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Washing powder not dissolving in washing machine - any idea why?
My washing machine is nine years old and after the last couple of washes I've found a lot of undissolved washing powder in the tray. I put two tablets in and I'd say there's probably most of it left (all soggy - it seems to have been partly dissolved but not to have successfully washed out of the tray). I'm using Tesco's…
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washing machine help!!!! URGENT
my washing machine won't spin when put on the cycle. It makes the right noises and I can turn the drum by hand but it won't do it on it's own. Please can someone help with what might be wrong and what it might cost to fix? Thank you
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New boiler - new radiators?
Hello! Bear with me, I know nothing about boilers and heating systems. Our boiler keeps losing pressure, to the point of needing topped up every morning before we use the shower. Pretty sure there are leaks in the radiators. On top of this, our mortgage valuation says: 'The power supply for the gas central heating boiler…
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Unable to find doors to fit.
Although I live in a 1930's semi, and there seems to be a hell of a lot of these around, I'm unable to find internal doors to fit. The standard size seems to be 30 x 78, mine are :- 28 x 76 x2 30 x 77 x2 28 x 75 x1 28 x 76 x2 30 x 78 x2 I've searched the net and nobody seems to do these odball sizes, so apart from buying a…
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Eggshell paint turn yellow like gloss?
Well two questions really -Just curious but does eggshell turn yellow after about five minutes like gloss does? Also,what is the best way to apply eggshell paint to an already glossed surface ? Thanks F x
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Had enough of the poor-quality double-glazing window
Dear all, I live in a house which is close to the motor way. I bought the house two years ago, and did not realise it is so noisy to hear the cars dashing away every day. I checked my window, it is a double glazing one. But I can feel it is not good quality to reduce the noise level. So I definitely need to find a local…
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Turning down radiators (is it worth it?)
We have trv's on all radiators including the ones in the living room , also in the living room on the opposite wall we have the thermostat. Now say we have the radiator trv's set to 20 and the thermostat set to 21 so the boiler is on for the whole hour (when we press the boost button). I have been turning the bedroom…
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Square Hopper Gully Grid
I spent ages to actually try and find out these were called. I basiclly need one for a new bit of paving I am doing (another thread). This is the only one I have seen, http://www.screwfix.com/p/square-hopper-gully-grid/13687. I am sure there is a wider selection out there. Can someone point me in the right direction? I…
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Plastic bathroom panels
Does anyone have any opinions on the merits of plastic bathroom panels, to be used as an alternative to tiling? I have a small bathroom of approximately 2x2m which is in desperate need of refurbishment due to to age and failing grout which has allowed water to damage the underlying plasterboard. I was thinking plastic…
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Repainting a window (interior)
I'm looking for a bit of advise on repainting two interior window frames - they're wood btw. I was thinking about getting someone in to do this but in reality if I put the time in, it's not something I couldn't do myself. However, I have read a lot of conflicting advise about the need for primter, putty, filler, antifungal…
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German Kitchens - are they good quality?
This is a popular forum item.Yesterday I decided to look at top end products to form an opinion for myself. The showroom I viewed had customers ooohing and aaahing over the hinge mechanism of the top hung doors. The customers were impressed with the handleless design - I overheard comments of admiration. I was impressed…
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Brown coloured water from electric shower?
Hi, just wondered if anybody else has come across this. We have a triton electric shower over the bath and we get an orangy/brown staining over the soap dish and tile grout. The same staining appears on the outside of the hose that runs from the shower unit to the hose, and also around a couple of the holes on the shower…
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Burglar Alarm advice please!
Has anyone any experience of burglar alarm companies. We want to upgrade our existing one to include a smart new outside bell box. We have the wireless PIR thingies and the existing control box, window contacts etc. but we don't have the nice shiny box outside that lets everyone know we have an alarm. Will we have to buy a…
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Problem decking - any thoughts?
Hi, We have a very wonky patio (just laid on soil many many years ago I expect) and would like to make it more attractive and more toddler friendly. We had a builder round to talk us through options and he said best option was decking as we have no side or back access, and all materials have to go through the house. The…
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Removing old fashioned doorbell?
I'm sprucing up our front door and one thing's got me stumped so far - the doorbell. It's one of those old, non-electric types, like this sort of thing - http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cn2q6aJgL._SL500_SS500_.jpg However, there's no visible screws from the outside. Twisting or trying to pry it off using a…
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Steam iron keeps tripping mains
My Philips iron has green algae in the water tank. I tried to clean it out using the suggestion here cleaning iron Because the vinegar spilled out of the nozzle on to the plate etc I cleaned around the iron with a very wet rag. Once dried I plugged it in to the wall socket which then trips. How can I get the iron to work,…
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Roman Shower enclosures - Any good or am I expecting too much?
I had a quad shower installed last year. I wanted to buy British, so I chose a Roman. Around £800 plus fitting. I have been underwhelmed since it was installed. The silver discs covering the rollers fell off and went down the waste. Roman's response was "they all do that, we will send some replacements. Try a little dab of…
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B&Q Sale Easter Weekend?
Hello All Anyone know or heard anything about a B&Q sale this coming Easter weekend? We complete on our new flat tomorrow and don't want to bother doing or buying anything if there is a sale coming up. :D
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Help with kitchen Lighting please
Hi, my kitchen is approx 21ft x 12ft and is currently lit by 2 flourescent tubes which I dislike a lot! Want to replace lights and get something that looks better and gives off the same or more light, any suggestions please? Have seen various bar lights with spots but unsure if these will light the room as well. Kitchen is…
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Flooded with raw sewage compensation
Morning Everyone, Please can someone advise: I arrived back home to find my kitchen was flooded with raw sewage comming from under the sink (ground floor council flat) after getting down and dirty i cleaned up and thought nothing of it. Next morning i was awoke by a gurgling sound then a whoosh like a hose being put on,…
