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BOGOF on Loft Insulation (ONLY PAY FOR DELIVERY)
HI All Get down to your local Buildbase. they are offering a buy on get one free offer on Loft insulation. BUT when you go throught heir website you ONLY pay for the delivery Offer available up to 100m2 I had 10 rolls of 100mm and 16 rolls of 170mm for £18 BARGIN !!!!!!
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Recommendations for boiler installers
Hi everyone, My old Potterton Combi has given up the ghos, can anyone recommend a reliable and professional installer in the South East London Area. Thanks
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Recommendations for a cheapo table saw
Hi Has anyone any recommendations for a cheapo table saw, around £150? I know in cabinet-making terms that isn't going to get a lot, but I'm not going to be asking too much from the machine. I'm looking to cut down cls timber and mdf sheet to make some bulkhead units to house spotlights and maybe a few simple cupboards, so…
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Absolute Windows in Manchester - Any Reviews?
Has Anyone got any information on this company? I have provided the website address below. I just can't seem to find any reviews on them though. Just wondering if any of you guys have - good or bad. Their business card states INBRAY ltd, trading as Absolute Windows. As a new user I cant post links but their website is www.…
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Homebase Sorrano Toilet Seat/Lid replacement
Lid is cracked on a Homebase Sorrano toilet set/lid. Anyone know where I can source a replacement that will fit? I have looked online but struggling to find a like for like replacement.
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10%off floors from FLOORS ONLINE
Floors Online have announced another set of discounts on laminate, vinyl and solid wood flooring, all valid until 15.03.2011: PGVCT1102 10% Extra discount on Pergo Vinyl floors PGTC0211 10% Extra discount off Pergo laminate floors QCT1102 5% Extra discount off Quick-Step Floors V4CT0211 10% Extra discount off V4 flooring…
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Abysmal Management Co
I have wrote numerous posts on here regarding the problem we have with the anti-social behaviour of the people in the flat above me.The owner of the flat issued her tenants with a final warning,but when it happened again she refused to take any action saying we will have to get the local authorities involved and get…
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getting cooking smells out of furniture etc
i have an open plan kitchen and lounge and when i've been cooking, ovbiously the smell hangs in the air and gets into the furniture, curtains etc. i have plug in air fresheners and scented candles but i can always smell stale cooking smells when i walk in. can anybody give me any tips to make my house smell fresh?! thanks
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cheap and cheerful bathroom suite?
Hi All, I have been looking online for a white bathroom suite - somethign that won't give me a heart attack money wise (on a budget) but is of decent quality. I am looking for a bath (1600 lenght) with glass screen and mixer taps with shower and front bath panel, sink (with single hole as want a mixer tap) that hangs on…
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What is the going rate for a tiler
Hi i am thinking of having my bathroom floor and walls tiled. What would you suggest is the going rate for a tiler? A friend of mine said sometimes it is worked out per square metre, but isn't 100% sure. Thanks in advance.
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Underfloor Heating
Ok - first, I know this subject has been covered...a lot! I've used the search facility to try and find out some of the points I'd like to know, but they don't quite fully answer them for me. I remember asking on here initially if I should use a wet system or an electric system. Undoubtedly after mulling it over, I would…
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CPC Lighting Circuit / Valuation Help
Hi Can anyone give me some advice please? I've recently had a offer accepted on a property (approx 1965 build) & I've had a Home Buyer Survey done. The surveyor has pointed out that on the lighting circuit the cable is a PVC insulated cable type but with no earth wiring, the consumer unit is a RCD circuit breaker type, &…
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Thermostatic radiator valve, wax or liquid?
Hi I am in the process of renovating a house and I'm going to replace the central heating. When I looked at thermostatic valves for the radiators, it seens the choice is roughly between wax or liquid based ones. AAny idea which one is better? Many thanks
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Refitting bathroom without a bath
Looking to rip out our main bathroom and refit it. Currently the set up is WC in little room of its own right next to bathroom which has bath, corner shower cubicle, basin and radiator. In front of both the door to the WC and the bathroom is a square of landing, I'd like to knock the WC into the bathroom and create the…
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Push button toilet?
Hi, I have just bought a toilet to go at b and q for £49 (looked the same as others £20 dearer at builders suppliers) got it home and on first looks it looks ok, has got push button on top instead of lever I had on old cistern. Just wondering if anything goes wrong with the internal workings of the cistern are the parts…
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Revising approved plans
I'm having a double story extension on the side which is set back by 2.5m on the first floor above the garage. My approved plans have a flat roof however I would like a pitched roof between garadge and first floor anyone know how I can get them revised for such a minor change..
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Hang an airer in the stairwell?
My stairs are open plan arise from the kitchen - all the heat from downstairs drifts up there - is it possible to put one of those pulley airer things up there (obviously not when cooking because of smells). What is the best way for a diy-er to work in a stairwell safely? I am not scared of heights but am a middle age lady…
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Help - council hsg refused permission on extension on privately owned house
I've Just purchased house - Probate (was originally ex-council back in the 80's). On my deeds it does state that I have to get Council housing permission to do anything to house (as well as normal planning/bldg control). emailed man at Council who deals with this & hes emailed me back refusing permission to build an…
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Insulating a static caravan
Good evening all, the inlaws recently moved into their static caravan and given the winter we just had seriously want to beef up their insulating. Their caravan is only a couple of years old but can be quite damp inside. The caravan was £20k new so not top of the range. During the winter the couches were literally stuck to…
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Advice for kitchen worktops
Hi guys I jope that someone can help me out here. I am just about to have my kitchen completely redone and we have chosen red high gloss. I would dearly love to have granite worktops fitted but realistically they are out of my budget as it is a fairly large kitchen. What are hard wearing robust alternatives that have a…
