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Plumbing advice please
I am working on a property at the moment and have discovered a galvanized steel water feed, is it possible to connect the iron to alcythene without rethreading. I have been told of a Johnson fitting but cannot find one on a search engine for domestic use. Thanks for any advice
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can i machine clean a wool carpet
hi all, i have a living room carpet which is nearly all wool but with about 10% other- I cant remember what! It has lasted well but now has a few spots here and there so could do with a clean. havent decided yet to either get aproper cleaner in or rent/buy a machine. But not sure if the carpet is suitable. if ever i do…
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Combi Boiler Required for a 4 bed house?
We currently have a hot water boiler only and now we are changing the boiler for a combi to provide central heating as well. We have a 4 bedroom house, with 2 receptions, one large kitchen/diner and 2 bathrooms. In total there will be 11-12 radiators in the house. What would be the best boiler required for the above that…
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how much - install range cooker and boiler service
Hi all got both these jobs coming up and just wanted gauge rough idea of cost before get some quotes. firstly I am buying a range cooker that needs installing. at the moment all I have is a capped pipe, no bayonet fitting. speaking to currys salesman this wouldnt be catered for in standard install option so need to get…
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New kitchen, flooring and bathroom - where to buy?
Hi all, I am looking for recommendations to buy a new kitchen, bathroom and flooring in a house we are about to buy... The existing stuff is totally useless. It should be completely removed and new stuff installed... I am thinking of the following: Kitchen : Ikea (13x7 gallery style 12 cabinet kitchen) Bathroom : Wickes (A…
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mybuilder.com?
Hi we are renovating our 1920s house and it's got to the time now that we are ready to re-plaster pretty much every room. The man who we would like to do our work is busy on his own house until July so we need to find someone else. So I just want to know if these reviews seem legit and would you trust what people have…
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Need advice on renew/repair of conservatory floor (PICS)
Bought a place last year with a conservatory which was floored with awful cheap laminate, so I budgeted to replace. Anyhow, started to probe a bit today and found that the laminate (and foam sheet) have been layed over the original floor. This has been damaged in a least one place, probably to allow C/H pipes to go in.…
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New cooker - Cannon CH60ETC or Stoves Richmond 550E?
Looking for a new cooker for my soon to be fitted new cream kitchen. Prefer freestanding and no gas so been looking at the Stoves Richmond 550E but concerned that it is only 550cm wide. Have now found the Cannon CH60ETC online but not found it in stock to have a look yet. Can anyone give any first hand experiences of…
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Electrical question.
What fuse box was fitted before the current rcd consumer units and what is the name of the fuses?
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Best way to get a new kitchen fitted?
Hi Folks I am thinking of having my old kitchen replaced with newunits. However, I don’t know much about modern appliances that need to go in newkitchens, pipe works and gas pipes etc. Therefore, I am thinking of having the kitchen designed andpriced professionally, such as the guys from Home Base. and get a local handyman…
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Radiator leaking
I have come down this morning and found that their is water on the wall beneath my radiator in my living room. I am assuming i have a leak. I am just wondering if this is something I will need to call an emergency plumber out for or if i can put a plastic bag and towls down and leave it until next week, as the cost of…
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Painting kitchen cupboards
Afternoon all, we have cream kitchen cupboards and on two of them the 'plastic' covering had started to peel so I decided (much against the DH's wishes) I have peeled the plastic off the worst door. It is an mdf door underneath and am wondering if anyone here has ever peeled the plastic off and painted the doors…
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Duel fuel cookers - buying/installing
Does anyone know where i can buy a duel fuel cooker and have it delivered and installed? So far the only shop i can find is Curry's, and their prices are not exactly competitive. I will be moving home soon and i would like to arrange to have it delivered and installed the day i move in because my wife seems to think a…
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Changing the look of a walking cane
I have a standard walking cane, light piney colour, and would like to paint it in a black/dark grey. Is this possible? How should I prep it? Which type of paint should I choose?
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Anyone had a new kitchen fitted?
I know this is a how long is a piece of string. We are considering getting a new work top in our kitchen and a new hob and sink. Units are 12 years old and is a Symphony kitchen, it was an upgraded one from what was supposed to be fitted in our house. I think 18mm cabinets rather than 15mm and hinges that went all the way…
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chimney hearth questions
Hello If anyone could help me with a few queries I have I'd be grateful. I have a mid-terraced Victorian house which has been completely stripped of all period features, some of which I would like to put back (all be it they will be repro). The builders have been on site for a week (they are back in tomorrow) and as part…
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Hotpoint 621 washing machine element
New Washing machine element went after 4 months and Hotpoint came and replaced it blaming limescale. 4 months later it has gone again....got to book them to come again. Before this our old Hotpoint lasted 7 years until the element went. What else could be causing the element to go so quickly? Machine still works, but water…
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Plumber hasn't/won't register my boiler install with gas safe
Hi, Last September we got a new combi fitted from a local Worcester Bosch accredited installer. We got his details from wb's website. We paid £2300 and when I came to pay him he asked if I could transfer the money online and he's drop the receipt round. I sent him the money that night but never got the receipt, but more…
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Is this a common house wiring fault?
In an early eighties property, would it have been common wiring practice for a two-way switched landing light to use a live from the downstairs lighting circuit and a neutral from the upstairs lighting circuit? Reason I ask is that it appears to be the reason why the downstairs and upstairs lighting circuits cannot be…
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Front door
II am looking for a new front door set, i.e a full frame, with cill and a fixed fan light above. Looking for something modern and secure. Mostly the doors I have seen are composite but I prefer aluminium. Supply only. Can anyone reccomend a supplier or brand.
