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SEHBAC anyone?
We have been getting quotes for an Edwardian conservatory (2.6m X 4m) in the Bromley area, and have received a wide range of quotes from 14k to someone who said we were wasting his time if our budget didn't extend to more than 30k! SEHBAC have provided one of the more reasonable quotes (closer to the lower end), but I can…
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Free Standing Gas Cooker
I need to buy a new one, any suggestions? Thanks Cazz
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too unsafe to uplift?
Hi,Hope it's the right forum for my Q: a sofa bed we have about 1 year just broke. We grudge the thought of getting a new one ,but there's an even bigger challenge now, as we are told the broken frame is not safe to uplift :( as the chipwood (or perhaps cheap wood?) board supporting the springs snapped, so basically stuck…
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New windows - trickle vents?
I've just someone round to quote for replacement windows and I'm a bit confused about trickle vents. These are being quoted for separately and I'm not sure whether I go for them or not, so I was wondering what people's views on them was. One option given was just to have them in certain rooms like bedrooms and kitchens.…
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Pushchair folding mechanism broken
Dont know if this is the right place to ask but my pushchairs folding mechanism was not working as it should so i had a look at the bit on the handle that makes one side collapse down and could see nothing wrong really(although im not an expert). All parts were back in the right place but now i cant fold the pushchair down…
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Porch
My existing porch, which measures 3.2m by 1.5m and a height of 3.2m, needs to be replaced . It was built at the sametime as the house in 1964. Do I need Planning permission to replace this porch?. The distance from the main road exceeds 4m
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Using sleepers in garden
Hi, was hoping some bright sparks on here could offer suggestions please. We are redoing the back garden and plan to use sleepers to shape the space, only single sleeper height in most parts. We have some lovely metal screens that i wanted to use along part of the sleepers to act as a railing/ balustrade. I am struggling…
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Outside electrical point
Decided to get a two gang electrical point fitted for outside xmas lights and vacuum cleaning/washing car We have separate consume point in garage but all of the 3 points where fuses are, are taken up so probably take it from inside garage electrical socket to outside. Like to have some sort of timer there for lights if…
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Household wiring - should I be worried?
Hi guys I have something weird going on with one of the wall above my bed. When I touch it I can feel electrical 'humming' if you know what I mean - not a shock, more like if you touch one of those plasma balls. It's across the whole of that wall. Its not that noticeable but I've been a bit concerned. It goes away if I…
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Solar Panels from Myplanet uk
I've just been told via a phone call from Myplanet that we are entitled to a government grant towards solar panels from Myplanet, and a technician will come round to give me all the facts. we have just had loft insulation and cavity walls done through the grant scheme and are very pleased. Is this a scam? and if not are…
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Leak found in airing cupboard. Help!
Having noticed a small water mark in the ceiling i have found a leak in the airing cupboard. The leak is a continual drip drip drip rather than a steady flow. Pipework connects to the water tank at the point marked primary flow. Its runs back to the wall where there is a pipe which runs upwards for about a foot with an…
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Installing a conservatory?
Hello, I'm considering having a conservatory installed and wondered if anyone has any advice on doing it on a low budget. I would really like to make space for a dining area in my potential new home as both the living room and kitchen don't have the space. I don't want anything fancy, just big enough for a dining table and…
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Bosch classix dishwasher
My dishasher was working fine until yesterday. I cannot get it past the filling stage. It fills with water then usually the spray arms kick in but all I can hear is two clicks as if the program is stuck. I have tried resetting it but this sends it into end mode and it empties
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Concealed lighting...
I would like to put some concealed lighting into our living room ceiling, my thoughts are looking at LED Strip lighting. The idea I have is to have built a wooden frame about 7feet square and have a groove made to conceal the strip lighting. My question is what wattage strip lighting would be best to use? The area of…
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Guttering cleaning - DIY
Have been looking at getting some form of 'kit' for cleaning a hard to get to section of guttering (it's over an extension so even with a ladder it's impossible). From the ground I can see grass growing from the offending section of guttering, so it needs doing! Ideally, I need something that can be used on a pole but the…
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Lock and key for bedroom door
I wanna put a lock and key on the bedroom door. what is the cheapest way of doing this please? i am guessing a locksmith will charge a lot. but how do i cut costs? thanks
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Fuse Box - Missing Plugs
I recently had some work done and the builder has managed to loose two of my fuse plugs in my fuse box :mad: From looking online I think it's a Wylex Plug in Rewireable Fuse Carrier, can I replace these with the same rated trip switch versions or do I need to stick with the rewire type. If I can replace them does anyone…
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Sealing Boiler Gap in Wall
Hi, Bit of a newbie when it comes to DIY so wanted to ask for advice. Just had a boiler service done and the engineer said the gap around the outlet vent from the boiler is not completely sealed when the boiler was first installed. Therefore there could be a risk of the outlet gas being blown back into the house (or inside…
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Condensation In bathroom --- HELP!!
Hi all We have quite a bit of condensation in our bathroom There is a humidity fan in there and we also have a dehumidifier on the landing near the room. When we are home, we also leave the window open but it is still very bad. The window doesn't have any sliding vents just the part opened window. We are considering…
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Lintels/ Double glazed window
What is the easiest way to check if we have an internal lintel? We bought a house in May and the window in the dining room looks to be out of shape. There is a strip of wood on the external wall that has split slightly. Is it worth getting a double glazing company out to give us a quote, or will they say, get a builder to…
