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OS Home Decorating?
I want to spruce up my house and make it feel more like home. It's rented so there is a limit to what i can do/ what money i do want to put into it, as i won't see a return on it. Anyone got any ideas? Where can i get some good wall art and general soft furnishings?
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Anyone have a DysonRoot8cyclone
Really not sure of the best place to post but need help.I bought the above Dyson on the carboot lastmonth and it is brilliant I only paid £10. My problem is I dont have any instructions and it now needs to be emptied. I havent got a clue, Ihave managed to separate the container, which has a hinged bottom but cannot seemto…
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Insulation for window
Must explain 1st.... Window in lounge pretty much goes from ceiling to floor, however it stops just enough from the floor to have a little ledge, we've put a slim book shelf on this legde to actually stop our dog from using the ledge to jump and look out the window which then causes him to bark (window is in 2 parts,…
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Connecting to old pipe
We are going to have an old extension demolished in the spring so we are in the process of stripping it out, it was the kitchen. The water main comes in at the corner furthest from the house and we need to connect to the main house. Trouble cut a hole round the pipe and dug down about 600cm and the pipe is still going down…
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Connecting twin coil together! in indirect unvented cylinder
Dear all A new central heating is being installed at the moment, and we have a question regarding Twin Coil Indirect Unvented cylinder. I need 250L minimum, and I want to install twin coil and connect them together to the boiler as big one coil (outlet of the top coil connected to the inlet of the bottom coil then back to…
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Drying Wet Lightbulbs
I got up this morning to find that water has leaked in the under the sink cupboard. This I think is due to the new combi boiler being installed and the increase in water pressure on the y piece for the dishwasher and washer. Anyway when I have cleared the cupboard out I have discovered that I have 25 lightbulbs :eek: that…
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Trickle Vents
I am somewhere between hopeless and useless when it comes to DIY and really need to fit these as having problems with mould in my windows. Has anyone fitted these before? Link - http://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/300mm-trickle-vents-inside-and-outside-fittings/ Thank you kindly.
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aargh toilet blocked!
hi, just been in bathroom and noticed that my toilet is blocked! have flushed it a couple of times, water is clear but quite high although dropping. any suggestions?? should i just keep flushing it and hope it gets rid of blockage?? i have already had my arm in there and cant feel anything! not the start to the day i have…
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Washing car
I have suffered a serious accident which result now in my inability to bend down low. I find that when washing my car, I can never get to the low sill under the door. Would I be ruining the paintwork if I used a broom, soaked in wash solution?
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Pull cord light switch - Aaaargh!
Is it really too difficult to buy something which works as it should, here in the UK in the 21st century? We are having the bathroom renovated, and I bought a pull cord light swith from B & Q yesterday. We fitted it tonight, and after an hour, it ceases to function correctly. It clicks and then sticks, refusing to turn on…
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guttering
I need to replace my guttering and just on a simple google search I notice there is plastic and pvc guttering could someone advise which is the best please, or what I should look for?
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Rubber roof
Hi All Has anyone had experience of replacing a felt flat roof with EDPM rubber? All the reviews I can find are from the product suppliers claiming how great it is, but I would really like to know from the consumer's point of view. Is is lasting well? Does it look ok? Did you think it was value for money over other…
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neighbour noise question -working in garage
my neighbour took up a new project earlier this year which is woodturning making bowls - she has set up her garage to be a workshop and is now selling her wares on the internet. She does a great job -- BUTits the noise and the pressure on my head. Their garage is 1 metre away from my house in one area and about 1inch away…
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Curtain rails and curtains
Is there a good place to buy curtain rails? I want some wooden ones, the kind that consist of a long pole, with supports at each end, and possibly in the middle, made from a darker wood, possibly stained, for windows ranging from 1.5m to about 2.5m, and quite tall. I have seen them at B&Q and Homebase but I suspect I can…
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Power Drills. Confused
I need to do some general DIY in new house including cutting holes in kitchen cupboards for appliance hoses. I have the hole drill bits but when I tried to use these with my Argos value power drill, it went phttt and wasn't powerful enough to power the drill bit through the MDF. I have some problems with my hands, so am…
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Security light bulb URGENT
I need a bulb for a Guardian 2000 security light tonight. We got burgled 2 days ago and we really need this. I was hoping b and q would maybe stock one. Please advise as I do not have a clue about the type of bulb etc to buy. Many thanks
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Fitting venetian blinds.
Wondering if anyone can advise please. I have just bought venetian blinds for 4 windows. I`ve read the instructions and fitting seems reasonably straigh forward, but I am a little unsure as to how close to the window the blinds should be. Around all our PVC windows is a 3.5cm plastic trim (easy for decorating I suppose but…
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HELP! Electric box keeps tripping!
Hi all My electricity box tripped one night last week resulting in all of the plug sockets not working. Reset the switch and unplugged some items that had been plugged in all night (computer, printer and tumble dryer) and everything was fine for a few days. It happened again last night after i had left the tumble dryer…
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john65
D I Y roof insulation. the energy companies will supply roof insulation but would any one know if they will supply under tile insulation. it would seem to be a good idea to prevent heat loss through the tiles as well as insulating the loft ceiling. I know you can buy polystyrene panels and cut to fit but just wonderd if…
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lighting advice for vaulted ceiling in kitchen
the room is going to be 21 ft 9 by 12 ft 2 - the ceiling is going to be vaulted and the room is a kitchen diner - please please can anyone give me some advice on what type of lighting to have and how much - electrician is coming in the morning and he needs to know what I want - hadnt realised he was coming so soon. Any and…
