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Best place to get a kitchen quote
Wheres the best place to get a quote for a new kitchen without having some one coming round to measure up and then trying to sign you even though you only want a price would it be B&Q or Wickes etc. I have drawn out the measurements not perfect just trying to a ballpark figure then choose dependant on price looking to fit…
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Help - need to fix or replace storage heater cover
Hey all I live in a rented flat and am moving in 2 weeks. Started moving stuff to pack, and found out that at some point my sofa must have been left against the storage heater (normally it is at least half a foot away) so there is now a big round mark on the front of the storage heater :eek:. It's burnt on so won't wash…
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Noisy Indesit washing machine
My Indesit washing machine WIL 143 S UK has just started becoming extremely noisy during its spin cycle only. It is four years old and I have looked after it ie not overloading it etc. Any advice gratefully received.
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Solar Power Light for a Garage...
Hi I am thinking of getting a SOLAR powered light for my new concrete garage. I dont know if it will be bright enough and will the power be there in winter say.. Any help and advice appreciated.. thanks
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Tempur memory foam mattresses
Does anyone feel they're worth it? They are hideously expensive but I love my sleep so I'll consider anything that may improve it.
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How to bargain with a contractor, please?
Finally i found someone whose quote & style of working are close to what i was hoping for. So it is time for the next step. Most important question(this is the first time we are doing house renovation): Is it appropriate to bargain with a contractor? If so, is there a general rule that how much deduction should i be…
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appliances required for new kitchen ... any reccomendations
Wayhey - we are getting a new kitchen! :-) I need* a new fridge freezer (hubbie wants american style - but I may be able to sway him to a different one if it looked good enough) * A new cooker (could be range, freestanding or separate hob/oven) * an integrated dishwasher Any recommendations for brands to go for/steer clear…
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photos on canvas
I nearly just submitted an order with one online company and decided to do a quick review check, lol glad I did(and didn't submit order) Any recommendations for companies that do this at a reasonable price?
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Downlights?
Hi, Currently having kitchen done & thinking about having some downlights. However, have read a few bad reviews so am wondering are they worth the hassle?! All opinions welcome :0) Any recommendations would be good too. Thanks
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Moving a toilet
Hi there We are in the process of designing a new bathroom. My house is a 1930's 3 bed. At the moment there is a seperate toilet next to the bathroom. I want to knock down the wall between the two and open up the bathroom. My question is, if i wanted to move the toilet about 100cm to the right, how easy would this be?…
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planning permission refused
Can someone point me in the right direction of some sort of expert that can try and help overturn planning permission refused by the local council. Is there such a person?! Thanks
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Deposit for materials
Just bought a house so all this is new to me, got some workmen coming in the house soon and they requested a deposit of around 20% for materials etc. Does this sound normal. Makes sense but just want to be completely sure!
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New Zanussi fridge freezer water leaking?
Hi folks, I have a new zanussi frost free fridge freezer less than 2 mths old and I noticed last night water lying on the lino at front. Pulling out the fridge I noticed that there was a large build up of water inside the bottom back where the compressor is and other parts are. I tipped the freezer backwards and most of…
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Fitting a Gas Fire-Help!
Hello everyone, I'm looking to have some work done in the house but I'm not sure which professionals I need to call in! Basically, there are two gas fires in the living room, one on either side. I would like to close one fire completely and update the remaining one. They are old (very old) style gas fires with a visible…
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Loft insulation grant offered
Hi all Just popped over from the Moneysaving Oldstyle board for some advice if you'd be so good. What do you think about this loft insulation offer? We had a guy call yesterday offering subsidised insulation for £199. Apparently the utility company pays the rest Our loft in our 30's semi has only about 35 cm and they will…
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coving...
According to our builder... People aren't getting coving any more. Is this nonsense? I don't know what i prefer the look of. But i suppose i wondered if it was worth the hassle and expense albeit small if it didn't have any effect on the value of our property. What's coving for btw? *hides behind sofa in shame of…
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Real wood floor - ways to lay?
We've decided on some real wood oak flooring, but are absolute beginners and are confused by the various methods of laying. Bloke in shop tells us we don't need any underlay with our existing wood floor and the best method is to screw the lengths using Tongue tite screws, put in at a 30 deg angle. Looking online at just…
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Tiling on to bare plasterboard
Good evening ladies and gents :) :) Just a quick question from sunny Eastbourne :rotfl: Just had my bathroom re-plastered and the plaster board behind the bath replaced with new sheets as the old ones were knackered. The new sheets were not skimmed with plaster however the joints were scrimmed (plasterers words, not 100%…
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Fridge Freezer
Hi Any recommendations on the Fridge Freezers? I am looking samsung or Bosch around 11cubic (stainless steel look), are they any good? - SAMSUNG RL37LGIH - BOSCH Exxcel KGH34X45GB Thanks in advance. VJ.
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Is it worth replacing doors?
I'm redecorating a 60's bungalow, and I've had builders re-plaster some walls, replace skirting board, install a new boiler and sink heating pipes into the screed floors, and prepare the kitchen for new units. Anyway, the doors are off and sanded down ready for re-painting. They are wood frame with hardboard each side. The…
