becoming the nursery there is a little door which leads to a smallish attic space which has a little boarded out area then the rest is over the kitchen where the previous owner extended. My thought at first is that sometimes the nursery can get a little cold due…
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Getting electricity meter & meter board moved
Hi, I'm need to get my electricity meter and meter board moved from under the stairs to the the opposite wall. Does anyone know who I need to contact and what the process is for this please? I need to get them moved as we're renovating this space to become a downstairs loo. I would estimate that the meter and meter board…
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Smell of Gas from Gas Fire
Is it normal to have a smell of gas from the gas fire when it's on? I've noticed this happen a couple of times now when having it on for a while. The most recent ( tonight ) it really was quite strong you could smell the gas straight away from walking into the room (although it's only a small room). It's god me quite…
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Ideal Isar(!) - cover required? Help!
Hi all. I've read through a few of the threads and thanks to stressedofdevon, I've identified the problem with my boiler! (Other than the fact that it's an Ideal Isar, I mean). The boiler is around 4 years old and so far I've had 2 new PCBs(?) (first one within 1 week of installation, the second 1 month before warranty…
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Laminate and Skirting - Best for cutting?
So i'm going to try and attempt to put new skirting boards up in the living room and also to lay new laminate flooring in the hall. Just can't afford to get anyone in to do it. What's the best tool i can use for both of these - cutting wood at angles etc. Don't want to buy one tool then find out it's not the best for the…
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Wood Floors - in Kitchen
We’re renovating our new house, and will be ripping through the downstairs in the new year. We would like to lay engineered wood throughout the downstairs, including in the utility room & kitchen. As an American, used to American houses, I assumed this would be fine. We went to a flooring ‘showroom’ over the weekend, and…
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Slate chippings delivery
I hope someone can help here. I'm tidying up my front garden. I was originally a mixture of soil, golden gravel, dog turd and rubbish laid on top of some DPC with plenty of weeds growing in it. I've cleared it all (including the old gravel to a pile elsewhere), built a raised flower bed to contain all the soil and the plan…
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Water Underfloor Heating Quote
Hi everyone Does anyone have any idea what I should be prepared to pay for water underfloor heating ... We have approx 23sq metres to cover and have just been quoted £2200.00. I have no idea whether this quote is reasonable or not, and I cant find any guides on the internet, so I was wondering if anybody might be able to…
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Building Regs. Which way is the best way?
I want to build a garage. Planning is needed but not likely to be a problem. I intend to use a local firm to do the groundworks/slab and another firm to supply and erect the garage. I'll do all the finishing work myself. Building regs approval will also be needed. In the past I have spoken to several people that have done…
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How does lighting work?
I have an olde style ceiling light in my bedroom with five little old-style (incandescent) 25W bulbs, each with a tiny shade (aw!). It used to have 5 x 40W bulbs but 200W struck me as waste of money - although now it's not bright enough. I want to replace it anyway and I'm looking at a new light which has 3 G9 40W bulbs.…
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architect mistake said use our contingency to pay for it
Hi we are having an extension built and when the footings had been dug the builders realised that a rainwater pipe and drain would have to be moved, they also had to widen the footings to accommodate the move. We had discussed this initially with the architect who said it did not need moving. The builders said she has not…
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Best Underlay?
I read on here lots of recommendations for Cloud 9, 9mm or 11mm underlay However, my local retailer is recommending Pinnacle underlay - I've looked on the internet and it is more expensive to buy - but is it better? Thanks for any advice
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pIPES TO LOFT
Can anyone advise me on gas pipe, water pipe and electrical cable pulled from main supply under the stairs downstairs. The builder drilled three holes and put copper 25mm copper pipes on the outside wall in the shared drive. This pipes and cable running up to the loft where there is new boiler and megaflow tank and new…
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want to paint some stag minstrel furniture
hi I was hoping to buy some stag minstrel bedroom furniture and paint it white and add new handles. wondered if anyone knew if this was the right sort of wood for this. the furniture says "Nice mahogany finish", what does this mean, and will it be suitable? thanks
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Made to measure bookcase
I would like a book case, 18cm deep (paperbacks only) 1 metre tall and 2 metres wide - to fit a space in the hallway They are hard to find, the best I have found so far is from Jali, but it is over £200 and is flat pack MDF that needs painting Any other ideas please?
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Article 4 planning - UPVC windows enforcement visit...HELP!
We have recently replaced the remaining windows in our property with UPVC (some were already done when we moved in last year) Have just had a visit from the planning enforcement officer to say they have had an anonymous complaint and that there is an article 4 restriction and we are in a conservation area. I am in…
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Sheet ceiling cladding??
Has anyone used it instead of plasterboard? Our landing ceiling is pretty high and going to be a real nightmare to board and skim, it is currently papered - over lathe and plaster - with a couple of long cracks, and no doubt will need doing at some stage. We are renovating at the moment so don't want the mess and hassle of…
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Close Repairs - each persons ££ (someone awol)
5 out of 6 folk have agreed for a new door entry to be installed in out close, I cant get a hold of the 6th person. He sub lets and is off the Radar at the moment. I'm eager to progress with the works and am willing to pay his share just now however where do I stand once he shows up in asking him for his share of the…
