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Underlay for slabs to stop weeds etc
Hi I'm laying new slabs. I need an underlay to stop weeds etc from growing through it. What's it called please? any recommendations? Thanks bye
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Tiles or Plastic Cladding in Bathroom
What is the current trend, or at least which is better ... Ceramic tiles to all walls in a bathroom, or Plastic cladding. We are about the change the bathroom suite and the existing tiles are to be removed too, so we are basically going to start with a blank canvas. The walls would probably need replastering after removing…
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Crown Solo satin paint - is it just me?
I cannot get this paint to cover in 3 coats, let alone 1. Admittedly this was over a dark green coloured door, but even after the 3 coats I can still see a ghost of the old colour in places. We plan to paint all the natural wood skirting boards and door frames in our house and Cream White in this paint was the perfect…
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Interested in a Maxiport for home use, anybody got one?
I am interested in maybe purchasing a Maxiport or a Maxiport+ to protect my car at home. It gets a bit of a battering from the rain and other such terrors that we get here in "Sunny Britain". The Maxiport is made by a company called Macrolux, anyone used them before? I would like to know a bit more information before…
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Any good alternatives to a dehumidifier for condensation on windows?
I live in a rented flat with very old metal framed windows with single pane glazing. In the winter months we get really bad condensation, literally water streaming down the windows every morning or fogged up. Last year I bought a dehumidifier (ebac) but was finding it prohibitive to run (doubled my electricity bill) and it…
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Heating the house
Well the temp has now dropped considerably and the heating is now on! However parts of our flat always remain cold. At the back of our flat we only have the old aluminium "double" glazed windows and back door, some clever person who previoulsy owned the flat drilled some holes through the wooden frame and under the…
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electric shower installation
I'm about to replace my dead electric shower with a new one. The old one has silicone around the outside edge, sealing between the shower unit & the tiles. The installation instructions for the new shower specifically mention no sealant should be used. However, without sealant whats to stop water running down the back of…
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for built in wardrobes carpenter or diy store
we gonna buy a house n i want wardrobes in two of my rooms fitted one to maximise space. im looking for two 2 door wardrobes plus dressing plus space for putting tv ...... in another bedroom im looking for again 2 2 door wardrobes roof length and i aslo need wardrobe with shelf roof length in my dressing or u can say a…
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Radiator BTU Calculator help for breeze block house
Hi, we trying to upgrade the radiators in our new home adn after some resaearch have found out that cityplumbing.co.uk are one of the best at calculating BTU's. Unfortunately our house, built in 1961, is completely made from breeze blocks (inside and out) and concrete/wood clad so was looking for advice. I guess my options…
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new double glazing .. hmm
hi, i have had new windows and doors fitted a couple of weeks ago, i have just got around to cleaning my windows.. and after spending ages trying to get rid of a dead fly (inside and out) it dawned on me..the fly is on the inside of the glass ... this could only happen to me!!! I am not sure what to do? or what to expect..…
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Wet leaves from neighbours tree on path - who clears?
I live in an urban area with small front gardens. My neighbour has a deciduous tree right on the boundary between our two front gardens. I keep my side pruned but he refuses to prune his side even though I have offered to share the cost with a tree pruner of his choice. As a result his side is very overgrown and sheds a…
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Damp Patches on Chimney Breast and paint peeling on surrounding walls (Pics)
I bought a mid terraced house 7 years ago that had damp. I had the damp course injected where it required it. After I had mine done the next door house had theirs done (Behind Chimney Breast) and at a similar time I also had a new flueless gas fire installed. Prior to installation my dad cleared out the majority of dirt…
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Dying a carpet
Has anyone had any luck dying a carpet? I am due to move into a place with hideous carpets. The living room is patchy light brown with faded areas, there's a patterned orange one in a bedroom and others are snot green and faded blue. I don't want bare floorboards so I would like to explore the option of dying them. Is this…
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Radiator pipes too close to wall
Hello, I am a bit of a noob looking for some advice, if anyone can help! I am replacing 2 old single skin radiators with new double units, that are also slightly narrower. The problem I have is the current rad pipes and bottom of radiator are tight against the skirting board, as the skirting board is thick and tall. There…
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What size chimney pot? (pic)
Morning, Just a quick one, can someone guesstimate what size pot I would need to replace a single gas cowl. You'll see I have 3 'normal' pots and would like the fourth to match however I'm aware that there are various sizes. Is there a standard here?
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Drying the inside of a decanter
Washed a ships decanter with very narrow neck the other day and it's still wet inside. I've tried the airing cupboard and a hair dryer on both hot and cold. Any ideas very welcome!
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Plasterer in Somerset?
Hi, I am looking for a quote for 3 rooms to be skimmed and 2 aertex ceilings to be skimmed as well. Does anyone know a plasterer in Somerset, (Weston Super Mare)? Thanks, Jo
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boiler makes a squeaking noise
I have a Chaffoteaux & Maury - Britony combi boiler installed. When I run the hot water everything is fine but when I turn on the central heating, after a while the boiler starts making a squeaking noise. Does the boiler just need a repair / service or would you say I need to now replace it? My preference is to have it…
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MHRV (Mech Heat Recovery Ventilation) cleaning filters help!
Hi, not sure if this is in the right place but I'll try anyway - we live in a relatively new flat that has a HRV unit installed. I know enough that I know the filters need cleaning / changing, but although we were supplied with a 'maintenance' booklet (I use the word maintenance lightly as it is the most un-useful booklet…
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Stonelux fireplace paint?
Anyone ever used this? I'm very tempted as my fireplace is a rather dated design with hideous tiles that won't go with my decor plans. I like the look of the grey limestone,which would fit the colour scheme,but have no idea what this stuff is like.
