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Good knife sharpener
It turned out that there is a flood of not-really-working knife sharpeners on the market. Could you guys recommend a right one which does the job?
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Any rendering advice welcome......
Hi, I need to do something with the timbers and rendering on the front of my house as both are aged. Most timbers are rotten and some plaster has cracked or has crumbled away. I'll try and post a photo of the house in a few mins to give an idea of what I'm on about. Apparently I cannot insert a "link" as a newbie on here.…
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Wall mounted single oven above work surface
I want to put a standard single oven above a work surface, preferably in a cabinet and not resting on the work surface. This is so I can have the oven at a good working height but also use the work surface underneath as space is very restricted. Under the work surface are a free-standing fridge and a free-standing freezer.…
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Plastering
Hi I recently received a quote for a re-skim to my 3 bed semi detatched in Cheltenham - Rooms are of average size 4 - 4.5 metres and the quote was £2300 plus materials. Can anyone advise me on whether this is about what I should be paying? Thanks Looch x
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Rejuvenate leather sofas and chairs
Can anyone suggest something that can rejuvenate the leather on my dark brown sofa and chairs. It is a great suite but the leather looks really dull - a bit like it's always dusty even after a good clean. Need something to lift this dullness. Would appreciate any suggestions.
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Listed Building & VAT back
Hi All We are in the process of buying a Grade II Listed Building. We understand that it is possible to claim VAT back on restoration work (we need to do a fair amount). Could anyone provide is with some practical advise regarding what you have to do in order to claim this back? Cheers Mark
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Council Tax Single Occupant rate-postal address
HI My wife and I are currently sailing around the world and have been for the last 7 years. We let out our "home" in Northampton. We use my mothers house as our postal address for bank statement etc as they will not accept a PO box address. We do return to UK for about 14-21 days a year and visit/stay at my mother house…
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Flat roof insulation.
I'm in the process of renovating a house which has a felt on timber flat roof kitchen. It was put on as an extension in the 80's and has no insulation. The kitchen gets unbearably hot in the summer and feels cold in the winter. For those reasons I'd like to do something about it. I believe the felt was replaced fairly…
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Drilling holes in tiles.
Hi folks, As someone who is not great at diy I would like some advice on putting curtain rails over windows in kitchen where its all tiles. As the tiles are old and I don't have any spares I dont want to break any of them with a drill. There is already a wooden baton above windows with the old style of curtain pelmet…
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Pots, pans and induction hob
Anyone recommend a cheap supplier Have recently had a induction hob fitted and struggle to find on in the supermarkets.I don't have a Ikea close by so may have to look online
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age/period of sideboard
Hi there, really hope you can help. I'm selling a sideboard on ebay for my parents but don't know how to describe it - would you mind looking at these pictures and letting me know what age/period you might think it is?? Thanks so much http://s1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd463/bluemorris1975/
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Who Can Fix My Flat? I have about 15 odd jobs! Advice required!
Hello All, I have been having a serious problem finding the way of fixing my flat. I have series of things needs attending but they all vary, and I am not sure who I should ask to mend them. Example of issues; Bathroon needs to be repainted, and needs an electric fan put in. Hall way has a leak, which is coming from a…
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Weatherboarding
Have house pebbledashed - not keen on dash. Brainstorm now to maybe weatherboard, if planning allow.....Does anyone please have any idea/indication of how much weatherboarding costs ??? Can't find any prices online. Thanks.... Could be way toooooooo expensive....
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Boiler replacement quotes
Hi. Need advice on the quotes I have received for a replacement of my combi boiler. Can't decide which to go for. Quote 1. Ideal logic 24 £1475, 5 year parts and labour. Worcester greenstar junior 24 £1650, 2 years parts and labour Quote 2. Vokera compact a 25 , £1200 2 year parts and labour or £1400 with 5 years parts and…
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Sash windows quote
Hi Just had a quote for replacing my 14 sash windows which are timber (25 yrs old, in real good condition and the only issue being single glazed), with uPVC windows from bygone collection. I have been quoted about 1100 per window. Looking on the web came across Quickslide, which might not match upto the quality of bygone…
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Washing Machine Help Needed
Have used my washing machine "Bosch WFD 2072" all day, but on the last load both the rinse and spin lights were on and the machine didn't spin, this has happened before but normally i just remove half washing and spin. Today though, removed half washing but there is only a humming noise, have tried to start a new wash…
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Laminate on carpet?
Am laying laminate in kitchen/ living room and wondered if its advisable/ possible to lay it on top of existing carpet rather than underlay? Carpet is a cheap, functional wool mix.
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Help pls-slight chemically smell coming off enerysaver lightbulb
I have an energysaver lightbulb in my bedside lamp which, when I smell it, has a slight chemically smell coming off it. I smelt it because there is darkness at the base of two of the tubes. I have been using the lamp without a shade, as I just have not got round to getting a shade. The bulb isnt broken as far as I can see.…
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onlinegraniteworktops.co.uk
Hi there, As you may know from other posts I am in the process of buying Granite worktops. So far these guys seem to offer the best prices. Moreover the ask for no cash up front everything paid upon completion. Seems hard to argue with. However I's still like to hear of any first hand experiences other forum members have…
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Smartkoat claims and doorstep salesman..
My Mother had the usual salesman round on the doorstep, she is interested in saving energy and also money (obviously) but I'm concerned its just a gimmick and an expensive one at that. There website is smartproof dot co dot uk. Basically looks like they clean the roof, then coat it with some paint, which they claim has a…
