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Confusing water leak!
Hi all, I live in a 3rd floor flat, and in the last couple of days a large wet patch has appeared outside our front door (in the communal hall). Our front door has or neighbours front door next to it in an "r" shape, with our door the top of the "r". The wet patch seems to have spread right out from the solid wall on the…
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UPVC front door - does it need to lock when closed
Morning All, the wife has managed to lock herself out this morning, by pulling the front door closed, this of course has locked the front door. is it possible to change the lock type so that it doesent do this? the back door you have to physically lock.
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Eek, leaking shower
A couple of days ago I noticed my shower was dripping steadily even though it was fully turned off - its an ordinary electric shower (not power shower), separate cubicle and I don't know how old the unit is, although I've been in the house since 2004. Peculiarly, taking the hose and rosette out of the holder and letting…
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Home improvements - WWYD?
We have decided not to carry out any major work on our cellar, thanks in part to the advice from all you lovely MSErs :T We had our quotes from a couple of companies and decided it is not worth doing anything major. All thought it would be in excess of £10K to do the waterproofing-type work alone:eek: and since we just…
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Kitchen sink but something different
For years we have had a single drainer sink, stainless steel with the standard multi tap thingy. It was real cheap. It wobbles, has a cheap feel, ...... :mad: So getting a new kitchen and still with only space for a single drainer - single sink bit we would like something: sturdy hard wearing perhaps a colour, a bit…
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Curtain pole in an upstairs bay window?
Hi peeps - i`m hoping that someone can help. I live in a 1930`s semi with bay windows on one side of the house, in the upstairs bay i have vertical blinds which are fastened to brackets on the top of the window frame. What i want to do now is put up a curtain pole but as the blinds stick out a fair bit i need to fasten the…
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Cavity wall insulation
Hi all, I have read other posts on this subject but can't find an answer, so am looking for some advice please.. Our house was built in the 1920's and has had cavity wall insulation fitted in the 70's. Having lived through a few very cold winters with a north facing lounge and bedroom we are thinking that maybe the…
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kitchen windows - wooden or roller blinds?
Hi everyone. We have a reasonably large kitchen diner which has 2 large windows over the eating area and 2 smaller ones over the kitchen area. We are trying to decide on something to hang at the windows in time for winter to try and keep the house warmer. Would anyone happen to know if wooden blinds or fabric roller blinds…
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Removing old '70's fireplace and replacing it
Hi, We have an awful looking old fireplace and we would like to remove it ourselves and replace it with another one, wall mounted. We are aware that for disconnecting and reconnecting we will need a gas engineer to do it, but can anyone advise how easy or not it is? Thanks
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Painting a room, what order?
Ive the ceiling, wall radiator and skirting board to do, is that the best order to do it in then i only need to be careful at skirting board level not to get on walls. Is there any prep work to walls required
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side extension floor problem
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Evo-stik speed grout
Has anyone used the above product instead of 'normal' grout? It looks so much cleaner and the finishing tool that comes with it looks handy, just wondered if there are any useful reports out there? t.i.a.
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Kitchen - B & Q Any good?
Have had quotes from Homebase who I didn't like as kept hassling me to sign up now so wasn't keen. Had Howdens round and to be honest was planning to use their deisgn and get a local guy to put it in. However it took them two weeks to come up with the design and it is rubbish. Plus he completely ignored several of my…
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Washing machine parts ?
I have a modern washing machine, (hotpoint ultima WT746) but you know the 5 bits inside the washer itself (drum paddle I think)? That helps spin the clothes? Well one has come off. I need to find another one, before any more damage is done. Do you know of a website that sells washing machine parts? At competitive prices?
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Frost free fridge/freezer help please.
We have a frost free fridge/freezer. Roughly 4-5 years old. Fridge no problems, very spacious and works a treat. Now for the freezer, I don't know what's going on, For the past 6-12 months I notice the food is not freezing, and the lollies have melted etc? I then press the fast freeze button and it freezes up again. Think…
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New kichen, who does each thing?
Hi, We would like to get a new kitchen in the near future, but we need everthing changed (Furniture, flooring (tiles), and walls (tiles)). I like Ikea's kitchens, but I wonder who does the floor and walls? Would i need to hire a separate builder/handyman for this? Would a place like Magnet take care of everything? Even if…
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Mum has ongoing problem with subsidence in house/cracks in garden - advice please!
Hello. I am writing on behalf of my elderly mum who has a problem with subsidence in her old house. She has a very old house which seems to be built on mostly clay. Her neighbours have a weeping willow tree. A few years back she noticed lots of large cracks in the walls of her house and the surveyors inspected it and said…
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Next Furniture
I really like the furniture from Next but some of it is a little expensive. Is there anywhere online or a clearance shop that sells the same furniture, I live in Sheffield. thanks
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Help
Oh god I've been cleaning my bedroom and found a little bug on my bedside cabinet :eek: I convinced myself it was a Bed Bug :eek:, but after doing a search on money savers I don't think it is. I am now Absolutely Paranoid. The little bug is about the size of an ant with two antennas and about three legs each side the color…
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New crosswater bathtap noise
Hi, We have a brand new crosswater tap that is making a really anoying noise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFVTlUoqeO4 Crosswater sent us replacement catridges which made no difference. The noise seems to be from the spout anyway as there is no noise when the water is run through the shower attachment. Anyone got any…
