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Best way to leave live wire safe after removing fan?
Need some advice here please. I would like to remove an extractor fan in our downstairs toilet currently feeding from the light circuit( its one that just comes on and off when the lights are turned on/off) and cover the hole left there with just a grill but the lights will still be live. This will leave the exposed black…
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Electrical work on gas boiler
I have just had the gas central heating system in my house modernised, including swopping the boiler to a modern condensing boiler. The firm mentioned that their electrician would be coming in one of our original conversations. I never did see an electrician visit ever and they have now finished the work, gone and…
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How do you avoid the perils of the washer/drier
After having white items turned blue (by jeans I suspect), I've learnt to separate my washes by colours... After having things ripped in the machine, I've learnt to put things that look delicate in laundry bags (allbeit, cheap ones from ebay) After having studs melt in there, I've learnt to not buy things that have studs…
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toilet flush
can any one shed any light on this ??flush the toilet the water flushes as normal no rise in the pan but the solids and paper stay in the pan lifted the man hole cover and rodded the run all is clear...any help thanks.
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Hanging Pictures on Nails???
Hi, we recently bought a couple of deep box framed pictures, one weighing 9lbs and the others around 15lbs. The lighter picture has one serrated plate stuck to the back of the frame with which to hang it, whilst the two heavier pictures have two serrated plates on each. We are looking to hang the pictures on drywall so…
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Are double panel double convector radiators worth it?
We have a through-lounge and currently 2 single panel radiators. Someone has recommended we look at getting double panel convector radiators as they warm the room up quicker. Are they worth it as the price on Amazon / eBay is something like £150 each (for a 1600mm one)
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Bedroom window is leaking
Our bedroom window is leaking - there is quite a lot of condensation on the inside and water is dripping down. Any ideas what the causes could be and how to fix?
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Radiator TRVs - quality brand?
I'm planning to replace some radiators and wondered if anyone in the trade had any recommendations on which TRVs to fit? Is there any difference in quality and longevity between the major brands, is it worth paying a premium or are generics good enough?
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Steam shower help please.
Hi guys, Im desperately after a steam shower, can anyone recommend one please? We have a really small bathroom,if I have a 800x800 it will be too small, I have seen this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT8727-Insignia-Steam-Showers-Cabin-Enclosure-Cubicle-New-2012-Design-NOT-A-COPY-/280798239203 but from the corner to the…
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Sink plughole freshener
I don't actually have an issue with smelly sink plugholes but was wondering if there's anything available that I can pour down the plugholes (kitchen sink, bathroom basin and shower) that will freshen up the scent overnight?
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Bed bugs in blankets
Do bed bugs nest in blankets or is it only in bed mattressses and is it possible to know that they are in your bed clothes without actually seeing them
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UPVC Door Panel Fix?
Long story short I have managed to knacker the beading that holds the UPVC panel in place on our back door...and I have quickly realised that the locking beading used on UPVC doors and windows is very hard to get hold of due to different profiles used by different manufactures and them changing them every few years. Any…
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How big a boiler?
I am in the process of purchasing a boiler and am not sure which one I would need. I have a 4 bed 2 reception room house with a kitchen diner and a separate utility room and wet room. Our house is an old victorian house circa 1890's and has never heating. We are going to have a electric shower in the upstairs bathroom so…
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Loft configuration dilemma
I've decided its time to convert the loft after much deliberation and having just been round to see a friend's newly converted space. He's already got a giant 4 bed detached place and just converted the loft for an additional room with no real purpose (second lounge is the closest i can get). My desire is to add as much…
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spotlights operated by dimmer switch going cazy
I have spotlights in the living room operated by a dimmer switch and they stopped working a while back so the electrician replaced the switch but now the switch is making a humming noise whenever it's on plus when the lights are dimmed they start doing crazy poltergeist things like starting flashing after about 10 minutes…
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Mould in bathroom - HELP!
For a while now I have had black mould in my bathroom. We get spots of it on all surfaces, and orange mould between the tiles and on the shower curtain. There is always thick black mould on the window sealant and the bath. It now is getting a lot worse. We installed a new extractor, bled the radiator, scraped out all grout…
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Deposit too much?
Hi, I have a quote from what seems to be a decent contractor to refit my bathroom. The quote is £2000 but he is asking for a deposit of £825 plus 100% material deposit of £350 (included in original quote), totalling £1175. Is this a lot of money to ask for up front, for a deposit? Are there laws on this sort of thing? I'm…
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Cleaning a soupmaker
[Hope this is the right board] We have a Scotts of Stow soup maker which is brilliant for a quick hot meal using up leftover/sorry veg. BUT because of the kettle like component in base, I can't put it in the dishwasher to clean. Ides on how to clean internal base where a bit of soup always manages to stick and burn on. At…
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Where to buy cheap plantation shutter?
Hi, I want to buy a plantation shutters. My room position is not so good and want to install a plantation shutters. My budget is not high and need a elegant shape of my room. Please help me where to buy chap plantation shutter?
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Water under garage?
I'm looking to buy a house on a new development where the two living floors are above the garage. When we discussed converting the garage space (or basement, its also known) with the builder he wasn't too keen - something about water draining to under the garage and making the room about too warm could cause problems. What…
