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Should I Buy a Dyson?
Are they worth it? I have no problem spending however much for one, however, for that amount of money, i want it to actually work. I have quite a thick pile carpet, and i've so far used a cheapo asda vacuum cleaner, an Elctrolux and a henry. None of them were all that good at getting into the pile, but Henry is probably…
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Dream Doors kitchens
One of these shops has recently open very near my home and I was thinking of asking them for a quote for a new kitchen. Any experiences with them? Thanks!
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Poor credit history will i get finance from DFS
Folks, I have a poor credit history as a result of illness a couple of years back. Doing well now and paying off debts. However I need a new sofa. Can anyone advise if I apply for 0% finance with DFS am i likely to get it given my history, or should I simply avoid getting a pointless search on my credit record. Thanks Chris
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Removing scratches from stainless steel cooker hood
The house we are renovating to live in has a cooker hood which I'm hoping to use as part of the new kitchen, to save a bit on costs, but it does have some light scratches around the small control buttons, looks like they have used a brillo pad or something to clean it in the past. Any ideas for removing these scratches,…
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Would closing the curtains keep the house warmer?
My house is mid-terraced and fitted with double glazing doors and windows in 2002. The house does not have any draughts etc to worry about. Tend to keep the heating low when needed. It warms the house up satisfactory. I have vertical blinds fitted to all windows and they are in closed position. Some windows also have…
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Kitchen Extension
I am planning on extending my kichen across the back of the house to the permitted size allowed without Planning permision. I have an outhouse attached to the side of kitchen (inner wall of semi) and would like to go the full width of the house over the entrance to this. It has a door and a small window. I was originally…
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Electrical Certificate or PIR
Can someone help please - I had an extension done. The builder supplied an electrician who went awol. A second spark came along and finished off. I now need an electrical certificate which this spark says he can't give me as he's not Part P but knows a Part P qualified spark who will come and certify the work. I am having…
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House gets cold quickly
Hi all I know it's cold on the evenings again, but within an hour of my central heating being turned off (at 9pm) my house has become quite chilly which I find a bit odd. I assume the heat is escaping somewhere - any ideas on how I go about tracing where/why? The house is fully double glazed and has gas central heating…
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Help: condensation causing problems.
Hi guys, We had double glazing fitted to the house early last year as we had had enough of condensation on all the windows. Although its become apparent that since the winter has set in the problem has got worse :( Its not just on the wondows now but my walls are soaking and its causing secondary problems wih mould etc..…
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How much to fit and buy real wood floor?
I've just bought a house (my first) and the living room has no carpet as the previous owner took it away with them. Do you guys know - just roughly - how much to: Fit and install real wood flooring? (inc. cost of wood) Room is 5metres by 4 metres. Thanks
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water hammer?
Can anyone advise/help please. I hear a loud banging noise which i think comes from my bathroom, stop !!!! is in the bathroom(bungalow) when the washer fills with water or when I turn off the cold water tap quickly in either the kitchen or bathroom. This has been happening for a while and I was wondering what I need to do…
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Average room humidity? Hygrometer q.
Just bought a hygrometer as this place constantly feels damp to me and I wanted to monitor/judge just how damp it is. I'm not sure what is an accepted % level though so I don't have anything to judge my levels against. What's classed as normal or average?
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summer house, timber out building
We have a garden with a summer house in it, the original intention was to get rid of it and plant turf, we are now undecided if to keep it, insulate it and tidy it up as a hobby room / summer house. the main issue is that it is a horrible green colour (cuprinal garden shade I think) we are thinking of creating a beach hut…
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Boiler Hot Water issue
I have a Halstead Combi 82. The Heating works pefectly but the hot water has now almost stopped. Burner runs for approx 15 secs then cuts out, refires after 20 secs. Have changed diaphragm, no difference, any ideas please?:(
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Standpipe
I am hoping someone here know's where to locate the wash out points where you plug a standpipe in. Is there no map available? I can find a hydrant point but need a washout point.
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Mouldy window frames
Hi, i'm looking for a little advice. The house im renting atm has wooden window frames. The previous owner painted them (badly) and also painted the vents shut. So lots of condensation and bubbling paint. Ive unblocked the vents and started to peel back the paint. Whilst doing this i seem to have come across a load of…
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Electric or cylinder shower?
Hi I have a large hot water cylinder (very well lagged) fed from a cold tank in the loft ie a traditional setup. The tank is about 1m above the loft floor. I don't use the bath (prefer a shower) & live on my own (so I don't do a lot of washing up) so I heat a lot of hot water I don't do much with. I'm changing my bathroom…
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Howdens Kitchens compared to B&Q
Have looked at B&Q kitchens but not that impressed with the quality, but have a limited budget as we are renovating a whole house. The kitchen fitter I'm using also uses Howdens, so I've looked on their website and am impressed, and also the rental property we are in at the moment has a basic Howdens kitchen and the units…
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Damp in Exterior & Interior Walls - Advice needed!
Hi All, I am just about to put in an offer on a 3 bed cottage. The outside exterior wall has concrete rendering on it in some places apparently to stop the damp penetrating. The inside has damp as you can smell it in the air. The house was brick-built circa 1800 (walls 9" thick) and so probably doesn't have a damp course.…
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How much Fence Paint?
Hi, I've been asked to paint 31 6ft x 5ft feather edge fence panels for a customer. Just the one side will be painted. It's not something I normally do. I've seen tubs of 9 litre Ronseal Brushable One Coat Fence Life paint in my local HomeBargains for £6 each. Was just wondering how many tubs I would need to buy as they…
