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submersible pump/drainage ideas
i have installed the washing machine in the shed & am trying to think of ways for a drainage system.its 20m to the nearest drain & if i laid a drain pipe to it i would not get the run off for it to drain away,so the only thing i can think of is to drain it into a water butt then pump it out using a submersible pump…
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MDF Load Capacity
I'm going to be building a shed for storing my car parts when I strip them down. I have the posts, but not sure what to build the floor from Is 12mm MDF OK, or will it not hold the load capacity(ie. 100kg+) Spacers will be 4x2 beams every 2ft, or is it better having them every 1ft?
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Black and Decker Hedgetrimmer GT 501
I have a Black and Decker hedge trimmer just over 2 years old (guarantee expired). Today it suddenly stopped working. There does not seem to be any power getting through. I have checked the fuse,the plug and that here is no cut in the lead all seems OK. Has anyone else encountered this problem. Any suggestions
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Right plastic windows
I need to replace plastic windows, asked for several quotations but I suspect if I go for lower ones I will get windows made on bad plastic. Can anyone advice me on what are the good and bad brands in plastic windows? What are the BMW and Fiat, Miele and Beko in plastic windows world? Also, is there any analogue of…
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Co-Axial Cable Which one??
Hi i am after 25 m of Co-Axial Cable for the caravan. if i ever need 25mtr run to connect to a booster. But the prices seem to vary greatly can anyone recomend one please. Thank you
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Water in sink/bath/washing machine draining REALLY slow
Hi I moved into this (council) flat 1 month ago, from the day dot my sink water was draining really slow, so the day after I loved in I called the council to report it as a repaier, then the very next day, as I was doing a wash load in the machne and washing up in the sink my sink became virtually blocked (it would take…
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Can anyone help as to why my front UPVC door leaks?
Can anyone help with why my front UPVC door is leaking. I dont just mean dripping either, it leaks like a sieve, the whole of my front porch carpet gets absolutely saturated. We are currently renting and have had the bloke (bodger) who fitted it back numerous times and he just sticks more mastick in various places, but…
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Appliance coasters?
Further to my thread on wood flooring, does anyone know if you can get coasters/sliders to go under the feet of freestanding appliances to make it easier to move them/avoid deep scratches from moving them? We have washing machine, dishwasher freezer and cooker. I obviously hope we don't have to move them much, but just to…
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Engineered wood flooring-laying?
Having umm-ed and ahh-ed over flooring choices for the kitchen/dining room when we redo it, we have no decided on engineered wood-through the kitchen, dining room, and living room (lets just go the whole hog :rotfl:) I am aware wood is not great if there is a flood, but I don't want tiles (too cold unless underfloor…
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Light Switch
Can anyone help. My hall light doesnt jusy work when it should. Most of the time I need to flick the switch upstairs and downstairs to get it to work. Its a double switch downstairs (Left switch for the bottom light and Right switch for the top light) I used to work okay until i put a new double switch on downstairs…
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paint colour matching
After spending a small fortune on paint tester pots, I have finally found the right colour paint I would like. But, now that I am going out to buy it, it is out of stock at my local DIY shed - the only store that seems to sell it. The other branches are a few mile away, and difficult to get to on public transport. But, I…
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Disappointing roof - what can I do?
Hi, I have just had a new roof put on my semi in London at a cost of £15,000 which, for the most part, has gone well. We have made interim payments of about 50% with the balance still to be paid. However, something appeared odd to the rear of the house where the horizontal ridge tiles appeared not to be in a straight, even…
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Painting error. Advice needed
Had my walls done with lining paper, all looked great. I painted the walls with Dulux Ivory Lace matt,, brilliant. Ran out of paint and went to purchase some more. Started painting the adjacet wall with the new paint and then touched up some areas with it. Then I noticed a shiny blob when I touched up. Was puzzled by it…
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Refurbishment
Hi, not great at this DIY milarkey so need some guidance. If I want to have a new carpet but the room and skirting board also needs painting which do I have done first?
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Emergency home cover
I am currently with british gas homecare plan and have recently been contacted to transfer to homefix 247. Does anyone have any experience of this company and their work??????
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Matt over silk paint
Can I paint over a silk emulsioned wall with matt? I've googled it and am getting mixed results. Some say its ok, some say to paint the wall with undercoat or some sort of sealer first, or simply sand first. Thanks.
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New Bath
Hello, Im looking into getting a new bath especially but ill prob end up going for a whole new suite. This is the 1st time ive ever looked at bathroom suites in peoples experiences who do get bathroom suites for around the £300 mark? Thank you in advance
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Paint recommendations - off white for hall, stairs, landing
Hi all, Looking to paint house throughout in white. I've done my son's bedroom in a brilliant white endurance paint, want it light throughout as for some reason house is fairly dark. I don't want a clinical look though and worried some white have a bluey hint to them. Don't want it too cold, but like off whites with a…
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guidance on where to put pendant ceiling light
hi, I would appreciate some views on where to place a pendant ceiling light in a bedroom which is not symmetrical - the ceiling slopes on one side (eaves) and the main focal point - the chimney breast - is offset in the room. Thanks!
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focus madison kitchen
I've got some Madison kitchen units from Focus before they closed but now I find I need another door. Anyone have any idea where I might find a similar style. many thanks
