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Kitchen Cabinet Advice - Lacquered / MVC / MDF with PVC foil / Acrylic
Hoping that someone who is 'in the know' with kitchens might be able to help... I've got a few quotes from different kitchen companies but finding it difficult to compare as they all seem to have different types of doors. See list below. Does anyone know which are the best / hardwearing and then maybe list them in order…
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cooker hood extractor fan - info please
OK bear with me as i am a woman :rotfl: I have a new kitchen and above the cooker is space for an extractor fan with an electric socket insitu - all ready for an extracor fan! BUT..... How easy are these to fit? Any to avoid buying? Any recommended highly by you pro`s?
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Better Prices than Main High Street Stores - Garden Furniture
Hi everyone Just seen a nice table/chair combination for my garden as we're in need of a dining set. Looking at the main high street stores - Homebase, B&Q etc and have a price in mind, but just wondering if there are any garden websites that you recommend? Just very conscious that major retailers do get a very high profit…
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Wall been replastered now paint flaking/bubbling
Hi guys, Looking for some advice We had our livingroom replastered 4 weeks ago and the walls were all coated with pva before having a skim. All walls were then mist coasted with matt white and then 3 coats of the colour we choose on the walls. The walls were dryed out, and was told by plasterer they are fine to paint.…
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Cool a room fast?
Hi, we've got a bedroom and it seems to get roasting in there (we have a baby room thermometer that says it is 22-24 c in there sometimes. We have the door open, window open but it is still really warm so are there any ways to cool it down? I was thinking maybe a bucket or bowl of ice would work? We have a little desk fan…
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Homeserve are they any good
Homeserve are they any good as i had a few problems with my plumbing of late. I am looking at there Comprehensive cover against boiler and central heating breakdowns, plus a range of common home emergencies. Gas boiler Gas central heating Gas supply pipe Water supply pipe Plumbing maintenance Plumbing and drains Electrical…
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Skip Hire - Manchester
Hi All I am new a this :p ! I need to hire a skip and have been quote £158 for a 8 cubic yard skip, does this sound like a fair quote?
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Asbestos in Artex Removal costs?
Hey, Can anyone give me a rough figure for the cost to remove artex which could potentially have asbestos in it? Were looking at the 2 rooms and a hallway (upstairs and down). Every wall has artex on it :-( Unfortunately we cannot skim over it as the house needs a full electrical rewire. Thanks
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someone to fit shower in glasgow
Hi can anyone recommend someone to fit shower in Glasgow, seen this one in hotel decided I want it :) http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/grohe-grohtherm-2000-1391-19220 assume it would be a plumber? how much should fitting this cost do you think?
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Painting over lacquered wood
Hello I have a similar query to another recent post, but I think it's different enough not to hijack that thread. I recently bought some lacquered pine furniture from Ikea (!) which I would like to paint with satinwood. I've given it a quick rub with smooth sandpaper and then a wipe down with a damp cloth. Do I need to do…
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tall kitchen wall units
Hi, We are currently looking into redoing our kitchen. I would like to get tall wall units, so they reach the ceiling (I can't reach the top shelf anyway, so adding another one won't make any difference-I'll still need the steps lol :rotfl: ) I know Ikea do them, and it seems b&q, but does anyone know who else does? Thanks
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couple of paint questions
I''ve had new MDF skirting and architrave installed all round. (pre-primed i believe) Also had some interior woodwork replaced. I have bought Duluxe Satinwood for all woodwork. Do i need to undercoat the MDF, or go straight over it with the Satinwood, also, do i have to prime, or undercoat the fresh wood?
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Changing the colour of 1960s varnished doors?
Hi, We're in a house with a lot of hollow, mahogany coloured, varnished 1960s doors at the moment, and cannot afford to replace the doors with new ones (we want to get pine to match a couple of new ones from last year, so will have to save :) ). However, the brown colour is really looking naff. Are there any good/cheaper…
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Boiler/Hot Water Plumbing Solution?
Hi All Any help on this would be greatly appreciated for house i'm soon moving in to: Current Situation: Gas fired boiler + hot water tank in bathroom and cold water tank in loft. Solar heating on roof that gets pumped in to hot water tank. We would like to re-do the bathroom which would mean wanting to remove the hot…
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References: Newcastle boiler installers and electricians
Hi All, Can anyone recommend companies they've used in the Newcastle area for boiler installation and associated electrics? Preferably gas safe registered, minus silly quotes and can clean up after themselves. Thanks in advance!!!:D
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Bathroom Unit Solution
Suggestions please...have new bathroom with walnut off-floor bathroom units and only matching 2 drawer unit in the range had predrilled hole on top for a sink to sit. My idea was to cover top with piece of black granite or similar. There is a raised lip at front edge of unit and granite is too deep, the depth needs to be…
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Mixer shower with hand held and body jet?
Any opinions on a mixer shower with hand held and body jet? Something like this one Sorry as a new user, can't post any web link :) http:// followed by the line below cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190532217044 I have a combi boiler, Worcester 25CDi, hopefully there is enough pressure to run the body jet…
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Oak Kitchen Table Protection
Wondering if anyone can offer me some advice? :) I bought a solid Oak table and 2 benches for my kitchen. However, the table is easily marked with the slightest thing. We are wondering if it's possible to protect the table somehow by applying a layer of something so that it won't mark. Here is a picture of it now, any…
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Painting satin over gloss?
Hi All I am heavily into decorating at the moment and would like to use satin paint instead of the gloss that is there. Do you have to prepare any differently when you cover gloss with satin or would a light sand down to give a key and a good clean be the answer? Thanks!
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Replacing an integrated dishwasher
Our dishwasher has gone kaput, and as we're on the verge of renting the house out, we thought we'd replace it rather than getting it repaired (it's 11 years old). The only problem is that it's integrated, and the door covering only partially covers the door - the controls of the dishwasher take up the rest of the door. So…
