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What is a reasonable time to change your mind?
What is considered a reasonable time for a purchaser to change their mind over a potential purchase bearing in mind that the goods required cutting rather like granite work surfaces and were to be fitted 3 working days after the sale?
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Damage to ceiling while installing boiler
Hi there, We have just had a new boiler installed - a combi and the old tanks etc from the conventional boiler removed. The pipe that used to feed the old hot water tank leaked the day after the installation and has made a hole in the bathroom ceiling. The installers have fixed the leak but say they are not responsible for…
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don't wanna have to pay a plumber
our outside drain is blocked, we already tried powerhosing it and sewer rods but these were cheap rods from amazon (altho they had good reviews) and hubby said they looked like they were gonna snap the problem is the pipe is sorta round a bend, i was wondering if you lot had any suggestions before we give in and call a…
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Bathroom Redecorating: Can you Tile Over Tiles?
I am getting my bathroom fitted in a few weeks. Saw a reasonably priced and modern bathroom from B&Q. Now I am just looking for tiles to go with my bathroom. The other day a bathroom fitter came round and told me it would be better to tile over our existing tiles as it would mean if we took the old tiles off the plaster…
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LG Washing Machine power cable length?
Does anyone have any idea how long the power cable is on an LG washing machine? Specifically the F1447TD5?
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How to Cut Carpet?
Silly question I suppose. Not too well or mobile but carpet round logburner has some burn holes and where cats have been fed its gone a bit smelly (have shampooed like mad but to no avail). Anyhow covered with rugs but smell still in that small patch so was thinking of getting down and just cutting it away - won't show as…
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Reface Kitchens (Glasgow)?
I'm having one of their kitchen planners round next week - anyone have any experience of this company?
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Topps Tiles.
Hi Guys. Have any of you seen any information on Topps Tiles having a Bank Holiday sale? I can't say I have ever paid attention to whether they have bank holiday sales on. I am looking to buy some white bathroom tiles and they were the cheapest by quite a margin when we did our price comparison but I am always looking for…
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Varnishing Banisters
Ok - so it's taken 4 weeks but I've finally stripped and sanded 30odd years worth of paint off my banisters!! I've stained them with Colron wood dye which says you should coat it with clear lacquer - do I have to? I know the idea is to give the wood a protective coating but I really don't want a 'varnished' look - I love…
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Security Alarm System
Hi there, apologies if this post doesnt belong here. Thought it would be most fitting. I am looking into purchasing a Secuirty Alarm system from my house that includes some sort of response i.e. called when alarms go off etc. What are peoples view on these? And if applicable what companies would you recommend? Thanks in…
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Calculating a Quote for a wall ?? (without a bricky) - any way ?
is there a way to calculate the quote for a wall, without contacting a bricky? an online calculator (I haven’t found one) Where I enter these details, -brick type, -length of wall, -height of a wall? -Its a garden wall, is there a way ? an online calculator? which I tried to find but isnt (Like a mortgage calculator)
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How much would a 20 Metre Wall cost to build? (garden wall)
Does anybody know what the rough quote for building a 20 metre wall would be? -4 meter trench dug -20 metre length wall -2 metre high wall -Breeze blocks used / double wall (2 sided wall) -Its a garden wall, where appearence isn't that important, hence using grey bricks. even if approximately ££, ? or is there any website…
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CHEAPEST BRICKS to use for a wall ? - (19 metre wall)
For a double wall (2 bricked) (like a sandwhich) what are the cheapest bricks to use? Appearance isn't that important, so if the wall looks like a dull colour, its cool. Breeze blocks? grey blocks? blocks which just need to be placed one sided? and can you show a Picture of the brick type....as there are so many brick…
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For all Immesion heater users
Hi im pretty new. Anyway my gas heating boiler broke down recently and Ive been using the Immersion heater. I actually came here from google after finding the thread about the best way to use the Immersion heater. Leave it on 100% or use it to heat the water your gonna use. My problem is I took out the Electric shower and…
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Siemens washing machine in John Lewis, inaccurate spec on display?
My Bosch washing machine has broken down for the 2nd time in two months (different problem), cost nearly £100 in June and I'm thinking about replacing rather than repairing it. Neighbour's elderly Siemens is faster, quieter and spins better than mine, so I looked at machines in John Lewis today. Siemens WM12P360 at £499 is…
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Dishwasher not working right
Sometimes does not disolve tablet properly or leaves white powdery marks inside/outside dishes cups etc. Been doing it for a while any help please :)
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Conversion likely to be possible?
I'm interested in a 4-story house, but if I bought it I'd want to convert the spare bedroom on the 1st floor into a bathroom with shower. Two questions - is planning permission normally a formality for such things, and does it make any difference that it's a new build? Just for more info, the ground floor is all open plan…
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Halogen or LED lights
Hi everyone We are having new recessed lights installed in our bathroom (4 in total) and trying to decide between halogen or LED. We would consider other types if recommended. Criteria I would guess is cost to install, cost of bulbs, lifespan of bulbs, cost to run and brightness. Many thanks in advance
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Mysterious sound of running water- ideas please
The other night, I was in the bathroom - before putting taps on etc and I could hear the faint sound of running water - well, more like a constant trickle. I firstly thought it was coming from the toilet, but then it seemed more like it was from the wall behind the toilet. I live in a terraced house - next doors bathroom…
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Damp Walls in terraced house.So, how do I get rid myself?
Hi all I just bought a terraced house (in the middle of the Block, not an end House) that is obviously suffering from damp. On the front of the House there is 1 downstairs window, 1 entrance door & 1 upstairs bedroom window. I have diagnosed damp because of the following symptoms: External rendering has fallen off…
