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Outside Light Problem
I have just replaced an outdoor wall light that had a PIR Sensor with a similar one but without the PIR. The new one works but there is no way I can switch it off! I think it's because I have isolated the extra yellow wire which I understand is a switched live. Unfortunately the inside light switch that this connects to is…
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Dry clean or risk machine wash?
I have been trying to find a new, cheap, smart winter coat but have failed so far. Then found out my old old one still fits (yay!) but it's filthy. The label says Dry Clean only, but the coat is 60% cotton and 40% acrylic with an acetate lining. I assume the lining is what makes it dry clean, so do I potentially save the…
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Best paint for woodwork
Hi, Need recomendations on which paint to use for woodwork. I prefer the look of a satinwood or eggshell to high gloss. Is waterbased best? Thanks Dave
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Revamping my sofa...
My sofa cushions are gradually loosing there bounce.. and sinking sagging a lot. The sofa is ten years old but not in a situation to replace it in the next year. I've have been actively plumping the cushions rotating and flipping them, but is not making much difference as it use to. Any MSE tips? Have looking into foam…
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Anyone got a smoked mirror
Hi I'm thinking of getting a smoked mirror on a small wall in the bathroom. Can I use that as a proper mirror, or will it be too dark? Anyone got any experience? Thanks
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are brick arched lintels strong enough?
I have arched brick lintels above timber window frames, which I will be replacing with upvc double glazed windows at some point, and I'm wondering if these arched brick lintels are strong enough? The structure of the building is sound, and I understand the way the arched brick formation works is by spreading the weight I…
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Which Combi Boiler for 4 bed detached modern house?
The house is a 1999 build with its original Gloworm boiler. It is inefficient (tested to be burning £1 gas but giving only 60p or energy of so out of that £1 according to the plumber). The boiler breaks down often, almost every winter. Looking to replace it with a combi boiler that is fuel efficient yet powerful enough to…
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Kitchen knives
When you buy a new set of knives what do you do with your old ones,it's not exactly safe to bin them so where do they go?
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Drainage Sump - positioning
We are currently having our front garden paved over and due to the (approx) 5 degree slope of the garden - towards the house - have requested a drainage sump (filled with broken tiles etc) - to give somewhere for rain water to go - what I was wondering was where this sump should go ? Obviously - a grid will need to be…
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New roof window
Hi everyone. Just looking for some advice. In my hallway upstairs, I have a small Velux roof window that faces the rear garden, exactly the same as in this picture: http://www.roofingandconstruction.co.uk/project7/Proj7%20Velux%20Install59Big.jpg I want to have an identical Velux window installed in my en-suite. Luckily,…
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Handyman Recommendation wanted (North London)
Does anyone care to share the details (PM me please) of a reasonable handyman covering North London? Most of the jobs have are small and plumbing related and will take a day to complete. thanks
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Help please, think we have just been conned!
I am after some urgent advice if anyone can help. My mother in law who is in her 70's has tonight had a Safestyle UK salesman come round to give her a quote for some windows (had me or my partner known about this visit, one of us would have been there with her but she didnt tell us). Basically, the guy has given her some…
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Help finding a new boiler or 2?
I have a 6 bedroom 4 storey house. Guy who owned it before was a DIY addict and we have some unusual features! My gas bill is £2.5k a year. We have a big new aga but the main issue is the boilers. There are 2 and they work perfectly but are at least 15 years old. We have 2 distinct sets of radiators in the house but as far…
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Confused and absolutely needs help ICOS HE24 Boiler Problems
My boiler has gone, nowt there. The heating does not work. The burner symbol does not light. I tried sorting it but nothing. I pressed reset so many times- nothing comes from it. I called someone who managed to fix it, then later in the day, it just goes to the wall again and the heating stops working. I am now worried…
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Can a gas fire be switched for electric
The fireplace in our living room is causing us a dilema and any ideas would be really appreciated. We have a rather large black resin Mantle, with a decorative tiled surround and cast iron gas fire insert. We have had to have the gas fire disconnected as there is not enough ventillation in the room (no outside wall for an…
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Villeroy and Boch plates
Help! I've just broken 2 Villeroy and Boch dinner plates..... Perpignon design. I've done a google search and can only find some in the US at exorbitant cost and postage. I've searched department store websites but it's an old design and they don't stock any more. Can anyone sugget what to do next? Thanks
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Composite door & roller blind
Hi, is it possible to fit a roller blind to a composite door? We've just had double glazing fitted and the back door has a 2ft by 3ft pane of frosted glass, consequently the wife and daughters feel apprehensive of going into the kitchen at night so I was thinking of fitting a blind if at all possible. Thanks
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Warm radiators upstairs
Anyone help on this central heating on all radiators turned on no thermostats the downstairs ones are hot top and bottom but upstairs they are cooler - hot on the top but just warm on the bottom, but not as hot as the ones on the gnd flr.Checked for air in them but none. Combi boiler Worcester Bosch 28si with 7 double…
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Customise my Chandelier- Help Please!!!
Hi everyone. I've just recently purchased a new build home, which I am now in the process of decorating (on the cheap). I have always had a thing about chandeliers and love the extravagant, romantic type ones. However, I have learnt that these do not come cheap! Therefore, I've decided to purchase 2 of these for my living…
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GU10 LED bulbs touching retaining clip
As above, i have 2 GU10 LED bulbs in the hallway, and the yellow 'bits' on the bulb itself are touching the retaining clip used to hold the bulb in the holder, is this safe? Thanks
