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Plastering over water pipes and shower mixer valve
I have just had a new mixer shower installed into the wall and the pipes and shower valve need covering - do I need to get the pipes covered first in something like lagging before plastering over / also can I plaster on to the shower valve body itself or should that also be covered in something first Should I leave the…
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eyelet curtains: any drawbacks
I have been browsing options for ready made curtains and quite liked some of the eyelet ones which I saw. I have never actually bought these before. Mine have been pencil pleat ones. Are there any disadvantages which might not be obvious? This is for a bedroom window (standard size)
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Slugs ganging up at my back door.
We are blessed with loads of slugs and snails. They're not really a problem but I have noticed that a large percentage of them at the rear of the house seem to be coming out of/going into an air brick next to the back step. The bungalow has quite a few air bricks below the damp course but only this one appears to have the…
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uPVC Bathroom Window won't lock
Hello everyone, Have discovered a problem with my Granddad's bathroom window and I thought I might have a go at fixing it myself if I can. I'm not sure how long it has been in the state that it is now but at present it can't lock at all. The window opens and closes but as it can't be locked, it doesn't shut tight and lets…
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Boiler loosing pressure overnight or when heating is turned off
Hi, for the last week as temperatures have dropped colder my boiler has been loosing pressure, if i am at home through the day i have heating on around 20-21 the boiler would then stay on all day, however, overnight i lower this to around 18, or if i go out i turn it off and the pressure drops and boiler shows an…
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Induction hob KW differences
Hi Everyone, I'm just ordering up a new induction hob for our kitchen refit. We'd like a Neff model to match the oven we'll be buying and in the lower end of Neff's induction range there are two hobs- (Sorry I can't post links but check out appliances online for the full spec) Neff T40B31X2GB Neff T41D40X2 One of the…
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No bathroom
:eek: I shall be minus the use of my bathroom for a few days soon (ie whilst its gutted). Any useful thoughts/hints on managing without the one and only bathroom this house has for a few days (including some hours without the use of my loo) welcome. I think I might be issuing visitors with clothes pegs for noses whilst…
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Any Glasiers out there!
Hope I've spelt it correctly. My dad had all the glass in his double glazed windows replaced about 2 years ago, the difference was unbelievable the house was so much warmer. Our sofa is under the living room window and I can feel a right coldness, cant say if its a draft what. So I called someone out to ask for the new…
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Dehumidifier
Hello gang Sorry if this subject has been done to death but i need some advice. We have an en suite without any windows and the door is always kept closed, but it just seems to stay damp and thus creates a smell. I've thought about buying a dehumidifier, but just not sure and wondered if you guys had any idea what i could…
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Stilhause Kitchens Reviews / Testimonials etc
I was wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge of this company I can't find any online reviews or testimonials from happy buyers. I can't post the url but its the full name +.com at the end Many thanks
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Ceramic hob-slow?
Hi, my hob is now fifteen years old, it's a glass topped one, not induction. It looks reasonably ok, a bit tired, but the thing is, I think it has got very slow?, is this physically possible. Part of my brain says if it still receiving electric current then it is still working just the same. I want to know if it has got…
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Extension build, how long?
Can any builders out there give me a bit of advice please. We're currently having an extension built, total size roughly 5.5m x 4m. The extension will house a small living room, shower room & utility room. There are no special features which would complicate the build. Can anyone give me an idea how long this build should…
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Kitchen lights
Morning all, I have (installed by the previous owner) a set of 6 halogen lights on a dimmer switch in the kitchen. when I came in from work the other day and turned the light on it went 'dink' and went off. As it was already dark I couldn't replace the bulb(s) til the weekend when it was light. I forgot about it til last…
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really stuck about which syphon pump will pump water out of a bath into the sink
Hiya :-) I purchased an inflatable bath (lol, yes) as I was sick of missing baths (10 years!) ... really need to ask which pump is best for removing the water from the bath to the sink beside it. Don't have good health, so manually removing it would be too much. Many thanks, Cat
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Lowest priced sheep's wool insulation?
Anyone got any ideas as to which company offers the cheapest priced sheep's wool insulation? Have decided to use this for the majority of my loft.
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Vacuum for Hardwood Floors?
Hi I have recently moved into a new house that has parque flooring downstairs. I have an old vacuum with no attachments and I fear this will scratch the floors and I am therefore in the market for a new machine. My budget is limited to roughly £100 because I have already spent a small fortune on buying stuff for the new…
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Advice on how to reduce condensation...
I have recently moved into a bungalow which I rent. There is a terrible problem with condensation which I am not used to. The patio doors are the worst place. The water just streams from them. When I go in the shower or cook, I always make sure the extractor fan is on & I always close the bathroom door. I'm lost with what…
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do concrete garages require planning permission?
Do i need to apply for planning permission draw the maps etc to have a new precast concrete garage fitted at the back of my garden? something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONCRETE-GARAGE-DOUBLE-16X16-SALE-NOW-ONLY-2-700-/151150833160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item23314aae08 but with single garage door and the…
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Timber double glazed sash window recommendations.......
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a carpenter/joiner that could manufacture and fit timber (to be painted, so soft wood is fine) double glazed sash windows in the area between Salisbury and Shaftesbury please? We are looking to get quotes now with the intention of having the work done early in 2014.…
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bad damp/fungus problem
Hello Really need advice as really worried. I have an 8 month old whos just about to start crawling and I have discovered our slight damp problem has turned into a full on mushroom farm from our skirting boards and corners of wall! We have a large room that is half underground, with windows and door only at one end, so to…
