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How do you store your receipts . . . ?
We put ours in envelopes marked 'his', 'hers' and 'household' but it's a bloomin mess. Receipts are all shapes and sizes. Any tips on how you keep and store your receipts in a tidy but accessible way? many thanks.
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Where can I find a small bathtub?
Hello, We bought a house and we want to replace the bathtub. The space available is 1450mm by 640mm. I did search online and most bathtubs are 1700mm. Does anyone know where I can find a bathtub for the measurement I have mentioned? thank you Laura
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Botched loft conversion
I'm in the middle of a loft conversion and we've had problems with the building firm at every stage. The plasterer has just finished and we've realised that the walls aren't straight, the windows are wonky and the floor isn't fixed properly. The MD of the firm admitted they'd done a rush job, but the action they are taking…
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Electrical certificate
[FONT="]Is it reasonable to expect an electrician to provide an electrical installation certificate or minor electrical installation works certificate to confirm their work complies with the requirements of BS 7671 after they've completed the work (in this case wiring in new bathroom lights and fitting an extractor…
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car boot full of cable , How much worth ?
Hi, folks just wondering if you would have any idea what a large pile ,approx large car boot full would cash in at a scrappy for . Pulled all this out of my renovation project. couldnt believe how much there was sitting in the ceilings although it did used to be a shop. any wild guesses, it is unstripped by the way , dont…
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Old fuse box replacement
Hi all, i currently have an old type fuse box, type with the fuse wire in and had an electrician around to give me a price for straight swap of units. He checked the old wiring out and said its decent standard, all earthed and wot-not, so should`nt be any problems in replacement. He did warn me that with the new breakers,…
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Damp Concerns
Hi I have a 1930 semi detached house, we have damp problems under the stairs (external wall) and in the built in wardrobes in the main bedroom (external wall) What is the best way to establish the main causes of the damp, no other major probs in the house. Our render is in pretty bad condition and cracks are getting…
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Baxi 105e - I need a new expansion vessel
Hi - been told that our "expansion vessel" needs replacing (don't understand the technicalites but its full of water? should have some air in it?). This doesn't appear to cause any major problems but the result is that the boiler over-pressures. In fact just seen it at 5bar (don't laugh - yep the needle was all the way…
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Gahhh! I need a new shower!
We have a 9/10 year old Showerforce "shower panel" type of shower (installed by previous owners of the house) and a couple of weeks ago it started acting up. It turns on fine, but is very hard to turn off - you have to turn the control knob round and round and round, and slowly the flow of water slows down and eventually…
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Problem with concrete floor
Hope this is the correct section to post this in, I nearly went for the flood damage. The property has concrete floors, however I have just spotted some thick black sludge, coming up from the garage floor. My first thought was waste from the downstairs toilet as it is roughly the otherside of the garage wall (internal…
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Conservatory Roof
I am looking at ways of making our conservatory more heat efficient i.e. less heat loss. We are already useing heavy fabric blinds with special heat retaining backing. Would it be cost and heat-loss efficient to install sheets of polycarb on top of the existing polycarb sheet roof i.e. a secondary double glazing…
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Free tickets to the homebuilding and renovating show
I have posted this in the freebies section but also posting it here as it is relevant to the DIYers:) Follow the link to register for your free tickets https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/51375039#Comment_51375039
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Double Glazing
It looks like my double glazing has blown(moisture inside the units). I've been told that rather than getting the windows replaced I could get them resealed? Is this true? Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Options re:Carpet Quote
Hi all, Well, we have some quotes and need to makes some decisions - does anyone have any words of wisdom? It is for our whole house. Make: Mr Tomkinson Twist or Kingsmead Triple Twist Heather? Weight: 40oz, 50oz or 60oz? £200 difference between 40oz & 50oz, then £500 difference between 50oz & 60oz? Must be all one weight…
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Carpeting over Ceramic Tiles
Hello all, could anyone advise on carpeting over ceramic tiles, i have a conservatory which has ceramic tiles laid, but carpet would certainly be a bit warmer under my feet. Is it possible to carpet over these (with underlay) without drilling into the tiles to fit grippers, i'd prefer not to damage the tiles if poss in…
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In need of updating (flat on the market)
Hi Folks, Not sure if this is the right section, but I'll give it a go anyway. Last year we put our Bristol city centre 2 bed garden flat on the market, after months of trying (and one offer which fell through) we eventually gave up with the idea of doing a bit of work to the place so it was more appealing (some of the…
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Honeywell Wireless Thermostat
I have just had a lovely new Honeywell WirelessThermostat installed to control my combi and after contolling the heating manually (ie switching it on when we are cold) for years we are just about getting to grips with leaving it alone to do it's thing and trusting it. We are very happy with it but I have one niggle that I…
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How do I free stuck tap?
I know this is going to sound pathetic - but here goes! My bathroom sink taps are probably 35 years old. They are the mixer kind where the two taps are at either end of the sink and the water comes ou of the centre. All the gubbins are underneath the sink. The problem is pretty straightforward, the tap leaks and needs a…
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New Washing Machine.
Hi, I am looking for a new washing machine. Ideally I want to pay under £200.00. Only requirement is that it is white. Obviously the more efficient the better. Any suggestions gratefully received. Also does anyone else find it frustrating that you can't buy "Which" just when you want to, rather than subscribing? Cheers Nick
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any one fancy helping me find a corner sofa?
I've tried all the usual things - the high street shops & the tinterweb, but nothing much is impressing me at the moment. If any of you guys are bored & fancy a bit of sofa shopping (literally!), can you help me find the following please : - huge corner sofa with a matching 2 or 3 seater - did I say huge? make it one of…
