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Strange Plumbing!
We have a problem with our plumbing...I think. The (electric) shower only dribbled - until I flushed the toilet, then the shower worked fine (I know, I know). The toilet makes a "banging" noise at the end of the flush and the hot water tap in the bathroom also keeps cutting out and won't deliver. Husband reckons it's the…
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is a coloured bathroom suite worth anything???
hello, i was wondering if anyone knows about coloured bathroom suites and if they are worth trying to sell? if so where would be best. thank you for your time. Amy x:)
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Cleaning vertical blinds???
Hi all, Hope this is in the right place :think: I have cream vertical blinds (not out of choice - I'm a tenant!) and they are looking pretty grubby tbh. I have been told that they can go in the washing machine on a very cool wash, but don't fancy risking that if I've been advised wrongly - could do without having to…
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kitchen worktop oil.
I have recently had an oak worktop put in my kitchen. A friend gave me a tin of leftover Ronseal Anti-Bacteria Worktop Oil which I used on the worktop. Its rather pricey and I was thinking of using linseed oil instead. Can I apply the linseed oil on my worktop which has been oiled with this Ronseal oil? Someone said that…
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changing the appearance of uPVC
I have had a small uPVC conservatory built on the back of my house. My reading of the rules was that I did not need planning permission, but the local authority say I did, and that they would not have allowed uPVC. They are suggesting I can simply change the appearance so that it no longer looks like uPVC. I have read that…
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do i need planning permission to remove
...a brick shed?! we've got a brick wall coming from the side of our house down the length of our garden, this 'butts up' agaist a brick shed which forms the corner, then another wall comes from the other side to make the back wall of our garden. we are planning on removing the 2 walls and brick shed and putting a fence…
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Bathroom tile design
I'm struggling to choose bathroom tiles!!! We have a blank canvas, new roll top Bath to be fitted and separate shower cubicle...also to be tiled. I would really like something travertine style...but we have a velux window fitted and ceiling now slopes, my problem is do I tile all of Walls, or half way with a border…
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Load bearing bay window?
Hi all. Im in the middle of replacing the windows in my home and the time has come to order a replacement bay. I would like someone who has experience with double glazing installs to pls advise me on whether this is classed as a load bearing bay? I dont think it is but I would like some other opinions pls. Thanks in…
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Cavity Wall Insulation
Hi, We're looking to get cavity wall insulation (4 bed detached). I have been contacted by Domestic and General Insulation (DGI) and have been recommended EnergyCareUK by a neighbour. Both offer various grant schemes. I am interested in knowing if anyone has used either of these companies and can additionally recommend any…
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Bolt that holds tap head snapped!
Strange one this and not sure if anyone will be able to help. I have a Roca tap on my bathroom sink, I noticed the hot tap was slipped so went to tighten the screw and it snapped, looks like rust. Question is, where can I get a replacement screw from?! Have tried B&Q, they all look the same, have tried to different types…
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Freeindex
A very quick question. I am going to be getting some quotes soon for a driveway that I am looking to have done in that pressed concrete effect. I know freeindex have a service where I can get 5 quotes without having to ring round I was just wondering if anybody has used this to arrange quotes and if so what results have…
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Moben in administration
My husband & I signed up for a new Moben kitchen only to find out they have gone into administration. I paid a deposit on my credit card & we signed a financial agreement for the rest. The fitter started last week & we almost have a full kitchen but because they had delivered the wrong sink we were waiting for the…
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Toilet not flushing
Hi all I am currently working on our toilet that is not flushing and think I know the reason why. However, I hoped I might get some advice from the helpful people on this site before I went any further There is, I'm seeing, a diaphragm type thing is linked to the flush arm and that pulls water up to flush when the chain is…
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Replacement combi boiler
Hello, My current Baxi 80he combi boiler is on its last legs and now has developed another leak. After doing some research into replacing it I have been looking at either a Potterton 33HE gold or a Baxi Duo Tech 33HE. I have 7 radiators across three floors and also 2 heated towel rails (i'm not sure if these count as…
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Gas Boiler Upgrade
Hi My partner and I moved into our new flat in May last year. There is a 25 year old G rated standard boiler there which is very old but still works. British Gas have quoted us £2,800 to scrap our current boiler and move it to a combi boiler. I know the water drawbacks of such a system, but the house is so small, it…
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Best carpet type for stairs
Hi all. We need to replace some carpet in our back staircase. The current carpet is (I think) too vulnerable to stains as it is fairly pale and leads down to the garden, which can get muddy. It's quite dirty already and looks old. One solution would be simply getting a darker carpet but I don't really like muddy brown. My…
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New build costs
We are planning a new build, probably around 3000 sq ft. We know a lot of people in construction so should be able to get it done on the cheap, but wanted a rough idea of cost. Builder - dad - will pay but expect to be minimal Electrics - hubby - free Joinery - BIL - free Plumbing - mates rates rest should be at decent…
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Tool Rental
There was a website where you could offer your tools for rent to other people. Does anyone know the address and whether it is still online please? Thanks
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Any Locksmiths around please
I am trying to get a cost for supplying and fitting 3x EN1303(Anti snap,anti drill,Anti pick,anti bump Euro locks) and also supply and fit 4 sash jammers to a set of french doors. Also what is the difference in price between a normal std Euro lock and a EN1303 lock Just feel as if Ive been ripped off by a company who did…
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temporary fencing / barriers - options?
hi we live on the end of a row of semi detached houses with a grassy area then the road next to us, we're having a new fence put up but we (my husband and brother :D ) need to take the wall and brick shed down 1st. is there some kind of barrier type thing that i can hire for a few days / week so that my garden isn't just…
