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Lead bath tap pipes
Hi, my problem isn't so much that the pipes to the bath taps appear to be lead, it's that the taps we're taking off have a thread length of 6mm and the new taps we're looking at all have a thread length of 5mm. Was thinking that we'd just replace with a flexible connector pipe and remove the lead but when we unscrewed the…
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Someone please help us get this old vinyl flooring up!
Hi all. I'm in the process of renovating a house and the kitchen floor is about a 20 year old vinyl and is well and truly stuck down. I have no idea what glue they used to lay this but it's ridiculously stuck. We have spent hours at it with spades, tried heating it up with heat guns, blow torches, etc. Nothing seems to…
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Holland Damp Proofing
Hi Has anyone used or had dealings with this company? I've been given an advert for Holland Damp Proofing (dampproofing.com) but it just seems too good to be true! I'm currently trying to sell my house and the buyer has just pulled out on the back of the survey advisising of damp in the kitchen. I've offered to rectify…
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How to repair scratch in dark lacquered wood
So ive ordered some engineered and hardwood floor samples from from UK flooring direct and same bamboo flooring samples from bamboo flooring company. I like the black / dark lacquered wood BUT I tested what it woold look like if it were to scratch, and obviously it took the lacquer off and left a obvious scratch that was a…
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Need to buy new Kitchen
I need to buy a new kitchen that is reasonable quality and at a reasonable price. It is for a house that will be let out, hence the reason I am trying to spend as little as possible, as it is likely that it will get trashed up. The size of the kitchen is 5 metres x 2.5 metres. I am in Birmingham if that makes a difference.…
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help with buying a bathroom extractor fan
I need to buy a bathroom extractor fan to replace our existing one when the bathroom is getting fitted, I have been looking for hours but cant figure out which one I need or will be good. It will be going above my bath and electric shower, from floor to ceiling measures 2300 mm. We live in a flat and the existing ducting…
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Claiming VAT back on lighting in new build?
I have a new build completing shortly, my developer is Taylor Wimpey. I have their electrician laying first fix wiring for some second fix lighting in the form of downlights throughout the house. I have 55 LED fittings to buy and was wondering as this is a new build if I'd be able to claim the VAT back on the lights? Am I…
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loft insulation
I am after some advice. We had loft insulation done about 3 months ago (got it done for free as we are eligible for child tax credits) by one of the companies. Yesterday somebody else turned up at our house(my wife let him in), he checked the loft and said that it is only 60mm thickness and the requirement is 210mm. He is…
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Repair to Flat roofed Shed
In my garden I have a Brick built shed and the 8'x8' roof is in very poor condition, I am going to order the materials 2 8'x4' sheets of ply, roll of good felt, and the glue etc and then I need to find someone to strip the old roof off and re-roof it for me, now I need advice as to roughly how much labour charges should I…
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Grey colours in washing
I just bought a bundle of clothes from ebay for my 1-yr-old daughter, and discovered upon opening that they are very discoloured -all greyish. I can only presume that the previous owner wasn't careful not to put jeans/trousers in with colours! The question is, how can I fix it? I'm really careful with my washing and never…
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Help with Creda Tumble Dryer Please.
Please can someone tell me how to get the outer case off of my Creda Excel Tumble dryer. it rotates and blows but no heat so I think it must be the thermostats, I have taken the back off but the thermostats are not there so I need to get inside it, I have unscrewd the cabinet but still can't lift it off, it seems to be…
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Which shower mixer
Need to buy a new shower mixer (the old one is working but is about 10 years old and having new shower area fitted so might as well get a new shower - according to swmbo) Am looking at the exposed valve type to run off the combi but depends on the price. I have found a Hansgrohe Focus E single lever mixer that would be…
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Fitted wardrobes or standalone ones?
Pros and cons of fully-fitted wardrobes (floor to ceiling ones) vs. standalone ones please. I need to make a decision over the next few weeks on bedroom furniture.
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Shower / Hot water making huming noise
Hi All, Hope you can give me some advise on whats going on. I turn on my hot water tap in my bathroom and the pipe behind the shower is making loud humming nose. It's not a banging noise just very loud. I then tuned off the stop tap., which is under my sink downstairs. We have a combi boiler, if that makes any difference?…
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Is my home safe
I live in a ground floor flat and have soundproofing issues,a builder took the ceiling down and found this. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6081755435_5d24272b39_s.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6082307826_8468c1bc18_s.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6081756231_60beb9c403_s.jpg…
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Could it be the chimney I'm smelling?
We're presently renting an old church owned property. Every now and again (but quite frequently - several times a day) I can smell what I would describe as smoke. (Not cigarette smoke.) I've been all over the place and checked the electrics etc, they are old but seem intact and stable. There are two separate chimney stacks…
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My home is collapsing
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/60http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6082307826_8468c1bc18_s.jpg81756141_aaab7302b1_s.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6081756231_60beb9c403_s.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6081756925_521ef98bb1_s.jpg I had the ceiling taken down and found this,panic!
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Home improvements
We just bought a house recently so we have heck of a lot to do. Just wondering if anyone know where the deals will be over the weekend, B&Q, wickes or jewsons. Got floors, doors, bathroom, possibly a kitchen to get. With it being a bank holiday weekend just wondering if there are any promotions on. Thanks Craig
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What boiler do I need?
Have been trying to do a bit of boiler research but am getting confused as to what type of boiler I need. I am (hopefully) moving in a couple of months into a house that will need a new boiler. The house is 4 bed, detached, about 1500 sq ft, with cavity wall & loft insulation. It currently has 1 bathroom, but we will add a…
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Quote for Patio doors and window
Hello, please help out there. Just had a quote for patio (sliding) doors (HxW 2400 x 1900) and small window (110 x 100), of just over £2000. Is this good, the company (sutton windows) seemed fine. Thanks Deano
