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Boiler flue near my window. Worry?
My neighbour is installing a boiler, my concern is the flue is pointing directly towards my window so more than likely if I was to leave my window open I will get CO2 emissions in to my home. I got a feeling the flue shouldn't be where its placed since the fumes are directly pointing in to my window if left open, the…
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Damp?
Hi We have been living in our house for just over 2 months now and firstly noticed a damp patch beneath the window in our spare room, which we suspected was coming in via the window frame somehow. We've been waiting for that to dry out, which it had before sealing round the window frame to see if that helped. Then…
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Felt backed carpet underlay or not?
I am having a felt backed carpet fitted in a bedroom. It can be used with or without underlay. Has anyone used it without underlay and how is it? Thank you in advance.
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Yale/Self-Locking in UPVC Door
Is it possible to get self-locking mechanisms for UPVC front doors? Something along the lines of a Yale type lock which can only be opened from outside using a key, but easier opening from the inside. We've got a normal 5 point mortice lock on there at the moment which I'm happy to keep in addition to a self-lock if this…
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bi folding doors suppliers hants
recomendations pls ;0
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Innovative kitchen worktop idea - travertine tiles under glass?
Hi everyone. As part of our complete flat refurb starting next month we'll be putting in new kitchen and reckon almost settled on design, except for worktops. The base units will be white gloss with light grey wood grain effect, probably benchmarx monaco range. Wall units will be white gloss carcasses with lovingly…
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Washing machine leaving strange stains on clothes!
Our washing maching (its a bosch washer-dryer) seems to be leaving odd stains on some of our clothes (worked out that its the washing machine by a process of elimination). It's yellowish & looks like wee (can assure you it isn't - although we did suspect the cats for a while - very unfairly as it turned out!!). Once it…
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Recycled Plastic Decking Boards
I am a wheelchair user and have a raised area of timber decking leading to an access ramp at the back of my house which has been in place for about 12 years. The boards are starting to rot now despite regular maintenance but as I am a wheelchair user the wear and tear is greater than normal so I guess it's reached the end…
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Lagging an immersion tank.
I was wondering if any one could advise me on this: I have quite an old fashioned central heating system. I looked into having it all updated last year, but my ex ( a heating engineer) said that in his opinion, what I have is better than all the modern stuff available. He cleaned and maintained the system, the only problem…
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sandtex gone solid !
Bought two 5L tins of Sandtex exterior wall paint (water based0 on offer last October. Gone to use today and both gone solid, and had to throw away. kept in outside shed . normally lasts years. Any reason why/how to prevent. thanks
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Builder has caused damage
We are getting our garden walls knocked down and rebuilt. The work started today, but they haven't organised a skip so the rubble is sitting in our front yard, and one of the chaps dropped a concrete block on the drain which has broken the drain cover. The main builder is coming back this afternoon to pick up cheque for…
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How much for window repairs ?
First problem is that the bathroom window won't open because its been painted over and now needs prising open. Second set of windows are UPVC Bay windows to front which apparently need news ' pins'. Any ideas at prices ?
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Replacing kitchen laminate worktops
OK, so the wife put a hot pan down on the laminate worktop in the kitchen of our rented house last night and it has left a big burn mark. It's not just a brown mark but has actually melted through the laminate. Obviously we need to do something about it. Will be informing the LL shortly, but wanted to have a couple of…
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Where can I get sun loungers with a gap at the bottom of the chair?
This may sound an odd question but we have reclining cushioned chair loungers, the sort where you sit up like in an armchair or you can move it into a reclining position a few times. The chair cushion and the frame goes right to the floor. The problem with these, although they are very comfy, is that when I want to get up,…
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Price of upvc door locks / locksmith
I have been shopping for quotes to open and repair my upvc door lock. Its a double glazed double door and is jammed solid and cannot open. In fact i think i have made it worse trying to force the handle open. The best quote from a locksmith in the area is £160 which is still expensive as far as im concerned. Does anyone…
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worktop express?
http://www.worktop-express.co.uk and http://www.barncrest.co.uk has anyone used them? Thanks Chipotle
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Planning Rules
I have read that an extension to a house must not be over 3m high if only 1m away from the boundary. Does the same rule apply to a new house being built in place of a much smaller bungalow (to be demolished) which, at present, is 3m away from the boundary. Also, is there a set distance that a 2 storey new-build must be…
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Cleaning limestone fire surround
Hi, I hope someone can help! I have a limestone fire surround which needs a good clean, however nothing I use seems to help! When we got the chimney swept (despite trying to cover the surround) soot has got onto it and seems to be impossible to clean. Any ideas? :)
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Tradesman question.
When you go to the Doctor, you are sometimes asked if you mind if a student Doctor is present also. The student is there to learn and doesn't actually participate in your treatment so can't do anything wrong and you are not negatively affected in any way. You also have the right to refuse their presence. So how come, when…
