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Underfloor Heating
Hi guys n gals Me an OH are looking at putting underfloor heating down in the kitchen. At the moment there is no floor covering just bare concrete. Can anyone recommend a good make? as I have tried googling for reviews and I am having a few probs. I have already mentioned that a thick soled pair of slippers are more money…
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Advice on wooden floorboards in bathroom
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Is it possible to have carpet fitted and pay weekly?
Hi everyone, This is my first post (hope it is in the right place??) ok so am slowly trying to make this house liveable and i am in desperate need of carpet on the hall stairs and landing i have no idea (not even ball park) of how much this would cost, although i know the chances are than i wouldnt be able to pay out right…
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Wood stripping
I bought a couple of wood chairs at a car boot yesterday for next to nothing and want to strip the paint from them. I am a single parent with three young children and as such, am not keen on some of the more chemical methods, nor on the idea of a heat gun as the children are around all the time and it's difficult to be…
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How much to remove gas wall heater?
I am buying a property that has a gas wall heater in the conservatory. Can anybody give me an idea of how much it would cost to have this removed? Thanks!
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descaling coffee machine
I need to descale my tassimo, but the special cleaning tablets cost a fair bit, plus I want a coffee now and haven't got one. Could I use the descaling powder I've got left over from my baby bottle steriliser? It says citric acid, mix with 200mls water, but the coffee machine uses 500mls, so 2 packets? Its just to tide me…
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New Conservatory, issues over building regs etc.
I am looking to buy a new house soon and in order for it to work for us I want to build a new Conservatory that will be used as a Dining room. Ideally I would like this Conservatory to be open plan with the rest of the house and this is where things get a bit confusing with regards to what is allowed and what isn’t. I am…
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Turning Down Temperature on Boiler
I have a common or garden gas boiler that I presume heats the water for storage in the immersion heater cylinder. Both the boiler and the immersion heater cylinder have a thermostat on them. I try not to use the heating from March until October / November so only use the boiler for heating hot water for showers etc. The…
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Kitchens - good fitting, what does it mean?
Hi all, would appreciate your comments. We're in the process of choosing a new kitchen and have arranged design visits from two independents and Wickes and Howdens. Have read most of recent posts on kitchens and will check out Benchmarx after Wickes have quoted. But my question is about fitting. It's repeatedly said that…
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New kitchen -1200mm kitchen base units?
Hello all! After noticing that the floor/plinth has swollen up in the kitchen, I think it is time for a new kitchen. But I would like a bit of guidance. I have a U-Shaped kitchen which is rectangular with measurements of 3220m by 1920mm (its small :( ) 1. Is it me or is it impossible to buy 1200mm corner base units, the…
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This was in wrong forum - unsure of how to delete. I have reposted in correct forum
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Interior Design help
Am looking for some finishing touches for a room that has been decorated in a beach style. I am looking for a light shade and rug and possibly bed linen, could anyone point me in the right direction please
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Double glazing install help ?!
Hi All We currently have a timber framed windows, and a number of them are starting to warp/rot, and we want to get them replaced with uPVC. We have just had our first quote today from a very reputable large local firm, for A-rated windows. There are quoting 13,860 inc vat and installation and making good afterwards -…
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Chimney breasts - what to do?
Finishing my refurb now - 2 chimney breasts (and open fireplaces, no fires, they were taken out by previous owner) in the through lounge. Room will be plastered/ painted, but not the breasts What can I do with the firplaces? (Chimney functions btw) ideas welcome
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focus 70% off underwood flooring, worth it?
Were going to be getting wooden floors for the down stairs in the next 12 months-ish and I saw today focus (obviously closing down) had 70% off the underfloor heating. Given the cost I had ruled it out but having it would open up more flooring ooptions I think (i.e. who wants cold tiles in the livingroom, but if their…
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Fireplace removal and refitting
We've bought a house that has three fireplaces with surrounds. All are hideous, hideous 70s jobs. Two have electric heaters stuck on the front. We would like all of them removed completely. We want one replaced with a non-working new fireplace and surround, that we would buy; we want the other two just sealed up and the…
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House needs repainting after less than 3 years
I own a flat in a large Georgian building in Pimlico. The paint is flaking off in many places and it now needs repainting - less than 3 years after it was last done (Sept 2008). The painters say that is is due to the harsh winters in 2009 and 2010. The secretary of our management company (which we all own) wants to employ…
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Fitting an outdoor switch
I need to fit a outdoor switch (to operate a light on my decking). What cable do I need to use? I'm wondering because the glands that come with the switch boxes/connection boxes are all suitable for 6-12mm round cable - and I don't seem to be able to find glands that are suitable for standard twin & earth. If I use the…
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Urgent help needed with Hotpoint WD645
Hi, we are going on holiday tommorow and loads of clothes we need for the holiday were in the machine when water spewed out of the dispensing tray, so we turned it off at the switch and rang Hotpoint who can't send anyone til friday, and told me to manually drain it which I've done. But, its been caused by a block in the…
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pilkington glass
looking to get new windows and both suppliers using different pilkington glass i think , one is k-glass & the other is energiKare what are the main differances between the two?
