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Hard Wired Doorbell help
Having recently moved into a new build, I am fortunate enough that the builders installed a lovely doorbell/chime/push system. Its a Friedland D3126 and it's a hard wired unit. The problem is, I have a 3 storey townhouse and can't hear the damn thing at all when on the second floor and occassionally not even in the living…
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Tap connector replacement
I've got a leaky flexible pipe which connects the mixer tap to the hot water pipe. I don't really know anything about plumbing so I thought I would just swap it out. Unfortunately nobody seems to sell the type I have! All I can find at Wickes/Homebase/Screwfix/Focus are either "compression" connectors or "push fit"…
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Brick quality - is it reflected in the price?
Hi, I will be purchasing some bricks for my house extension, and have been told by my builder the bricks he'll be using will be an average price of £200 - £300 per 1,000 bricks. However, if I decide to go for a branded brick e.g. Ibstock then I'd have to be prepared to pay £500 per 1,000 bricks. The builder said I'd just…
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Old Freezer - how to store it?
Last week my fridge/freezer died. Bought a second hand freezer as a stop gap till the new one is delivered. Now the new one has been delivered and is running i was wondering what to do with the old freezer. Do not want to get rid of it because it may come in handy. Have a basement/cellar which is dry and only has a few…
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Tiling materials per square meter?
I've got about 60 square meters of tiling to do in a new build when it completes in October. Initially I was planning on paying a tiler to do it all and had estimated £30 per square meter for tiles and the same for labour & fitting materials, generous I know but I like to over budget. I've decided I'd like to save myself a…
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Damp treatment methods - silicone injection any good?
Hi, The guy who will be treating the damp in my house has said that the method he will be using will be by silicone injection. The silicone will get absorbed into the brick. Is this a good method of treating damp, and if not, what are the alternatives? Thanks
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What should be there?
When my builder removes the existing plasterboard from ceilings and walls due to soundproofing issues should there be some existing soundproofing/insulating materials in place.I believe there are none as we heard the flat upstairs putting a coat hanger in there wardrobe,it's that bad.It was built by Wimpey in 2007 but they…
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Kitchen light bulb?
One of my kitchen light bulbs popped last night, so I need to buy another. I have taken some pictures of the bulb. Can someone please tell me what it is called and where is the best/cheapest place to buy a couple of them? The length of the bulb is 12cm. Thanks
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laying laminate flooring
Ive just had a new kitchen fitted by a joiner and he has also laid the laminate on the floor, he has no time to do the sitting room floor which is run through straight from the dinette through a door. My OH is going to lay this floor but he is worried about cutting it (shaping it for the door hole and joining up with a…
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TV licence, can they do this?
In Nov 2010 I went abroad for 5 months and left my house empty. My tv licence expired in December and as I was abroad and wouldn't be watching I didn't renew it. Returned to UK on 6th April to a pile of threatening letters demanding that I get a licence. That same day I bought a licence from the local Co op. Received a…
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Decking
We are thinking about putting some decking in our garden, hoping to do it DIY style, does anyone have any advise for us? many thanks
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Oven - LPG to normal gas
I went to look at a new house yesterday and the current tenants have a massive double range oven in the kitchen connected to Calor Gas Bottles - they want £450 for the oven but i think it would be too big for me and id only use half of it. My current neighbours have offered me a lovely gas oven free of charge but i was…
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Price of floor pressure treated floor joist
Can anyone please advise me of a circa price of a 7' x 2' x 4.8 metre joist? Looked online & err, not terribly clear to me. :cool:
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Tarting up the Kitchen, MSE Style (report/pics)
We bought our house in August. Initially I wanted to fully replace the kitchen and utility room, but after using it for a few months I realised it wasn’t so bad. Our previous place had a more modern kitchen but our units, sinks, hob and oven were all in good condition, so it seemed a waste to rip them out. The kitchen is…
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decorationg opinion advice needed please
very new to diy we dont a exchange and ive finally saved up enough to do my bedroom well it was all done on very tight budget i am just asking do i paint the skirting boards dark brown or cream? also do you feel the room need a dark brown line around the room at the top? i still have alot to do like put shelves up ect and…
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Intumescent paint
Does anyone know if you can buy this in any paint shop or is it mostly online? Thanks
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new windows on mortgage, How?
I desperately need new windows, but have been disabled for the past 10 years, (ankylosing spondilitis) and havent had the finances to replace them, my son walked into my room holding a large chunk of frame from his bedroom window which came off as he closed the window :eek: today, and now we really have to do something…
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Slate floor help!!!
We have had this week a "chinese slate" floor laid in the kitchen. Guy who laid the tiles said he would coat them with linseed oil to to bring out the colour and seal the tiles. He did this on Wednesday and for some reason the tiles are still tacky to touch today!! The jar of oil suggests 2/3 hours drying time is normal…
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How to self build a 7x5 or 8x5 shed and price?
We have a 7x5 shed in our back garden and right behind it is a wasted space of 5x5. So we want to move the shed back so that there is no gap at the rear, giving us space for more storage in front. However, because we have to have the door in a non standard position we need a 'special' shed but we cant afford a bespoke shed…
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Cleaning Oven
Hi has anyone got any recommendations for cleaning an oven and the shelves (also the glass in the door), i have mr muscle but it;s not really doing much and isn't even touching the glass Thanks for any help
