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In-frame Kitchen Doors - Any Disadvantages?
Hello, We're shopping for a new kitchen and wondered if there is anything we should bear in mind when considering an in-frame style such as Dovedale from Benchmarx? Thanks in advance for any help.
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do all taps have standard fittings?
as the question says, if a tap is suitable to mount on a basin, will it also be suitable to mount on a counter top with a pre-cut hole? I've seen a tap I like on Amazon but I need it asap and don't want to ring my builder on a Sunday - I've got him on speed dial as it is and feel like I am turning into a stalker! The tap…
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Roof Leak - Strange one (pics attached)
Hello, I had a new pitched roof fitted in 2010 at the back of a semi detached 3 bed house. The problem is that there has always been some damp on the wall where the roof is at its highest point. I got another builder to have a look a year ago and he replaced the flashing and all seemed fine until a few days ago when the…
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Twin Rate electric (E7 type) savings
Hi All! I have one year ago switched to a white meter, which is a twin rate meter, and have lowered my electric bill by £20. £240 a year! It's not a process for the faint hearted, but if you can put, they say, around 1/3 of your electricity use on the night time tariff, you should save money. I manage just over 50%, which…
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round basin - round or square tap?
I have bought this vanity unit http://www.betterbathrooms.com/bathroom-furniture/white-gloss-wall-hung-furniture/aspen-60-black-sparkle-pacific-vanity-set/ and am now looking for a tap to go with it. These are the 2 main contenders at the moment…
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shower pressure and shower kits question
How do I tell what my shower pressure is? I have a combi boiler so does that mean the gauge on the boiler shows my water pressure (usually 1.5)? Or is there another way to tell what my shower pressure is? I need to change the shower hose and head and sliding showerhead holder. Can i just buy a shower kit (once I've…
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What to do about wall stain
I had an old boiler removed from my kitchen and the hole into the flue was filled with a breeze block and plastered over. Recently damp appeared on the wall where the hole was, and there is now a stain. This was when there was continuous rain and wind. The flue has a cowl, with small side vents, and clearly damp got in.…
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Check your stop tap!
Just a reminder to check your water stop tap works as they have a horrible habit of seizing up! First, work out where it is. It's surprising the number of people who don't know where it is in an emergency and end up with a flooded house when a pipe bursts or whatever. Turn it off and on a few times to make sure it turns…
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How easy to change cooker element
Has anyone ever changed a cooker element for Hotpoint BU82SS ? Was cooking tea with wedges in bottom main fan oven and kebabs under grill when there was a flash and everything went off. Changed oven fuse and switched main fuse back on (with help over phone from dad) and the top oven and grill are both working but the…
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What shower
Ok, as I've asked the loo and bath question what make of shower would you recommend. Not sure what you need to know but we have a combi boiler. Water pressure isn't brilliant but water board say that's just the way it is here.
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New paint peeling off wall
Hi all I have just painted my hall way with emulision and in one certain area, the new paint has caused the paint layer to peel, leaving the bare plaster visible. Did a bit of a google and it suggests that the plaster was not sealed properly when it was done. Also saw that PVA was a big no-no. So what do I do? I suspect I…
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5kw stove vs 8kw: Air vent questions
Am redoing our fireplace. Going to get a inset multifuel such as stovax riva or capitolfireplace. We can get a 5kw or larger. I am veering towards the larger firebox as it can control the air intake and reduce the kw. Also like the larger window and less onerous requirement on log length. My only concern is the air vent.…
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Worth paying extra for saxon sofa?
I am thinking of getting a new leather sofa. I have a DFS quite near me so i'm wondering if its worth paying the extra and also having to travel to get a saxon sofa? I would like a decent quality sofa, but wouldnt buy one without sitting on it first so would have to drive to the showroom. They are also alot more expensive.…
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Meridian SouthEast Windows
Any one heard or used Meridian Southeast Windows based in Newhaven. I have a very good quote from them and they are on check-a-trade.
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Cleaning stone architraves?
I have spent this morning steipping paint from some stone architraved windows. I plan to leave them as exposed stone, does anyone know how i should clean them and what with? I want to get them as clean as possible obviously, but not damage or abarase the stone or make them look too 'new'.:o
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Which paint for good coverage?
We are moving out of our rented accommodation soon and need to put right a few marks on the wall and ceiling. I don't want to spend too much as we're doing this to get our deposit back, but I don't want to buy cheap white paint that's not going to cover the marks. Which brands would you recommend? For example is wilkos/b&q…
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Ikea PAX wardrobe question - carpeted floors
I'm thinking about fitting a PAX wardrobe into one of my bedrooms. The bedroom is fully decorated and carpeted but has no furniture in it yet. Is it possible to fit a PAX warbrobe into a room that is already carpeted or would I have to cut/removed the carpet to expose the floorboards where the PAX wardrobe would go?…
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What could I do with old builing in rural hamlet?
Hi I've seen an old building in rural countryside hamlet for sale. It has no gas, electric or water. It basically one largish hall. The building is not listed. The current owner applied for planning permission for residential use from religious hall and was told: * What are the other uses they refer to in point 1? * How…
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Polyflor Camaro
Anyone have any of this in their house? I was initially trying to choose between Amtico and Karndean and couldn't make my mind up. I began researching vinyl tiles on the internet and discovered that apart from top of the range Amtico it's all virtually identical and manufactured in the East (supposedly all in the same…
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Lead generation websites for tradesmen?
Any tradesmen use them? I use price engines (some dodgy ones come through) and do very well out of them. My workman, ratedpeople servicemagic, quotais etc are full of false numbers and just take your money , they give it back if asked for in 24 hours but if you miss the alert or forget its gone. Anyone else find its a…
