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Combined utility and WC
We're in the process of having some work done to our 1960s house which currently has a very large downstairs loo (approx 1.7m x 1.7m). I'd like to have a utility room and OH has suggested combining it with the WC seeing as it is quite a big room. I'm a bit reluctant as I don't like the thought of having them together. So…
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kitchen design ideas!
hi we need to replace our kitchen in few months. Current kitchen is quite old but functional. kitchen is quite small, 3.5 m by 2.2m. design is units on two walls and walkway inbetween. (i hope i have described it usefuly!) not possible to do L-shape due to a door to conservatory / utility area!. Quite keen to go with…
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Artex removal, reboarding, replastering
We are buying a 1930s house in London that currently has artex ceilings in living room and dining room over a 36 metre square space. We've been advised that the artex may contain asbestos. Can anyone offer any advice on roughly how much it should cost to remove the artex safely and then replaster the ceilings (and…
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Blown Loft Insulation or Rolls?
Hi, In need of insulating my 3 bed semi loft. Missed the grants so paying for it ourselves. Have the option of having blown loft insulation or rolls - rolls are slightly more expensive as there is more labour involved. We never use the loft - can't remember the last time it was opened so are thinking of going down the…
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Kitchen expert questions - End panels and flooring
Hi there, I'm going for Howden's Glendevon Flint or Cream and have the following design. Kitchen Pic If you could have a look at the pic and tell me do the circled end-panels actually go to the floor? The reason I ask, is this would muck up the laying of flooring, which I guess goes in after the kitchen is fitted and under…
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Surestop Price/installation
Has anyone had one of these installed if so how much does it roughly cost for installation and labour?. The reason I ask is my stop tap is located behind the washing machine so want easy access for it.
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Recommendations for a new washing machine
Decided to replace my five year old Servis, looks like the electronics are on the blink! Can anyone recommend a good deal or a decent make/ retailer to go for? Any contribution gratefully received:beer:
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Gas Stove Question
Hi not sure if anyone can help, I would like to buy a gas stove. I already have a fire surround and currently have a fire basket in there, this provides us with no warmth whatsoever. The opening of my fire place is only 50cm and all the gas stoves I have found are just above this. I feel the only option we have is getting…
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Buy cheap and buy twice - new house
Hi Building a new house. Want to have opinions on the kitchen and interior. Originally wanted to have a cream solid oak kitchen, with granite. Have been put off the idea of the cream chipping with small children about. So decided that solid oak or walnut would be a more practical option. Someone however has suggested just…
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If you could build a new house. ..
What would you like it to have? I would like somewhere to put all shoes, coats, pushchairs etc so the hall isn't a tip! Plenty of storage (for same reason!) No rooms that are used as walkways...the carpet gets so grubby :( A dressing room?!
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Need a kitchen fitter in Stourbridge area
Is there an experienced kitchen fitter or even a carpenter out there that could come and fit some Magnet units and work tops for me? It's a very small kitchen and could be done either evenings or easily in a weekend, obviously in the week as well. Feel free to PM me if anyone would like the job, fingers crossed I get a…
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Carpet fraying at edges.
My hall carpet is fraying at the edges and I was looking for a solution besides replacing the carpet. I think vacuuming has made it worse as I tend to use the crevice tool to make sure the edges are clean which is quite strong and now it just pulls up more threads of the carpet. Would fabric glue do the job?
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Emulsion recommendations, please
Having paid over the odds for a well-known brand of 'one coat guaranteed to cover any other colour' white emulsion, I was not pleased to have to apply two thick coats in order to have a white wall. Similarly, one coat of the above paint, plus several coats of ordinary white emulsion, were barely adequate to make the…
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Plumbing Advice
I need to repair a small section of 22mm copper pipe on my central heating. The bit I need to replace is about an inch. Would I get away with using a 22mm isolation vale to do the repair? Any help would be great. Thanks
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Kitchen & Bathroom replaced no Building Regs- Issues selling now?
Hi, We're in the process of selling our home. Whilst living here I have replaced the Kitchen on a like for like basis with some minor movement of the electrics. I have also put in a new bathroom but on the other side of a stud wall if that makes sense. So the old spare room is now the bathroom and vice versa with the stud…
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Are these conservatory costs a bit crazy?
We are looking at putting a conservatory on our new house so have had a couple of quotes in the last couple of days, both from big local firms but not National ones. To say I have been surprised is an understatement as for a 4x3.5m conservatory with glass roofs I have had quotes of £21,500 and £17,800. Neither of these…
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Ridiculous charge for just a quote
So Hello to all, I've been a keen reader of the forums for a while now, but have only just taken the plunge to become a member, and hoping to get help and do the same for others. We've planned on getting our house refurbished and completely redecorated for a while, and been getting several quotes. (It first started with a…
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is my front door saleable
Hi I live in 1933 house with it's original oak door and we are about to have a new door fitted. When they fit the new door they will just take away our old door but we were wondering is the old door something we could sell, i.e. are they an item that will sell easily or do people just let them be junked. If they are…
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BPS Access Solutions. Are they reliable ??
Ordered a scaffold tower from them on Mon. 16th Sept. They guarantee next day delivery. I am still waiting for my item, today, Thursday,19th. Who has had dealings with them ? Can they be trusted ?
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Laminate flooring question.
I am having laminate flooring fitted by a local company. I have read that the packs of laminate should sit in my room prior to fitting. The packs of laminate are coming with the fitter and being installed that day. Is that okay?
