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Air vent in bedroom - what to do?
We moved into our house earlier this year and there is one air vent in the main bedroom of the house, nowhere else that I can see. It's very cold, draughty and noisy (there's a school right next door) and I wondered if I could block it off completely? Is there any real need to it as we have 2 windows in the bedroom so…
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Please help. Planning reply
I recently asked my local planning officer if we could erect a wall around the front of our property and the reply i got doesnt make much sense to me, please read his reply. The maximum height allowed on land adjacent to a highway is 2.0 metres from ground level, if the height were above this planning permission would be…
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Party Wall [TEXT DELETED BY FORUM TEAM]
Hi I’m in the process of building an extension and I received a notice from a party wall firm assigned by my neighbour demanding exorbitant fees for preparing an award. My neighbour received an unsolicited letter from this firm of surveyors who trawl the councils sending letters to neighbours of people looking to extend.…
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Mixing 3 brands of the same type of paint?
Hi I have part tins of paint that I'd like to mix as they are all the same colour but different brands. Does anyone know whether it would be ok to mix Dulux Diamond matt with Dulux Endurance matt (suspect they are the same anyway) and with Johnstone's Acrylic Durable matt? Thanks very much PF
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cost of single storey extension.
Can anyone tell me what the cost in east anglian (Cambs) is for extensions please? Im hoping to build a 39' x 14 ' extension and need advice re approx costs for building and roofing, pipes eectrics and doors etc. Thanks ali
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Vinyl underlay query
I'm wondering if there is an alternative to boarding as underlay for vinyl flooring ? This is for a kitchen which is floorboards and I want it to feel substantial underfoot and extend the life of the flooring .
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Bathroom sealant - which, where, cheapest?
That time again, the sealant round the bath has started to come loose and has grown black with mould. :( I normally just go down B&Q and get some Unibond. But is there anywhere cheaper, or other brands just as good? Never had much luck with B&Q own brand - crap, just doesn't last. Do you bother paying more for the…
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How much to fit a cat flap into double glazed glass french/patio doors?
Hi everyone, I am looking for a rough estimate/quote for a cat flap to be fitted in a double glazed glass french/patio door. Glass Measuring approx 168cm by 62cm. I really want a cat for Christmas and the only way to convince by boyfriend to let me have one is if I get a cheap(ish) quote for a cat flap. Any advice/info…
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Stained Floor Tiles
I've no idea if this is the right place - please point in the right direction if it's not, but this is in the home, so... I've had a leaky black bin sack and it's stained my kitchen floor. It's vinyl tiling and nothing will shift it. Before I replace the tiles, does anyone have any (preferably cheap) tips on how to remove…
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Dishwasher power query
We are having a new dishwasher installed shortly and need to prep the kitchen for it - there's a power socket already installed and used for the cooker oven (dual fuel). Does there need to be another socket installed or is it OK to use a power strip instead. When I've written it down the answer seems fairly obvious... :o…
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Sofa delivery error and carpet fitting
Argh, this is a toughie! We ordered a sofa that was supposed to turn up in mid-December and the company has very efficiently got it ready for us now, and has informed us they will be delivering on Friday. They were completely inflexible about the delivery date, and regardless of that my OH has now agreed to the prescribed…
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Curtains for 8ft french windows and pole
Hi I am looking to get a curtain track/pole and a set of curtains for the french doors, hopefully to reduce loss of heat with this cold weather coming up. The doors are double glazed but you can definitely feel a chill coming from them in the evenings. Any recommendations, they will be approx 8 foot by 8 foot. I was…
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Invasive Cooking Smell from Neighbouring Flat
Hi, In the last few weeks, a strong smell of cooking has been entering directly one of the bedrooms in my flat from the neighbouring flat, both Victorian conversions in the same house. I am the owner (leaseholder) and have been living here for over a year now. The block management company informed me that as the issue does…
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Please reccomend me a stepladder
We need to get a small two-step stepladder for my gran to use in her kitchen, it's got to be as light as possible, foldable and of good sturdy quality. We got her one from Ikea but at 4.5 kg it is too heavy for her. There are so many out there but I can't find any specifc recommendations or where is the best place to get…
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Garage conversion - title deeds changes?
Hello I hope someone can help me. Apologies if in the wrong section. I am considering converting my internal garage to a room (dining room, family room). Do I need to inform my mortgage company of this and do I need to get the title deeds changed to incorporate this conversion? If so how do I go about it? if solicitors…
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Teenagers and the emersion heater!
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I need a ladder!
i am looking for a aluminium ladder, something for outside use such as getting up to my guttering to clan them out. Up to now ive seen a ladder at homebase £79 that is for a double ladder that extends to 6.1 metres. can one know any more outlets for a similar ladder or even one of those 3 extenders. cheers.
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Black marks/mould appearing all over the house!
Looking for a little advice really. We bought our house in May, and moved into it at the end of September having spent the few months decorating and generally doing it up. Since moving in all the bed sheets and on some of our clothes little black marks are appearing, about 1mm to 5mm across, they look like stains and are…
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Tumble dryer-what type?
Hi all We have bought a new house and in the fitted kitchen there was space for a washing machine under the bench and a tumble dryer "in a cupboard" Am I right in assuming the fact that the previous owner has taken her tumble dryer away means we can put a free standing machine in there (there is a hole leading outside for…
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Is there a grant available for treating woodworm?
I have just been told that my nana's house is riddled with woodworm and needs treatment. I got three quotes but they all come in at £2,500 or above. Plus there is the expense of moving her out of the house for two weeks while the work is done; and there is the cost of replacing the carpets that have to be ripped up (they…
