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Leaking roof
I own a top floor flat in a six storey block. We have a leak in the roof, when it rains we need a bucket in our kitchen to catch the drips. We reported this to out property management company in November and they appointed a contractor to carry out repairs. Work was delayed to bad weather. Fair enough, we appreciate it is…
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Plasterboard in shower area
We are renovating small bathroom with shower/wet room area and all old plaster is currently off the walls, back to bare brickwork Have had a couple of quotes from plasterers...one suggests using "Aquaboard" plasterboard panels (dot & dab) over all walls with a rough skim on top (we intend to tile the whole area) Would this…
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Washing Machine and Dishwasher installation in new build flat
Hi All, Firstly apologies if this is a bit of a dim question... I'm moving into a new build flat. In the kitchen there are and spaces and 2 electrical sockets (on different circuits) for a washing machine and dishwasher. As it's a new property, nothing has been installed before. I was looking at buying both a new washing…
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Electric Radiators - getting cheaper?
economy-radiators.com this lot claim their rads run on 1 or 2p a day........ does anyone know anything about them - at face value it all seems pretty good. Id welcome the opinion of anyone in the know
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Kitchens Direct -Incompetence personified
Am looking at getting a new kitchen installed (seeing B+Q and Homebase tomorrow, already had Moben out) and I arranged an appt with Kitchens Direct earlier in the week for today at 2pm. No one turns up. Then at 2.30pm Someone rings and says "I noticed you had an appt today for 2pm, i thought I'd better tell you we have no…
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Cat Flap in a Panelled Door
Hi, We have recently got a young cat and we would like to put a cat flap in the door but we have a panelled UPVC door and wondered if anyone had tried putting one in a door like this and if it easy enough to do yourself? Our door is similar to this one :- Many Thanks, BH09 :)
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Anti-climb paint
Someone tried to break into my back garden through the gate in the fence (about 6 foot high) but the gate was chained and padlocked so they didn't manage to get in. The community police came around, and advised me to use anti-climb paint on the top of the fence, to stop anyone trying to get over it. I've never heard of…
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Wickes Versaille Taps
Last weekend i was in local Wickes and saw their Versaille taps which were only available to order. The set of bath taps, with shower head, and monobloc mixer sink tap were available on line for £184.00 (Code 212 425) Today when i go to order the same set is £225.00! (+£41 or +22%) I've tried searching for other suppliers…
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Transparent plastic/rubber floor edging
In my mother's house she has a transparent edging strip where the floor meets the kitchen unit plinth. It almost seems to grip the floor/plinth though I expect it's probably self adhesive. I could really do with something similar myself but haven't seen any in B&Q or the like. Can anyone tell me what it's likely to be…
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Maytag dishwasher help
My maytag dishwasher mse760faks-42 has stopped at 16mins. I can't get it to do anything I've tried turning it in and off and I can't find the instructions. Don't suppose anyone has got any ideas? Thank you
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Halogen oven - replacement bulb
I have a JML halogen oven. The bulb blew, and we contacted JML who sent us a replacement. However, it is supposed to be fitted by a qualified electrician (and we can't get the cover off ourselves anyway - we've tried), but we cannot find anyone who will do it. We asked JML if they knew anyone, but they said they couldn't…
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walnut kitchen
Have decided on a walnut kitchen and the three I have came across are Kitchen Stori Tara Walnut,(PWS) Second Nature Estro walnut and Burbidge Lansdowne Black walnut. These all have a solid frame with veneered centre is that ok or should I be looking for solid throughout? Are they all of similar quality,which is the best…
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What's this thing in my kitchen? :)
Hello, I've just moved to a "new" house and found this plug(?) in my kitchen: but I just don't know what it is... can anyone tell me what it is for, please? It is in the place where I would like to put a dishwasher. Would it be possible to transform it into an electrical plug for a dishwasher? Any help would be much…
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pick a number, any number: costs to extend
I know this is going to be a bit of a "how long is a bit of string" type question, but I was wondering if anyone could give us ball park figures on a proposed extension please? We'd be interested in buying a standard 3 bed detached. We'd like to put on a full width, 2 storey extension, and to completely gut the downstairs…
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Coloured UPVC replacement windows
Has anyone had any experience of companies who supply coloured upvc replacement windows? We want the non maintenance advantage but dont want the stark white or the plastic wood effect of normal units. Would appreciate comments or recommendations and advice please. We are in Oxfordshire. Thanks
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Replace or Fix Heating system?
Hi..I am looking for some advice on whether to replace or fix my central heating. My back boiler (Baxi) is at least 20 years old with what I can gather is a standard set up (Hot water cylinder/radiators/expansion tank etc) Yesterday the hot water cylinder sprung a small leak and it looks like I need a new one.. But do I…
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Hardboard help please
I want to put vinyl flooring down in the bathroom but understand I need to put hardboard on the floorboards first. I am not good at DIY so will be getting somebody to lay it all and I will be buying the materials. Does any body know what thickness hardboard I should be looking at please. Also, cheapest place to buy it?…
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Leaking roof
So a leak has developed in the roof of the property we have just bought (top floor flat with flat roof) The roof is currently being replaced by the management company but they havent got to our block yet and might not until the end of the year. I have no doubt that they will come and patch up the area of roof that is…
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timber frame conservatory roof with poly?
I bought a used ebay conservatory, its been delivered and I'm delighted. I am gong to use a block/render flank wall so the setting out is easy and I'm a Civil Engineer so happy enough with that also. anyway, to my question: Looking at the roof, it was a self supporting polycarb and has about 1100 components (Georgian), I…
