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kitchen units
my hubby has decided that our 20yr old kitchen needs replacing ( I was just going to replace worktop and tiles as the units are still in a good condition.) I have been given the task of designing, sourcing and project managing. Design has been chosen and some appliances identified. I am uncertain about choice of door…
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Cavity wall insulation
Back in October I had a survey to have free cavity wall insulation with Brirish Gas. I thought the surveyor was thoroughly knowledgeable and did a thorough job measuring the house. After that followed a long frustrating process of waiting while they sourced some access equipment (otherwise known as a ladder?) because they…
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Leaking asbestos garage roof
Hi All, Would you be able to provide me with some suggestions on what I could do here? I know the long term solution is to remove the roof and replace it, at the moment this is not an option for me, but will be done in the future. The garage roof is leaking in a few places, is there a way to cover the roof up using…
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Writing to companies for free work?
I remember seeing on a restoration program that they wrote to companies to do the work for free as a means of training/advertising. obviously i know this is probably because it is on a TV program, but has anyone ever tried it?
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Problem with Potterton Housewarmer back boiler
Hi everyone. We have an old Potterton Housewarmer back boiler in our property. Not energy efficient I know but can't afford to replace at the moment. The hot water is fine but the problem is when put the pump switch on for the heating nothing happens! You can usually hear a gurgling sound when the pump is switched on but…
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Replacing or Repairing Windows
I need advice to decide on wether or not to go for a local and small business or a large company. I have had a couple of quotes off large companies that are similar. I have condensation on the inside of a couple of my windows and on inside window to the room. The windows are slowly growing mouldy round the weatherstrips…
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Plasterers Nottingham
Anyone know a good plasterer in Nottingham? Thanks!
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Gas/Boiler Certificate
Hi, I really hope someone can help me as I'm worried sick about this... We had a brand new central heating system and boiler fitted a couple of months ago. The property never had heating before. We used someone recommended by our builder. We have his name, company name and full address. We thought he did a great job, paid…
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Water collection on rear porch ????
Hi all! Just after some advice from you, currently got a 12ft by 5ft rear porch which I am having the current wooden frame swapped for upvc, currently there is guttering on the porch but the water just soaks a couple of metres away in the garden eg no downpipe/drain etc. I don't think this is ideal, I was told by a couple…
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Aluminium bifolding doors set
has anyone used of have experience with a company called Alusmart. They advertsed on ebay and supplied me with a price on the Visufold 2000 system Bifolding doors. He requires a deposit via bank transfer and ther isn't much background to the company.
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block paving question
Hi..and hope someone can help...im looking to block pave my driveway and have found some block paves being sold really cheap as they are 300 left over and the guy wants rid..however i havent a clue what sort of area the 300 paves would cover..can anyone give me a rough idea please as these are a bargain....they are just…
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Dougle Glazed french doors
In my kitchen (partly new extension). Has 2 windows, 2 roof lights & 1 set of french doors. All double glazed. However, temp in kitchen is very low - constantly cold (i.e. 16 degrees if I'm lucky). Windows seem fine, however on french doors (the one that you open first), frame feels colder where it butts against 2nd…
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Stop draughts through a ventilator?
My daughter has recently moved into a large old draughty house with the gas boiler in the large kitchen and a large grill type ventilator on an exterior wall. This ventilator had been installed by the previous owners just before they put the house on the market, on the advice of British Gas, as the boiler suddenly needed…
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New Main 30 HE Boiler - is it Legal?
I've been quoted to have a boiler replaced (by Gas Registered Engineer, who came as a recommendation), and the cheapest quote was for a Main 30 HE (which I'm told it a rebranded baxi, and a decent(???) budget boiler). Doing a quick search though, and I've seen things mentioning it being a "SEDBUK Band B" boiler, and these…
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Cost for having a multi-fuel stove installed.
Anyone have a rough idea of how much I would have to pay to have a gas fire and back boiler removed and a multi fuel stove put in ? Also the cost of a combo-boiler ? By 'rough idea' I mean...would it cost £1,000, or £2,000, or £3,000 etc..I don't want exact figures. Thanks ~D~ *I'm on Tyneside.
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Double glazing misted inside
Hi I have searched but couldn't find a match so apologies if this has already been covered. One side of the old double glazing in our bedroom has blown (moisture inside the 2 panes of glass). Is it economical to have someone repair it (have seen the service advertised) or should we simply replace the whole unit when we can…
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hanging a cooker hood off a dry wall
I've just about given up and called some local handy men to give me a quote, but in the meantime I'm being optimistic and thought I'd ask if anyone can instruct me, and hopefully save myself the call out fee ... I'm putting up a glass cooker hood on a dry wall. Having only ever had experience drilling into solid brick…
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Candy / Hoover "Care + Protect" Descaler / Degreaser
Had an engineer come out to fix the dial on our washing machine (under warranty). Looks like they are in-home salespeople! Well, why not. They're selling "Care and Protect" - a descaler and degreaser for hard water areas, a year's supply for £15.98. Now, I don't normally go for this kind of thing, but he seemed a nice…
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Help! How to Clean the Oven?!
My oven is filthy! Needs a serious clean. It may actually require a professional to come and do it...maybe. Thought i'd try myself first. It's an electric oven. And it's manky. I'm all for the chemical approach as well! So any suggestions would be great!
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Damp issues
Hi all.:j We have damp and I wondered if any of you could recommend where or who to contact in the Stockport area please. I also notice there are ways you can check damp; putting foil down on the floor etc. We have a hole just above the skirting board. I also know there is no such thing as 'raising damp'. Also, about the…
