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Dehumidifier would it help?
Condensation is terrible in our front room. The front door and window above it constantly has water running down it. As soon as Ive wiped it clean its starts to mist up again. Under the bay window and next to the door the walls are damp and are wet to touch. The landlord had a damp guy look at it whos answer was "its all…
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Pre mitred Worktops
Anyone know if pre mitred worktops are available from any of the DIY sheds.
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water dripping from the bottom of my gas boiler
I have just discovered water dripping from the bottom of my gas boiler. It is a vokera excell 80sp. The water is dripping from the bottom of two pipes- It's dripping from the both the "silver valves", but predominantly from the pipe on the left of the pic, partially obscured by the pipe in front of it. The heating is on…
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Time switch for outside lights
Just wondered if anybody has added a time switch to their outside lights. I am looking for a time switch that will work with energy saving light bulbs and would be really interested to know what you are using. I currently have two lanterns that turn on and off via a light switch in the house, but I want them to come on…
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Integrated Washing Machine
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the correct part of the forum but I was hoping for a bit of guidance/advice. I bought a house around 18 months ago and need to replace an integrated washing machine. These seem more expensive and harder to install, etc. I have seen Empire Direct sell reasonably priced machines and do installs…
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Samsung stacking washer dryer
Anyone had any experience with stacking Samsung washer and dryer? By reading the manual I believe the DV70F5E0HGW can be stacked with wf70f5e2w4w using the this stacking kit? I suppose the only reason im doubting myself is because the depth of the dryer to bigger than the washer. Thanks for any replies!
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Admiral Fridge Freezer stopped after power cut
Hi, We had a number of power cuts over Christmas. We were away, and on our return found all food ruined. We have emptied and left unplugged overnight. When switched back on, all lights and temp buttons are working, but the fridge and freezer are not. Can anyone advise please?
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Bathroom ceiling
I have a problem with my bathroom ceiling. I have 2 extractor fans,one above the shower and one above the toilet. I had problems with mould and flaking paint. I used bleach and water to clean the mould off the ceiling. I then painted the whole ceiling with Dulux mould resistant bathroom paint. The mould is back and the…
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Replacing flourescent tubes with LEDs?
My kitchen is 12 feet by 12 feet square and at present is lit by a twin 2 foot flourescent light, at least 20 years old, in the middle of the ceiling. I am going to replace it because either the tubes are getting dimmer with age or my eyesight is. Also it is behind my wife (me) when doing the dishes at the sink I am going…
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GreenDeal Double Glazing
Hi Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with getting double glazing under the goverments greendeal? I had an assesment about a year ago and since then I've been unable to find a greendeal provider, I've been trhough the greendeal hub website (many times) and sent more emails than a v!agra spammer but all the repleys I…
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hot water temp
Hi I have a valiant combi boiler, it has temp controls for central heating and hot water. The control for hot water I have set to aprox between 45c and 50c as I feel this hot enough for us to use without mixing cold water as our bathroom sink has no mixer. Now Ive been reading that the temp should be closer to 65c to kill…
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Uncapped boiler flue
The above boiler flue is uncapped. Are there any opinions on whether the cap "blew off in the wind", or got broken off before installation?
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Replacing gas oven with electric - difficulty?
Hello, My gas cooker (built in under the worktop) has now got two faults and so it is probably cheaper to replace it. It is quite old and is a low quality model so it's no loss. How easy is it to replace a gas oven with electric (retaining a gas hob)? I can't see the wiring but there is a 32 Amp fuse in the fusebox…
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Can I tile on top of tiles?
Hi all, I live in rented accommodation and we will probably be here for several more years. The tiles in the kitchen are hideous but very well attached, not cracked or loose or anything. I was considering painting them but haven't heard the best things about tile paint. I read somewhere that I could tile over the existing…
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Will this suit shrink in the wash?
If I put a new suit in the wash made of 55% wool and 40% polyester and 5% other will it shrink. If pure wool I think it might well but as it`s half half I wasn't sure? Thanks
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Floating chimney alcove shelves
I want to diy floating chimney alcove shelves and have searched the internet for any instructions I could find but am still unclear as to what is the best way to construct them. I found some that used battens but was unsure about these as the front face plate would show lines when viewing the shelves from above. I was…
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Chimney Cowl?
Strong winds keep blowing the chimney cowl off, as my sister lives in countryside with not many properties close by, the wind seems to be ultra strong coming across open fields, what would be best solution, new style cowl?at the moment she has a chrome spinning one, any ideas roofers?
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Gas Cookers Help Please
Hi all, Choice Between Gas Cookers Help Please I will be purchasing a new gas cooker soon, I am limited in what choice of cookers are available for me to purchase. I have narrowed it down to the following choices that are available and that I can afford. Are any of the makes/models: better quality/ more durable/ easier to…
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Soffits, Fascia and guttering replacement cost expectations
Hi all, Before the trades visit, please can anyone give me a rough idea of what I should expect to pay to replace fascia,soffits and guttering for a semi detached property, no complicated apex just threes straight and two corners, in total about 30m? I hope to go for half round gutter in black with white soffit and fascia.…
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Front door and Laminate flooring
Hello Everyone , I am interested in hanging a front door , it has the letter box and ready for locks to be fit in as it was used before. How much would I expect to pay for hang the door ? Also I would like to lay flooring in a my livingroom which is 30 square meter , how much time should it take to lay and what would the…
