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can someone check my floor calcs?
Its REALLY stupid, but can someone just make sure I am calculating the total m2 required for our floor correctly:o We have kitchen-measures 2.62mx 4.11m, then a 1.5m opening to dining room, which is offset from kitchen-measures 3.2mx 3.02m, then doorway to living room which measures 4mx3.54m (this is at widest points-it…
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anyone used uk flooring direct?
Hi, We have decided on engineered wood for our kitchen/dining/living rooms. I have had samples from ukflooringdirect of this wood and I really like it, it seems very solid and well made. Has anyone used them? are they any good? Also-is it worth paying the extra for acoustic underlay? And why is this one more expensive than…
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Quotes site
I found this site useful for estimates and technical aspects of getting most types of work carried out in and around the home... http://www.buildingsheriff.com/job-costs.html
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Protecting pine doors
Hi, I've just had three knotty pine doors fitted. What would be best to use on them to protect against warping/shrinking - i.e. wax, varnish, sealer? Thank you
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Resin Bonded Driveway
Hi all, Any recommendations for Resin Bonded Driveway companies in the Cheshire Area (Chester to be exact). May go with imprinted concrete depending on price difference between the two (any ideas on cost as I haven't a clue!!) but like the idea of the bonded aggregate. Will be looking to cover area 30m by 3m currently…
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Locksmith help needed please
Hi all Can someone please recommend me a good and reasonable locksmith in the Bristol area please I would be thankful for any help Xx
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Resolved.
Sorted now. I'd of deleted the thread but can't find a way of doing it. Cheers all. I have a Hotpoint RTA41 Iced Diamond fridge/freezer. Last night the light went out but it was still making noises and was still cold so I assumed all was ok and it must just be the bulb. ...Today, it's stopped making any sound at all but is…
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Open Fire problems in an old cottage
ooops just realised there's a specific thread for heating issues sorry mods. I've deleted my question and reposted it where it was relevant. Apologies to all
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Pointing
I have a builder who has just started today to re-point the house he seem to know what hes doing but is there any thing that I should look out for at the moment he's using a 2to1 mix as the original mortar is very sandy most likley 8to1 mix. I was hoping that the re-point would be a little more flush with the brick but is…
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Can we cover a neighbour's window?
The house next door to us has an extension, which was already there when we moved into the house. The fence between our gardens stops a the end of the extension. On the side of the window which faces our patio there are two frosted glass windows. Would we be okay to cover the windows with a cheap reed style panel (bought…
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Fakro blinds without metal bits
Hi everyone, I have two fakro skylights in a bedroom, and I need blinds for them. I found some blackout ones which I ordered from Vale Blinds website but when they arrived they had ugly metal bits all round them, which made it look like an office not a bedroom, so I sent them back thinking I could get others. However, I…
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Alternative to Architect?
Good morning, We are in the process of (hopefully) obtaining planning permission for a new build onto the end of my Mothers house (huge side garden). We are very new to this and the information available is slightly over whelming. We have had an architect technician round to the site for his opinion, he seems to think its…
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Any advice on complaint letter - dishwasher
Maybe I don't stand a hope in hell, but I have decided to write a letter to Rangemaster about my dishwasher. Its 1 & 3/4 years old so almost out of its 2yr warranty, and in that time I have had it fixed 3 times for the same problem - it just doesn't cope well with my high water pressure. A tiny bit extra and its done for:…
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How soon can I use the bath after applying mastic?
Basically, water is leaking from my bathroom to the room below. I have no idea what could be causing this but I hope that it is just water leaking in from the side of the tub or something where there could be a gap in the mastic (silicon sealant). If I re-mastic, how long will I have to wait before the bathroom can be used…
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White UPVC window going yellow
Noticed yesterday that the whole of the bottom edge of one UPVC window frame is now a shade of yellow and it's the same on one of the other windows too plus the glue (?) used along the frame has gone an amber colour. The windows have been in 4 years. Will get the people that installed them out to have a look but any idea…
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Getting paint off beams
When I last had had a similar job, it was an empty house with stone floors. I used a blow lamp. No problem apart from old smouldering varnish falling on your head. This time it's in my very lived in lounge! Previous owners put horrible cladding on the beams. Underneath it looks like just one coat of paint. I've got some…
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Extension - Potential Problems
Good Morning I am looking to build an extension to my property. However, the neighbouring wall that I will build upto has a flue coming put of it. The neighbouring property is a downstairs flat and due to the lay out I am unsure as to how they could re-route the flue to another external wall. Where do we stand with this,…
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Combi boiler?
Just had a plumber around to quote for a new boiler. I *thought* they were all combis these days, but he wants to fit a regular boiler, as I already have a hot water tank and all the paraphernalia. There are only three of us in a four bed house (and one will be off to uni in a couple of years), so I was thinking a combi…
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1200mm sliding shower door - Infinity from Splashdirect
Hi all, I'm trying to find a good quality but not too expensive (that easy-to-find combination!) 1200mm sliding shower door. I've looked at Daryl, Simpsons, Kudos, Merlyn etc but they're all a little expensive. I was looking at this door from Splashdirect:…
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compressions fitting? no idea
hi all i am looking for compression fitting. i need a straight male and female. 12mm in diameter. what does 12mm X 1/2" mean? do i need larger female to fit into male or is it done by thread? thanks in advance