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removing silicone
hi guys i was hoping someone here could help, i have just purchased a second hand fitted wardrobe and i'm in the process of fitting it in my spare bedroom but it still has old white silicone on from the last owners. Does anyone know a way of getting rid of this rather than sitting and picking at the stuff all night, i have…
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Plumbing Supplies - 88% web overcharge?
I had ordered a kitchen heater over the internet from Discounted Heating for £166. It was delivered today by a van from the local Wolseley Plumb Centre. The driver confirmed that Discounted Heating sub-contract the supply and delivery to Plumb Centre. Out of interest I checked the Plumb Centre retail web price: £302!…
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oven expert advise please??
well, my CDA oven decided it doesnt want to work anymore, halfway through cooking chicken dinner for my 3 kids! lights are on, fan works but no heat! been told i need a new element. CDA want £89.50 just to look at it :eek: i have someone who can fix it but getting the part is proving to be tricky. i have searched for the…
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Shower Instalation is it costly?
Afternoon Money savers. Just a quickie does any one know on average how much it cost's to have an electric shower (over your bath) put in? i know you obviously need an electrician and a plumber were just looking into the idea. Thanks in advance for any ideas :)
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Baxi Duotec 28 HE Producing much steam
I recently had a new Baxi Duotec 28 HE Combination Boiler installed to replace my old boiler. This produces much steam compared to my old one. Is it how this normal for this type of boilers. It only does that when you open the hot water tap and sometime when heating turned on. Its not a big issue but I thought as a newer…
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Great 'kitchen/furniture insurance misselling?' Hunt
Great 'kitchen/furniture insurance misselling?' Hunt We've heard rumours of dodgy sales patter by shops trying to flog insurance when you buy sofas, new kitchens, big furniture. If you've had a sales pitch, or bought some, we want to know what the sales technique was like. Were you told anything that turned out to be…
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Radiator has started making one isolated noise
I have a tall, flat, vertical radiator kinda similar to this in style...http://www.warmrooms.co.uk/acatalog/Apollo_Vertical_Plan_Radiator.html ...except mine is stainless steel. It's been installed for maybe 3 years now. It's recently started making a single loud noise very now and then and I'm not sure why. The noise is…
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Solid Bamboo Flooring
Can any one please say which is the best Wood flooring adhesive for soild floor to glue bamboo flooring down I have been told Sika Bond T54 Bona R850 F BALL B92 are all the best many thanks
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Low Energy Light Bulbs
I have finally given in and plan to replace all my filament bulbs with low power equivalents. I have about half the house done at the moment and have managed to pick up a few good bargains in the past. Does anyone know of any shops that have offers on them at the moment? In particular I am looking for 5W E14 SES candle…
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Thick wall/cavity between rooms query
I've recently moved into a property built in the early 80s. Between one bedroom and another there seems to be a very thick wall between 3-4 feet deep. The wall protrudes into the main bedroom. Before I start making holes in the wall, does anyone have any idea why this might be or have seen something similar before? Friends…
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Cost effective lean-to/conservatory
What would be the most cost effective way to add extra useable indoor space to the rear of the house? Don't want to run to the cost of installing a conservatory (house is rented long term) so thinking of something along the lines of a timber lean-to or sunroom type thing. Any ideas please? Forgot to say approx size would…
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Recommendations please - Fridge Freezer has died and I need a new one...
Title says it all, really. Our 12 year old Candy has finally bitten the dust and I need to buy a new one fairly sharpish. I'm after recommendations for a reasonable make, not too pricey - say around £350-£400 - with a 50/50 split. Thanks very much in advance! D.
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Varnished door needs top coat?
We've been having work done around the house. Decorator has finished now, but new bathroom door (pine, no knots) has been left after 2 coats of quick dry gloss varnish. Colour is good, but surface is rough to touch and has no sheen to it. We can't afford to have any more professional work, so what can I do to improve this…
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Oil for cleaning oak floors?
I have got to clean engineered oak floors which are new and are oiled. What product do I use?
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Help needed with boiler condensate pipe / trap
Hi hoping someone can help me figure out what is required for fitting a condensate pipe for a new boiler install. Npower are going to fit a new boiler for us free of charge after failing to fix our old boiler on the breakdown insurance. But they wont do some of the work though so I have to get this done at my expense... I…
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Rockwell Sonicrafter
Saw an advert for this tool over the weekend: Rockwell Sonicrafter Anyone used one, think they are any good or have a better alternative?
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UPVC front door (London)
I've seen a few threads on this subject but nothing that's proven helpful, so sorry for this but...can anyone suggest a decent company that can supply and fit a replacement UPVC front door in North London? I've been reading about quotes of anything from £500 to £1,500 and I'm getting lost. I was recommended 'Enviroglaze'…
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Large washing machine dilemma - false economy or not ?
A while ago I bought a 9kg/6kg LG washer drier. I have no problem with the machine, it is great and just about all I could ask for (should be at north of £500) but the issue of detergent is troubling me. A couple of years ago I converted to the liquid tabs we all see in the shops. I did this largely because I always felt I…
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Water damaged floors
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Next door neighbours fence is unsafe.
Hi The fence between our back garden and our neighbours is leaning over outside. The concrete post about 8 ft high is leaning towards our garden. The original wall can be seen, however you can also see they have placed the concrete posts on there side of the wall instead of the middle of it ( unlike the front garden wall…
