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Anyone got a double Ikea Malm bed they could measure?
Hey, After a favour if someone could be so kind. I'm hoping that someone might have a double or king size Ikea Malm bed and would be able to measure it from widest points? The sizes online don't really say if that's inside or outside measurements. I've just got rid of mine...dismantled and now in the skip and haven't yet…
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Door mat.
I have a sunken door mat well in the hall - I want laminate flooring. Is it a Diy job to fill/level the mat well please?
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Do I need to replace fridge water filter?
Hi I have a Samsung American style fridge which dispenses ice and water. Recently the water filter light came on indicating that I need to replace the water filter. I have looked online to see how much they are. They are in the region of £30 which was a big shock! The question is should I replace the water filter or can I…
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New kitchen (Northern Ireland)
Hi we're just starting to look at sourcing a new kitchen for our house. We have a decent budget but it's a big space so I know there will be compromises to be made. We're looking for mid-range, modern (high gloss) doors, granite worksurfaces, vinyl flooring and mid-range appliances. So, given that we are based in Belfast,…
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Solid wood flooring
Hi all ,wife and I cant decide if wood flooring will be a good idea in out living room. House is a 1900s terrace. living room 15ft x 18ft. What do you people think about wood flooring ? Good /Bad points please . Thank you all for reading .
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paint sprayers? pod rollers?
Has anyone used a paint sprayer, either for fence's or for wall's? I'm about to move into a new house, the large garage needs painting inside onto breeze blocks, and the fence also needs doing maybe 12-14 panels in total. Is there a sprayer that can hold proper paint and fence treatments? And should I get a hand pump one…
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Unable to remove Franke filter cartridge?
We have one of those Franke filterflow gadgets with the filter cartridge in a metal cylinder. It has a bayonet fitting and the idea is you twist it a few mm and drop it out. The only problem is that it is physically impossible to shift it even 1mm. I have used every ounce of my average bloke strength and the thing wil not…
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Moving vs Extending
We're currently experiencing a dilemma over whether to move home or extend our current home so want to compare the costs. As we have moved home in the past, we are aware of the costs associated with moving, but not with extending. Can anyone give me a list or any costs we should be allowing for to extend (except for…
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New central heating cost
Anyone have any rough estimates to replace an old central heating system. Currently has a 33 year old Potterton boiler and 7 radiators that need replacing. Not sure if we would change it to a combi boiler. It is a 3 bed semi. About to buy house and it needs to be replaced. Not sure if any pipework would need to be changed.…
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Test your central heating now!
Now the weather is a tad colder, it's well worth taking the opportunity to (Briefly) test your central heating, by firing it up. By putting the heating on it will 'exercise' the pump and valves and should stop them from seizing up. Check for leaky pipes and radiators. Turn thermostatic valves back and forth to prevent them…
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Window fitted on top of tiles..?
Looking for a bit of advice! Yesterday I was removing some old tiles in my bathroom and discovered something that has worried me a bit! On the rear wall where the bath/shower is, there is a small rectangular recess which is tiled (along with the entire bathroom, with ugly 1980s tiles!) and has a 10 year old double glazed…
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Colourful kitchens, and 20 questions about rennovating mine!
Been watching too many Homes Under the Hammer progs at the moment :o and seen a nice kitchen on ebay which has started me thinking :D Really need to do something with the kitchen, had enough of 6 years looking at it and despairing, so would appreciate thoughts on my thoughts! Firstly I want colourful doors on the units -…
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Which Way to hang Doors
Probably seems obvious and I thought so too, but I wonder if I'm missing something. We have a knocked through lounge & dining room, but we are going to restore the partition. In each room the door opens into the room. Surely it would make more sense for them to open against the wall? This would mean moving the light…
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LG washer dryer new vs refurbished
In the market for washer dryer, seen model we like LG (F1480YD5) in silver to match surrounding units Main requirement is takes large load (8kg+) and has quick wash function around 30mins similar to our current washer dryer also an LG (8 years old) but which is now leaking Curry's dont have this model available for…
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Windows doors for £10000
I just quoted £10000 for 15 windows, one french door, front and back composite door. Is that sound ok? I signed the contract but have 7 days cooling off period incase I am not happy. It's a 4 bedroom house. Thanks x
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Wall Hung Toilet
Hi, Was quoted 16k to refit my bathroom so thought I would have a go myself instead. I have managed to rip everything out and remove all the tiles from the walls. I want to fit a wall hung pan and basin, but unfortunately, the only wall I have available is a paramount plaster board wall!!! I was thinking of removing the…
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Easy removable labels
I am having a hard time finding sticky labels that I can stick on glass jars and that can easily be removed without sticky residue. I have searched for 'easy peel labels' but that only means that the labels are easy to peel from the A4 sheet they are supplied on. Anyone know where I can buy such labels. Basically it's for…
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Ikea Beds - Do They All Squeek ??
8 years ago i bought an Ikea Hemnes White King SIze bed and mattress. From the time i built the bed, it has always squeeked from any movement on the bed, so over the years i have tried many things from adding extra glue and brackets and heavier screws, just when you think you get rid of the squeeks, they return again. Im…
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online demo for vax S7 steam cleaner?
http://www.vax.co.uk/s7-duet-master-steam-cleaner Bought one of these with lots of tools & no real instructions, can't find an online demo. They do sell them on QVC, is there any way of viewing old episodes? Want to know how to use all the bits & bobs to there best with it. Thanks in advance.
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Samsung washing machine E4 error?
We have a Samsung washing machine,after a few minutes(it varies according to what tempreture/cycle etc)it stops then displays E4,anything I can do?
