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Someone in the boiler!
I can hear them moving around. My best guess is it's a bird that fell down the flu...... I don't use the boiler in summer, but will they find their way out? .....?
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Treating timbers
I completed my house purchase today and I have been advised to replace the roof by the surveyor. He feels the timbers are intact despite some leaks but could not see the wood entering the walls. He also thinks the floor boards throughout are bouncy which could be woodwork. He did not view under floorboards and advised we…
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ARRRGHH - replacing sealant
Why do i find this so difficult and look so rubbish!! Ive put masking tape on the tiles and on the worksurface in my kitchen after firstly getting rid of the old stuff which had cracked. Im putting a decent amount on and then smoothing it and it looks ok - but when i remove the masking tape it isnt then stuck on the…
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Another one - B&Q refunds
Me again, On a roll today! We bought some laminate flooring from B&Q in February and went to lay it last month. It is shocking quality and not fit for purpose, many of the chipboard ends broke off when it was being laid and it all had to be packed back up again and the stinky old carpet put back down until we can source…
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Cost for 22 m2 patio? Help on labour quotes
I would love a patio in my garden, have done the measurements, 22 m2, but not sure how much it will coat for labour. Ground is not that level but not awful and the patio will have to be shaped around my shed, which is against my garden fence. Any ideas on price and would decking be more expensive? :)
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Waste rubbish removal
Hia We are nearing the end of ripping out our cottage which is undergoing serious renovation. When we moved in we had a lovely back yard - bigger then most. However, after four months of destruction, it is filled with rubble and old wood. The Cottage is situated in an urban area and there is no space for a skip on the…
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bedroom flooring
hi i have cleared my bedroom & plan to redecorate. Problem is my carpet, i think it was a cheapy one, and its rucked where the old lady before used to shuffle, it also comes away from the grippers at the edges. So i think i need a new carpet or flooring. I'm thinking it might be easier to go for wood or wood effect vinyl…
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Help me decorate/organise my flat
hi, i live in a 2 bedroom flat and so far the living room and bedroom is organised. we like to live with few things in the room, so in the living room we have a sofa, bookshelf and the computer and in the bedroom just a bed and a side table. no extra storage cupboards (cupboard is built in in bedroom). now the other…
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B & Q Over 60's Discount Card
I've just visited my local B & Q store in Macclesfield.The counter assistant told me that their discount card is accepted on Tuesday & Thursday as well as Wednesday - their quietest days. Apparently it's at the discretion of the store manager. Her advice was to ask as staff are not encouraged to volunteer this info.
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Bathroom refurbishment
I am refurbishing my bathroom....my existing bathroom is 20 years old and i'm starting from scratch again.... All white suite as in bath with side and end panels quadrant shower cubicle and white toilet and whb....that's the easy bit.... cant decide if I should tile or get the pvc panels....I like quite a modern look clean…
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damp in my living room
can I ask some advice please....9 years ago i had a damp course injected into my walls, recently I have noticed mould on the walls, further investigation revealed a damp concrete floor and a mouldy carpet in the corner. I got the original damp course bloke back and he has said that it isnt rising damp its a damp floor or…
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Loft ladder hook
Hi, I was trying to get the loft ladder down and the plastic hook at the end of my pole has snapped off. Where would I get a new pole and hook? It needs to be solid as the on I had was pretty cheap. Thanks, C
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Flame effect killing bulbs in fire
Hi I've searched the forum a bit but can't find the answer to my problem. I have an electric fire that looks like a woodburner in a non working fireplace recess. A few months ago the candle bulbs that provide the light to make the flame effect went. I bought more and fitted them but those blew as well. I'd like to restore…
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Please help with how to work hot water Timer - I am clueless!
Hope someone can help - basically I do not know how to use my hot water control! Its on a unit with a central heating control. Someone set it to come on twice a day a while ago for me and I am scared to touch it in case I muck it up and cant get it on again. I am going away for a while and would like to switch it off. Do I…
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Carpet or laminate in lounge?
The age-old question: carpet or laminate in the living room? And why?
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Washing machine - help (BOSCH WFP3300)
Lost the manual and it's going wrong I am getting an error message F03 Can't open the door - there's water in there anyhow, and we'd be flooded Help
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Shower Pump Problems
Hi I have a Techflow TP60 Dual Shower Pump (Positive) fitting in the loft above the shower. It has worked faultlessly for 5 years until this weekend. We had a plumber out on last Friday to fit a sink and to do this had to turn off the cold water and also drain the hot water tank. I dont know if this is a coincidence but…
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Watermarks on quartz
Hi we are still renovating our place so I cleaned the dust of out quartz worktops in the kitchen and they seem to have some bad water marks any advise on getting rid of these without wrecking the worktop? Water is really hard in our area. Thankfully the water softner is now attached so hopefully that will help!
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Cleaning up a very dusty house
No, I haven't neglected the housework...I'm having my concrete floors drilled into for some pipes. This has thrown up immense amounts of dust, coating every available surface. I'm going to hire a big old vacuum cleaner from HSS or someone, but the air is really thick with dust so I'll need a mask. Is there a particular…
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cooker installation costs?
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could give me a rough idea of cost to get an electrician to install a freestanding electric cooker (needs hardwiring-cable already there-replacing an old cooker) We have narrowed our choices down to 2 machines, and I have been to the local euronics store and the prices they have given me…
