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New Small Kitchen Providers
Hello I am looking to redo the kitchen in our maissonette as the cupboards and workspaces are relatively old and worn. However as it's only about 3.5M by 3M i can't seem to find any of the bigger retailers that cater for it. I'm looking for a company like magnet comet everest etc that will plan and install a kitchen that…
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Wood continuing to absorb paint- advice appreciated
Despite applying 6 coats of Dulux Trade water based primer undercoat to new 2 ply doors the absorption of the paint by the doors continued & the results were highly unsatisfactory. Dulux Helpline said Satinwood would cover so I applied 3 coats of that water based paint but still there is grinning. How can I get a good…
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Builder disapeared -help
We recently had an extension completed but after final payment the builder has vanished, not answering calls, e-mails etc... We have had to pay to get hold of the building regs direct but would like to try and reclaim some of the money. I am not sure if the company is still trading. What is the easiest way to find out if…
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worcester cdi 37
15month ago i got a worcester cdi 37 combi installed,the bosch worcester installer set it on the eco setting, it still works perfect etc thing is its making a strange noise quite a lot, it like someones stomach rumbling??? any advice
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Fridgefreezer breakdown - overpaid for repair?
Hi all, Fridgefreezer broke yesterday (Sunday) and having called around I managed to find one person who was willing to turn up at 730pm. The problem turned out to be a control board and I was charged 160 for the repair, managed to get it down to 150 with 6 months warrenty. I was surprised that a little control board would…
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Help-Link Boilers.
Having had half an eye open for a new boiler for a while, I noticed with a bit of interest the Help-link advert with Jonny Ball. It advertises a new Bosch boiler, for £17 a month, with servicing, etc. Now, I've done no more looking into it than that, and I wondered if anyone else had any experience with them. I've got a…
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Solar Blinds do they work?
The back bedroom in my house catches the sun all day and becomes uncomfortably warm, due to ill health my gran is going to move in with us and this is going to be her room, I have just redecorated and put in a chair and TV so she can use the room as a sitting room/bedroom bu am worried about how hot it gets. I have seen…
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Pyrolytic Oven - worth the extra money?
Hi, we're considering two single ovens by the same manufacturer that appear to be identical specification except for one has catalytic liners whilst the other costs £110 more and has pyrolytic self clean. We are not great bakers or cookers of roast dinners but it is bound to get a bit dirty with pizzas etc. Does anyone…
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Washing Machine Issues Birmingham
Hi all... Hope this is the right place for this never used this part of the boards before ;) I have a washer dryer and whilst it works the drum when is wash cycle half turns and stops before completing a full turn. This means the dial doesnt move forward, however it spins fine no problem. Any ideas? Have cleaned filter but…
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Neff oven door - inner glass
The inner glass on my Neff oven door fell out last night (Model B1120W1GB/01). I haven't got the door apart yet to look closely (still one screw refusing to come out) but it doesn't appear to have any fixings for this glass. Can anyone tell me how it is secured so I can try and get it fixed back in place. I also read here:…
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Is British Gas Boiler scrappage a good deal?
I feel a bit naive asking this, but my boiler is a bit old, and I am getting work done on it every six months or so, and so I'm thinking about replacing it. The whole British Gas / Scottish Gas scrappage thing seems like a good idea, but that is probably because it is the only place that does any sort of discounts that I…
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Anyone know of any codes to use for wickes online?
looking to spend around £1000 on line with Wickes,buying a takeaway kitchen,anyone know of any codes i can use?
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Replacing DG window locks/damp room
Trying to air the bathroom. The window is locked and the key missing. Is it possible to replace the lock without a huge bill? DIY style maybe. Attempts to "jimmy it" have failed (pleased that its secure!) The room has an extractor fan but since we had the bathroom replaced we have a real mold problem. Some areas around the…
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Installing real-wood flooring - how to prevent creaking noise?
Hi All, I am currently installing some 83mm real wood (18 mm thick) flooring using metal clips. However, after testing the first four rows, I have noticed that it creaks noticeably when I walk on it. Can anyone tell me how to prevent this same noise from occurring for the rest of the floor I am about to lay? i.e. Anything…
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Looking after solid oak kitchen worktops
Hello My OH and I bought a house last year which has a lovely kitchen in it, with solid oak kitchen worktops. trouble is we really have no idea how to care for them, or what products we should be using on them to ensure they have a long life. Now, one year on, they are starting to look a little more dull with some small…
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Porch again.
I have no idea or brick sizes etc or gaps so could someone please tell me if I have a 2.6 x 1.5 (exterior) porch built what would the the internal measurement be. Many thanks
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Heating won't go off !
Hi all, We've just discovered that all (except 1) of our radiators are hot when the boiler is set to heating the Water (we put our boiling hot house down to the heatwave we're having at the moment).. We have a Glow-worm Economy boiler.. anyone got any ideas? thanks. phil
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Just moved into new house and there is a plumbing leak!
Hi, we just moved into our new house in 18th, so 10 days ago. The actually purchase was fraught with issues but all went through in the end. However, we have discovered a damp patch on kitchen ceiling this morning, assuming it is coming from bathroom above. I'm not sure what first course of action should be? - phone…
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Screeching pipes
Hello, I got woken up by a screeching noise behind my toilet this morning and its been going constantly all day. It will stop for a period if toilet flushed or tap run but will return. Think it might be an air blockage? Really cant afford to call out a plumber especially on a Sunday so advice greatly appreciated. many…
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Painting exterior wood
I need to repaint an exterior wooden post. I think it has a coat of gloss on at the moment that has chipped away in afew small areas exposing small areas of wood. I have been reading about the best way to repaint it. I assume gloss paint will be the best and most hardwearing. From what i have read i should sand down the…
