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Does anyone know about damp and am I getting the correct advice ?
Hi all, We have just moved into out Bungalow a few months ago with a new mortgage. We are now looking to replace the kitchen units. We have had a few companies around to give us a few quotes; for example B&Q, Wren, local companies, etc. and basically we are going to have to pay few thousand pounds to get the units done.…
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Granite worktops from M&R Marble - any experience anyone?
Hi, we are looking to install granite worktops in our kitchen and the quotes we got from places with well established reputation are quite high, over £4000 for Cosmic with leather finish (about 5m2). We got a quote from M&R Marble (the website is granitesworktops.co.uk and it's half the price. Can't find any reviews for…
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How to patch up socket?
Hi Any advice on how i can patch up this socket? I don't want to put up a blank plate. I just prefer to have one switch. Thanks https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=428751453ED5CCF2!3829&authkey=!ALrv3HamrKKoY9Y&ithint=folder%2c
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Where to buy a decent, but budget shed?
Hi all, I'm looking to get a 7x5 wooden shed and base. Ideally I'm looking at spending £250, but I don't mind paying an extra £50 or so if it's going to bump me up to a better quality one. It will go in the corner of the garden, so two of the sides would be close to the fences therefore it doesn't need to be extra durable.…
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Replacing baxi boiler and baxi gas fire??
Has anyone had any experience of this? Our front room has an open coal fire, and on the other side of the wall, in the kitchen, sits a baxi gas fire (share the flume) They were fitted in the mid 90's and are due an upgrade/replacement to a combi system. My questions are: Cost - both system and labour to fit it How much…
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replacing a waterbutt stand
Namely, one for a 200 litre Cloudburst WaterButt. I've checked Amazon and cant find that make of stand in any size and can only find ones elsewhere on line for the 95 litre size. Any ideas please as to where from? and how much? Thanks.
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Repairing Cracked Concrete in Path
Does anyone know of a way of repairing cracked concrete in a path made of crazy paving. I don't have the skill to take it up and re-lay it so any tips would be helpful.
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Tree House Requires Planning Permission!
Our builders used leftover scrap wood from our recent building and fencing work to build my 6 year old boy a tree house on their last day on site a couple of weeks ago. Lo and Behold, yesterday cometh a lady from the council saying that we must apply for planning permission for it! A neighbor had complained to the council…
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Has this company gone bust?
We're wanting to install some new windows in our house and I've just gone to the website of a company we've used before and the website is down (404 error). I've done a search on Companies House etc and they seem to have made a "Strike off application". The latest status seems to be a "Striking-off action suspended". Can…
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Patterned laminate flooring
a while ago, I am sure on this forum I spotted a link to some patterned mosaic/ victorian floor tile type laminate flooring Can anyone help? Ive tried google and search to no avail many thanks
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Storage loft
Hi all, I live in a mid terrace 2 storey three bedroom house built in 1973. I'd like a loft conversion but the low roof height means it would have to be roof raise job and I just can't afford it. All I really want is to make better use of the loft for storage (clothes mainly). It's not for the kids to sleep in or play in…
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Pros/Cons of Wooden Floor v Wooden Laminate
Was wondering what you think are the pros & cons of sanding a wooden floor and staining/polishing it, as opposed to laying laminate wooden boards on top of it? For example, does the laminate reduce heat loss though the floor, noise produced when walking on either surface, aesthetics, price, or anything else. Thanks! :)
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How to check if I need a new roof?
Hi everyone Need your advice please. We are currently getting a loft extension and builder has just said all roof tiles need replacing. They are old (1936 or so) but no obvious signs like warping, leaks, stains etc. Is there an easy test I can do to satisfy myself this work is necessary? Builders showed me broken tiles but…
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Changing carpets - Keep old underlay or get new
I am fitting new carpets to my flat. The last ones were laid 7 years ago, with new underlay, but now they just very dirty and stained. Would you bother replacing the underlay at the same time? As far as I can see it is in good condition.
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What screw???
Hi Have some very big heavy Pax wardrobes with mirrored doors to fix to the wall. They are second hand so don't have the wall fixings (but have everything else). What type and size screw would you recommend (and wall plug) They need to be long as there is a gap to bridge caused by the skirting board (if this makes sense)…
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Fireplace Filler??
I have an old wooden fireplace/chimney with the remains of an old gas fire. I had it swept/checked. - Chimney ok - Fluu bad - Fireplace old and doesn't meet some regulations. Was told I could probably have a wood burner, but would need a new chimney within the existing and the fireplace would be taken apart (he was a bit…
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Lightbulbs
I've purchased and had installed some nice drum lights. Big one in living room, smaller in the 2 bedrooms, but all have 3 bulbs. It didn't come with bulbs. It takes E27 and manufacturer didn't seem to care what I use to a max of 60W per bulb. So what's the best option. Would prefer not to have the old style energy saving…
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Table and chairs
With any luck I should be moving into my new (to me) flat in the next few months. I will need to buy a dining table and chairs. Such things seem to be astonishingly expensive. Ebay has some potentially nice second hand (or 'vintage' as they like to call them) ones; also some cheap new ones. Purveyors of the new ones do not…
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Window sills
I am trying to find a place which sells window sill extenders. I.e. sells a ready made window sill which I put on top of the current one, so we have bigger window sills for plants etc.
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3 houses' rain water disappearing into my garden
The water from the guttering of three terrace houses flows down my downpipe, under my garden, under the pavement, and into the street where it flows into a public drain. That's the theory anyway, as the water is going in but not coming out! I guess it is seeping into the ground, which could cause damp issues. Initial…
