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Designer Furniture 2 U
Firstly apologies if i have posted this in the wrong section, but i wasn't sure were else to put it. My question is about a business/website called "Designer furniture 2 U" (all one word), has anyone ever dealt with them before and if so are the trustworthy? They have a nice selection of oak furniture i want for a new…
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How to fix a hole that has become too big to secure curtain rail
Please help me...My curtain rail has just fallen off. The screw that is holding one end of the curtain rail has become loose and it seems that the hole is bigger than the screw so now it cannot just be re-screwed back on to hold the curtain rail. The screw originally had a wall plug in the hole but it seems the hole is too…
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can you put other fittings in a kitchen?
Hi Still on the hunt for the perfect kitchen-its soooo hard! We went to Howdens today, and it seems ok, and we have a couple of other appointments to go to. What I was wondering is-Howdens have a pull out 3 section recycling bin unit that fits in a 300mm cupboard, which we are planning on having in a 600mm cupboard. If we…
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chipped paint in microwave, does it need replaced?
I have read conflicting things about this online so looking for some guidance from the good folk on here. My microwave is around 4 years old and the paint inside it has chipped so the metal shows through on the bottom. I have read various things about the waves escaping, radiation and sure death if I continue to use it and…
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bathroom leak into Kitchen
Hi, We have a walk in shower instead of a bath, it was installed by the Council as my husband is disabled. We have always had problems with little leaks but the plumber who installed it said it was my long hair clogging the drain and we needed to clear the drain more regularly! 6 months ago Niagra falls visited our kitchen…
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R80 Low Energy light bulbs?
The spotlights I have in the kitchen are R80 (3), and I want to replace them with energy efficient bulbs - any ideas, because I haven't seen any and have no idea what to look for.
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IKEA fitted wardrobes
I have just moved so am on a very tight budget. I am on the look-out for good value fitted wardrobes. Someone recommended the PAX range from IKEA but when I look in the catalogue they seem to be standard wardrobes. Are the PAX range fitted wardrobes? Does anyone recoemend them or anywhere else in W London? Do IKEA sell…
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granite worktop question
Hello, sorry if this is meant to go else where. we just had Kashmir white granite worktops fitted by a reputable company who specalise in Granite and marble in Glasgow. I have noticed that after the worktops get wet they go a darker colour which then fades as it dries. Is this normal or does it mean that the granite is not…
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white granite watermark question
Hello, sorry if this is meant to go else where. we just had Kashmir white granite worktops fitted by a reputable company who specalise in Granite and marble in Glasgow. I have noticed that after the worktops get wet they go a darker colour which then fades as it dries. Is this normal or does it mean that the granite is not…
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Advice please
Had a phone call from my sister last night, she wanted to know if I have paid more for something if I have paid cash ?. my sister had a sales person call she wants a new front door. They were talking about different payment options and he seemed keen for her to pay on a monthly budget plan, she told him she wants to pay…
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Collapsed drain?
Hello, I'm scared I have the signs of a collapsed drain. the house I own has an extension built by previous owners and as I understand it, the extension was over a drain. I've started to see odd cracks, and signs of damp in internal walls, no sign when pulling up floorboards. In addition I have a yellow damp line 1 meter…
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TV wall bracket
Hope someone can advise me on good models for a 42" LED TV and best place to get one. Thought there was a thread about but I can't find it.
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need to work on on water pipe, can i without draining the hot water cyclinder
hi i've got to plum in a new sink in our utility room, the cold is fine i no where the stop !!!! is but i also have to sort out the hot tape for the sink (theres a pipe which has a stop end on it) but i dont want to drain the hot water cyclinder if i can help it) tried googling it, and kind of confused myself, can i just…
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Woodlice infestation
Can anyone help? We have been plagued with woodlice since we moved into our house 18 months ago. Tonight, however, on the outside brick walls - some is part rendered there were hundreds. Can anyone explain why? and how do I get rid of them?:(
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washing machaine refurb module?
Hi, ive been told my module is gone and was wondering if anyone knows if theres any such sites that would supply a refurb module and programmed for a indesit wixe127?
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Radiator covers
i live in a old terraced house but the central heating system is brand new and the radiators dont seem to 'go' with the house so i was thinking radiator covers. but my question is ............. do they still allow all of the heat out as some of the rooms are quite chilly to start with . thanks in advance
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Preparing a wall for tiling
Hi guys Hoping one of you can help me I have taken all the old tiles off the walls in my bathroom with a view to re-tiling. Where the tiles have come off some of the old (and i mean old) plaster has come away with it leaving some big gaps. My questions is, what is the best way to prepare the wall for re-tiling ceramic…
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Celebrity/Sherbourne Sofas - any thoughts?
Hi I have a few threads on here about sofas, and today was shown a Celebrity one. This was mentioned to me in another thread. Has anyone had one in leather with the reclining action in the power? Are they good? Is £2,100 good for a powered one, one motor, three seater in leather, a good price? I hear they are British made,…
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Rainwater downpipe overflowing - is this covered by house insurance?
In the torrential downpour yesterday, it soon became apparent that the rainwater downpipe at the back of our house was full and overflowing. The water splashed out over the top and onto the brickwork behind. Damp has seeped through the brickwork and stained the inside wall in our loo. Water has also spilled over the gutter…
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Mains voltage halogen downlight fittings with LED bulbs?
I've an on going quest to find some suitable LED downlights. With the lack of any reasonable fire rated LED downlights available at a reasonable cost (£42.90! Halers EvoLED, best price including VAT I could find). I'm thinking that getting hold of bog standard GU10 halogen mains units and changing the bulbs. I know that…
