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Extractor Fan bulb went pop - now nothing works - Advice please
Hi, We have an Electrolux Extraction Unit above the hob Model EFC60001x. The bulb blew yesterday. Took it out and it had. I replaced with a new one but the light nor the extraction fan will work? Been doing some research and I've seen it mentioned that it may just be a case of replacing the fuse. To be honest I don't have…
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Installing new blinds
Potentially stupid question alert! So I'm trying to fit new blinds into the two bedroom windows. Have just tried to drill a hole for the rawl plug but can only drill about an inch until I hit what feels like a metal plate, which I assume is there to support the double glazed window. So, how do I drill far enough in to fit…
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Celotex PL4065 insulation
Hello all... hope this is the right place... Does anyone happen to know the best place to get Celotex PL4065 (65mm PL4000) for a good price? I have done all the searches but perhaps someone knows something I dont? I have bought 9 and it has cost me £403.81 total, including delivery but I need lots more. Thanks for any…
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Building new house in rear garden
We have a large rear garden. We are currently thinking of trying to obtain planning permission for a new build in part of the back garden. Existing house will still retain a reasonable sized garden for similar houses in area. We have been told by an architect that a one bedroomed house, (good sized rooms with own drive)…
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Stair Balustrade glass panels where to buy?
Hi I am after new balustrade for my staircase I was originally going to go for oak but was fairly expensive then pine but all the work to get it up so went back to oak but now considering a nice glass panel one. If anyone can tell me where to buy that is reasonable. Thanks
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Kitchen and electrics
Hi, I am having a new kitchen installed. I want 7 spotlights in the kitchen (currently I have just one main light), the cooker moved slightly (about 10cm) and the sockets to be moved to one section of the kitchen (they are currently scattered around). I also have the wires on the outside so these need to be moved into the…
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driveway surface
looking for ideas for surfacing a sloping drive, there is a flat section of about 6m and a sloping section of about 8m x normal single driveway width. i'd prefer to not use tarmac, concrete is a possibility but would look ugly, its currently slabs which I suppose could be reused, but then i would need something for the…
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Allowing next door's cowboy builders access to my property
Hi All. A property next door to me is being "refurbished" for rental. It has always been an eyesore. Unfortunately the attitude and standards of the men doing the work is giving me real concerns. I imagine at some point they will want to come into my enclosed, well tended area to possibly paint / repair gutting and…
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Budget carpet for rental property
Does anyone have any suggestions for the best type of carpet for a rental property and also cheap suppliers?
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Fitting a new radiator - easy?!
Hi All, I want a new radiator fitting in my shower room, I currently have just a normal wall radiator and want it replacing with a towel radiator. Is it an easy job to change them over, or would it require a plumber? Just to add it will be my husband doing it, he is quite handy at DIY at home, but has never taken off or…
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Advice on portable air conditioning/heat pump unit
Hello, I wonder if someone could help me with this please. I have loft room which is used as a bedroom but it gets very cold in winter and very hot in summer. There is no central heating in this room. I have been looking at installing air conditioning with a heat pump to keep it warm in winter and cool in the summer but…
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Advice on suitable extractor fan.
Hello, I am on the lookout for a bathroom extractor fan that has a few specific functions and would be grateful for any advice on choosing the correct one. I am looking for a fan that is not controlled by the light switch - rather I need it to come on automatically with a humidity sensor instead. I also need a timed…
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CH Heated Chrome Towel Radiator
Hi, I'm looking for a quality chrome towel radiator to install in my bathroom. The radiator will be connected to my CH and ideally will be 600 mm wide and have a heat output of 750 Watts. I don't want a very fancy "designer" radiator just a good quality make. I have no idea which are the quality makes and how much to pay.…
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window security
Hi all I have a double casement window which opens above a flat roof. What is the name of those things you can get to keep the window slightly open but not enough to allow intruders access. I'm not sure exactly what it is I need. I have looked at some childproof devices but it needs to be burglar proof too. Thanks for any…
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kenwood chef from amazon-repackaged?
sorry not quite sure where this post should actually go. i am looking at buying a kenwood chef stand mixer. the cheapest for the 336 is on amazon at £177, however on the same page and also from amazon are others for about £30 less. the blurb says -condition-like new or another says used. all it says is 'this item may be…
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Question about compression fitting or alternative
Here is the cold water supply coming out of the wall and into my cistern. I am now replacing the cistern with a top-fill type. I was going to cut the pipe here and use a compression fitting to a flexible hose. However, when I feel around the back of the pipe, it seems that solder has run all the way down from the upper…
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Getting cavity wall insulation fitted in block of flats
Has anyone had any experience of this? If so how did they go about it and which company did you use? I live in a three storey block of six flats, two flats per floor, and want to investigate getting free cavity wall insulation fitted. I know I have to get every flat owner's consent but want to be armed with as much…
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Laminate laying room to room
I would like to lay some quickstep laminate downstairs in 3 maybe 4 rooms. Am I ok to separate just 1 room with a t bar and have the rest flow seamlessly from room to room? I will leave a big expansion gap around the edges as we need new skirting. I prefer the flowing look anc I will cut the door jams to slide it…
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NPower v Heatteam - Baxi Central Heating Cover
I'm looking at NPower's Central Heating Cover which costs £15 a month for the first year. It covers the boiler and the rest of the central heating system. Here is a link to the product I'm considering: http://www.npower.com/home/npower-hometeam/care-products/central-heating-care/index.htm I currently have Heatteam and they…
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NEW SOFAS : Furniturevillage Dante
Hi Any thoughts on this company, has anyone used them? Is the quality of the sofas any good? Hard to tell from a picture. Thoughts appreciated, thanks. http://www.furniturevillage.co.uk/Inventory/Upholstery/Dante/3-seater-plus-2-seater-sofa-offer.aspx
