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Dodgy waste disposal
I've just done something really stupid and am kicking myself. We're having some building work at the moment which has generated about 30 bags of rubbish out the front of the house, which the builders were planning to order a skip for. I just had a knock at the door and some guys asked if I wanted a quote for removing it…
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Anyone used these window companies
Hi Have had a few quotes for replacement windows and doors I have narrowed it down to two companies and was wondering if anyone on here have any experience of using them? They are Everseal home improvements and lifestyle home improvements both based near Bristol?
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Im looking for an Excellent Fridge Freezer
Hi forum, Im looking for a New fridge Freezer we purchased:o an AEG Santo which worked well initially yet developed frost in the Fridge area at the back of the Salad drawer after a few months and continued until just after 2 years the complete fridge freezer has broken down. I was told that there was a gas leak and this…
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Bedroom Radiator Makes a Strange Noise...
Can someone please help? We moved into a rental in April, and have just started using the CH. All is fine except the radiator in our bedroom makes a wierd noise when its on. Its like a whoooooooooooSSSSSSSH pop! kinda noise. It happens repeatedly for maybe 3-5 minutes, then stops for maybe 5 minutes, and starts again?!…
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No central heating no hot water F75 on valiant ecotec
Please advise. thanks
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Shared Boundary fence with trellis, can i cover up the trellis?
Hi all Sorry if this is a stupid question but i've only just bought my first house and do not know the ins and outs of everything yet. In my back garden there all 3 shared boundries each with a shared fence. On the left hand there is a 5ft fence with 18 inches of trellis on top. the whole fence is made up of 6 sections. 1…
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Dehumidifiers - ebac, tips
Moved to a property which suffers from bad condensation and cant seem to prevent it. I know dehumidifiers are not curing the source of the problem but they will help prevent damage to surfaces and keep my sanity. It seems ebac dehumifiers are often mentioned. Using their site it recommends a 2850e model. How noisy will it…
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Kitchen and bathroom paint?
Is there actually any difference between kitchen and bathroom labelled paint and ordinary emulsion? I am decorating my bedroom and the K and B paint is on offer at less than half price, always looking to save pennies ;) Could I get away with it? Any idea if they are silk or Matt?
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Water gushing from flat on top. Please help!
Hello good people, I need help desperately. There is water gushing from the flat above my garage. I discovered it this morning when I was getting the car to do the school run.I can deduce by the volume of water in the garage it started last night. The said flat is Birmingham City Council owned and the occupant who is a…
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Best Places to Buy a New Bathroom Suite?
My wife and I are looking to replace our bathroom suite, the toilet and sink but not bath. Can anyone recommend a supplier that may offer discounts, good prices etc. We were left uninspired by B&Q. Thanks. :money::money::money:
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How can i check if hot water is connected to an upstairs tap
Hi, I have recently moved into a property and have a small bathroom with a loo and sink off my bedroom. The problem is I cannot get hot water from the sink despite letting it run. The hot water runs fine in the kitchen and other bathroom and I wondered whether there was a way of checking if the hot water has been…
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Kitchen designers PO9 area
Can anyone suggest any really good kitchen designers in the PO9 area? It's for a large-ish kitchen, budget in the £20K area.
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Cavity Wall Installation - Any grants for extensions?
Hi, I live in a semi detached house which was built around 1900. So it a stone wall (about 2 feet wide). It also has 2 extensions which were built around 1960 and 1970 ish. I had the rep from British Gas around as they were offering free cavity wall installation. But he said as my property is stone wall about 70% of it…
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Planning Permission Advice
I am in the process of extending my property and have finished the permitted development on my lounge but now need to extend the wrap around two storey extension ontop of a garage and kitchen. The issue I have is that I have limited time as my builder is due to go on holiday in a few months and also I want to move from my…
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Which way to lay laminate
can you please give me some advice on which if any is the correct way to lay laminate flooring. been told it should be laid paralell to the light coming threw the window. does it really matter, and if so can you please tell me why. thank you!
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windows steam up ?
Hi Everyone, I have put in new windows last year and some of them have bit of water at the bottom. Why is this happening ? I open my windows now and then for fresh air but still happens ? Any advice much appreciated. Ash.
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Thermostatic Radiator Values with timers
Hi there, We are looking to put Thermostatic Radiator Valves onto our radiators. Ideally we'd want some kind of timer or remote control so that the radiators downstairs would switch off even though the boiler is likely to be on as it heats the upstairs. Our house's previous owners put some new trvs on the extension, but…
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Appliances Direct
Long time lurker; first post. I had ordered a TV from Appliances Direct, without asking for next day delivery. I received a notification today at 6:19pm that I am receiving my TV TOMORROW. As far as internet deliveries go, this is the shortest notice I have ever received. I tried to check with ParcelForce with the tracking…
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Painting interior brick
Hi I have an interior room that's just Plain brick, and house brick at that. Looks like it never has been treated or covered in any way. Looks like there is some mould on one part but doesn't feel damp. I want to paint it, do I need a special masonary paint and should I seal it first? Thanks
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Courier for 60x60x53cm parcel?
Item weighs 8KG... so charged eBay buyer £12.50 as I thought my chosen courier charges that ... however, turns out the item's dimensions take the charge up to £60! Does anyone know a courier who charges a reasonable amount for a parcel 60 x 60 x 53? Thank you!
