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Howdens kitchen price - can anyone confirm?
Hi there First time posting here and I'm hoping that someone with a Howdens trade price catalogue can confirm whether the prices I've been given below are correct, because I think I'm being ripped off. The kitchen is the gloss cream handleless one, and it seems impossibly expensive; total price of the kitchen units (no…
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Had free cavity wall insulation done and now have damp patches!
Hello, all advice welcome here please. We signed up to a new energy company who encouraged us to get cavity wall insulation done. I'd always thought we couldn't as the house dates back to the 1890's. However, we do have cavity walls, and thought, why not. Not overall thrilled with the job, lovely old ventilation bricks…
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New boiler - installer gone awol
Hi Guys, I recently had a new boiler installed at my house. It was done by an old mate of mine, through his company, and he is gas safe registered. All went really well - he seemed to do a good job, was very tidy and all seemed well. He told me a gas safe certificate would be sent in the post in a few days and so I paid…
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Replacing Manual Power Shower
Hi! Our old Triton AS Manual Power Shower is on it's last legs, and we need to replace it. Can I replace it with any manual power shower (Creda etc), or will I need to replace it with the same model, ie Triton AS2000 Manual Power Shower? Many thanks :)
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preparing wooden fire surround for painting
I have decided to paint a varnished wood fire surround, I have started by sanding it but not sure how much of the varnish I need to remove before applying undercoat. Also should i treat thr knots in the wood before painting. Any advice please.
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Condensation on windows in one room only
Hi all, we have condensation in our bedroom on the windows, this is dripping down and causing dampness on the walls underneath. Does anyone know how we can fix this? I've opened a window but whilst I am at work I can't do this everyday. Any help is appreciated! Thanks
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Wood Flooring and Wood Stairs - What Finish?
I have sanded back my stairs and flooring in my hallway (stairs are pine flooring i 'think' is cedar - shown below) Now im unsure what the best way to treat them is? Ideally id want a matt (non shiny finish). Any recommendations on products and process's I should follow to get them finished?
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Electric plug socket problem
Done something really sill this morning. Decorating a room and undid the screws for an electric power socket to paint around the wall. When i did this I noticed the red (live) wires were loose on the socket back and tried to tighten these without turning the power off... Stupid I know. There was a crack and I guess a spark…
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Attaching chicken wire to a fence
Hi, I want to attach chicken wire to a fence that is one of the the bar types. It isn't the strongest fence but as it is my neighbour's I don't want to pay to replace it, but i don't want to end up knocking it down by hitting nails into it. I would assume that there are some type of staples you could use to do it and a…
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Is GardenCare a good brand
Hi I ordered online some garden machinery from a website, I found Ryobi 30cc expand it(4 in 1 tool) at a nice price; However the website people called me and told me that that stock has run out and that there is not going to be new stock at that price Then as a good will gesture they said that they will discount another,…
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Will this branch grow back?
Hi I have a magnolia tree. The young inexperienced man I asked to prune it has gone and cut one of the main branches. From the main trunk there were three main branches and now there are two. Will it grow back? If so how long will it take? Thanks :beer:
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Do I need planning permission?
Hi I bought a car park from the local council. They said i can't build on it. It's a bit useless as it is. I was thinking to build a non permanent structure on it. My idea is to build a shed from concrete panels like these: http://a2zfencing.co.uk/Plain%20CONCRETE%20FENCE.jpg Then I was thinking to add a polycarbonate…
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Advice needed on double glazing in progress
I am currently having some windows put in and I am a bit concerned They have broken three panes of glass Been unable to install one window due to it being damaged They have said this can be rectified Friday and I believe them But what I am concerned about and a professional may be able to help me, is the fact they are…
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Mark on Glass
Hey all, This is a bit of a longshot I know. Recieved a new coffee table today, but there is a small mark on the glass that is red(ish) in colour.. I can feel if with my finger, and if I run a pencil over the table it colours the mark in. Does anyone have any idea what it could be, does it sound like something that can be…
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sealing a monoblok driveway
got got my driveway laid using marshalls drivesett natrale paving, been told i should seal it but was wondering if anyone has actually done this and if its worth the cost effort etc. thanx
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Ordered new bed, retailer now wants more money
My girlfriend and i ordered a new bed and mattress recently. The salesperson quited us a price, which included free delivery, we agreed and promptly placed an order and paid a deposit. Today i receive a phone call from the salesperson saying that both items have arrived and when would we like delivery, but he went on to…
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Problem with door handles received faulty
Hi. Perhaps this should be in the Credit card section, as that's how I paid for them but I've ordered and received a set of door handles which were delivered damaged and with manufacturing faults too. I've send the compant two emails to ask them to give me a free return label and to return them and get a replacement set -…
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Looking for a Yale Alarm fitter in Cambridgeshire
Can anyone recommend a Home Alarm Fitter. I want to have a Yale HSA6400 alarm fitted if anyone knows of a man who can Thanks
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Ikea Kitchen Sale
Hi, Do IKEA have a kitchen sale in January (or any other time of the year)? If so is it a straight forward sale, or would we have to buy something else to qualify? Thanks, Jo
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New Kitchen - Where to buy?
Hi guys, I’m looking in to buying a new 8 piece kitchen for my open plan kitchen/lounge before Christmas/Early Jan. My budget to buy the kitchen is £1200 (not including work tops, appliances). So far I’ve had a quote from Homebase which came in at £2500(in the sale) without work tops but with new cooker and hob. £2500 is…
