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Bad paint job- how can I repair it?
I have got BADLY painted walls (despite this being done by a so-called professional, but that's a whole other post!) They had emulsioned the walls and it looks appalling - there are roller marks (where they clearly overloaded the roller and didnt clean it properly), splashes, bits of grit stuck in the paintwork, really…
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Underfloor heating and parquet flooring
Hi We are having underfloor heating put in our basement....probably wavin thermoboard...the type that has the water pipes sat in its own insulation and is laid directly on top of the concrete slab foundations of the house. We would also like to have parquet flooring on top. The architect has suggested we lay 18mm ply on…
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Hanging Dartboard
I've made a backboard for my dartboard using: 1/2" thick 4' x 4' Mdf Cork Tiles Green felt I've been wondering what's the best way to secure this to my plasterboard bedroom wall. I've heard Mdf is difficult to screw through without it splitting. Should I just screw the Mdf straight into my wall in 4 corners. Or do you…
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Exterior black gloss paint for stone window sills
Hello, I need to re-paint my stone window sills which have been painted in black gloss paint. I have looked everywhere but only seem to be able to find exterior black gloss paint for wood and metal. Does anyone know where I can buy black exterior gloss paint which I can use on stone? Or would the wood and metal paint work…
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Carpeting when moving in?
One of the first jobs we'll probably do when we finally get our place is to do the carpeting. I know naff all about it so was hoping there'd be some carpet experts on the board. Basically - good types to select, decent underlay etc. I'd be getting someone in to fit it as can't do that myself & want it done right.…
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Solid Pine Interior Doors - Help/Advice Needed!
I want to replace my interior doors throughout my house. The ground floor isn't a problem as they are all the standard 1980mm height. However upstairs the door heights are 1860mm (just under 5" shorter). I've bought bog-standard '4 panel Knotty Pine' doors, have finished them (pleased with the look) which are fine for the…
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Any1 had experience with betta living kitchen factory?
Hi I'm currently looking at at a new kitchen, and been getting quotes from the usual places, plus a couple of local ones. This include Next kitchens (partners with betta living). Had the designer come around, with a massive sales pitch but I'm wasn't going to buy the same day (first time buying a kitchen so big decision).…
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Large extension 100sqm. quantity surveyor ?
We hope to have a basic side extension which overall is 100sqm. (Double side extension of a garage and utility with bedroom above and then a single lounge behind it. Some builders we have contacted have said they will work it out per sqm meters and one other says he gets his own QS to help him quote. Would it be worth us…
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Contemplating combining box bedrooms...
Looking for some advice, I stay in a maisonette flat (over two floors) and currently have two box rooms which fit double beds but not much else at the moment - personally I find the rooms small and dark. One of the neighbors has turned this into one big room and it looks fantastic, so much so I'm thinking of doing…
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Re-wiring and new central heating - what first?
Hey Just moved into our first home. We need a rewire and new CH installed. Whats best to get done first, or doesnt it matter?
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Online Radiator Purchases warning...
Hi :) As my username suggests I generally come here to ask for help/advice so it's lovely to be able to pass on something I hope is useful! I need new radiators in my home so I worked out the size required (based on BTU) for each room (many online calculators available) and proceeded to search for the style I wanted at the…
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Solar panels / solar thermal?
Which is best? I assume solar thermal is easier to install in a new build as you need the heat exchange unit, whereas solar panels can be easier linked to an existing system?
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shower screens
Thinking of getting a shower screen can anyone recommend one not more than a £100 or are they some reliable websites, i have looked at the bathroom store. Thanks, Garcon 6.
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Pedestal Mat for Large Toilet Base
Hi Folks, As the title says, I'm struggling to find a pedestal mat with a large enough cut-out to fit round the base of my toilet. I bought one in Dunelm Mill today and when I put it down, the edges of it are sitting up on the pedestal of the toilet instead of lying flat on the floor. All the mats I looked at seemed to be…
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Remodelling disabled shower
Hiya, We are having a hard time getting our heads around how to remodel our shower - it is currently a walk in shower (standard 1200mm tray) in an alcove, which has a tiled shelf on each side - as in the shelves are joined onto the tray and go up to nearly a metre. There are currently disabled (half) bi-fold doors attached…
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Internet bathroom recommendations please
Hi, I am shortly getting a new bathroom put in and am looking at sourcing most things from the Internet. I am doing it on a budget, and have been looking at the various online sites, better bathrooms, Victoria plumb etc etc. Many of the products have ratings which to be honest appear to be far too good to be true! I'm…
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Looking for inspiration. How to style a neutral 70s build house?
Hello all We are in the process of buying a new house. It is probably the least of my worries but I am puzzling over it; but I can not envisage how we will decorate and furnish it, what sort of style would suit it. Our last house had a north facing living room, so we went for dark rich colours to give it a cosy feel, but…
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replace sealed unit or new double glazed windows
some of my very very old (they were old when we moved in 15 years ago) double glazed windows have water inside and a couple are letting water into the room. is it better just to pay more to replace windows and frames together? we had one quote for just replacing the sealed units (not the frames) salesman was pushing…
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DIY tips for repairing old front door?
Hi -we have an old hardwood front door with five panes of glass in semi circle up the top - think its was called Carolina. I am no good at DIY but last year asked hubby to repair it as you can see daylight through two or three parts - one where the sections are coming apart and one were the bottom board is coming away…
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Re-oiling worktops & re-sealing kitchen sink
Hello hoping some DIY experts could give me a little advice regarding our kitchen sink area. I'd like to replace the existant (mouldy) sealant) around the sink area and also re-oil the surrounding wooden worktops. Possibly there may be some sanding in some stained areas too. I was just wondering what order I should do this…
