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b&q kitchen
Hi got a quote from them today....wait for it! £19,500 .we have a fairly big kitchen plus wanted utility to blend in too. fitting is £8,500 ....on the breakdown they charge £60 to move a fridge freezer and plug in lol. We really like the red kitchen with curved cupboards. Any advice on what is a reasonable price to fit…
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Coffee stain on carpet
Hi I have a coffee stain on my cream carpet! Unfortunately the stain has set and the cleaning products I have used aren't helping. Before I spend a fortune in getting a professional in or hiring a machine does anybody have any other cheaper methods for removing such a stain? Cheers Mark
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Builder Recommendation? - East London
Hi guys My partner and I are in the process of purchasing a new property and have had some red flags come up in the Homebuyers Report. Can anyone recommend a builder servicing East London that would be able to help us get a quote on the repairs so we can work out how much it might cost us if we decide to go ahead? Problems…
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TRVs
I am thinking of putting TRVs on all my radiators, I have only them on 2 at the minute. All my radiators comes from vertical pipes from the floor. There is a whole range of them in B and Q for example that range in price from 7 to well over 30 quid each. I just want to be able to control temperature of each radiator so…
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Roof Terrace Conversion Help Please
Hello all, Im new here and I think I may have posted my original question in the wrong place! sorry if anyone is seeing this twice! My problem is that I really dont know where to start. We live on the first floor of a victorian terrace conversion block of flats. It's a leasehold and the freeholder owns the ground floor…
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Fitting window fire escape hinges
Just had the building inspector round and he would like me to change one of my window hinges to the means of escape/fire hinges. I have these on other windows so know what they are, how they work. But just wondered, do i measure the length of the old ones (which are 15") and order a replacement of the same size (at a quick…
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Window fire escape hinges
double post, somehow. Please delete.
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B&Q Kitchen - complaint/compensation
In October 2010 I started the process of buying a B&Q kitchen. The problems began straight away with poor planning which resulted in the plans being totally wrong at installation. The catalogue of incompetence included, wrong parts being delivered, dates for delivery not happening, kitchen fitters arriving unannounced or…
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refurbishing a Crittall conservatory
we have inherited a curved roof aluminium conservatory which we want/need to refurb, as can't afford a new one yet. has anyone ever done this, don't know where to start looking for replacement rubber strip alongside the glazing bars i understand Crittall have stopped making these delightful(!) conservatories now and if we…
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Is a thermostatic mixer massage shower set worth it?
Want to redo my shower and wanted to know other peoples experiences with mixer sets. Are the massage mixer sets worth it? Do they feel like a massage? Or am I best getting a normal mixer?
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Roofing advice required - vaulted ceiling
We have applied and been successful in getting planning for a single storey extension on the side of an existing extension. !It is roughly 2.2m x 5m and will have a 30 degree pitched roof, that will be vaulted ceilings. The advice I need is on how the roof will be constructed. !We are looking for the inside to look like…
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Can I paint a spotlight bulb?
Got some cheapish remote controlled spotlights from Costco - but the light is very white/harsh. Would I be able to paint them to give off a cream or orange glow and if so, what type of paint could I use?
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Minimum ceiling height for a bathroom
Hi, I am looking at a house that has a very low ceiling in the bathroom. It seems to be an Victorian design 'feature' as all the bathroom in the block are slightly smaller than they should be. The ceiling is about 6foot 5. So you don't bang your head, but at the same time it's too low for a shower (in my opinion). Is there…
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Minimum thickness of beams for attic conversion
Looking to do an attic conversion on a bunglow. Current beams are only 4inches thick - I'm guessing I need thicker. What are the legal restrictions? I thought it was 6 inch, but a friend thinks it may be 8 inch. Or does it vary - dependant on width they are spanning etc
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Cheap Kitchen Taps & Sinks
My kitchen works continue and I would appreciate some advice! I have a kitchen on order but refused to use B&Q for sinks, taps and handles as I felt the cost was too high. There are definitley cheaper alteratives on ebay but I am concerned that perhaps it would be a false economy and the chrome or stainless steel may fail…
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Can anyone recommend a green roof system?
We finally have the money to get our extension done :T so am now trying to plan the budget. Part of doing the extension is to make our current flat roof above the kitchen into a green roof. I've found a company called Enviromat which seem reasonable, but would like some recommendations. We are quite good at DIYing and my…
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Advice on boilers please: Worcester vs Vaillant vs Baxi
We currently have an old Gloworm gas boiler which is on its last legs so we are looking to replace it. We've had two engineers in to quote, both came highly recommended, both seemed to know their stuff. The engineer who does our yearly service recommended getting a Worcester, but he doesn't do installations so I've had to…
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Fridge/freezer off for 8 hours
Hi all, My fridge-freezer went off for roughly 8 hours as whilst I was out at work, all the electrics went off. No idea why as I was not there to blow any fuses... Is it okay to keep and eat the food in the fridge and the freezer? For example, some fresh mince I had frozen in the freezer, I was able see blood at the bottom…
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Wood Burner Fitters : North West?
Hi, Long time reader first time poster :) Me and my partner have just bought our first home (never doing that again!) and we want to get a wood burning stove fitted. I've find a few local companies but haven't managed to find any reviews or feedback on them. Can anyone here recommend a seller and fitter of these devices…
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How to prevent mould growth?
Hi all, Since I had secondary glazing installed, I have 2 windows that attract mould. Teh house is not inherently damp - it must be just poor air circulation in those 2 spots. Are there any good products out there that are reliable at removing this mould? Maybe something like this? -…
