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Can anyone recommend a suitable power tool for...
Hi We're putting up a garden fence and we have some bush/tree stumps that we need to get out of the ground - or at very least stop them from growing. Thickest diameter is about 8 inches. The stumps are growing sideways out of my next door neighbours ground, which is raised up 18 inches higher than ours. We want to put the…
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Building over a Sewer
We are planning an extension to the side and rear of our property but there is an underground sewer and inspection chamber on where we want to build. After speaking to Anglian Water it turns out we are able to enter into a build over agreement with them as long as it isnt more than 6 meters being built over. We plan to…
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Rushing water noise driving us mad
Hi We have a rushing water sound coming from our rising main when the cold water tank in the loft is filling up. We have fitted a PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve) to the rising main near the stop !!!! and have fitted a high pressure float valve in the cold water tank, BUT we still get the noise whenever the tank fills. Has…
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Extension over existing annexe costs
Hi! I currently live in a detached house which had an annexe/extension added in 1995/96 (we bought the house last year). It's a large extension and virtually doubles the footprint of the house. The problem is that it makes the upstairs of the house feel small in comparison to the downstairs, so we've been toying with the…
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Why are glass upstands and splashbacks in a kitchen so expensive?
I'm getting quotes for these and they seem ludicrously expensive! I have two 3m lengths, about 40cm high I'm looking to cover and the cheapest quote so far is £1,800. For glass??? I live in Surrey, which admittedly has an effect and the glass is toughened, but I could probably get granite instead for that price. Crazy.
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New flat roof and my consumer rights
I had a new flat roof completed on my garage 18 months ago, which has leaked several times since. The company involved have returned and patched up the leak twice in one particular area, but my neighbour says the work done was substandard (I was at work when it was done). I am having the garage converted into a bedroom in…
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What is .....
making this hole??? I have dug round and under it but found nothing. Poured boiling water down it and covered it up again. Still it re-appears :( I live in the sticks so do have some concerns about rats. I have seen no activity in the garden at all. The hole is about 2 inches across.
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Hanging felt clouds from the ceiling
I've made some stuffed felt clouds to hang from the ceiling of my babys room. The idea is to use a very thin fishing line to hang them but I'm not sure how to attach them to the ceiling. I'm not keen on putting drawing pins etc in the ceiling but whatever I use does need to be secure as I wouldn't want them falling down.…
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Please advise: panicking re builder
Hi On saturday we gave a builder a cheque for £1500, in part payment for a job that will cost £6k. We said that we were transferring money and that it may take a few days. So he said he wouldn't cash it for a few days. I've since found a newly posted review that is less than flattering about the standard of his work and…
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How do I stop Virgin media junk mail
I must get at least 2 letters a month from them addressed to the occupier this got a great big padded envelope with there rubbish in it. I am collecting it up to send it back to them. Any ideas how to stop there direct mail campaign is a waste of paper I'm with sky and direct mail will never make me switch to any…
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Carpet advice needed please
Hi All, House renovation almost finished and decorating about to start. Unfortunately budget is now very limited, but i really want to get a decent quality carpet. I'm going to but quality underlay, and i think i want an 80%/20% wool mix. I have two dogs and grandkids so need something that doesn't show every mark. I'd…
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Bathroom waterproof tile adhesive
Can anyone recommend any particular waterproof tile adhesive please? It needs to be a ready mixed but would a shops own brand be as good as a 'branded' one please? i.e. B & * or Screwf** own brand waterproof adhesive...? Many Thanks
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70mm sink flange
I need to find a sink waste with a 70mm flange but they only seem to come in 90mm these days. I have noticed though that shower wastes seem to be 70mm - is it likely I would be able to somehow fit a shower waste to a sink?? Thanks...
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Non-wobbly toilet please?
Frequent poster at present as in middle of extension and renovation, so please forgive me..... A few years ago bought 2 different toilets, 1 was b and q 1 was an independent factory place. Both ended up with wobbly toilet seats, hubby constantly tightening them up, have 3 wobbly bottomed children so they do get a fair bit…
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Damp-Proofers in Belfast
Hello Has anyone had a damp-proof course installed in Belfast and could recommend someone who is reliable, honest and good value? We are looking for someone to do some work for us but tradesman aren't getting back to us and others just aren't answering the phone! The one we had in mind has some pretty negative comments…
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Broken Typhoon Capsule Bin
Hello the cable which pulls open the lid in our bin has snapped and I've removed it without noting exactly how it threaded through. I'm ok up to the point just before the cable attaches to the lid. There's a pully type cog and I can't figure out how the cable should go around it. I've tried Google and Typhoon. Typhoon no…
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Recommended kitchen companies?
Hi, I'm looking to replace our kitchen units in the near future and have done some searches on here but not quite found what I'm after. Are there any kitchen companies that are particularly recommended on here? I see Howdens mentioned alot so will look at their range but is there anyone else I should look at? I'm looking…
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Is this a con? ***URGENT REPLY NEEDED***
Hi first time poster so hope this is in the right place :) . About 10 to 15 years ago my parents had there old wooden windows replaced with double glazing by Staybrite windows. Recently they had a rep knocking on there door from Staybrite saying the windows had failed and needed replacement. I dont know the exact figures…
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diamond core drill - quality
Hi all I need a 91mm diamond tip core drill, to install some patio lights into sandstone flags. It seems I can buy one for the price of hiring, but I have no experience of brands like Blue Spot. Does anyone have experience of this or alternative brands? Many Thanks :)
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Insulation boards (retiling floors)
Hi guys and gals Im looking at tiling my kitchen floor is there such a thing a insulating floor plasterboard?. Im looking to place the boarding over an existing concrete floor with the hope that it will level the floor and also give a good surface on which to tile. Thanks in advance
