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Need a shower curtain rail
We need an L shaped shower curtain rail and I was wondering if anyone would know whether this product can be fitted in such a way? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8325361.htm It's a tensioned cable, and I have no idea if that means it can be done or not! One person in the reviews says that they bought it…
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IKEA Kitchen units - which bits do I need to buy?
Hi everyone, I just need to buy one 60cm base unit for a sink to put in my utility room. One side will be visible and the other will be against a washing machine. I can see from their website/catelogue that I need to buy the legs separately. Does anyone know of anything else I need to buy separately to get a complete unit…
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Whirlpool appliances - good or bad
I am considering whether it is worth having a Whirlpool hob and possibly extractor in my new kitchen due to special offers. I have never previously had any Whirlpool appliances so would welcome any feedback, good or bad.
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Builders working til 2am!!!! NIGHTMARE!
Hiya, can anyone tell me if there is a cut off time that builders are allowed to work til? I am having to listen to them til 2am converting a shop next door to me with electric saws,hammering etc.Unfortunately they are not approachable and are quite intimadating but i cant cope anymore on little sleep!
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Aqualisa digital showers: basic advice needed
Thinking of getting one of these in a bathroom renovation. We have a gravity system so I will be getting one of their pumped versions. Q1. I'm confused about the different models (ilux, HiQ, quartz). Each line seems to have a pumped digital shower variant but what's the difference between these?Any recommendations. Q2. Do…
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Strimmer motors burning out
This might seem like a daft question and I'm not sure whether this is the right place to post - but what would cause the motor on a strimmer (e.g. grass strimmer) to burnout? In the last 12-18months we've managed to destroy three strimmers, only using each one a maximum of twice before it's broken. Each time there's a…
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Door advice for a garden office
I'm building a garden office type thing at the bottom of the garden. It's next to the border so I'm restricted to 2.4 meters maximum height. The timber frame is up, (no roof on yet), but I've suddenly realised that the frame, at 2 meters in height, isn't high enough for a standard quality door. Whoops. I'm fitting double…
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Dropped Kerb Parking - Can I Get A Fine?
Hi I live in a terraced street and parking can sometimes be a nightmare! On returning home from work at 9.45 this evening there were no spaces outside my house so I parked at the end of the street outside a garage that is clearly not used as the door is covered with ivy and there are large weeds etc growing outside. As I…
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Sandpaper rolls - Flexovit or Oakey or other?
Hi all Subject says it all really. After 20m of fine, 20m of med and 20m of course for a mixture of hand and machine sanding on stripped (of paint) timber and plaster (DIY job to save cost, cant afford pro plasterer so sanding my preferred option). Oakey £13.98 a roll at B&Q. Flexovit £6.86 to £8.43 at Toolstation :-s…
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Which radiator to buy
We are going to replace our ancient kitchen radiator. We're stuck for the size as the position can't be altered. Silly question are some makes better than others and where is good to buy from. TIA:)
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Electrical Inspection Questions
A periodic condition report has just been done and the house and I have a couple of questions. 1. C3- Cables joined with connector box does not satify BS7671. in this case the connector box does not have tape around it. I thought connector boxes where fine..is there now a problem with them now ? 2. C3 - Cables joined with…
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Plastic ceiling for bathroom - good idea?
Has anyone got one and would they recommend it, or not? Thanks for any answers.
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Moulded doors
Where is the best place to buy moudled doors. I dont have a howdens account. Is there much difference in quality between b+Q and Wickes. If i could get a howdens account holder to get me the doors are the likely to be alot cheaper and better quality
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Photo of Electric Cooker Point
Hi, We need to buy an over for the house we are buying, the house is empty. We were told the previous owner had a gas cooker, but we'd like an electric oven and hob. What type of connection should be looking for to see if the kitchen can already house an electric cooker? Has someone got a picture? We're going to measure up…
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Where would you put your gas boiler?
I'm considering buying a property that currently has oil central heating and I am keen to change this to gas ASAP. At the minute the boiler is in the kitchen with a large flue coming out of the side of the property. The property has a detached garage which would seem to be a good place to put the gas boiler, however I'm…
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I need a higher fence- can anyone help?!
Hi, We have lovely old neighbours although a little bit nosey our fence is currently about four foot high and staggered because our garden is sloping . The current fence is secured with concrete posts, would we have to entirely remove these posts and replace with taller ones or is there another solution? thanks, Casey
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Mains gas boiler on Calor gas
As title really, can a mains gas boiler be run on Calor gas?
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so. HOW do you find a builder?
since "mybuilder" & co is not all god and I do not have anyone who can recommend a builder how I could find a trusted builder? not the one who just "money-money-money!!" or "tea-tea-tea! and biscuits!"
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Interior Window Shutters - Hillary Blinds or someone else?
Hi there, After some advice, I'd like to get an interior shutter for a window for privacy reasons, I like the white plantation style. I see Hillary blinds do these, has anyone used them for shutters and would you recommend them? Alternatively, are there any recommendations for other companies? I'm based in North East…
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clear vinyl pvc sofa covers?
I am desperate to buy some pvc/vinyl clear plastic sofa covers for 2 leather chesterfield 2 seaters. I have pets and it is not possible to keep them out. I currently have fabric throwovers to protect, but would like vinyl (clear) looked on amazon they had them, (one supplier did) very ones I wanted but alas, don't ship…
