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Radiator smell
I have looked around the web for causes/solutions to a smelly upstairs radiator. It only smells when the heat is on and although doesn't choke it is nasty to breath in for a while as it drifts downstairs. It smells old, fusty and a bit burny. I am assuming it is the paint but have never experienced this before. I was…
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Memory foam mattress advice - Memory Foam Warehouse, are they any good?
I've been having problems with my back during the night and thought it may be a good idea to change my mattress to a memory foam type. There seems to be so many out there with such a range of prices that i'm a bit unsure where to start. I found this company on the web and their prices seem excellent. Has anyone used them…
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Heating Coming on when timer set to off
Hi I have my central heating on timer at the moment, 5.45-7am and then 5.15-7pm. However I noticed that the heating was on through the night last night. Is there a reason for this i am missing or is there a problem with the boiler? Many thanks for your help Fiz x
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Overboarding a ceiling - finding the joists?
Hi all I had a go at plastering my dining room ceiling - needlesss to say it is quite shocking unfortunately! I used artex smooth it powdered stuff which needs a bit of a sand down now because it is VERY bumpy! My wife has now insisited on a plasterer coming in to do a proper job :p plastererer has said that if i sand down…
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High Quality Screw Multipacks
I've currently got a huge assortment of low quality screws that stirp easily and are just generally a bit crap. I fancy one of those large metal boxes with an assortment of various screws in them... can anyone recommend some good kits... I screw in to masonary, plasterboard and wood...
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Old carpet - can I put this in a blue bin?
We've got a blue, green, brown and black bin. I was wondering if I could put carpet cuttings in the blue one?
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Kitchen Surplus January Sale?
Does anyone know if Kitchen Surplus have a sale after Christmas? Or Top Worktops / Worktop Express for that matter? Thanks
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pull cord wiring
I recently removed the halogen light fitting in my kitchen which was operated by a pull cord switch, unfortunately I did not make a note how it was wired, when I wanted to fit a new one I was some what confused with the wires left hanging out the ceiling, I have two lots of twin and earth one of which is normal (blue,…
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What would you budget for the following works?
I'm in the process of buying a house and am concerned that I have underestimated the cost of the works required. I have budgeted £70k including VAT and contingency, cost of new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and tiling - I'm in the North if that helps. Kitchen/bathrooms to be mid range quality. I need to buy in the labour -…
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Baxi boiler pilot light keeps going out
Hi, My pilot light on my back boiler keeps going out, I've looked into it and it looks like its probably the thermocouple, how much should I be looking at to get this fixed in essex aera? Thanks.
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What should I pay to replace my bathroom as follows:
I am having my bathroom refitted - it's approximately 7' x 6'6" on the ground floor of a four story block of flats. It's a small bathroom, but there is a long big list of jobs. How much would I expect to have to pay for labour: The bathroom is the original from 1972. Remove a hollow cavity wall consisting of two large…
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I need a power shower replacement
I currently have a Newteam 201 thermostatic power shower fitted, and its giving up the ghost. and its time for a replacement. does anyone know of a good place to get something i can fit in its place. Just so you know, im 17th edition spark, so no worries installing the thing, its just that im off to work, and wondering if…
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House Alarm Code
Let me start with...no I'm not a burglar in desperate need of turning off the alarm. Right, I moved into my house about a year ago, and it has an alarm fitted. The only problem being I don't have the code. So I thought I'd attempt to contact the manufacturer of the alarm, the problem being the number on the alarm doesn't…
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Is this budget fair?
We're having some work done in Bedfordshire on a two bedroom plus boxroom detached 1930s house. We've budgeted 15k for the following: 1. Total rewiring, addition of spotlights in three rooms, dimmer switches in three others, about 9 additional sockets (10 existing), 2. Four new radiators, three of which need minor…
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Another damp question!!
Following on from other damp questions posted I am totally confused as to what steps to take first in removing damp problems. Always had condensation issues in the house but in last 12 months mould is appearing on one bedroon ceiling and damp patch on another bedroom wall. Main issue is one wall near front door where damp…
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Fan Oven not working..Help!!
Hi, I wonder if anyone might know a solution to this, I can't seem to find it described as a common oven problem online. It's not just the element because the fan, light and clock aren't working on the big fan oven. The upper small oven, grill and gas hobs are working though. A couple of days before and still now I notice…
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Bathroom ceiling light...
Need some advice. Bathroom light decided its time was up so bought a new one. Fitted it on my own this morning working fine, but didn't come across any earth wire, I know there are earth wires running through the house because I fitted lights in all other room when i bought the house in September, is there anything i can…
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Insulation tips - cavaity, loft and draft proofing
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could give me the best value insulation tips. I am in the process of completing my first house buy and I am a novice, it will need central heating put in as has not got it already. But as I am wanting it to be as efficient as possible to save money/energy I was wondering where is best to…
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DIY Kitchen
Hi, My OH is planning on remodelling our kitchen. He's very handy & has a few friends in the trade to help him out but we're just wondering what the correct 'order' of this should be? Obviously we need to clear the room first then.. eg 1. Building & Structural 2. Plumbing & electrics 3. Plastering 4. ?? Mainly wondering…
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Is my double glazing installed badly?
I live in a rented house, and all but one room is nearly very quiet. You can hear traffic, but it's pretty quiet - I don't expect it to be soundproof! But in one bedroom, you can hear the traffic more clearly than the rest - and it so happens this room is the colder of the bedrooms. When you knock on the inner plastic…
