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New build house - insulation polystyrene beads
Stupid question but... we are living in a new build house and had a bit of a shock when we drilled a hole for the tumbler hosing (and loads of beads were pouring out)! When we have had these beads blown in at previous properties, the installers have always added some kind of adhesive - presumably so that you don't lose…
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Looking for a good vacuum
I am looking to buy a new vacuum last three i had were all dyson - however after paying over £200 each time for them I have found them to only last max of 1 year (no heavy use) only used a couple of times a week. I am therefore looking for something else, has anyone any advice on what i could go for please willing to pay…
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any kitchen retailer / manufacturer recommendations?
We have just bought a house and need to install a new kitchen. We want to install a reasonable quality kitchen at a reasonable price. Anyone got any recommendations out of all the big players? (ikea, b&q, wickes, etc)
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Does anyone let a handyman install your kitchen?
I'm not good at all at DIY, so pls understand when you read this question. A local handyman has earned my trust through some small jobs and he said he can help install a new IKEA kitchen for me. He said the job may take two people (him and another person) and he will take care of every related task so that the job can…
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any health and safety gurus here?
looking for some information please, what is the definition of red heat and do george foreman grills/toasters/microwave grills give any off might sound strange but its a workplace issue just now cheers
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Asphalt internal floor
I've asked a simular question in the past, but it's a slightly different question this time! I've got an ex council house, the downstairs floors are concrete with a 12-15mm think layer of asphalt on top. This has been broken all along the edge by the carpet grip nails. I'm asuming that the asphalt also acts as a damp proof…
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Please help!-boiler power light flashing
Hi, Can anyone offer any help please. I have a Potterton Performa 24 Eco He combi boiler. Tonight when I got home the green power indicator is flashing and the boiler won't 'fire up'. The pressure was a bit low so I've repressurised it, switched the power off & tried the re-set button to no avail. The instruction manual is…
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Questions about tile adhesives
As the title says: What colour is Bal White Star adhesive? According to the manufacturer, the above requires primer be applied to gypsum plaster if it is polished or shiny. Am I right to understand that polished corresponds to the process carried out by a plasterer after applying a skim of finishing plaster on an interior…
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Cheapest Clothes Detergent
I love using washing liquid all in one jobby - the small and mighty ones and they cost me about £5 ish for 25-30 washes. Thinking I could save me some money by using an alternative method! What would be the cheapest? I am guessing good old fashioned powder?
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How to fit Ikea RENLIG DW45 Slimline dishwasher?
Our builder has failed to finish our kitchen and has left the RENLIG DW45 diswasher just sat in a space in the cupboard. Is there any instructions on how this should be fitted? I am pretty sure we ordered a unit for it to fit it into but I can't work out what's what from the pile that's left. How is this unit normally…
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Is 1.5mm Low Smoke 3 core Flex thinner than the standard stuff?
My local electrical shop was out of stock of 1.5mm 3 core flex but offered to sell me the normally more expensive low smoke or heat resistant alternative for the same price. I have bought some but I notice that it is a lot a thinner, more like 1.00mm flex at around 6.5-7mm in diameter. Even the seller was a bit surprised…
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Cavity Wall Insulation - will it cause dampness or any problems?
i've got a pre-1900 house (end of terrace). I'm thinking about having wall insulation, but I am worried about causing internal dampness or other problems. Should I be worried?
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How to get candle wax off material?
Had a bowl shaped candle which when in use, had a lot of melted wax just sitting in it. I blew it out one night then promptly knocked it over. :o A mini river of candle wax went all over my table runner. Obviously it cooled and hardened. I tried picking it off but there's loads and I'm a little worried about snagging the…
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central heating back boiler leak
Our Baxi Bermuda w2 back boiler seems to have sprung a slow leak and I have seen these CH leak sealant fluids and wondered if these sealants were any good? ATB and Merry christmas Andy
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Receipt for a new boiler
We recently had a new boiler installed. Had no problems so far and pretty happy with most of the job but when it came to handing over money the bloke had forgotten his receipt book and that he would post it to me in the new year because the post was so bad at the minute. Now... don't mean to seem overly cynical but I have…
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Cavity wall insultation ? free around Bpool/Preston
http://www.homeinsulationservices.co.uk/ I have just had a survey by this company for cavity wall insulation and the surveyer told us that they currently have a government scheme in place for free cavity wall insulation if you can refer somebody else. No restrictions as far as i know (benefits etc). I have a 3 bed semi and…
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Cost to knock through from kitchen to dining room?
Does anybody know the approximate cost to knock through from a kitchen to dining room? I'd like to take full wall away, which is a 12' gap to bridge. There is sink on the kitchen side and radiator on the dining room side, so some plumbing to resolve. One internal door to block up and one external door to partly brick up to…
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How to clean an oilcloth bag
i have an oilcloth nappy bag that needs a good wash, what's the safest way to do so without ruining it. i know the oilcloth can be wiped clean but the trims etc are fabric and they need a good wash too, what would be the best way to wash it?
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Price for Howdens installation - fair/ middling?
1 EA HYH8174 800 Int SC Shallow Cutlery Dwr 75.47 65.00 3 EA BFW9930 Bfw Wh Base Decor End 910Mm 84.17 56.97 2 EA BFW9920 Bfw Wh Continuous Plinth 72.51 43.98 3 EA BFW9940 Bfw Wh F/H Wall Decor End 752Mm 83.66 50.97 1 EA BFW5270 Bfw Wh Nh 1000 Hl Base Unit 75.00 96.75 1 EA BFW5805 Bfw Wh Nh 150 Wine Rack 75.00 56.25 1 EA…
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Dampness on walls
Hi I hope you can help, I have recently moved house and I have noticed that some of the walls in the house are damp to touch and some have the black mould on them. I have washed the walls effected, but it seems to be coming back. I don't usually put my heating on until the evening, and I would usually open my windows…
