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Wentworth / Ultima kitchen furniture
Hi, I have two pretty similar quotes for my new kitchen; one from a local independent who uses Ultima furniture and the other being Wentworth kitchens. I'm guessing Wentworth is more of an established brand but it's difficult to know for sure. Does anyone have any comments on whether either of those are any good and if…
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Garage Tool Storage
hi guys well i better get round to finally sorting out my garage storage for some tools. Im always looking for the most common tools in the toolbox. i was thinking getting some wood panel and screwing that onto the wall and fix some screws to hang the tools anyone done this? would be grateful if someone would post up some…
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small wasps invading conservatory
with it being warmer the last few days we have an invasion of small wasp like things hanging around the coservatory roof(probably near too 100) any idea what they could be and ideas how to get rid of? thanks
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Can Anyone Offer Advice? Whirlpool Washer Problems
Hi there, We're looking for some advice regarding our washer. Whirlpool AWOD 4505. We bought second hand off a neighbour who promised it was in perfect working order. Has been in storage for a while, but not running too well now. Have searched for similar issues, but can't find any postings with our issue. The main issue…
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How to revamp old gold/brass plated lights?
Hi trying to referb my house on a buget - have some lights in the hall, quite nice sahades but the fittings are old rusted brass - any ideas how I can referb thease - paint suggestions that would be safe with an electrical fitment and over plating - Thanks
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Vintage Valor Heater, need help please!
I just got a vintage Valor No.12D paraffin heater. It`s in a bit of a state! Got it on Ebay and the guy selling it didn`t say it had no wick. :( So I have bought a wick for it, still to come. However, I can`t figure out how to actually change the wick :o so if any kind soul can give me idiot proof directions for that it`d…
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Samsung American Fridge Freezer
Dont know if this is the right place to post this question but here goes. I have an American fridge freezer as per the title and although the freezer is working fine, the fridge is not getting very cold at all. I can see that some of the vents facing out into the fridge are freezing up so I am assuming that the ice is…
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Laminate - can you mark pencil on it?
Hi, I need to take all of the laminate up, and was wondering whether it is possible to pencil on it, with a view to rubbing it off later after the planlks have been relaid in their original order? :o
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John leiws Fridge/freezer not cooling in fridge
I have John Leiws fridge freezer, model JLBIFF1802, that is not cooling in fridge compartment. The freezer is working fine. I have done some diagnostics and the fan is working fine, the defrost heater is working fine all doors closing properly. Freezer temp is set to go to -18 but it is showing minus -5 on display, fridge…
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sash window painted in
I'm hoping to get some advice. In future years we will have this window professionally overhauled and re weighted or replaced with a replica, but have been doing a diy strip and repaint to protect from winter weather and prevent further dacay. This sash window has the TOP half painted shut, but the bottom is…
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Shed security
Hi - I have just had a new shed erected. Unfortunately they have put the hinges on the outside so security is very poor. I was looking at security screws but have no experience of them. Can anyone let me know if this is a workable idea or should I steer clear? Also, does anyone have a better idea. I don't think I can use…
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Creda JetSpa 9.5kW - running too hot?
Hi all, I've had this electric shower fitted for about 7 months and about a month ago, it suddenly started running very hot - even when set to cold. It has 3 power settings and it's always been on 3, when on 1 & 2 the temporary is less burning but of course has less pressure. So on setting 3 I have been putting it to as…
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SIG energy - free loft insulation
Is this company legit. The say i am ellegiable for free loft insulation because i don't currently work at the moment. I wanted to know if this company is a legit or not. They also say its some free government grant. I checked the website and it looks sort of legit but i think like many of us on here we would like to talk…
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Howdens why don't they JUST give you a price??
Last week I found a kitchen fitter who said he would fit a kitchen (small about 11 units) for £800 I wanted Cooke and Lewis units from B&Q but he said NO better idea would be Howdens. SO he arranged the guy from Howdens to come.. This could turn out to be a HUGE RIP OFF as I have found out they don't tell ME how much it is…
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Plumber needed for bathroom refit - Oxford
Hello, Does anyone have any recommendations for plumbers in Oxford? I'd like to have my bathroom refurbished and am in the process of acquiring quotes - if anyone has any personal recommendations rather than me relying on Google that'd be great.
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Double glazing firms?
Small, local and handy - but don't manufacture - or the big boys that manufacture and sell? Any thoughts anyone? Pros and Cons?
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Shower help please
We have a mira electric shower - at the moment it won't heat the water up. When you switch it on the overheat light comes on and the water is cold. I am a technophobe - can someone please tell me whether i need to call a plumber or an electrician?
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cavity wall insulation
Anyone want to post before and after, or just after, pictures of their wall after having cavity wall insulation done. A friend is convinced his walls will not look nice after it is done as he is trying to sell his house.
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Oven repair?
Morning My AEG integrated oven has decided that heating stuff is no longer in its skill set, which is somewhat annoying... I've looked at replacing it and compact double ovens are quite expensive so was wondering if anybody knew of any oven repair companies out there. I'm guessing that there aren't that many things to go…
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Replacing 2m of concrete drive, advice please.
After a numpty of a 'builder' dug up about 2m of my drive, I now need to replace it. I have cut a straight line across the drive, and dug out all the old concrete from behins the cut (an area of about 2m x 2m) Can I now just mix & pour in new concrete, or is there a special way I have to join the two sections of drive?? Im…
