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burgled today - need to rant
:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: Well today has been pants, got a frantic call from my teenage daughter to say there was something wrong with the house and that the TV wasn't in it's usual place! Grrrrrrr - mindless scumbags who have nothing better to do with their time!!!!!!
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Can anyone recommend a good cooker that doesn't cost the earth
Hi All, My very old Zanussi cooker is dying and I need a new one before the tribe descend on me for xmas. Really don't want to spend £500 on one (although the Zanussi has been good) and can't find many reviews. Does anyone own a cheaper brand that is good? Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Underfloor heating
Hi there - I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any particular kind/make of underfloor heating? We're having a two storey extension built and I'm really keen to have it, but don't really know where to start! Any advice would be gratefully received! TIA
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New Downlighters
Hi All, I am currently looking at downlighters for my living room and would like to keep away from GU10 as they are quite power hungry. Can anyone reccomend where I can buy a complete setup for this type, I know B&Q sell the GU10 as kits, but seem to have trouble finding an led version. Thanks to anyone who replys
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Loft Insulation Query
Official Insert If you've landed here because you're looking for loft insulation deals head over to our Loft Insulation guide. Back to Cordie's original post... ---- Hi I have a small loft hatch and was advised by the surveyor who called to use the blown fibre method of insulation which for several reasons I declined. I…
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Opening up fireplaces
I want to open up the fireplaces in my Victorian house. At the moment I have 'fake' fireplaces that are gas but look like coal burning etc.. I am very disappointed in them and now I want real fires. I can afford to have a multi-fuel stove installed but wonder if this is the best option. I live in a smokeless zone, so would…
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New Carpet
Hi I have just been measured up for a new carpet. Had carpet right out and say the size is 75 square meter. Can anyone recommend buying somewhere that does good quality carpets for reasonable price. carpet right cheapest is 9.99 for 5 meter width Thanks
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Looking for help finding bargain bathroom suite & accessories please!!!
Hi All We have a very very limited budget of £400 to rip out and re-do our entire small bathroom in our new (old) house. The old bathroom is so tatty and it really needs doing asap to make the house liveable and comfortable. The only thing we make keep is the actual shower unit and head as it is a decent powerful shower,…
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Gutter Replacement / Fascias & Soffits Too?
Hi folks, I'm looking to get guttering repaired/replaced for a family friend but have been unable to find anyone to do the job. It's roughly 30m of guttering and 15m of downpipes. The tradesmen who have turned up are only interested in the job if it includes replacing the gutters on the entire house + capping the fascia…
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decor - replacing chandelier
not sure if this is the right place to post... moving into our new home soon. the vendors left a massive chandelier that we do not like. two questions 1) any special precaution when taking it down? 2) what would you replace it with? I want something more modern but we have a traditional egg and dart ceiling rose -any…
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Fridge / Freezer reapirs help please.
Does anyone know if the wiring's of a fridge / freezer can be replaced. I have a pink Smeg that has been stored in our hay barn and unfortunately rats have chewed through the storage packing and wrecked havoc with the wirings. It would be such a shame to have to bin it.
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Replacing concrete doorstep - which trade?
Our front doorstep gave up the ghost a few months ago, and with the cold weather approaching, we don't want to leave our basement open to the elements and little critters trying to take shelter. Thing is, we don't know which type of tradesman to approach in order to fix/replace. We had a general builder in for other work,…
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Wall problems
I really need help with this problem. I have notice that I'm getting damp on my living room wall, the floor is wooden and the same height as the front street. I'm thinking of getting a dpc injection done from the outside, we have a wall cavity but how would they protect the inside wall if the floor outside is the same…
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Storing Part Used Batteries
I find that small batteries such as AA and AAA still have some life in them after they are no longer strong enough for the tv remote etc. We have portable radios in virtually every room in the house so the batteries are worth keeping to reuse later in the radio. However, after a period of storage at room temperature they…
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Removing interior door - spring loaded
Need to remove an interior door but I see that the hinge has got some sort of spring loaded chain between the middle hinge and the door. Perkomatic I think its called. I've heard I may need a special tool to remove this? Or can I just unscrew the hinges? And yes I know I need to replace afterwards.
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best way to black out a small window?
here's my predicament....... I'm female and home alone a lot and now the darker nights are here, I'm very wary at opening the door if the bell goes and it's dark outside. Thing is I would happily walk to the front door and look through the spy hole before opening he door but because my front door has a glass window, I…
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Hot water too hot, cold low(ish) pressure
Hi All, I know this will need someone to actually come out and look at the problem but I'm having an absolute nightmare trying to get plumbers to even come to the house and view/quote let alone actually get some work done! :mad: We've just bought a house, all seemed fine with the boiler - heating comes on fine and gets…
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Cat litter & the dyson!
Turned my back for 5 minutes ( needed a wee) and my daughter has very kindly hoovered for me - She hoovered the entire contents of the litter tray, thankfully no pooh but my hoover stinks of cat wee. How can I get rid of the smell - Its disgusting? Thankfully the cat was not in the litter tray at the time
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Damage due to faulty Window Installation - Company not returning calls
I had a complete set of windows installed in my flat in January of this year by St Andrews Glass, part of the MyHouse Group. Everything was fine and I got a great deal. However, in June there was some heavy rain and the windows leaked. I was away for a few days and came back to a pool of water in the middle of the room and…
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Avoid "Mark Group" free loft insulation in Lancashire area!
Official Insert If you've landed here because you're looking for loft insulation deals head over to our Loft Insulation guide. Back to Aleks R's original post... ---- Hi! I looked for existing threads, but couldn't find any on 'blacklist of free loft insulation contractors'. I would be obliged if this tread could be…
