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Ordered new fridge - didn't work!
I'm not certain if this is the right thread for this, so please forgive me if it isn't and mods feel free to move it if necessary. I figured as it's not quite about my consumer rights, more about the product. We ordered a new fridge-freezer from a local, not major chain, store. It's a rather expensive one, but we needed…
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Conservatory advise needed
Sorry of this is the wrong place to post but................ The wife has finally nagged me into submission and it looks like we are going to have a conservatory built but now we need to decide between a polycarbonate roof or one of these new Solaroof/Activ Blue type glass roofs. I prefer the look of glass but was a little…
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How much can I save on wooden flooring for a 22 sqm room?
Hi everyone, I bought a new house and there is a living room of 22 sqm in it. I want to make it all wooden floor, but was told by the sales man the minimum spending would be 800 pounds. That is above my budget a little bit. Is there any way to save a little bit to make everything done within a budget of 500? I know nothing…
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Chesterfield Company
Hi, I'm thinking about buying a leather sofa from the Chesterfield Company - had anyone experience of using this retailer? Many thanks!
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New drill
Im looking to buy a new drill!! Can anyone recommend me one for under £100??
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Howdens kitchen query
Anyone any idea how much Howdens would charge for the pull out recycle bin, 3 compartments? I'm bidding for one on ebay and want a ballpark figure for a maximum bid
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Gaps between floorboards
Some advice please. Just lifted old carpet and underlay, new carpet due to be fitted stairs and landing on Thursday. Noticed we have quite a few gaps between some boards on the landing some maybe quarter inch or so,also some creaky ones. OH not big on DIY so can someone tell me do I have a problem here needs to be sorted…
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What do you think of this kitchen design?
We're designing a new kitchen and are looking for some feedback as although the kitchen designers do try I always feel they're a little scared to say when an idea is stupid. While we do plan on staying in this house for 7 years+ and we think the design meets our current needs and would be fine when we had kids we wouldn't…
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What is my ceiling made of and what should I do to it?
Hi everyone, following a leak part of our ceiling fell down. We have been advised to pull the whole thing down (which will make some scheduled electricial work easier) and then get it plasterboarded over. Primarily, we want to know what the ceiling is made of just to make sure it isn't asbestos. We were expecting lath and…
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Electrical trunking
I've viewed a couple of properties that have obviously had what I term cheap electrical work carried out as they have that horrid trunking around walls and across ceiling. What I'd like to know is if you have a property with this kind of thing and want to be rid of as I would, do you have to go for a full rewire or is it…
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Much ado about underlay
Hi All, I would like to ask what is the best kind of underlay to get for; * Bedroom * Stairs and upstairs landing We're getting Berber style carpets for both areas. We already have the Tredaire Royale/Dreamwalk (depending on where you buy the branding is different and colour as well, its either blue or purple) in two other…
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Photographs of Liverpool...?
Hi all, Since moving into the boys Ive erm, 'redecorated' a little.Needless to say, a lot of his 'football memorabilia' has been removed ;) We've come to the compromise that he can have some framed prints of 'Liverpool' things up - we've got three black 6x4 frames to fill. The idea is to have some nice black and white…
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Planning and budgeting house renovations
Hi everyone, I am wondering if there is any advice for planning and budgeting for house renovations. The house we are in the process of buying (touch wood the sale goes through) is a 1930s build in great condition but with a lot of updating that needs to happen. It is mostly superficial. Some of the works we will need to…
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turning loft into a usable room
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to turn a loft into a usable room (for storage) but with a proper staircase installed rather than just a pull down ladder or if to get a real staircase we would need to go for a full blown loft conversion. Budget is tight and i have nerve damage in my leg that makes climbing ladders…
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Karcher
Sorry if this has been asked already, I did look down a few pages to see. I was looking at the karcher for cleaning windows. I have to say I am the worst person ever for cleaning windows, Yes I have tried all ways of doing it.... streaks streaks and more streaks. So can I ask would you recommend it Thanks
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Faulty multipoint lock - now trapped indoors
Last night I unlocked my french door from inside my house and found that I'm unable to open the door. The main problem is that the top pin (multipoint lock) that locks the door (when you turn the door handle up) does not retract into the french door when I turn the handle. Furthermore I cannot lock my french door anymore…
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Help finding the perfect wallpaper...
Desperately trying to find the right wallpaper for this! Hopefully moving soon,and being a decorating nut have my entire next home planned colour wise (can't help myself-it saves me redecorating again before I move:o already redone most of the house 4 times in 5 years:rotfl:) Anyway,I have this bedding I'll be using in my…
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Tesco Insulation Offer
After seeing this in this week's email, I thought it was a great idea and registered. I was so disappointed to receive a letter today saying that it is not possible for me " as they have no installers in this area" - fair enough if I lived somewhere remote, but I live on the south side of Glasgow! Just wondered whether…
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Were can i get roof jacks/roofing brackets online?
Were can i get roof jacks/roofing brackets online? Are they known by another name? i have to install some soaker's and the roof is awkward to get to if i use roof ladders.
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Am I causing unnecessary damage to the walls?
Please help as I really don't know what I'm doing. I bought my first house last year (mid-terraced Victorian). I'd guess by the style of the decor that the last time it was decorated was in the 70s. I'm not shy of hard work and enthusiasm but am sadly lacking in skill and know-how. I've started stripping the wallpaper off…
