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Need a new radiator...how much will it cost to fit it?
Advice needed!! I want to replace a large double radiator in my kitchen with a new one, the old one being a bit grotty and showing signs of rust. What sort of price would a plumber charge for installing the radiator...just haven't got any idea how much these things cost, so would appreciate a rough estimate of what is a…
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Legal requirements for business fencing?
I have moved in to a property and our back garden wall ajoins to the courtyard of a bakers. The wall is deeper on my side than it is theirs (about a meter but only 1/4 of a meter on their side) A make shift fence has been errected, but this is badley damaged due to the bakers leaning a large amount of scrap metal (the…
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Scotland-max fence ht in back garden-retrospective planning
Can anyone help? What are the chances of getting retrospective planning permission for a 6ft back garden fence in Scotland? Do planning tend to be lenient? One neighbour will complain as he can no longer look in my garden both others should be ok. Fence has been up for one year. thanks fluff
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Water heater on timer?
I'm looking for a timer to replace a fused spur. (I hgave had contact with the manufacturer and they recommend that one of the leeds should be on timer as we don't have eco7 in our new place) It would be technically possible to replace it with a switch and use a timer, but I doubt it would hold the 3kw (i'm still looking…
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pillow recommnedation
All Mrs BB wants for a present is a pillow. not memory foam and not feathers. I think something larger than normal to wrap her arms around. Suggestions please?
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carpet question? good quality for letting place
İ need recommendations for colours and types of carpets for a letting property that needs an upgrade!--the colour on the walls is cream throughout with brown or cream accented curtains--it a decent flat and i want it to max on the rent but i want the names of carpet products that will last and not need replacing after one…
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Getting a Painter and Decorator in ??
Can someone roughly advise how much it would cost to get a 3 bedroom average bungalow painted inside -3 bedrooms, hall, kitchen/dinette, living room - walls, ceillings, doors and skirtings. All starting to look a bit worn and we only get time to do quick touch ups here and there! Thanks - guessing it maybe out of my budget…
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Advice needed as I'm getting 2 different stories for cracks on my wall
Two years ago, I got a French door put in one of my bedrooms. The old window was removed and the brick work beneath the window was taken out in order to fit the door. The work was carried out by a local double glazing & UPVC company, which was FENSA registered. A few weeks ago, a crack appeared in the external wall…
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How much to give a housemate for cleaning?
I'm thinking of getting in a cleaner, and considering offering my (unemployed) housemate/tenant first refusal. She's good at cleaning and she could use the money. I'm getting really stressed out with the amount of stuff in my life right now, so I think this could be a good solution. It would involve: - doing the washing up…
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Meter upgrade advice needed
Hi all, I recently agreed to buy a 3-bed house in Dockland, London and they have pre-pay gas/electric meter installed (pay as you go). I have never used pre-pay meter before and wondering whether it will be cheaper than pay monthly ones. Does anyone know the Pros and Cons and how much would it cost to update it to the pay…
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Improving worktop without replacing
Hi I wondered if anyone had any advice on how to improve the appearance of a dull laminate kitchen worktop. I am doing up the kitchen on a tight budget and can't afford a new worktop as I would need to buy four 3 meter lengths. There is nothing wrong with the worktop other than it being dull and wondered if anyone could…
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Have I fitted the brushes the wrong way round?
I've just spent ages trying to get the motor out of my washing machine. I finally manged it and was so chuffed I'd got that far that I whipped the old brushes out and didn't pay enough attention to which way they sat. I put the new brushes in and the machine is now working but it's making a really strange noise like some…
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DIY: How to make a new fence look weathered/distressed
Hi everyone. We have a new picket fence which has been pre-treated and looks very new and incorrect next to our lovely old gray/green weathered 5-bar gate. Is there anyway I can stain it to give it an older look? Googling has offered the following suggestions: Apply a solution of baking soda + water or Buy "weathered wood…
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Sound test
After 2 years of trying to get the builders of my flat to do something about the terrible soundproofing i got in touch with the MD and he has agreed to action a sound test.This is great news but what is involved?. I know they need access to the above flat but how do they take readings etc
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Any idea where to get cheap curtain poles
We have just bought a new house and need to get some curtain poles. We were thinking metal ones, nothing too fancy but have no idea where is the best place to look for good value ones. We wondered about B&Q but any other ideas welcomed thank you
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B7Q problems - Help please
Hi, Can anyone let me know the Chief Exec of B&Q's Email please. They're ignoring my general emails and what's started as a small issue with tiles being broken has turned into a 6 week affair whereby the store do not return phone calls and my emails on the site are ignored. Help would be appreciated. Thanks S
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Oven not heating up
I have a fan assisted built in Smeg (model SP9000X/1) oven at home and the fan still seems to be working, but the oven itself isn't heating up. Is it likely to be the heating element that's gone? I'm assuming the best thing is to source one and fit it myself?
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40cm Dishwasher
Anyone know if there is 40cm width Dishwasher? Thanks:)
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Free Sky Channels in second room
Hi all I have the free sky channels in playroom for kids. i have old black sky box and one sky dish. I have a second spare old black sky box. how can i connect this to the SAME dish but get DIFFERENT channels in each room. someone told me i need to attach a four channel LNB to the sky dish, then LNB cable to second sky…
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water pressure dropped.
hi folks, just a quick query to see if there is anything i can do tonight before calling the landlord for a qualified fixer. today i finally got round to fixing the kitchen tap that's been dripping away for nearly a year (yeah i know all that money/water wasted), because its a quarter-turn tap (w/e they are) i bought the…
