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neighbours
Hi the fence between our property and the neighbours needs two panels replacing and it is his turn he has been told time and time again and we have put some chicken wire! He keeps on refusing to replace them or makes up some excues and now our dogs are getting in his garden and messing and the Mal likes to dig. Has anyone…
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Radiator sizing calculator
Morning all. I'm about to put central heating in a property (but will have the actual boiler fitted and commissioned by a professional!) and I'm struggling to find a good online calculator to help me size the radiators. Even the ones which seem to ask for comprehensive data, ie floor construction, north facing, wall…
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A Beginners Guide To Bricklaying
Could anybody recomend a good book with good quality photographs and diagrams about how to learn the bassics of brick/blocklaying And help on the subject please
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Does anyone have a Bosch WAE24165GB Washing Machine?
Hi, I wonder if anyone has the above washing machine? http://www.johnlewis.com/230878209/Product.aspx I need to work out what the dimensions are including the controls/door. I have a very narrow depth of a cupboard to put it in and need to be able to close the door, so looking for the smallest depth of washing machine. It…
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Coal / smoke stains on chimney breast
Good morning, bore da I am looking for some help with sorting out a large stone chimney breast. We replaced a log burner with a new log burner and lined the chimney but there are traces of smoke damage on the chimney breast, I think the chimney may have been blocked and the smoke penetrated the stone and has left a…
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cracks in chimney breast
I am interested in a property but there is one long crack in the 1st floor chimney breast, starting from right top towards left top and going down to approx. 1 meter. It is around a penny width. It is a semi detached and the chemney is on party wall. There is a very small crack to the ground floor in the same chimney…
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Magnetic Wonder Bolt
Went into Comet today to arrange delivery of a replacement (under warranty) washer/dryer. As we were walking-back to the C/S desk, the sales guy said "you'll need one of these", pointing to an inline descaler marked-up as 'Magnetic Wonder Bolt', "this device will stop your machine scaling-up, and it is only £20" chirruped…
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Help me - spider hell
Hello, Ive got spiders invading my house. Im a big baby girl and live alone and i am petrified! I want to repel them from the house rather than having to catch them myself. Ive seen those electronic wall plug repellants - only problem is that i have pet rats. Is there any repellant out there that is rattie friendly? please…
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insulation
Hi - has anybody heard of SIG Energy - Had two guys appear at my door offering to get grants for loft insulation and cavity wall. Now starting to wonder how legit they were. They did a survey but only did one test bore into my cavity wall looking for damp. We've had problems in the past , but they didn't even check that…
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Advice needed on buying a BBQ and chiminea
Hey folks. I am buying my first BBQ and chiminea and need some advice on where to get ones that are relatively cheap but good. I think I would like a gas BBQ big enough to cook for a few friends coming over. I am not sure what kind of chiminea to get either so any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Wii - what do I need to buy
Hi, I'm far behind others - as have no kids- but want to finally buy a Wii (will give my godchildren something else to do on a rainy night at my house!). My question is - what exactly do I need to purchase?? Talking to the guy in the shop today he would have had me come away with alsorts! I fancy that 'board thingy' as I…
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Damp Problems!
Does any one know of any companies in Wirral that do free damp surveys? The problem is that our private landlord is trying to re-plaster our flat without fixing the rising damp problems coming from the cellar and the huge gaps that lead to the cellar as well. Anyone who has experience with in this would be a great help.…
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Best place for mattresses
Hey, I have bought my dd a new single bed and thought mattresses would be easy to pick up but everywhere I look they are so expensive. Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a single mattress please? Thank you
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Odd Request For Help!
Hi all! I am looking for a rather niche product if anyone can help? First apologies if this is the wrong forum - seemed most DIY related thus thought you clever chaps may have the answer :D Basically I need tracing paper capable of copying printing a section of writing (black ink) onto a page at speed. This is an idea for…
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Tree Preservation Orders
Our neighbour has a HUGE tree that is overhanging our driveway and threatening to bring down power and phone lines. I grew up in the house concerned (the one that owns the tree, but it was sold years ago). I recall that some of the trees had TPOs on them but i never knew which ones and i know this will require…
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Benchmarx Kitchens - Do You Need a Trade Account?
Hi, I'm thinking of buying a new kitchen in the near future and exploring various options. I've read about Benchmarx on this forum and wondered if I could just walk in and buy a kitchen or do you need to be trade? Has anyone had any experience? Thanks :)
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Socket extension adapter
I have a double socket above the work surface in my kitchen I have been thinking of getting one of these or similar to plug in to it. I presume there are restrictions on how many things you can run off them. I would be grateful for any advice/comments from those more knowledgeable than I am.
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Doors finding the right size
Hello, currently replacing our internal doors and the one to the attic is a non standard size, we are using cheap b&q ones everywhere but because of the sizes cutting it down would not work at all. The door measures 207cm by 73cm (a cm or so less but we've given room for hinges and to cut ourselves to make it fit snug.…
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Soundproofing fault
I have posted previously here regarding the ridiculous soundproofing in my flat,we can hear the people above using the loo,talking,preparing food,closing cupboard doors,etc,etc.I was in bed last night and the lady above hung some coat hangers in her wardrobe,yes i heard the hangers making contact with the rail,and it…
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Howdens kitchen query
I have suffered a major house fire resulting in my entire house being made good through my insurance company.I was advised by my builders to use Howdens for my replacement kitchen.They came round measured up and designed the kitchen using Belmont white gloss units and oak laminate worktop.My kitchen is fairly small…
