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Long shot - need an obsolete cooker part
Rented house, oven is a 1996 Firenzi model. It stopped working one day and I thought I'd give it a good deep clean before I called Landlord out. I was getting in all the tiny cracks and crevices to make sure it was spotless and whilst doing so, the small plastic cover that covers the clock area popped off. It has a crack…
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Electrical sign off
We had a building extension and our builder used his electrician to sign off the new circuits. I was given an electrical installation certificate and was told it would be registered online and then issued to us and our local building control office (so that they can issue the final building regulations sign off). After 2…
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DG Day
Today is DG day - we have been planning on getting replacement double glazing for many years and today, they are supposed to be starting ........ I do have a few queries, however - such as the fact that our semi, has not got any lintels over the windows and I am concerned what will happen when the existing windows are…
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Karcher K3.550
Does anyone out there own a Karcher K3.550 pressure washer. I am trying to get an exploded view of a certain part of this machine but I cannot find any referance at all. I have googled all the parts numbers, serial numbers etc but all I get are links to the machine itself not to any parts or diagrams. I have tried Karcher…
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Damp Question - Help!
I live in an old terraced house and about 2 weeks ago the front wall of the house got very damp in just a couple of days. It did get quite wet and there was water dripping from the window sill. The gutters have been fixed and a bit of pointing has been done. The repairs were done last week. My question is that the damp is…
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Water Leak - Help!!!
Hi all, I seriously need some help as i dont know where to go next!!! In a very short version without all the ups and downs i will try to remember all. In december we noticed a foul smell downstairs so in January our insurance company came out and after a week or two it transpired that we had waste water underneath our…
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Resinlite shower tray & hair dye
Hi. I have just installed a new white resinlite shower tray (from B&Q). As its taken me a while to fit it the other half is desperate to dye her hair, which she does in the shower. My first though is...will it stain? Anyone out there had experience with this issue? Many thanks.
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how much should i expect to pay?
we have bought a very old property, and it has subsidence on one side/corner. was wondering how much to expect to pay for under-pinning and to re-built one pine end of the house ? Just wanted a guide line price... as we dont know whether to just under-pin and re built the wall, or go for an extension on that side of the…
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Can't get any pressure in our heating system
Fellow moneysavers please help! We have a Glow Worm Ultracom hxi boiler running our central heating (our hot water is separate). We had some air in our radiators so a couple of nights ago I bled them. The next day the heating didn't come on. The boiler is working and has no error code, but when it fires the temperature…
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Question re lapsed planning permission
I have seen a house I really like and am interested in buying. 3 years ago they got planning permission to build a 2 story extension at the rear (on the original footprint of an existing conservatory). The vendors didnt go ahead with the extension for some reason and the planning permission lapsed. Does anyone know if once…
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Stinky Washing Machine
I've just moved into a flat where the kitchen white goods were supplied. The washing machine stinks to high heaven and i'm reluctant to use it incase it makes my clothes stink. I have run through a couple of cycles with just detergent but it hasn't made a difference Does anyone know of a cheap method of getting rid of the…
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Finding good tradesmen abroad
It's hard enough where you live but how would you go about finding somewhere in Spain if you needed a bit of work doing ie new kitchen and bathroom? the estate agent might recommend someone but you never know if that's because they're on a back-hander. Have looked in the local papers but wouldn't really do that here so…
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Footfall noise from upstairs tenant
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New Kitchen on a Budget North West
Hi there, I need a new kitchen built and i am on a budget. I want something nice and modern that looks nice but likely to rent house out in future so dont want to spend a fortune. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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Slip covers for sofas
Would anyone be able to recommend a good value uk site that sells nice looking slip covers for sofas - thanks:) Here is a US site that sells the type of thing I'm looking for but they dont deliver to the UK http://www.uglysofa.com/products/Loosefit-Square-Cushion-Boxpleat-Slipcover-Small-Sofa.html
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Memory foam quality
If memory foam from different sellers has the same spec will it be of identical quality? I want 5cm thickness of 60kg density. Will I get the same quality whatever I pay if the spec is the same? Secondly - some sellers claim that 'egg box' profile memory foam has advantages and so do "cooling" covers. Are these claims…
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Overflowing toilet
Sometimes the toilet overflows when flushing may be once every two weeks and fortunately the water runs inside the bowl. I do not know what's the problem but it will always stop when I remove the lid and fiddle with the inside. Can somebody help pl? I want to know whether I could do somoething to stop it happening or I…
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How much is sensible for a new roof?
I need to get my roof re-done, and I've got a very wide range on the quotes to do it, so am looking for some advice on how much it should probably cost. My quotes so far are £3k, £7k, £8k and £12k. My normal approach would be to throw out the cheapest quote, but in this case it is under half the price of the next quote for…
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I need some Looses Sofa Covers made - Any recomendations.
Hello everyone, I've just about finished redecorating my lounge. I now need to have some loose sofa covers made. I was hoping the MSFers would be able to make recomendations for companies who offer a decent quality, good value service. Plums seems to be the most expensive. Before anyone asks, my sewing machine skills are…
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Getting the gunge off stripped beams.
I have finally stripped one whole beam after experimenting with different stripping materials which recommend a final wash with vinegar or meths - depending on the product. But getting the residue gunge off is difficult whatever. After hours of work, I can still run a cloth over it and have it come up brown :mad:. Is there…
