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Exterior oak doors
We have oak doors and window frames on our 9 month old extension. They were varnished several times before and just after installation but are in direct sunlight and are now showing very obvious signs of weathering. What's the best treatment? Since they've been varnished I assume that's the way to go. What type of varnish…
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Yet another Boiler Question
Sorry about this, but shouldn't take long - we're going to replace our 12 year old 'Halstead Finest Gold' combi boiler, do we HAVE to have a condensor boiler now? It would mean a major job and we're both pensioners and could really do without all the hassle! Thankyou
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leaking conservatory roof
Hello, Glass conservatory roof is letting rain in through the lead flashing. This clearly needs replacing. Who should be get in to do this work - roofer? general builder? conservatory specialist? window fitter? Thanks in advance.
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painting over vanished wood
hi im after a little advice im in middle of trying to decorate my living room and have open plan stairs in my living room there a dark vanished wood and with easiest and quickest way possible would like to gloss them white ,havnt got time to sand them down is there anything i can get to paint over them as ive read that you…
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I need TV aerial - any particular type pls?
Moving 'finally' into house in few weeks. House has no TV aerial. I've to get one installed, however any pointers I need to know please?? any particular aerial or spec I should ask for please? Want to make sure I get the right one .....Thanks P.S. Have to get aerial guy to install, as I wont get up a ladder & I want the…
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polishing dining table
We're having a 2nd hand dining table delivered tomorrow (bargain from the Charity shop) and although it looks in pretty good condition it couls definately do with a very good polish to get the shine back. It's a mahogany table and chairs. Can anyone suggest the best way to make it really shine?
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advice on next steps please - daughter's shoes damaged
Hi All, I'm not sure where I can post this dilemna. If it's the wrong place please can someone move it. I'm a tenant and the landlady recently had some work done to the kitchen and my son's bedroom because of water leaking from the flat upstairs. The insurance company contracted the work out to a firm of builders who then…
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sugarsoap
I know it sounds obvious but does anyone know how to make it , eg - which quantities. any help would be great ;)
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Melamine Shelving
I am looking to do a little DIY. Essentially adding a few shelves to the bathroom. I have come across Melamine Shelving at Wickes. I have never come across them before. Anyone with experience of them? There were no reviews on their site. I am looking to load them with towels and some toiletries. Thanks ps any links for…
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buildings maintenance and mice
Hi all I found a mouse in my kitchen and freaked out ( i have a significant phobia of all rodents). I've had rentokil out twice- but they said the problem is light (ie. maybe just one got in) and due to a large hole (too big for normal gap fillers) in the kitchen floor where the communal water pipes runs through. I'm on…
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Cooker circuit dilema
OK, this is a bit "after the event" but I could do with some advice. A couple of months ago we bought a new cooker as old one went faulty. Old cooker was Gas hobs and electric oven using a 13A plug. New cooker is all electric and rated at 9.6kW so I guessed that I needed a new circuit as old cooker circuit was utilised…
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Are all dishwasher inlet hoses the same?
We've broken the cold-fill inlet hose on our office dishwasher (!). I found this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/comap-washing-machine-inlet-hose-blue/12496 However, the link above says 3/4" connector. The diameter of the inlet on our dishwasher and the old screw connector is 1" so it doesn't sound like the one above would fit.…
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Updating 20yr old boiler + installing D glazing how much could I save on gas?
Hi I am just about to be made redundant and I have spent ages looking for the best place to invest my lump sum so that it would make an income for me. It is gradually dawning on me that, if I was to update the old Concord WRS boiler and some of the old radiators, and replace the alluminium double glazing (even if it's only…
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Do I need planning permission?
My backgarden faces onto an area the residents use to park (mostly me).There is no pavement or walkway. I want to put gates along my boundry to allow car access into my garden. Do I have to obtain planning permission to do this? My neighbour did a similar thing a few years age but she has moved out so cannot find out what…
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the upvc company??
anyone on here used this company , looking for reviews whether good or bad ,my mother looking to use them to renew her d/g .thanx http://www.upvccompany.co.uk/windows.htm
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Excess rooflight -help!
Hello everyone, I hope I have found the right place to ask this question, and I hope you can help. We are in the middle of building a small one storey extension on the back of our house. We chose an expensive and lovely roof lantern to put on top to let lots of light in. When the rooflight arrived on site it turned out…
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How to?
If you fit these tiles what happens when you have to cut one to fit a gap,they have bevelled edges so wouldn't one side protrude.It is probably me being thick. http://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/range/black-white-wall-floor-tiles/Metro-Brick-200e
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My neighbour's house is crumbling
Greetings, we own and live in a Victorian terrace property that is generally in good condition and well maintained. However, our neighbour's property is quite the opposite. In fact, in January a large part of his gutter collapsed and now water streams down the brickwork whenever it rains. A friend suggested that it would…
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Soundproofing?
The dividing wall to my property are increddibly thin and I can hear my neighbours speaking. Thank goodness they don't party til the small hours but they do 'chat' a lot and its starting to grate. In the bedroom I have open fronted ikea units (full )along the dividing wall but I can still hear everyword they say. It seems…
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Immersion heater bust
The immersion heater just stopped heating the tank. One day it did, next day it didn't. I've checked all wiring and the fault must be the heater (why don't they have a little red light or something to to show when they come on....) Might it be the thermostat and can these be changed? If it's the heater element, how easy is…
