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Small tear in washing machine rubber seal
My washing machine has developed a small tear in the rubber seal around the door. It's only about 2cm x 1cm and the water has been dripping through to the floor. The water doesn't leak through the door however. I was thinking of maybe using a bicycle puncture repair kit to patch this up. Would this work? I am not even sure…
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Good quality masonary paint?
hey Guys We have decided to paint our house as its looking a bit tired,its just roughcast at the moment(ex council house) but the rough cast is sound. looking for good recomendations of masanory paint brands,also the amount required might be helpful..one coat also would be good,i reckon i have approx 150m2 to cover..got a…
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Interior doors - changing handles from ones with locks
Our new house has door handles we don't like and would like to change. Unfortunately, for some reason the current handles are all the type that are lockable so when you take them off there's a large cavity making it impossible to just replace them with a 'normal' (turning only, not locking) handle. Is there anything we can…
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fixing a loose garden gate post
My gate post (painted) is loose to a adjoining wall. The gate has loosed it in the wind. It has two metal bolts that go into the post, rather than take the posts out and redo what fixing can I use where I can drill into the post and re plug the wall without taking post down The thickness of the post is 7cm so probably need…
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Light fitting that takes GU10 bulbs
GU10 bulbs are halogen? I believe. Purchased light in DIY shop. Assitant in shop felt we could replace the bulbs supplied with LED equivalent of GU10's. Can anyone advise how we can check this? without spending any money? Don't want to get sparks to fit new light fittings & then we have to use halogen bulbs? Thanks in…
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Washing machine waste hose too short :(
I have just bought a new washing machine and i have found the waste hose pipe is too short to reach the outlet.Whats the best way to sort this please? On my old machine the waste pipe was on the right hand side where as this one is on the left.(Hence the shortness?)I am a novice at diy.Thanks in advance for any tips.
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How can I fix this wood to my wall?
I know this is probably an easy job for a competent person but I'm a girl and rubbish at DIY so would like some advice please :) We have fitted wardrobe doors across an alcove, but they are about 3" too short, leaving a gap between the top of them and the ceiling. We have a piece of wood to fill the gap, it's chipboard…
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New window prices
I need two bay windows replacing due to age and slight distortion in one. Got a man in to quote, and after all the waffle and the usual sales techniques, came up with a price well over £7k. After the usual gasp in reponse from me, I started pushing the deal away, and saying I wanted more quotes etc when he got to about…
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Keeping dust in check in the bathroom
Hi everyone. We are having our bathroom renovated and today was the first day that we were able to use the shower after nearly three weeks. (yes, we did make alternative arrangements!) We have the basin in, and a walk-in shower but have got rid of the bath. Still work to be done. Anyway, we have noticed that the surfaces…
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Power Showers
Need to get a power shower for ensuite once extension finished. Looked at wickes and BBQ but haven't really got a clue what I'm looking for. Really enjoy a shower in the morning, and think good opportunity to purchase something invigorating. My question is to my fellow MSE's is which one and where from? As always any…
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VAT on extension
Was looking at tiles today (kitchen picked - now tiles to find) and the guy at the shop asked if it was an extension, and was we entitled to VAT free. He advised we ring the tax office. Any thoughts if this could be right??:j Is it worth adding that am never entitled to anything!
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Domestic appliance rental
Has anyone used any national domestic appliance rental companies? In fact I've only found one company that does my area (CT5) so far and I cant find any T&C on the website :( And I cant find any local companies on the web either. I remember years ago, last time I had to rent anything was 11 years ago there used to be shops…
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Yale Doors
Hi, I need to replace my front door and have been looking at the options. I'm thinking of getting a yale door from yaledoor.co.uk as it all looks rather quick and simple but... I don't have any experience with the company and I don't know anyone that's used them before, so I'm hoping that some of you might be able to share…
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have you ever built your own extension
im toying with the idea of an exstension down stairs & upstairs also doing a loft conversion at the same time. my existing house is a 3 bedder & is 10m long & 6m wide. the loft is huge & is good to go for a conversion as there no cross tressles but would have to have velux windows & stairs put in & rsj,s to take the floor.…
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second hand washig machine??
I think my washing machine may be beyond repair, so as Im on a very limited budget was wondering if you can get second hand ones and if its worth it and if so, where to look. Any ideas please.
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How much to wallpaper a room?
I know it will vary depending on location but just wondered roughly how much a room should cost to wallpaper and the ceiling painted? The approx room size is 8ft wide by 16ft long and the ceiling is fairly low due to it being a garage previously. Also I will be providing the wallpaper myself. We are in Wales if that helps.…
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Removing woodchip wall paper
I would be very gratful if someone can tell me how would be it cost to have woodchip wall paper removed (and possiblity replastering if needed) from 3 walls and a ceiling and then to paint the whole room. Bedroom room size is 11' 0" x 6' 2". Thank you.
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House Alarm Keeps Going Off
Hi all We have a house alarm which is fairly old probably about 10 years. I came home from work the other day to find our alarm had been going off so I thought nothing of it more than likely a fly. So went to bed the following night to hear the alarm going off 3 times once at 1:30am, 3am and before I got up for work at…
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Neighbours greenhouse base interfering with my building
I have to get a garage rebuilt due to movement of the walls (subsidence) and note a house owner, living behind the garage has built a lean to greenhouse joining to the back of the garage. What's more, there is a concrete base, poured up to the side of my wall. I shall be removing the existing foundation to rebuild…
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Bosch washing machine chews up cloths
Hello friends, I have had my bosch washing machine for 4 years. Very recently it started chewing up cloths and making holes. I am very confident cloths get torn when then get stuck between the drum and the door seal as there are gray markings around the torn holes. Do you think I can fix this problem by replacing the door…
