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Wickes Kitchen and Granite worktop!
Hi All, We are purchasing a new kitchen (Houston range from Wickes). We are on a serious budget, hoping to purchase cheap cabinets and then hopefully will make it up on the appliances, flooring, worktops, taps etc) My question is, myself and the wife were originally looking for solid wood worktops but decided the ongoing…
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Burnt out connector block - best thing to do?
Hi all, I was having some problems with one specific light 12v halogen light fitting. After investigating futher, I found the below: I checked a few of the other fittings out and they were all clear. A quick search online pointed to potentially loose connections on the live, but these all seemed tight. Finally, I replaced…
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Draft/Noise through UPVC Window
On 1 window casement I get a slight draft and noise through the hinge side.When I put preasure on this side of frame the draft stops,looks like the frame has warped a touch in the middle as its a tight fit top and bottem.Any one know If theres a way to cure this as windows are about 12 years old
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Furnishing a house.
Hi people. My partner and I have decided to save some money to possibly live together in one year to 18 months time. I suggested saving now so that if we were ready we could go straight for it rather than decide to do it and write off a month's salary which would be hard or have to wait even longer t get money together and…
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External back door on garage
I want to put a backdoor on my garage. I think a cheap back door would probably set me back about £350 Does anyone have an idea how much it would cost for labour to make the doorway and to hang the door in the Stockport area? I was thinking about £1000 total for labour and door. Is that accurate? Thanks
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for plumbing experts -any feedback on Ultra group - Premier showers?
hi looking to get a new thermostatic shower panel. Found this: https://www.bradfordbathroomcompany.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1044_3335_3490&products_id=12187 Any feedback on the brand of shower? their website looks good and professional. ta
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Suede effect paint?
Any one used this in largish areas? I'm considering painting a dingy entrance hall and stair way in a dark suede paint.....I know it will be dark but I think I can live with that. We have it a light colour at the moment at it just looks dingy and grubby. I'd rather it looked dark and dramatic. A little concerned about wear…
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How to stop cat ripping up carpet?
Hi, Have a lively cat who likes to scratch and play a lot, he usually uses one of his many scratching posts but he's started ripping up the carpet at the threshold between laminate floor in hallway and carpet in bedrooms so the carpet is now coming away strand by strand. He's an indoor cat and needs the space to roam in…
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Drill for drilling brick
Anyone recommend a cheap drill for drilling into external brick/mortar? I've seen some in Argos for £25 will these do? I've got an old cordless drill from about 15 years ago but it's not up to the job.
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cleaning blinds
I have recently bought some venecian blinds but they are now getting dusty. Can anyone please tell me the best way to clean them. Thank you..
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planning bathroom
Morning We are planning our bathroom refit ,hope someone can advise on the shower , we are wanting a mixer shower with riser , but we want a double ended bath , is it easy enough for a plumber to install pipework to run the shower from the feeds seeing as the taps will be on the side of the bath not the end? Was thinking…
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Extra security for sash windows
Looking for some advice about additional internal security for sash windows. My next door neighbour had a break-in whereby the scumbag used an implement from the outside to force open the locks and, needless to say, I now want to increase my security. I've attached pictures of the window and locks. Any thoughts as to how I…
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Up blinds or cafe shutters
I am currently renovating an old farmhouse cottage - or rather, funding it as some great tradesmen are doing the actual work! The new bathroom will have the toilet situated at right angles to the south facing window which has lovely views over the countryside and towards the sea. Whilst the place is fairly remote the only…
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tips on washing blinds
hi all, I notice my blinds are becomming a little grubby. I have tried using a cloth, and spraying, but the blinds are very frafile, and therefore difficult. A friend of mine told me to simply take them down and put them in the bath for a soak. has anyone got any suggestions on the best way forward??????
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Flat roof issue
Hi We have a flat roof, covered in felt and it will need replacing fairly soon. Is anyone aware of what (ballpark) cost we're looking at, just so we have a rough budget figure to aim for. We've had one roofer look at it today and he's gone away to prepare a quote. Also, I've heard about GRP (Fibreglass roofing) and was…
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What is supporting the bricks above my window?
The line of bricks immediately above our big kitchen window have no visable support, as viewed from outside. The joints all have small cracks in, despite being repointed when the pvc window was put in about ten years ago. Prior to that there was a wooden framed window and prior to that again there were two seperate…
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Fridge stopped working
I just got back in and my fridge has stopped working. The light is off and I can't hear it. The fuse box is fine. The fridge is seven years old and so is the flat so the electrics are new. I've not got a clue. Does the fridge have to be scrapped or can it be repaired?
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Question for plumbers
Been callout out to a emergency repair late today, a old black alkathene pipe with a hole in it spraying out. Had to turn off the water supply in the street to isolate. And have to take out mains feed cylinder to gain access. Returning tomorrow morning:eek: I wont be able to get any philnac/plasson contectors till monday.…
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Beware the waterfall tap
We bought our house new and the builder had installed water fall taps identical to these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Designer-Habitat-Modern-Contemporary-Waterfall/dp/B005C30WCG/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1388869897&sr=8-12&keywords=waterfall+taps After 11 months one failed so we got the builder back and he replaced it with the…
