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What colour paint...
In the process of planning redecoration following a rewire. What colour paint do you think would go with plum curtains and other soft furnishings in a bedroom? What colour paint would go with beige curtains and chocolate brown sofa, mirror, dining chairs, bookcase etc... in a lounge/diner Many thanks
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Rewire question
We have just bought a house which was built in the 1960s and has not ever been rewired (although a new fuse box has been put in-all be it without an RCD unit). We have instructed an electrician to do what he needs to make the house safe which IMO is a full rewire. However he has now said that the plug sockets are earthed…
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Armstrong Scala100
Does anyone know if this is available for residential use? The UK website is still up and running but I can't find a price/stockists list. I'm kind of in love with this one (for lounge hallway & bedrooms in 2 bed flat) http://www.armstrong-flooring.co.uk/commflreu/en-gb/item.asp?productLineId=2501&itemId=124151 EDIT --…
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Varnish over brushing wax
I've done some googling on this and the general concensus is NO!! Anyway, On a scrap of wood I've tried out some ronseal brushing wax and put a coat of Diamond hard varnish over the top to try and make the finish more hard waring. So far it hasn't lifted or clouded - its been about a week (well two weeks - one week after…
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Advice regarding Architect costs
Hi I am planning to do a single storey rear extension on my 1930's semi and have been offered the services of a recently quilified architect who will produce the drawings for 'cash in hand'. What I was trying to get advice on was what sort of cost will this be? and what things would I be losing out on if proceeding this…
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Is there such a thing as something to make running a bath quiet?
My OH had a bath at 5.45am this morning and because he is very absent minded (read:thoughtless) he didnt think to shut the bathroom or bedroom door so I was woken up by the thunder of water running into the bath. Is there something that you can get to go over the tap and go into the water to make the running quiet?
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Focus vouchers
Hi all just heard focus has gone into administration, I have £27 of Focus vouchers does anyone know if I will be able to use them elsewhere or if I would be entitled to get my money back from the administraitors thanks in advance:)
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Neighbour issues again appologies if this is the wrong furum part
I shall keep this as brief as possible. Storms in the bad weather created a hole in our fence which we didnt realise till the morning after and next door found our dog on their lawn. Simply they hate dogs and threatened to kill ours if it ever went on their land again. We never have got on and said neighbour is known to…
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Need to drill a hole in an outside wall
I'm a complete DIY novice but willing to have a go. After waiting a year for my husband to put an eyelet on the outside of the house so I can have a 2nd washing line I've run out of time and patience. So tonight I've found the eyelet, raw plugs and drill and I'm going to do it myself tomorrow morning! I have a couple of…
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smoke damage from couch
my father has the same couch as us & had a kitchen fire, insurance has written off all his contents so as we needed a section for our couch we got it from him , its a leather base with fabric cusions , we have washed the covers twice now but can still smeell the smoke slightly. any products out there i could try -ie…
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HSS hacksaw blades
HI there everyone just had a query didnt know who to ask really i want to buy a HSS Hacksaw blade 12" 18tpi however wherever i search it says HSS bi metal just wondering whether theyre the same or better than just HSS Thanks
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I'm sure this isn't what you could call a bargain...
...but if anyone has been saving up to have their kitchen refitted Smallbone in Knightsbridge are selling their display kitchens at the moment. I'm sure they are still horrendously expensive, but someone out there might interested!
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B&Q - returning goods
Hi I thought this might be of interest and possibly raise a smile from one or two of you. We were in our local B&Q store today to look at stuff to paint our shed. We noticed some ronseal spray or brush fence covering in the same colour as the shed had been done previously that was reduced to £5 a container. Haha we thought…
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Advice needed for trickle vents
In 2008 my parents got a new French door installed in their main bedroom by a local company that was FENSA certified. Their bedroom has always had condensation probs due to ventilation issues; especially during the night. They need to close to bedroom door for privacy and snoring issues (another member of the family has…
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Replacing Bath
I am thinking of replacing my bath with a keyhole bath but to fit in and for convenience of fitting a tap/mixer shower the taps and plug hole will be at the opposite end then it is now .It will be the opposite end of the outside wall.Is this a problem or is there a way round this.Hope ive explained clearly.
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siemens Condenser dryer WT46E387GB/05
My dryer works for afew minuts and stops by itself i cleaned the fillter and also emhty the water tanks, can you plz help me to overcome this problem
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Triton T80 or Mira Vie
Which one would you go for? Both are 8.5Kw. Or has anyone heard of Designa Showers which carry a 2 yr guarantee? Many thanks.
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Carbon Film Underfloor Heating - Running Cost?
Hi all, The house I just bought doesn't have gas fired central heating system, and I think this is a good excuse to install UFH system. After doing some research, I find Carbon Film is cheaper/easier to install compare to other forms of UFH. However, I couldn't find any user reviews on how efficent they are, e.g. how long…
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Duraflex vs Profile 22 - which is best?
Hi there - I've had quotes for double glazing and the best ones use either Duraflex and Profile 22 brands. I've been searching forums trying to get a clear answer as to the relative quality of these brands but with no joy. One forum implied Profile 22 was almost as good as Kommerling but find this hard to believe as the…
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Handyman or multiple tradesmen?
Hello, This is probably a bit of a daft question but hey, here goes! I have a couple of cupboards in new flat that I would like renovated. 1. Has the combi boiler in it and a shelf and is basically painted old brickwork, very dirty. I'd like this space maximised (ie shelf moved up so can add another shelf for dvds. Combi…
