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Downlighters in Bathroom. Mains fed (240v) or transformers? Bad experience previously
We are Soon putting the finishing touches to our En Suite/Wetroom. Like any Bathroom it is likely to be subjected to a lot of Steam & Condensation. Now, Wifey has said that she wants small downlighters to replace the Ugly Bulb that has been there years. So, moving forward.... We have had a joiner build us a False Ceiling…
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revamp for MDF ?
our kitchen is 15 years old, because its so big we could not afford real wood, so i think it is MDF, its looking rather tired now and some of the wood look has come off ( in front of the sink ) does anyone know of a repair paint just to give it that fresh look again, I don't want to paint all the units, just refresh the…
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How to fix blown tape to ceilings and cracks
Hi, i've got a newbuild house, built last year, and have been living here since March. Just before we moved in the developers noted any minor defects and the 'blown tape' in a couple of the rooms around the edge of the ceiling, which they rectified before we got our keys, but since then it's reoccurred and gotten worse.…
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velux glass sizes please
Can anyone tell me the glass sizes for Velux windows. I have the ggl number. I've tried asking Velux but they won't tell me the size and only want to come out and do the job. I want to do it myself but just need the sizes. Any idea where I can find these? Thanks
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UK Kitchen Doors Direct
I wanted to post a recommendation. I have been so impressed with this company's service. I have an ex-MFI kitchen which has been at my house since before I moved in 11 years ago and it needs updating. Unfortunately, I can't afford to replace the entire kitchen and decided to replace the doors instead which sounds a good…
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Shower cutting out but still has power?
Hello all, Our electric shower has suddenly developed a fault. After around 1 to 2 minutes of usage the water stops flowing suddenly. The power light stays on but no water comes out. If you leave it all on after a few minutes (no set time) it will start up again and work fine.. for another couple of minutes. I am unsure…
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Richmond/Regency Kitchens
Hi there I wondered if anyone knows anything about this brand who are based in the North West? A friend recently had one of their kitchens fitted. Her fitter uses them regularly and recommended them - they supplied and fitted. The fitter is coming round to mine tomorrow to have a look at mine. My friends kitchen looks…
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B&Q Cooke & Lewis Bathroom Opinions Please
Hi people, Me and my partner are looking at buying a b&q cooke & lewis helena suite including a basin, bath and toilet as well as a cooke & lewis cascada offset quadrant enclosure. They are offering 0% finance for the year and have a few offers on at the moment which lured us in as we're first time buyers. Visually the…
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HEPA cylinder vaccuum cleaners-question pls?
At the weekend I bought a bush bagless cylinder vaccuum cleaner like this http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4064176.htm When I hoovered I noticed that the clear plastic dirt collector was all dusty on the outside, plus there was dust on the front where the hose goes. I telephoned bush and told them and they…
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Installation of electric oven
We bought an oven a couple of years ago and OH fitted it as it was a simple wiring job. Oven was rubbish and the "selector" kept failing on it but we didn't have an extended warranty or anything. It's on the way out again and I've just bitten the bullet and ordered a new one from argos (Different make obviously!!) This…
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Shire Garden Buildings
I am new here so I hope I am posting this in the correct Forum. Has anyone purchased a shed/workshop manufactured by Shire Garden Buildings? I purchased mine through Elbec. It has been a nightmare experience from the beginning. They didn't even provide sufficient glass. The reason I am asking if anyone has actually…
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Moving a boiler?
My elderly father has just had a new combi boiler installed. I saw it for the first time today and have an issue with it's placement. It looks bigger than the old one and hangs much lower on the wall. I assume this is because the outlet pipe has been positioned in the same place as the old one, which was a very different…
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Cupboard shelf supports
Hi, I'm trying to find additional shelf supports for my kitchen units - one of my existing ones have snapped, and a few others are missing. I've search in many places but haven't found any which are similar to the ones I have: Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Hudson Reed Dream Showers, which model to go for?
Looking at Hudson Reed Dream Showers, which model is better money for value? AS314 with 3 x square body jets or AS315 with 2 x square body jets? Cost difference as much as 100pounds. Thanks for any input :)
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Quick! Front door colour ideas!
As part of a larger project in which our sash windows are being refurbished, we are also getting all the external woodwork redecorated and I need to decide on the colour for our front door! Background: Victorian villa, lovely red brick, door is currently black (looks very sombre as it is under a porch) and door furniture…
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Gas meter location or move
I've an existing gas meter under the stairs. It looks a bit like a lollipop on a very long pole :p (i.e. situated in a really silly place). :( I wanted to 'drop' the gas meter so it's near the floorboards. However, I've been advised that to alter it, would require completely resiting the gas meter outside, and having a big…
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Good floor fitters in Hampshire?
I am looking to fit a solid wooden floor in two rooms in my house in central Hampshire. Has anyone got any personal experience of floor fitters fitting solid wooden floors in the Hampshire area? Would you recommend the fitters or use them again yourself? How did you choose the fitters you used? Thanks for any replies.
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Reeds, Twigs, Branches ????
Hi I want to buy some tall twig type bundles for the corner of my lounge, I want quite tall ones (maybe 3/4 ft) but I've no idea where to look and what to search for in Google - I've tried a few different phrases but with no luck - can anyone help. Thanks
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Roof light VS Roof Dome VS Roof Lantern?
Dear all, your opinion needed!!:) Our kitchen and Dining room is a long rectangular shape, in which the light comes in from the end of the kitchen, so the end of the dining room could get really dark due to lack of light. Now we are planning to have skylight fitted in the kitchen's flat roof to fix the problem. But i am…
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The case of the broken Acrylic tap
Hey Folks, Basically last night my hot water tap on my ancient basin wouldn't turn off properly (it was very stiff), so using more force than I properly should of managed to shut it off.. but I also managed to take the acrylic tap head off with it. I've broken the little plastic adapter which sits on top of the spine? and…
