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Advice on digital thermostats.
Hi there, I have got an electronic programmer next to my hot water tank that controls when the hot water and heating come on (5/2 type). I also have a mechanical thermostat in my hallway, which is on its last legs and now has to be replaced. The obvious thing to do would be to replace my thermostat with a digital one, but…
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Expiry of Planning Permission
When we moved into our house a couple of years ago, it came with approved planning permission for a two story extension to be built on one side of the house. Due to financial constraints we haven't been able build the extension and the period for which the approval was given expires later this year. We have heard that as…
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Dimplex boilers
Hi everyone, I've had a quick look online for reviews of these and not getting very far. Does anyone have any experience of them? A Gas Safe registered plumber has recommended these and quote a cyclinder system and a combi system using the respective types of boiler for each. I just cant find any reviews on them? Cheers
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Hanging Curtains
Just in the process of hanging some curtains, and when I open/drape them I want the two curtains to stay together at the top, covering the track. Not sure if i've explained that very well, but does anyone know how i do this? thanks mto
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Replacing wooden "under window sill" sill
(To view the links, first enter imageshack.us/ into your address bar, then copy and paste the link directly after the text) Due to my bedroom window sills "moldy" appearence i decided to lift it up (it wasn't too hard) and have a look under there. Basically i found this wooden sill, looking pretty moldy and leaving a gap…
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Pull Down Baskets for Kitchen Cupboards
Hiya, i wonder if someone can help. I've just had my kitchen fitted but all the wall cupboards are very high up!! I've not been blessed with height:o but had to come to a mutual agreement with my husband who has been blessed with too much height!:mad: I've googled sooo many random things and in the end came accross this…
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Ladybird infestation
My flat is being swarmed by hundeds, if not thousands of ladybirds. They camp out in the window frames in swarms, hide in my clothes, crawl over me when I'm relaxing, I find them in food, in boxes, in cuboards and this morning I woke up to find 2 in my hair. I haven't been sleeping well for the past few weeks, i'm fairly…
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bathroom revamp on a low budget.. likely costs..?
after some advice / likely cost projection, on some projects that will need doing.. 1- shower, 2- bath tiling, 3- bath taps (restricted space access) 1- shower The old shower unit in my flat wore out, and was removed by council - they were going to replace it, until found out it wasnt originally installed by them (most…
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Loft insulation around spot lights
Official Insert If you've landed here because you're looking for loft insulation deals head over to our Loft Insulation guide. Back to Counting Pennies' original post... ---- I wonder if you can help. I am about to lay loft insulation in the loft, over a bathroom. The bathroom has spot lights. I would be most grateful if…
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Peeling paint on ceiling
Hi Everyone, we've been in our house a few months now and are attempting to decorate the hallway. The paint on the ceiling has peeled at the edges leaving a chalky residue underneath. We've removed all the paint from the ceiling using a scraper and most of it came away ok but there is this dusty coating remaining. Have…
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Subsidence/Damage Claim Search
When you are buying a property , and arranging building insurance cover with the mortgage , do insurers do a CUE database check on whether there have been any subsidence claims or reports of cracks or water drainage issues (which didn't result in a claim) in relation to the property you are interested in purchasing. Can…
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Advise On Relocating A Soil Stack?
Hi Everybody, I'm hoping that somebody could give me advise on relocating a Soil Stack at the rear of my property. If you bear with me, i'll try to explain as best i can the the layout.... To the rear of the property I'm going to be putting in an building extension, as the kitchen is small and needs extending, put…
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Neff D8990 Cooker hood
Do any of the kitchen guys/gals know if the above extractor can be modified for recirculation? If so do the innards need specific 'tubing' to divert to the vent ducts or will it just find it's own way out of there?? I'm presuming that the £70 carbon filters will be needed...:mad: Ideally I'd like to see the MI for this,,…
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Dishwasher Advice!
Can anyone help...I was looking to buy a compact dishwasher to go on my worktop or simply sit in a cupboard. I came across the following model which is cheaper than the alternatives:…
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multi fuel burner
got a multi fuel burner installed today guy who fitted it has done loads(80+) its 300 away from outside wall and on thick hearth etc, used 6" tw flue only thing that concerns me is plasterboard on wall behind it seems very warm,will it be ok or should it be repalced and if so with what?
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Central Heating Advice
My parents recently had 2 extra radiators added to their central heating system. These new radiators don't seem to reach temperature. They were added as 'spurs' to the existing two raidators at the end of the heating 'circuit' (hope this makes sense). The fella that fitted them used microbore pipe whereas the rest of the…
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cheapest way to heat a house?
Apologies if this is in the wrong section :j We are looking at renting a rather large old stone property that has not got central heating, could anyone advise what is the most cost effective way of heating such a house? It's on 3 floors, ground floor is the hall way, 1st floor kitchen, office and living room, 2nd floor 3…
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Website which rates local trades 'people'
Is there a website which people can use to rate local trades people on - I live in Llandudno and it would be useful to get an idea for big stuff like double glazing and central heating. Many thanks
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painting furniture
I want to paint a wardrobe, in a matt finish, would like farrow and ball type, but I understand its not the best paint to use as its too thin, can anyone suggest a good alternative please?
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New style cistern with low level WC pan
I normally inhabit the House Buying & Selling Board where I give advice but here I need advice! We've just taken the toilet out of a very small understair "cloakroom" - a misnomer because no room whatever for any cloaks!. It needs to be replaced and I thought it would be easy to find a cheap one at B&Q etc - but it doesn't…
