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Powerflush
Hi, Could someone let me know what a powerflush can really achieve? I have a boiler which is around 4 years old, and all the pipes and radiators (and underfloor heating) has been replaced in the last six months. British Gas came around the other day to replace some parts under their homecare agreement (which is brilliant…
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Fitting a boiler labour costs??
I've just had a new combi boiler installed in a house I'm doing up, I suppled the boiler (Ferroli 31he) and the copper etc, the old system was really old, had the copper cylinder upstairs and a water tank in the attic. The plumber came yesterday and spent about half a day removing the old system, today three plumbers came…
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Fitted wardrobe - alterations?
Hi, Was looking for some (more) advice! I have bought a house and in the master bedroom there are fitted wardrobes. I'm not overly keen on them so what can I do to modify them without having to start from scratch? They have one colour for the carcass and another for the doors, neither would be my choice and don't go with…
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Damage to Driveway from delivery
Hi all thanks for looking and for any advice in advance, i had a pallet of bricks and some sand delivered today and the lorry that delivered them used the crane on the back to get the goods onto my drive, he had to extend his outriggers and used the plates for the feet to sit on, just tidying up and putting stuff away for…
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What colours?
Just finishing off my final decorating of my house (4th time in 4 years lol) and am having trouble with colours for the bathroom and kitchen (both fitted within the past couple of years) due mainly to tiles lol The bathroom tiles are these (described as light chocolate hmmmm) Uploaded with ImageShack.us and go round the…
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How do I rehang a double glazed door?
Thats rubbing on my new laminate! Its always rubbed against the floor for some reason but now i've laid new laminate and its now a problem. Any ideas folks? :beer:
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Heated towel rail blistering
Hi , I have a ladder type towel rail in the bathroom which is blistering all the way up one of the uprights on the face which is on the outside. When I break off the paint there is clean bare metal showing. Does anyone know why the blistering may be happening and why just on the one face of the towel rail which is heated…
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how to prep cupboard doors please ?
kitchen needs update, will purchase new worktops and sink but cupboard doors will be painted, what is best way to clean them ? I have sugar soap, flash type liquid or a hand held steamer, basically need to de-grease and probably need toothbrush to get into mouldings on door,doors look like a picture in a frame, the middles…
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Permitted Development Plans
Hi, My boyfriend and I have a house that we have recently purchased and we are planning on putting a one storey extension on the side of the house. I have looked on the planning portal and it appears that this will fall under the permitted development rules. I spoke to our local Council who have said that if we think it is…
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cleaning thermos flask
Hi all, has anyone got any ideas as how to clean the inside of a thermos refill? I have just emptied out the remnants of the coffee from toady, and there is this horrible flaky solidified coffe lining the inside of the refill. any ideas? P.S I dont have a scrubbing brush and am feeling lazy! lol:p:p:rotfl::T:j
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New Persil non bio tablets
Hi all, was wondering if anyone can advise. I've been using Persil non bio tablets in the wash for quite sometime. The old style tablets used to go into a net & in the drum on top of the washing. Problem i'm getting is the new style non bio tablets say on the box to put in drawer but i find when i do that, they're not…
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Mixing Granite and Wood worktop?
Hi all, Is it a reasonable idea to use both granite and wood in a kitchen? Our new dining kitchen will consist of 2 worktops for the 'business end' (sink, appliances, cooker) , a peninsula worktop , and a shelving part in the dining area. We prefer galaxy star for the granite worktop. What wood would complement in your…
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Wood preserve which brush type
I have bought some garden furniture and have never coated any before. Is there a particular type of brush I should use. Soft are hard and are the brushes rated to explaing the softness etc. Thanks
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Home Cinema Soundproofing
I am in the planning stages of getting a single story extension to the side of our 3 bedroom semi detached house (in Essex). Part of the extension will be a small(ish) office/home cinema room (subject to final planning permission from the Mrs ;) ). Prior to getting our builder to give a quote, I have spent a considerable…
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Caulk
Do you use caulk before or after you decorate? The skirting on our stairs is very loose and some wooden boxing in for our electrical cables is badly fittted. I'm having many arguments with my husband. 1 opinion is that it's to finish off and give a neat finish with no gaps. Another view is that the white line will be…
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What are these metal "studs"?
Just a quick one... Can someone tell me what these stud type things are? They look like they've been punched straight through the sheet metal to secure a hasp and staple lock to a metal locker. Front Back Did a search under various terms but my googling skills appear to be lacking today. I've found a metal hole punch tool…
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Where to buy cheap mini dustbin?
I'm looking for a 'mini' traditional metal dustbin, hopefully coloured, to put in the garden (to put my new puppy arrival's bagged poop in until rubbish day), something like this: But I can't seem to find one less than around £18. I was sure places like Wilkinsons would have them cheaper, but can't seem to find any. Any…
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advice please re council - do i have a case??
My daughter is a single parent with 2 children living in a council house. She has no house insurance (yes stupid i know) over the past year her hall and living room floor has been moving/sinking for want of a better word. she reported it to the council who sent out an inspector who told her that the joyces under the floor…
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Good decking stain wanted
I usually use Wilkos decking oil (pine) two coats but finish only lasts a year, does anyone recommend a finish (stain) that can last longer? I want a finish which isnt very dark but not clear pine or alight colour (not green). Thanks Decking doesn't get a lot of traffic, I do have a bench on it to sit on.
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Outside loos - what do people think of them ?
Hello I am considering building an outside loo. We have one upstairs but don't have room for one downstairs, so I am considering building one outside (just outside the back door). We have a family house with young kids and a medium size garden. The kids are always running upstairs to go to the loo with their mucky boots…
