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Replacement conservatory
We have a conservatory on the rear of our house,tagged on to the rear of the kitchen, its of very poor build quality, and when we moved in 5 years back it was on the list to replace,but in the present financial climate i am thinking again. The UPVC windows are ok,it has a slightly pitched felt covered roof, finished off…
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Loo seats
:mad::eek::mad: What a lovely subject!!! We re vamped our cloakroom and bathroom about 10 years ago. Foolishly choosing top end toilets Philippe Starck and Galassia Arke. The seats for these toilets to replace are over £100 each. But as they are definate shapes I have no alternatives. The materials these seats are made…
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Complete home refurb.
I'm going to have to do a complete upgrade on my home this year and of course want to do as much non-tech prep work as possible. The house is basically sound, but very much stuck in the 80's/90's. Is there an order in which things need to be done:building, electrics, plumbing, etc? I just want to rip it all back to the…
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Problem with bath hot water tap
I'm having trouble with the bath hot water tap. The hot water runs but then slows down to a trickle then quickens up again. Other taps in the house seem unaffected. The tap does seem a little stiff. Combi boiler with no tank. Any ideas? Many thanks.
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Help, painting disaster!
A couple of years ago we replastered the spare room and painted over it. All was good until this weekend, we have decided to paint over it. Disaster because the fresh paint is bubbling and is pulling off the paint underneath. Hubby is up there with a scraper scraping all the new paint (as well as the old paint) off. Now…
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Advice pls - Boiler & electrics
Hi I'm thinking of getting my boiler replaced in feb/march but I know that I also need to modernise the electrics & fusebox at some point. Will it be ok to get the boiler done first or should it be the electrics then the boiler? I wont be able to afford to get both at the same time at the minute. thanks
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Sink waste
I'm looking to do up my bathroom but the armitage shanks white toilet and sink seem fine except I hate the gold taps & flush handle. I know I can change these but what about the gold centre waste and plug chain holder in the sink? Sorry if this sounds petty but last time I replaced AS in the ensuite my plumber said I was…
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Primatic water system anyone???
Hi we are in the process of replacing our Aga (for another!), which led to us having to weigh up our hot water system. I am ashamed to say that we had no clue how the aga provided us with gallons of hot water and now that we know that we have a single feed indirect system (primatic?) we are faced with a problem. We bought…
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legal advise on builders damage
Hi all, in July we renovated our house with rooms in the roof and a rear extension. The builders but the joists for the rear extension on the roof and wood chippings etc blew onto by neighbours conservatory roof. The roof she has a special layer of like bubble wrap stuff that keeps the heat out in summer and in, in winter.…
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Kitchen advice
Hi, We're currently looking to buy a new kitchen and like most people we're trying to get the best quality for our money. We've had a quote from homesbase for a high gloss kitchen in their new Odina range (also known as nobilia kitchens) which is manufactured in Germany. The price for 16 units and worktops (no appliances)…
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Ironing service in Warrington?
Just recently moved here, looking for any recommendations in an ironing service. I know there are plenty on yellow pages, but just no idea which one to pick.
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Help plumbing tips!
Hi! I have hot water running but no cold water. Luckily had a shower before this problem started. Heard a noise as if the central heating was coming on. Then went to bathroom, no water. Same downstairs. Is this an air block or empty tank? The tank is nearly level with the ceiling so god knows how I'll look into it! No…
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Cheap Window Coverings
OK so we have moved into a house with a HUGE kitchen window - it is also fairly damp - our landlord is looking at getting the windows replaced at some point fairly soon. I need some ideas for cheap window coverings which don't look rubbish and also preferably nothing fabric like curtains or roller blinds because with the…
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Double glazing spare lock required.
this part has broken so looking to replace it. The UPVC windows were already in the house so dont know who fitted them to get a replacement. however, im hoping that a MSE member might be able to point me in the right direction.
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Tall Headboard and Stairs
I am looking to buy one of those big (tall) padded headboards (the ones that go down back of bed to the floor). I suddenly wondered how on earth it would go up the stairs? My stairs are partly blocked in at the bottom with an open landing rail at the top but halfway up the stairs, the ceiling drops down a section. :eek:…
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Problem with Zanissi Frost Free Fridge Freezer in unheated utility
Hello, I hope someone can advise me or help find a solution to my problem. In mid october I managed to pursuade my elderly aunt to buy a fridge freezer to keep in the house so she doesn't have to go out to the freezer in the garage on freezing winter nights because I'm afraid she may have a fall. There was no room in the…
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Ceiling Cracks
I have a horizontal crack running along approximately 1 metre along the cornice in my flat which is about 3mm thick, it seems that the crack is increasing in length and thickness. How much will it cost for someone to come out and carry out a repair and am I able to claim this cost on buildings/household insurance? Fraser
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Problem with soil stack
Hoping someone may be able to give some advice regarding this problem.....Will warn you that am not very technically minded in relation to pipes/plumbing so will explain as best as I can! I have a soil stack (that comes directly from upstairs bathroom down into sitting room) that is boxed in. For a while i have noticed…
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first time poster, didnt know where to post but need advice
hello and good afternoon, iv always been a lurker but would like some advice if thats ok i bought 3 pairs of sunglasses from (see below) on the 7th january and although coming from abroad, im unable to contact them on their website and they havent left me a tracking number so im feeling a horrible feeling inside that iv…
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Extra tall wardrobes
hi there does anyone know any other places apart from Ikea that sell extra high wardrobes ie about 230 cm tall? I like a couple of the Ikea ones but being me I have to look at the alternatives before I commit! I've tried gogling but not had much luck up to now. they're for a teenage girl's bedroom - thanks if anyone has…
