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Finishing Tiling Edges - Triple Joint
Hi (I have searched the forums but the MSE Search feature remains severely limited returning hundreds of posts). Question first.... Does anyone finish tiling using the tiling strips along the top of the exposed tile as well as around external/internal corner joints? I'm tiling the kitchen and want to finish it 'nicely' and…
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Help.... Removing spilt waterproof PVA glue off carpet
Having work done on house and after removing sheets etc, noticed a tub of waterproof PVA glue has been lying on its side leaking prob for a couple of weeks and hardened in places. Trying to remove with cloth and steam iron and blade but very slow and hard going, is there anything else I can try. Trust it to be right in the…
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Stair handrail advice
Hi, in the process of doing up our house at the moment and next job is installing a handrail for the stairs- initially I had an idea of where it was going to go but its just occurred to me that this might be an issue due to the plasterboard wall. Here's a couple of pics of the staircase in question: Initially I was going…
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Artificial grass
Morning all I have a awkward shaped lawn that is mostly edged with railway sleepers which makes cutting up to the edges quite difficult. Am thinking of having artificial grass fitted. Has anyone got any recommendations and any do or donts. Have got grandkids that will be playing on the grass so does it Need fixing down or…
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Zanussi washing machine stopped spinning
Hi all, Total nightmare this morning, my washing machine won't spin, it will fill and drain. It moves when I move it with my hands but does sound like something somewhere is catching. I've cleaned the filter, which was spotless anyway. Any other time I wouldn't mind but getting married in 2 months and really can't afford a…
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Best roof glass for conservatory
I am building a south facing conservatory - 4 metres deep and p metres wide. Looking to install double glazed units for the roof. I want the best double glazed units - low u, self clean, coated, argon filled. Can anyone advise what products are available.
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Roof layer under slate tiles
Hi, My house has a roof with slate tiles. Under the tiles, there seems to be a white layer of about 2 inches that you can see from the sides. Does it have a specific name? (it is beginning to crack and come off from the sides and i want to claim on my NHBC warranty) Thank you Mike
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Thanks to MSN I have an answer BUT......
Thanks to everyone who replied to my question about what I THOUGHT were fly eggs but are actually fly poo!! I have this awful problem in that it is on my cream upholstery and won't wash off! Desperately in need of advice. Many thanks in advance.
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Solid wood worktops
Hi, We are in the process of planning a new kitchen and I quite fancy solid oak worktops. I understand that they'll need oiling every 3 months or so which I am happy to do, however I am concerned how they will survive our busy and sometimes untidy lifestyles. For instance there are alway dried coffee stains around our…
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Ensuite or just wc/basin?
My hubby and I live in a lovely 4 bedroom house. The main bedroom has a lovely ensuite. And there is a family bathroom upstairs. The second bedroom (which we actually sleep in because it has the nicest views and gets the morning sun) has the potential for an ensuite - it had a massive built-in wardrobe but we have loads of…
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Unused Live Electrical Cables
I have just had a boiler replaced and as a consequence there are now three cables that have been disconnected by the heating engineer that are still live, he has put connector blocks on the end of each one of them and taped over them, and put them back under the floor, are these safe to leave or will I need to get an…
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Working with tarmac.
Hi..need to construct a mini "Sleeping policeman" across drive to divert rain. What's the best stuff to buy. I want a long lasting job that cars can drive over. Thanks.
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cleaning bathroom sealant
Hi, Hopefully someone can help. I was reading a thread in the last few days but cant find it. Someone mentioned a product to clean sealant around baths, something like He, Hg or similar. This may be too vague but hopefully someone knows what I am talking about:) thanks
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Insufficient air bricks - is it possible to vent through chimney?
As the title says... Our terraced house (c1901) has damp. The downstairs is smelly, with damp soil, damp joists, and wildlife (lots of slugs coming into the house, plus dreaded fungal growth on joists in the subfloor). We have dug out damp soil highspots under the floor but the ventilation issue remains. The rear of the…
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1930s internal door bathroom lock advice
Hi, I am going to be purchasing some 1930s 4 panel doors (http://www.doordeals.co.uk/products/internal-doors/solid-internal-doors/clear-pine-1930-s-4-panel.aspx) with brass, oval handles. My only concern is a lock for the bathroom. What lock type would have been used in a typical 1930s home? Thanks, C
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Expectations of a skip hire company
Hi, I've worked in the skip brokerage industry for a bit now - however I haven't really experienced anything at the consumer level. For those of you who use skips regularly, or even just very occasionally, what would you say are the most important aspects of hiring a skip from a customer's point of view? Is it always the…
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Photos onto canvas
Hi does anyone have any recommendations of places where I can get my photos onto canvas , not necessarily looking for the cheapest as I'm after better quality print, a friend recieved one as a gift from someone in America and the quality was amazing compared to bog standard over here. Thanks
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Tenancy Deposit Return
Hope you can help me... I'm a student who's tenancy has recently ended in a shared house. The landlord has come forward with what he wants to take out of the £1500 deposit... I'm feeling a bit conned and want to know whether he is allowed to claim money for the following things: 1 Waste and personal property taken to…
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What sort of builder do I need?
I am in the process of buying a house and am trying to find someone to do the work it needs once I get the keys. But I am having a bit of trouble - basically I'm not sure what sort of firm/builder I should be looking for! It needs a bit of work on the outside (gutters cleaning, ground lowering as it's got above the damp…
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Mains powered smoke alarm
Hey We have two mains powered smoke alarms installed. In order for them work together (sound on all alarms when one goes off) do I need to use the same brand?
