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B&Q New Online Kitchen Planner
Hello I was in B&Q today and over heard someone mention they are launching a new IT system tomorrow. When I asked about it he said it was there new room planner tool its going to be released to staff tomorrow and if all goes well will be added to the B&Q website at the end of the month he said. It looked really good I…
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bathroom extractor fan problem
Hi, could really do with some help with my extractor fan. The fan used to come on when turning the bathroom light and and then run on for about 5 minutes once light is turned off. The fan stopped working a few months ago and I'm trying to get it working again. I've checked with a multimeter that I'm getting 12v at the fan…
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Leaking water valve of some sort. Help please
Hi, just noticed a leak from the valve under the sink. Just a slow drip but fairly constant. Valve looks ready for replacement. Is there anything I should do before somebody can come and sort it? I've put a bucket under to catch the water...
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Advice on Damp and Condensation!
Bought Tyneside flat in 2004. First problem to be addressed turned out to be two sets of damp. First one I found a guarantee which guaranteed Remtox materials. That work has been carried out however quite surprised not injected in conventional way however the tanking method they have used turned out to be effective. I did…
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Help! We're trying to drain the heating system, there are two drain valves >>
Which one should we use?
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Making A Room Soundproof
I share a house with other people who make a lot of noise at night sometimes which keeps me awake I have my own bedroom how can I stop the noise coming in through the door can I seal it in any way so that when it is closed no noise gets through
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Light fitting misbehaving
Hi, hope someone can help. I decided in my wisdom to shorten the cable on my ceiling light fitting as it was too long. However after numerous attempts, including buying a new cable I am unable to get the light to work. The cable is correctly wired and the bulb is also working but it simply will not work? I haven't changed…
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Granite worktop installation - help!
I'm hoping someone with some knowledge of granite installation can give me some advice. We had our laminate worktops replaced with granite a couple of weeks ago, and they've already been damaged. :( There is a join which is positioned directly above our integrated washing machine - so it's basically floating as there is…
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Installing a woodburning stove
Hi I decided to get a wood burning stove and a local company came out to do a survey and then to do some work to enlarge the fire chamber. In enlarging the fire chamber they drilled through the wall into the dining room. The fireplaces are set at 45 degree angles in the two rooms. This was patched up but now I have a crack…
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fire door
We've recently moved. The garage was converted 15 years ago and a carport added to the front. The old garage door was replaced with a window and door. Apparently this door is a fire door but given its age I want to look at replacing it. Not being great at diy bar a bit of painting etc I need to find someone to domthe job…
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Price to fit flooring
We are thinking of replacing carpets in the hall and lounge with wood flooring. I would be grateful if someone would be able to give us an idea of fitting costs per square metre. I am concerned that we will lose more heat with a wood floor, but my other half says this won't be a problem... is he correct? Thanks for any…
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Non heating electric cooker =(
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Miele Dishwasher Aquastop problems
As in the title, I have a Miele dishwasher with a faulty Aquastop. I need to get this sorted, and to my mind there are four options: A) Buy an original Miele hose and have it fitted by call-out appliance engineer (£200-£250). B) Same, but DIY fit (£150-£200). C) Buy a cheaper equivalent hose from Ebay (£40-ish) and alter…
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Squeaky stairs
Is there anyway I can stop the few stairs that squeak, from squeaking? it's the first 2 steps then the top 2 steps and little 'landing' before the top 2 steps. The house was built 1970's Cheers.
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ADT Alarms - any bad experiences?
Hi all After signing the contract around 3 weeks before, we had an ADT home alarm fitted yesterday. Upon fitting, the technician said initially was something wrong with one of the sensors, but seemed to get it working all Ok, and then left Later on the same night, the system failed because of this sensor and the control…
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how much did yiour kitcen cost including fitting ?
how much did your kitchen cost including fitting ? ive been given quotes and want to compare them. What did you get for your money
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Is my house falling down?
Dear MSErs, We moved into our 1971 house last year. I have been busy doing the place up. We had a buildings survey done whilst buying in addition to the compulsory mortgage one. All was found to be in order. I do have a few worries (I also had same worries in our old house!) 1) daughters bedroom floor goes up then down,…
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Loft Conversion Costs
Hi all, I've read many posts on this already but they seem to be quite varied. I have had a dormer built on my roof (7m wide x 3m deep, providing internal living space 7m x 5m). The external shell has been built from wood, and tiled with standard insulation. However I have a quote for now completing the interior…
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can anyone recomend a single mattress?
I have been sleeping on the mattress of a sofa bed for the last few months with it lying on the floor, and it's starting to hurt my hips. Can anyone recommend a keenly priced but firm and comfortable single mattress? We have limited space at the moment while we trying to buy a bigger house.
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lame - led bulb as hot as incandesent bulb
I bought a desk lamp from ikea, thinking LED is efficient. Well I think I've wasted my money because it's not as bright as a fluorescent bulb and produces much more heat. It's a 6W bulb, but it creates a lot of heat around the white plastic part: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10266221/ cant touch it more than…
