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doorstep paint in brown?
Would anybody know where I can get some brown doorstep paint or similar to paint a front doorstep which is inside a porch, really it's not open to the weather that much as it's sort of inside/outside. I've found black and tile red but no brown?
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Unusual (or is it) window problem!
Bit of an odd one here, couldn't find any old threads on it. My window doesn't lock shut. Before you say replace the handle, it's actually because the window isn't in the right position i.e. the handle works fine, but isn't actually catching on anything to hold it shut, IYSWIM? I had someone take a look and they said you…
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hotpoint wd440g not draining
HI Hope i have posted this in the right place. I really need some help. My washing machine wont drain the water, its stuck with most of my little ones clothes in it. I know absoloutely nothing about washing machines but i have tried googling and i may be wrong but i think i need to clean the filter possibly after draining…
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Bolier warrenty - not serviced by developer!
hey guys, my boiler has a fault that is covered in the 5 year warranty. the house was unsold for the first year, and the developer did not service it in the first year making the warranty void...and void for the next 3 years. should the developer pay or am i stuck with the £350 bill? thanks Lee
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Range cookers
I have my heart set on a Range Cooker, but not sure we can afford a £2000 model. Are there any good cheap models available? Is flavel any good...that seems to be the cheapest one on most websites. Or can I trust a comet clearance store for this? They had one for £400 but it was snapped up before we could go back to the…
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H2o Steam Mop, Swivel Sweeper and Paint zooms!
Hi fellow domestic engineers, i thought i would post homeandleisuredirect offers because although they are already way cheaper than the tv shopping channels i just received an email saving receive a £5 discount on any orders over £50 I am tempted by their Gazebo i must say! Sue
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Alternatives to rinse aid in dishwasher
Hi Immediately at the end of a wash cycle in my Miele dishwasher (G1143SC), foam remains though it dissipates about 10 mins later. After going through the trouble shooting steps with Miele support, it appears this is caused by Fairy rinse aid. The dishwasher is set to use the recommended dosage of 3ml rinse aid, if i lower…
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mica waveguide cover for microwave oven
May I ask description of material wave guard cover is ? in a microwave oven.. It just looks like a fiberglass sheet!! Then why mica word is used “mica waveguide cover”.
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Treating Oak work surfaces
Hi There. Ive just had solid oak worktops put in and I just trying to find out what oil to treat it with? Two suggestions have been Tung Oil or Sadolin Oil. Has anyone tried either of these? Cheers in Advance
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Domestic Cleaners - Cambridge
I know this is an odd question to ask on a website dedicated to money saving, but does anyone have any recommendations for domestic cleaners in Cambridge, and roughly what I should expect to pay hourly? Also, do rates change if you sign up for a longer term / more frequency contract? Thanks in advance.
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smell coming from basin
I have a small basin in a downstairs wc and have noticing a smell of stagnent water (almost sulphur smelling) coming from the plug hole! I now have to close the plug down to stop it smelling, i have tried flushing it through with bowls of soapy water, used jeyes etc but it returns. Anyone know why this is happening? Its a…
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Want to buy wooden windows but baffled by different types (sash etc). Please explain
Hi all We are looking to buy some wooden windows for our House but are baffled by all the various types and phrases. Can someone please xplain the different types and a very brief description... For instance I have heard of: Sash windows Bow windows Bay windows and a couple of others, but I haven't got a clue what I should…
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Mould discovered after previous owner flooded bathroom
Hi, As briefly as possible- my partner bought a new home for us, almost a year ago now, that had been empty for two years prior as previous occupant died. It has always had a funny smell, which I have been trying to get to the bottom of. Well, finally we discovered- a lot of black mould behind the bath panel. Turns out the…
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Bathroom floor tiles
We are about to have our bathroom refitted and planned floor tiles but my family say they are very cold and very slippery.We would like the stone stuff but thinks perhaps too expensive so possibly ceramic ? Any suggestions/ comments ? ps we're taking the bath out in favour of just a shower-bet that opens a can of worms ;)
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How much to fit a kitchen ?
My s.i.l and daughter have bought kitchen units and have had one quote to fit them.The guy said £850 for 2 days work. B&Q quoted a whole lot more but we still think 1 guy -2 days-£850 seems a bit steep ,if it took longer ok but over £400 a day ? Can anyone put us straight,they are going to get other quotes but your…
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Which bathroom suite?
I have a house that I'm renovating to let. The kitchen and bathroom need to be totally gutted and refitted. I would just like to ask if anyone can recommend a good basic quality suite (loo, bath & pedestal basin) that's value for money too. Can you please advise on the best places to buy this and also recommend a good…
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Wooden playcentre parts
Hi i was thinking of building my own kids wooden playcentre. something similar to this: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=11547611&fh_location=//catal!!!1/en_GB/categories<{9372012}/categories<{9372022}/categories<{9392037}/specificationsProductType=climbing_frame___swing_sets Plum Gibbon Play…
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wooden flooring installation - click or glue down?
hi there, we are installing engineered wood, over an underfloor heating system, with a concrete base. The room is about 25m2. A lot of the installers recommend gluing as it provides a tighter fit. However, I have seen new wooden floors that smell for a few weeks afterwards. I am very fussy about these things, so would I be…
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I need a door & frame fitting, idea on price please
Hi, I live in an end terrace & the door from the pavement goes onto my side path (return?) not into the house. The door & frame needs replacing, any idea what sort of price I'd be looking at. Fit only as I hopefully have a frame & door that can be used, may need faffing with a bit more than a new one but more in keeping…
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This old house
Hi to all. I have recently bought a 1860 Sand stone Cottage in need of a bit of TLC. The house had a extensive damp through out. I has been re-pointed with cement some time ago and this has lead to a great deal of damage to the stone. The external wall are in the process of being re-pointed with lime mortar and getting the…
