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Room dividers/screens
Hi, Anyone know anything about DIY room dividers/screens? I am looking to see if I can knock up one for my studio/summer house. The simpler the better?
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Socket on Cooker Circuit
Want to run a electrical socket off the cooker circuit. The easy way to would be to connect into the back off cooker where the cable comes from the switch. I would use 2.5 grey cable. This would mean the socket would only be on when the cooker main switch was on. Please note only asking for opinions on this and won't do…
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Need new conservatory windows
Does anyone know of where I can get replacement conservatory window panels from...? Want to fit myself, just pop out old panels and fit new ones in... Old DG window panels are now steamed up and i want to replace with a different style before I decorate the conservatory. This is a Wickes conservatory and Wickes don't…
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B & Q charge for returning sliding doors due to their error!
I am livid at B & Q. I bought 4 sliding doors at East Kilbride branch a month ago and after waiting all this time for them to deliver them, they've just delivered them, only for me to find they are too tall for the built in wardrobe space. When I've contacted them, they tell me that they only do one height. No-one bothered…
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Hanging Kitchen Wall Units
Hi, Is it possible to hang Kitchen wall units to a platerboard wall. The wall in question is an internal wall with metal studs. If so what do I need (In terms of fixings) and how do I best go about it? Many thanks in advance Brian
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Huge Ad sign-permission required?
I've tried to forget about it and ignored it for two years but it's still annoying me :) There is a 12-15 ft bright yellow look-at-me-now sign opposite my house. It's advertising a bed factory. I wouldn't mind normally but it's such an offensive colour and it always catches my eye. (Beyond the sign there are extensive…
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Artex ceiling
All the ceilings in my house are done with artex, I think that is what it is called, swirls and blobs. Is there a cheap and easy way to get rid of it, as I prefer smooth ceilings, or should I just learn to live with it?
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Painting Ceilings - Its going on terribly and looking awful!
Hey all I'm currently repainting my entire house (approx 8 years old). The walls are looking great (Dulux Timeless White - Matt) and I'm having no problems with them at all but the ceiling isn't painting well in any room. I'm using:- Brand new 15L Wicks Trade Matt Emulsion (for walls and ceilings) in Brilliant White.…
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Project Managing a house Extension - HELP
Hi I want to put a 2 storey side extension onto my home and have a had a few builders out for a quote and still cant afford what they are asking. A guy across the road is a plumber and project managed the whole thing himself and saved himself thousands!! Just wondering how difficult it is to project manage ourselves (my…
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lightweight vacuum cleaner
Hi I'm looking for a lightweight vacuum cleaner preferably upright mainly carpet cleaning [as opposed to hard floors] would appreciate any suggestions,. not too expensive.
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Any Good Deals On Gas BBQs?
Morning Lovely People, Im after some BBQ help, not sure if this is thr right place to post or not, if not if you could advise as to the best place to post id be grateful. Im looking to purchase a new gas BBQ 3/4 burner. i want a decent one with a budget of around £150, does anybody know of any good deals out there? any…
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Planning permission - split land
Hi, I was given a bit of a shock yesterday when builders turned up next door to my house and wondered whether anyone could offer any advice. It's a bit of a long story but I'll try to keep it short * Fred is granted planning permission to convert his 3 bedroom end-of-terrace house into 3 flats and a maisonette. This…
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Yellow mixer shower??? What can I do?
Hi there I have a mira mixer shower which was originally white 8 years ago and all the white plastic bits have gone yellow particularly the shower head. Is there anything I can do besides replace the entire shower that will be effective?? Can I buy all the external bits besides the main unit separately?? Thanks for your…
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Tile adhesive showing through
Hi, A friend of mine has just had his bathroom tiled. It looks like the tiler has only dotted the tiles with adhesive - 4 spots in the corner of the tiles and one in the middle. Now that it's finished, the adhesive is visible through the tiles. So, 3 questions really: - * Is this usually caused by the wrong tiles, the…
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How to improve feeble shower flow?
Hi All My partner and I have just moved into a rented property and the shower in the ensuite bathroom is very feeble to say the least. I have quite long and thick hair and it seems impossible to get all the shampoo/conditioner out of it without standing in there for hours. What are the options for improving this, is there…
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Wallpaper help please
I was watching tv, an interview I think and in the background was some yellow wallpaper with trees and leaves on it then brightly coloured birds, I think they were budgies and parrots. Just what I want for a feature wall in my living room (bit naff, bit 50's type thing). I have spent hours googleing and can't find any the…
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Hardwood or Softwood ?
I have decided to repair an old garden bench - the timber has rotted - should I use hardwood or softwood ? It is a cheap Wilkinsons one - similar to…
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Patio cleaning help
Hi All Have been given the task of cleaning the patio as best as possible before May 8th - family coming round ! :eek: Anyways, I have purchased Nilfisk C110, and have had a good go at the patio - as below : I am really struggling with getting all the black spots off - which I believe are lichen spots ? I think ? Can…
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Wickes uPVC plus doors, anyone any experience fitting these?
I'm looking at the wickes pre-hung composite doors to replace the tissue-thin uPVC POS we've got at the moment, the door/frame's the right width but too tall. It says the doors can be cut down like a wooden door but what about the frame? is it a wooden or plastic frame and can whatever base that it comes supplied with it…
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Screwfix wardrobes / Spaceslide Wardrobes
Hi all, This is probably me being really thick, but I thought I would ask.. I have had a quote for spaceslide sliding wardrobe which came out at about £1200 I then did a bit more interent research and came across screwfix, which appears to be affiliated with spaceslide, and got a quote for what I think is the same wardrobe…
