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Recommend Joiner/Double Glazing in Central Scotland?
Hi there, Just bought a new house and it's got some pretty ropey 1970s Aluminium windows, so we're looking for a few quotes. Obviously the biggest driver is getting someone decent - can anyone recommend a joiner or double-glazing specialist in the central scotland area (Fife / Perth & Kinross)
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DIY Security Window Grilles?
I want to fit retractable window grilles after some scumbag broke into an elderly neighbour's home on Sunday and twice tried to get into mine later that evening. All the places I've seen online are v expensive esp for installation. I've seen some on ebay which are quite cheap but I don't know if they are as good as the…
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Moving partition wall a few feet need planning?
Hi all, we've got a non-load bearing partition wall between two rooms in the second floor of our house. We're planning to move it a few feet to expand the small room and turn into a dressing room. Can anyone confirm if I need to get planning permission or building check for this? (or can I just crack on!)
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Bifolds and replacement windows - timber, aluminium or alu clad timber?
We are currently in the process of having plans drawn up for a single story rear extension which will run the entire width of the house. The ground floor extension will simply have two sets of folding doors (each set having 3 doors abut 2.5 m wide, total glass say 5 metres) looking out on to the garden. No other windows.…
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Burglar Alarms
Since moving to our current house 5 years ago, we have suffered two burglaries and two further attempted burglaries. The latest one being a few weeks ago when a neighbour spotted people in our back garden in the middle of the night. I've resolved to install some kind of intruder alarm system. So far, Ive looked at the ATD…
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How do I Paint or Restore a Modern White table?
Hi all, This is my first DIY question on MSE. I'm a DIY novice and need advice about restoring a white table. I bought the John Lewis Jasper table off ebay but it has stains on it. I'll like to remove the stains or paint it over and will appreciate advice from mse forumites who know about these things. Does it need to be…
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Dye
How to remove purple dye from clothes any ideas. garcon6
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wall covering to stop mud splashes
I am looking for some ideas about what I could use on the utility room wall just inside my outside door to stop the paintwork getting in a mess. I have dogs and moved to the country where life is one big mudbath and every time we come in from a walk I end up with mud splatters and dog height tidemarks up the wall. I was…
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JCT building contract.......(Contractor)
....for a home owner/occupier who has appoint a consultant to oversee the work (revised July 2009) (Contractor) Hello all, After completing yet again another quality extension passed off by building control I always seem to have a problem with the ''JCT Building Contract for a home owner/occupier who has appoint a…
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Soundproofing for walls
New Neighbours have just moved in next door (semi built approx 1934) Please give advice to stop some of the noise coming through both the alcoves in the down stairs living room and dinning room,may do upstairs if succesful Thanks
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Looking for a gas cooker
Hi Im looking for a gas cooker, Im looking to buy new and it needs to be 60cm wide, gas, double oven and silver/black. Been looking on the internet over the past few days on currys, comet, ebay etc. Looking for a bargain so wondering if anyone knows of any sales that are on or whether there is a best time of the year to…
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Electric Shower Vs Thermostaic shower
I currently have to decide on which type of shower to install an Electric Shower or thermostaic shower. At the moment there is a broken electric shower installed (connect to an old style wyrlex CU with wired fuses..no RCD). I am currently looking into getting a first new combi boiler installed (so old system will be taken…
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Advice on who pays for fence damages?
Hi All basically one question our fence was totally destroyed in the recent bad winds in Scotland it has now been down over two months I'm more than willing to pay to have it re erected however my neighbour says he has no money to do it, can anyone advise me as who has to pay the bill for fencing in Scotland ? Does it fall…
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Wooden batten support for curtain poles - size?
We need to install some wooden batten supports above the windows to fit curtain poles too Can anyone recommend the size, depth and thickness these should be? Dont want them to look over powering behind the curtain pole - thanks
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Contents Insurance for Rented House
Hi guys, I've just moved into my first house with my partner last Friday, we are renting privately and want to sort out some contents insurance. Where is the best place to look? I know there is a lot of reading the small print involved in this sort of thing. I bank with Halifax and got a quote from them today of £15.22 a…
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DIY glass top table
Hi there has anyone ever 'made' their own dining room table by purchasing the legs and glass top separately? if so, any tips to be aware of, ie does the weight of the glass keep it anchored we are quite aware of the dangers/pitfalls of them (but still want one) and would of course put safety first
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water temp problem in shower
Hello all Hope somebody can help, I have a problem with my electric shower. I live in a 2 year old apartment which has a bristan artisan shower in my main bathroom, I also have the exact same shower in my ensuite. I noticed over time my water temp decreasing to the point that I have to have it on the highest temp on 45…
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Wall mounted Sink/Vanity on Partition Wall
Hi there, we have a bathroom renovation happening in two weeks and are in the process of picking out our units. my question is Is it possible to mount something like this http://www.bathroomheaven.com/small-vanity-units/ariane-wall-mounted-cloakroom-vanity-cupboard-unit-with-basin-450x320mm-gloss-white-13276.aspx on a…
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Sound Insulation 4 Internal wall
Hi, I want to sound insulate the party wall beween me and my neighbour because we can hear muffled voices and their movement of furniture, and their footsteps when we are down stairs and they are upstairs. The party wall is brick made, plastered smooth and clean. Are 12.5mm plasterboards going to block much sound? What can…
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Door handle/lock
Earlier this year I found myself stuck outside in the snow in my dressing gown with my door handle in my hand. It had literally sheared off. So, after paying a locksmith (who was there 30 seconds) £150 to get me in and telling me how to do it, I put on some new handles. Fast forward a month and what appears to be happening…
