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Conservatory flooring
I'm after some advice on how to floor a new concrete base in our new conservatory. Before any floor whether it's wood, carpet or vinyl goes down should the concrete be treated in any way ?
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Closing up fireplace
Getting plasterer out tomorrow to phaser chimney breast after I removed our surround. We discussed sealing it up so there is the gap where the original fire was. We have a vented cap in the chimney and he said it was okay to completely seal the fireplace by putting some plasterboard at the top. Do you need a cent there…
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New boiler fitted had issues from day one
Has a brand new Valliant boiler fitted on Thursday with wireless controller admittedly Gas engineer said electrician would come to fit frost protector which was already in place with old boiler and is left hanging down from wall loose with wires still attached. The boilers is ecotec pro along with Danfoss tp500 si range…
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Wood, Metal or Plastic Shed for Storing Furniture?
Sadly my little business is close to bust, and as a result I am having to leave my bricks and mortar shop and place all items in storage. My business is a furniture and giftware shop, which we are hoping to continue to run online. The furniture is in the shabby chic, painted style and the shop it is currently housed in, is…
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Radiators downstairs not working
Hi Please help.. :) I have a back boiler (behind my gas fire) and a pump in a cupboard at the side of my fire.. When the heating is on the radiators upstairs are working ..(one of them is still a bit cold, although it feels slightly warmer at the top and colder at the bottom) None of the radiators downstairs are getting…
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Free loft insulation if you own your home?
Hello I am hoping someone can possibly point me in the right direction... I recently bought a house which doesn't have any loft insulation. My builder said I should get the loft insulated and suggested phoning companies that come and do it for free? I know 2 people in my area that called Find Energy Savings and have had it…
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1920s - fireplace - remodel without damaging
Hi all, We have al 1920 fireplace in one of the rooms which is being turned into a manly office type space (whites and greys) The problem is the fireplace is all tile and is trippy green a pinks in a hypno type patten. its, um, original.. but not pretty. at all. Its rounded and sits out from the wall, there is no surround…
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Draught Proofing old doors
I'm trying to keep more heat in the house; as much to improve comfort as to save on the bills. Windows are no problem with thermal blackout lining and I'll be going round carefully mending/replacing the sealant. Chimneys aren't too bad, and I'll eventually have them properly boarded up. Cavity wall done, and loft just…
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New suite-smells musty?
Had new suite del on fri, love it but it smells musty. More noticeable when getting up in the morn and open bedroom door (we have open plan sitting room), also when entering the room after not using it for a little while .Have established its not the fabric thats smells, its the filling. Have unzipped the covers and there…
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How to open the electric plug?
The electric plug from our steamer got accidentally immersed in water and we want to open it to make sure that it is dry. Here is the photo: http://tinypic.com/r/16idudt/5 It has no screws and we can't figure out how to open it :mad:. Could you help please. Thanks :)
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help! damp seal - huge patches of wall where paint won't dry
So i painted 2 alcoves, half a wall and a few other patches with thompsons one coat damp seal 3 days ago, then ran out so painted half a chimney breast with polycell damp seal yesterday. After tge suggested 4 hours from that I painted my walls with emulsion 20 hours ago and everywhere with a coat of damp seal is still wet…
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Black mold on bedroom ceiling
My spare bedroom ceiling (north facing) is covered in black mold. It is only in this room and not in the other rooms. It only started growing since I had uPVC windows put in 6 years ago. What is the best way to treat it and to stop it coming back?
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George...
Not sure if this is the right board for vacuum cleaner chat, but couldn't see where else it might fit? Anyway, has anybody had the George version of the Henry hoovers? I have a big hairy dog, and the only access to the kitchen and garden is through the front door meaning that everyone has to traipse through the sitting…
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Purchased a bed online - it has dangerously sharp corners, not fit for purpose/
Hi guys, this is my first post on here, wasn't really sure who to speak to about this but i really hope somebody on here can advise me on what i should do. I recently purchased a bed online from a well known bed website and it arrived a few days later. It is a brand new metal framed bed, it was flat packed so i had to put…
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Want to turn off first radiator on system
The first radiator on the central heating system is the one in the bathroom. No TRV, still awaiting TRV's to be fitted to rads. Anyway, the living room is nice and toasty and the bathroom is directly above it. Is it ok to turn the rad off in the bathroom as there is a electric wall heater in there if I find it nippy. The…
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badly scratched white enamel stove top
I caused the scratches while trying to clean it. I have tried every product, vinegar and bicarbonate solution but nothing cleans the stains well enough, so I used a scourer and some sand paper (yes!) and that obviously scratched the enamel pretty badly over time. We are renting and so I am a bit worried about the way the…
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Temperamental light fitting
I have an Ikea ceiling light in my kitchen, installed over 12 years ago that has worked well to date. In the last week it's played up a bit, cutting out intermittently. I really like the light, and I'd rather not change it. What could be wrong with it? Is it likely that the connection may have loosened after all this time?…
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Track/Pole for L shaped window
We;re undecided as to what is best to use for our window. We are having vertical blinds fitted and already have curtains. The shape of the window is L shaped, at the end of the smaller L part, it will go round another corner, although, this isn't essential. We have seen the curtain poles where you can use a Anyone have a…
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Whirlpool oven door seal
Please can anyone help, I need to know where I can get a rubber door seal for a whirlpool oven model 70066610, I have found a universal door seal which is fairly cheap, not sure if these are any good.Thanks
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Zanussi oven problem not heating uphi
Hi Anyone experienced a problem similar to ours... Our Zanussi (ZBQ465) built in oven doesn't heat up?? It seems the fan is still circulating yet after 30mins with it on the heat coming out ii is just warm, though not hot enough to heat plates!?!!!?? Any info would be great before we all someone in
