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TEA STAINS, removing them from the mugs??
What is the best way to remove Tea stains from the inside of mugs...? what liquids, what solutions? what methods? I have cleaned with Fairy lol. EDIT- I have used a scouring pad/sponge, with for ages, (with force).....that doesn't work that is why im asking for liquid solutions or somthing..
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What sort of tool do I need for this? (image attached)
I need to take something apart, and it looks like I need some sort of tool to remove something that looks similar to a screw but isn't. I'm not a DIY expert and probably haven't explained it well, but I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction based on the image that I've attached?
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How much to strap??
I have just had my survey back on a 1879 house and it says i need to have the front wall strapped to the first floor ceiling and floor. This is due to old movement - is this a major cost? We would be stripping the walls and doing a full renovation anyway so don't worry about decor - it relly is just the cost of someone…
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please delete managed to find my answer thanks
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Load bearing wall?
We are in the process of modernising an ex local authority house we have purchased. In two of the bedrooms along the wall between them are brick built wardrobes with double doors, one set opens into Bedroom A and the other set into bedroom B. Bedroom B is a lot smaller than Bedroom A so I would like to brick up the wall in…
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fitting a light in the cupboard
hi quick question, i planning on fitting a light in our understairs cupboard t really wont be used that much. i was planning on using two core cable 0.75mm from a plug into a inline switch and then in to an angled light bulb holder. can i use two core or should i be using 3 core cable, 1mm. the light fitting is plastic so…
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Do I need planning permission?
Our house currently has a 10m long brick built boundary wall at 1.6m high from the finished floor level. The wall faces a public footpath maintained by the Local Authority. This wall has been in situ since 1986. The wall has damaged footings and visible signs of damage, so we wish to demolish it and reassemble the wall,…
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Party Wall Issue
I am currently at odds with my neighbour who has built an extension on to the side of his house which now sits on the party wall between my house and his. I have no problem with this however the owner has included a gas outlet vent which has been inserted into the rear party wall, encroaching into my property - This surly…
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Bathroom Extractor Fan - which one to buy?
I need to buy a bathroom extractor fan. I'm looking for a ceiling fan that I can vent through the eaves. I have no idea whatsoever what to look out for....Can anyone please offer any advice or suggest a particular make/model??? Thanks
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Washing Machine plus Tumble Dryer or combo?
My mother currently has separate tumble dryer and washing machine units. She is thinking of replacing these as they are on their last legs. Generally speaking, are combo tumble dryer/washing machines as good as separate units? IE should she go for separate units or will a combo unit be just as good? Thanks
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MSE News: Missing cash fears after Focus DIY administration
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Customers who have unfulfilled orders with Focus DIY could face losing their cash due to the group's financial woes ..." Read the full story: Missing cash fears after Focus DIY administration
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School tree overhangs my garden & sap damaging my property
My house backs onto school land and there is a tree which belongs to the school. The tree produces vast amounts of sap and is quite large and over hangs my garden fence. This week i contacted my local council and they do not believe the tree is protected and stated that we should contact the school to resolve the issue as…
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Cast iron rusted leaving hole - how to repair?
Hi, I have the base of an old sewing machine which I think is cast iron(?). It has rusted almost completely through in two areas on the legs. Please can anyone advise how best to treat this? I've seen online some putty for repairing metal (Milliput) which is an "epoxy putty". Would that work if I fill the hole and then…
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Moving a sink ?
Hello, we have moved into a new house, currently a bit of a shell. We would ideally like to move the kitchen sink from its current position into another room - approx 1.3m away from the original position. We do not need to hide any pipework under the floorboards as the pipes will be in our utility room and we are not to…
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Neighbours builder making a mess on my property
Hi I have been on holiday only to return and find the builders next door or in full swing of an extension. Which i did know about. However they have made a mess and dust and small pieces of rubble have come over onto my driveway, and completely covered the car. The car has a few scratches and a chip in the windscreen. Also…
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DIY Double Galzing- Where/how to buy?
Im planning on replacing my old Double Glazing and want to do the work myself. Ive done some research online on how to fit a window and feel confident enough to do the work myself. Im an engineer and enjoy doing work around the house, I will start with a small rear window and move on from there, learning as I go. Im in no…
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Water / Heating Advice Please !
I am looking for some advice with how best to resolve my water pressure within my property. 4 bed property with kitchen, 1 bathroom and a electric shower/wet room downstairs. Standard water tank, cylinder & boiler setup with 15mm pipes running through property. I want to add a shower to the upstairs bathroom which does not…
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7 days to cancel
Hello all, This is my first post, so please be gentle. We (the other half and I) saw in our local paper that there were grants available for the instalation of double glazing uPVC doors. This was of interest as we need a new door so we phoned the number and a man arranged a date and time to come round and show us what was…
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Upset builder
Mornin' all I wonder if any of you good people have an opinion on the situation in which I find myself. Sorry if it's a bit of a long one... Part 1. My wife and I bought a small family home in Scotland last August. There were a few issues that came up in the 'Home Report' and upon further investigation found that the…
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Dark upvc - what colour wooden floor?
Hi, Have dark (rosewood) upvc in my new house (already in and new so not replacing). I am going to have wooden floors put in the hall and kitchen and can't decide what colour floor to choose. The walls are going to be white. I like walnut, dark woods, but worried it will be too dark or show dents / scratches more easily.…
