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washer/dryer broken in appartment
Hi.....it looks like i will have to buy a new washer dryer for my kitchen, but as i live in an apartment in a converted old building, do i need to buy a certain type of dryer/washer ..or is that all washer dryers will go into any kitchen....sorry for the dumb question but it was just a thought.Also its integral so does…
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House cleaning in Manchester
Hi, Hope this is in the right place... Does anyone have any recommendations for a good cleaning company in Manchester? Also, if you use a cleaner what is the going rate..? Thanks
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What is the CORRECT insulation for Inside studded Walls separating rooms?
Hi all Some people will probably of seen a few of my other posts on MSE regarding DIY. The answers are excellent and very helpful, which leads me to ask & ask, so thanks in advance people fir your advice. OK, on to my project.... We are currently renovating our en suite bathroom. We have removed & thrown away all the old…
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moving boiler?
We had a Vailant condensing combi boiler installed last year. It is in a tall cupboard, and has a magnaclean (or similar-fernox make it I think) installed, which is quite bulky. We are considering redoing the kitchen, and one change I want to make is to put the washing machine below the boiler, as it will free up space for…
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Faulty Matress
Hi everyone, i am new to the site. I bought a brand new silent night bed in December 2009 from my home shopping catalogue. When we got it we though it made a lot of noise when moving on it but didnt think much of it. This over time has gotten worse and the springs inside clang together when moving. I contacted my club…
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Kitchen suppliers manchester
Anyone used or had any feedback good or bad from these directkitchensandbathrooms.co.uk based in rochdale nothing to do with the other direct kitchens. 10 unit White Shaker gloss sink taps oven hob £2500 fully fitted. Any other recommendations welcome
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Damp issue
Any advice welcome..... We have an issue with damp in our front room. It seems to be mostly affecting the outside front wall on the inside. It smells. We have someone coming out to look at it tomorrow but I suspect where the problem is coming from..... the previous owner of the house we live in built 2 flats on the side…
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Insects in my house!
Is there any way I can prevent nasty bugs from getting in my house? I'm not sure if the recent wet weather has driven them indoors but I keep finding big spiders and earwigs (haven't seen earwigs for years until recently) I'm going to try the old conker trick to keep the spiders out but its too early for them at the moment…
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Planing down door frames
I need to reduce the size of my door frames in order to fit fire doors by around 15mm. I'm not able to plane down the fire doors as they only allow a max. of 3mm to be trimmed off them. The frames are in a Victorian house and a currently painted, which I'm sure is covering a multiple of nasties - nails etc, etc. Before I…
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Help please! double glazed window wont open
I have the worlds worse double glazing, all the handles are rubbish now the handle is in the open position (not locked) but the window wont open and is stuck fast, any ideas on how to open the thing, don't care if it wont close again will look to replace the thing asap. many thanks
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DIY - Home Alarm
I'm interested in an alarm system for my house and I had a quick look around on a few forums and from what I have discovered so far is that Risco and Texecom systems are recommended manufacturers. I found the following online seller for a Texecom Wireless system:…
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Upcoming B&Q/Homebase Discount Days? (need Dulux paint)
Does anyone know if B&Q or Homebase (or anywhere else that sells Dulux) have discount days/weekends upcoming? I need to buy a LOT of Dulux paint. :) Homebase 3-for-2 is the only offer I've seen so far. :(
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what radiators?
Hi everyone, Am hoping for some advice from a plumber if possible! My local plumber has quoted me for a few new double rads: £150 for a 1200 x 600mm £163 for a 1600 x 300mm Are these prices ok? I had a look on screwfix and found these. I said to the plumber about them and he says he's never used this brand but he'll fit…
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Leaking windows
Hi, I have water coming in from the corner of my d.g. window in the bedroom. Can I get help from my insurance with this? The outside window frame definatly needs to be done. I don't know when the d.g. was put in, we've been here for almost 9years. Don't want to ask the insurance comp. cos when I asked about our roof and…
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External airbricks too low?
Our house has airbricks outside at ground level (6x2 holes) and water regularly puddles up around the house as drainage seems to be really bad in the street around us. Last night there was a pretty rediculous amount of rain and it was right around the house, I'm guessing the height of the airbricks is a problem but what I…
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What can I do with this 110v/240v shaver Socket? Can I Convert it for lighting?
Recently I have been posting various questions about some issues I have encountered whilst renovating our En-Suite Bathroom. Here's our latest 'Issue'.! Fixed to the wall in this Bathroom there is a Socket for a 2 Pin Shaver. This socket has 110v and 240v pin holes. I want to get rid of this socket as it has never been…
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Best option for noise reducing glazing (Farnborough)
Hi We're looking at getting the front of our house reglazed, were thinking of triple glazing to cut down the noise from the busy-ish road but are not sure if it is worth the extra cost, thickness, loss of light, etc. Any experience on this? Also, any recommendations for the Farnborough / Surrey / Hants / South Berks area?
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Triton callout and receipt
I have a two part query. Wonder if someone can help. 1. I purchased a Triton shower from Homebase in July 2010, so still under warranty. Problem I have got is the receipt I have from Homebase has faded and the item and date are not visible. How do I get a copy/replacement? Homebase are very unhelpful and say that they…
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Rotted felt on the eaves.
I've just had my gutting replaced and fascias and soffits fitted (there were no existing fascias). When the house was reroofed (long before I bought it) they fitted the first row of tiles quite high - leaving very little overhang - which has been exasperated by fitting a fascia. This combined with the poor condition of the…
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Help, what's just gone in my oven?
Something has just tripped the fuse board, the oven was on and I'd just put the microwave on, so I thought it was that until I reset the trip. Everything else is working fine, the oven lights are on, the fan is going, but there is only marginal heat - possibly from being on before the trip went. Can anyone assist with what…
