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Reasonably priced emulsion?
Hallo :) I'm about to gut and redecorate that which was until very recently, the noxious pit of a teenage girl and, at one point, a very tiny nephew. Once I've got past the festering mountains of I-Do-Not-Wish-To-Know-What, it'll need a complete repaint. Ceilings and all. I nearly fell over after a brief look in B&Q this…
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gas safety engineer not registered
In January I paid for three gas safe certificates on flats. I have since supplied the number of the record to a lettings agency. Unfortunately they have said that the guy is no longer registered with gas safe so they cannot take on my properties. I called him, he said he was on holiday (I got a foreign ringtone on the line…
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No vents in new UPVC soffits
My porch previously had wooden fascia boards with vented soffits however they were 18 years old so I had them replaced with UPVC. The only thing is the new soffits are not vented, I called the company back and they said due to the type of tile and roof space the extra venting was not needed. Whats everyones opinion of…
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Are A++ LED Bulbs available yet?
I've seen A+ LED bulbs but haven't seen any A++ LED bulbs. Are they available yet? This comparison website has A+ LED bulbs: http://www.top10energyefficiency.org.uk/products/led_lamps/b22_%28bayonet%29 Whereas this comparison website gives an efficiency rating (110 is the highest but I can't source it anywhere):…
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Neighbours retaining wall
The land that is being retained by their retaining wall is their land. This wall needs work done on it and, in the course of that, there is the possibility that they might decide to do things rather differently and the land of theirs that is being supported by their retaining wall might well end up being removed (ie by…
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Is a loft extension possible...
... on a victorian terrace house that has already had what looks like a second floor rear bathroom extension fitted above the kitchen? The roof of this bathroom extension seems to slightly encroach on what would be the rear loft area. Would love to know asap as we're looking to make an offer in shortly... sorry no pics as…
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Wiring a light with a loop
I've swapped over one of my ceiling lights in the living room. It only had one live, neutral and earth so it was straight forward. The other light, however, has a loop in it. The rose consists of 2 earth, 2 neutral, 2 live and 1 switch wire. The new light fixture I am fitting has space for of each wire. Am I right in…
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Has anyone got a rotary cover that allies you to dry clothes in the rain?
Re topic not allies!!! Allows lol (sorry the iPad changed my word). I'd like to hear reviews on the dryline or clothes mac etc. Or if anyone has made one please can you share how you did it? With the rain coming but also wind!!!! My gazebo buckled which I had over my rotary which was good but took off due to the wind lol.…
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Possible crack in floor
Hiya I am just really looking for reassurance as I feel stressed to my eyeballs. :o We have had our mortgage along with building and contents insurance with Halifax since 2008. We have never claimed for anything. Our house needs things doing but in the past 6 years we got married and had 2 children. Lol. On friday I…
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22mm tongue & groove chipboard
I'm currently looking to convert my loft and need to order some chipboard t&g 22mm flooring. Does this need to be fire resistant. most outlets (Wickes & b&Q) state that their product is moisture resistant but not fire retardant. Does anyone know if building regs require this. I would phone them....but I can never get…
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What documentation to expect after building work?
We've had a 2 storey extension built, new conservatory, and some windows in the existing house changed, electrical work involved with a new kitchen and relocated meter box, but no changes to the gas. The work is finally coming to an end :) As the builder seems a little disorganised in terms of his paperwork, I wanted to…
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Conservatory Roofing Options
Hi All, We bought a house a couple of years ago which has a wonderful extension / conservatory off the back of the kitchen (no door between). It also has a bedroom (flat roof) and en-suite off the end. The extension / conservatory is brick built with windows and 2 outside doors (one either side). However, the problem we're…
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How to motivate a DIY/Housework allergic husband?
Maybe I should be posting this on the families forum but I thought I would start here as more likely to find more readers able to office advice here. My OH hates, and has always hated, DIY jobs and housework. (How I envy those of you whose partners are useful around the house.) Indeed he has a positive allergy to doing…
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which washing machine is the best?
Hiya after finding out 2 weeks ago that my current washer is on its way out I am now saving up for a new one. Which make will last the longest before dying? I've never had a machine last longer than 3 years. We are a family of 5 so need a large drum, with decent spin and good energy rating. Any advice on keeping a washer…
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Kitchens
Looking to get a new kitchen for my parents house. Approx 15-20 units. Plan not finalised yet. They are wanting high gloss units, potentially handleless (are they problems with these?) Ive been looking at the following ranges from DIY kitchens Innova doorslivorna laquered mdf 18mm luca handleless laquered mdf gloss 22mm…
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Roof repair grants?
Long shot I know but does anyone know of any grants or loans that may be available for roof repair? Started leaking last year after a storm and I've tried to save but it's just not happening. I'm on ESA. I don't have sky etc. don't smoke or drink. Don't eat out. And have nothing to sell on eBay. Everything I had that was…
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Replacing built in single gas oven with built in double gas oven
Just what is the best way to get this done , would a kitchen showroom / fitter be the best place to go ?
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Painting walls a lighter shade
The walls in my bathroom are currently bright yellow! I like yellow but would like a paler version of it. I think though that if I try and just paint over the bright yellow with a paler one then the original colour will show through. I have a large tub of white emulsion sitting in the shed doing nothing so would I be…
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Please where is the best place to order Kitchen units from ?
Hi all, I have got quotes for replacing my kitchen units from B&Q, Wickes, etc. I have easily beaten these quotes via getting my trusted plumber and a friend of his to do the installation rather than paying for Wickes, B&Q, etc. to do it. I still need to order the kitchen units so I would be grateful if anyone could…
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handle on door
Hi all the handle on my bathroom door has pulled off and now i cant get a fixing to refit it as its a cheep door. What i was thinking off is putting a bolt through and some sort of socket in the door and the same the other side so the handles are pulling against each other. Does anyone know where i can get these sort of…
