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Anyone know of any insulation deals?
Need to top up the loft a bit - but Wickes and B&Q don't seem to be doing those 3 for 2 deals on insulation that they are normally so keen on. Anyone seen any good deals out there on bog standard loft insulation rolls?
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Underfloor heating in bathroom
Hi all We are having our bathroom completely renovated and are thinking of underfloor heating. Is there anything in particular I should be looking out for when choosing a supplier, what are the running costs like, our bathoroom is 2.66 x 2.66 m many thanks in advance
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New Central Heating System - Knocking sounds in the wall
We had brand new cebtral heating in the house 3 months back and we didn't really use the central heating until the last few days. Since using the Central heating we can hear are a very frequent knocking sound in the wall. There is no way to access these pipes to check unless we break tiles in the bathroom or make a whole…
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where to buy Simmons Felicity II pillow top mattress
Does anyone know where I can buy a .............. Simmons Felicity II pillow top mattress Its a USA mattress used by hotels . I live in the UK and have tried to google and stuff and Im finding it hard . I would consider shipping one over from the USA if need be . Can any nice person help me please Many Thanks
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Advice with inset stove installation vs knocking out fire place
No not a DIY job. I had a quote for inset stove to install on where the fire place was blocked with a board by old owners. So it looks nasty. The room is very small. 3.5*3 meter but if we knock fire place wall down then it is going to be 3.5*3.5 meter. The thing is our neighbour objected on our cast iron chimney in our…
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How do I know who to trust
Hiya Okay so for a while now a joint in between ours and next doors (semi detatched) has been dripping/leaking when it rains and has stressed me out! A year ago we had someone come and seal it, well that didnt work and then earlier this year someone else sealed it and again straight after (like next day) it continued to…
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VAT queries with New build
Hi there My girlfriend and I have recently purchased a new build from a developer, currently going through 1st fix, planning to complete towards end of November. The developer has given us various allowances on flooring/tiles and kitchen etc. With various ways to pay, either put them on his account with the merchants and…
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wondering what this is on wood - mould ?
Looking at an outdoor, open wooded deck. This is the wall of it. I was wondering what this is - mould ? and the best way to get it off - sanding and revarnish? many thanks thanks
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Crutches diy
Hello I have an op next week and instead of feeling down about it I decided to give myself a project so I can see the positive. Lol! I have my own crutches, I know how I am decorating the aluminium, but I want to paint the grey rubber cuff/handle. What type of paint is best? I was thinking spray paint but will be gutted if…
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Wickes roof windows
Has anyone had any exsperiances with these as currently looking into roof windows.from as far a I can see on there site they get the thumbs up and look very like keylite ones.i know velux are market leader but will consider alternatives if they save a couple of bob
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New tumble dryer, can I get an adapter to fit hose back of dryer end connector?
I have had to buy a new tumble dryer, hotpoint TVYM650C6P and I am hoping I will be able to get some kind of part to fit on the end of the hose that goes directly into the back of the dryer as I cant believe that there is no plastic ring on the end of it. You just have to put the squashy hose into the hole and twist it in,…
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New windows and rendering needed
Definitely need new windows on the one side of the house. It is the cold side so would consider triple glazing...4 big windows and a little one, plus two small windows at the gable end of the house. Also the rendering on the house needs re-doing because of cracks - too far gone to fudge. The outside of this detached house…
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Faulty Circuit Board on Cooker Hood?
We have a Falcon Cooker hood, four years old which has developed a strange intermittent fault. The two halogen lights have been switching on and off randomly whether the extractor fan is on or off, (extractor and timer all in full working order). The lights flashing on and off gradually got more and more regular to the…
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ceiling light that doesn't stick out
at the moment i have a standard energy saving bulb in the small hall-way between the front door and inner door. the ceiling is quite low as it's a porch and the bulb sticks out a bit too much, easy to hit your head on if you're tall. is there another type of fitting/bulb i could get that would sit closer to the ceiling?
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Insulation between ground and 1st floor?
Hello everyone and good morning. This is my 1st time posting on these board, as you can see from the thread title I am looking for some advice as regards to internal insulation. We are in the process of renovating our home (we have been for the last 10 years :rotfl:) and looking at replacing all floor boards on the 1st…
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Integrated microwave with right side hinge
Apologies if this has been asked before (have searched but can't find anything) - does anyone know where we could look for an microwave/grill with the door hinged on the right please I am a leftie so the right side hinge would work far better for me. And our new kitchen design means the right side hinge would also work…
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kitchen extension advice
i have a reasonable sized kitchen and a utility room that is about the same size and I would like to make them all in to one room The utility room is single brick and attached to the back of the garage, it also has a lower floor and ceiling than the kitchen by about 3 inches. could anyone advise as to whether the roof…
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Solid oak floor - lifting!! Enough gaps left.
Hi all, My flooring was laid in mid July. It was all fine until mid August. It rained heavily for a few days and One fine morning, the flooring began to lift. It's like a speed breaker along the length of the living-dining room. The fitter came in and looked at the gaps. There was still about 1/2cm gap on all sides. He…
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UPVC cladding or anti mould paints for ceiling?
Hi, Am in the process of deciding what to put on the ceilings for my extension bathroom & kitchen thoughts of which one would be best for the job?, Thanks in advance :)
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Fuse box changed now blown light trips it
I had the fuse box in my house replaced about a year or so ago, it was one of the old style black fuse boxes where you pull out the relevant fuse (looked a bit like dominoes), now it's a cream box where you flick a switch. Ever since it's been replaced, when a lightbulb blows (when turning on the lights) it seems to trip…
