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porch door units
Hi, Can anyone recommend where to get a porch door from? B and Q don't seem to have any, Wickes have a few. Many thanks, Bar
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Changing the fuse box/switch to a socket?
Ok, I am not sure hoow to describe, but we have a fuse box/swithc, like this: It is next to the gas fire place that we have already removed this weekend (ok, Corgi man removed it). There will be no fire going back in there, and this electrical cable will just need to isolated. What I was wondering is how difficult is it to…
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Bathroom Extractor Fan Help
The bathroom extractor fan my builder has fitted doesn't seem very good. I have a bungalow with an internal bathroom and the fan is fitted in the ceiling and ducted through an extension roof using flexible ducting (a run of about 10ft). I don't know if the lack of extraction is due to the fan itself or the ducting. After…
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Gas smell under stairs?
Hi Our gas meter is under our stairs and whenever you open the door of the cupboard there is a smell of gas, is this normal? I bought a Kidde CO2 Carbon Monoxide alarm is the reading shows 0 so that is fine, but is the smell of gas just coming from the meter normal? Or should we call someone? We has gas engineers out about…
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Cleaning Pavers - Hydrochloric Acid
Hi, I have had a problem with my pavers (laid 6 months ago), and have been told the best option is to clean them with hydrochloric acid. Just wondering if anyone know of a high-street product that has this in it. I went to homebase, and while their Patio cleaner seems to have some kind of acid in it, it didn't tell me…
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New kitchen.
Right, we want a new kitchen. One side has a sink, washing machine, fridge (both appliances will stay), and under-sink cupboards (and another slim cupboard) on the floor. This side has a large double cupboard at head height. That side has little room for much else because the outline of the stairs juts out. The other side…
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Replacing conservatory roof with tile roof?
Hi We have a large conservatory but it is too hot in summer/too cold in winter. We have thought about looking into replacing the roof with tiles so that it becomes a more useable room - has anyone done this? If so, who did you use? We are in Hertfordshire. The conservatory is roughly 22' x 12' - anyone have any idea if we…
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Missing tap part - what it is called?
Hi all, throwing myself on your mercy as I need your help please to identify a bit that is missing from my thermostatic bath shower mixer tap bought from ebay. This is the tap I have... http://www.topbrandbathrooms.com/bristan-java-j-thbsmvo-c-bath-filler-with-thermostatic-shower-chrome-plated/p3318 I have printed off the…
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duratech roof windows
has any one had any experience with these windows as i am abt to purchase one thanks
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10 min wait until hot water flows from tap
Hi All, this should be simple, but I am not sure why it has gone wrong? When the kitchen tap is turned it, it dribbles (stream of drops), then after 10-15 mins flows normally. Once the hot water runs, the tap can be turned off and straight after on again and the water runs normally, leave the taps closed for 2 mins, and…
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Insulating between a garage and a bedroom above it
Can anyone give me advice on how to insulate between a garage and a bedroom above it? I am looking for the easiest method of doing this as I am not great at DIY and to be honest don't have a lot of money to spend on this. The bedroom is directly above the garage and the floor is always so cold and the room itself is far…
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Middle of oven missing.
Hello all, I have a rather odd query. We're long term house sitting for a friend (9months) as he's got a contract working away. The flat is completely furnished as you would imagine. The problem is, the oven has nothing inside. When I say nothing, I mean it has no shelves nor any slots to slide any shelves in, no indents…
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dishwasher installation
Hello, my dishwasher has broken down (baumatic BDW9). i have figured out that it probably will cost me around £100 to fix it and then i will get maybe a year of service out of it before it breaks down again. I am therefore thinking of buying a new dishwasher. the existing dishwasher has a panel in front of it. Can this…
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Pump heat tumble dryer: good choice?
We are thinking about buying a tumble dryer. We would like to place it into small cupboard under stairs. I understand that there are basically three types on tumble dryers. - vented tumble dryer. I do not particular like this choice for number of reasons. It will need a ventilation. We will need to make a hole in the wall…
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Heating Help
Hi All I have just brought an old stone house with an old oil boiler. I intend to use solid fuel for the main heating but am not sure what to use as a back up. The old boiler needs replacing or possibly repairing. Would it be worthwhile changing to LPG or some kind of electric heating. First of many questions. Thanks James
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Laminate flooring advise
I am looking for the best quality laminate I can buy for approx £25 a square metre,having just done the rounds of diy shops and dealing with fairly unhelpful staff then I am still baffled! One assistant pointed me in the direction of quick step flooring informing me that this is the best on the market,anyone know if this…
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info on low pressure with shower
hi friend moved into a housing association 2 bedroom house.. the shower is part of the bathroom fittings so to speak but as one neighbour put it you can Pee quicker than the water coming out.. its from the hot water system in the house the association say its the pressure nothing they can do.. but these houses only about 7…
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Need help finding fridge, freezer, microwave and other
I am moving into a new flat and it's pretty empty right now. I don't have much cash so want to save as much as possible. I don't need state of the art appliances but want something that will last a few years. quality but cheaper on the price. Been sorting out everything else so I'm making a list at the top of my head…
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Cold Water Feed Problem
I have 2 bathrooms upstairs, one on suite and the other a family one. The cold water feed to the on suite bathroom has stopped. I've checked the tanks in the loft and they are both full with the outlets clear and the cold water runs in the other bathroom. The hot supply is OK. Bit mystified on what to do next. If anyone…
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Do people re-cover 3 piece suites these days?
Our first one lasted 20+ years and was re-covered once. Our current suite is 17/18 year old and looking shabby but was a good quality when we bought it. Apart from it being a bit shabby it probably needs new fillings in the seat cushions. So do you get it re-covered? Or do I look at buying new? BUT can I get a new one that…
