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Boiler issue - no CH but get hot water?
Hello, recently had some people in to do plastering work and they removed and replaced a radaitor. I was told they repressurised the system afterwards. When I turn the central heating on it doesn't work, but hot water works. The boiler I have is a vokera 29 HE, it was last serviced in June. When the boiler is set to hot…
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Weeping Willows in Front Garden
Hi all, I've been looking to buy a bungalow that needs lots of work doing to it but I didn't take much notice of the trees in the front garden, until my Mum pointed it out. There are two, huge, weeping willows which mother reckons will need to be removed as they can cause problems with roots searching out water and…
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Framed, Ledged Braced Door For Shed - Security?
Hi All, I'm looking at fitting a new door to my shed - at the moment it has a repurposed door with windows which have been boarded up - not overly secure. The shed itself is single layer brick construction with felt roof. So although I'm sure someone could work their way into it, you could say that its probably going to be…
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Where to buy net curtains online?
Hiya I'm looking to buy some new net curtains for my house but my usual place has shut down. can anyone reccommend me a reliable online shop that does these. many thanks Dawn
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"easiest" kitchen worktop
Getting the kitchen redone. Our current kitchen is 30ish years old and has laminate worktops which we like for the ability to take abuse. Apparently in the old days they made the laminate nice and thick and you could put hot pans on it and abuse it without any problems. I has had a load of abuse over the years and still…
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Fridge drain plug
Our frost free fridge/freezer has a small green plastic drain plug - inside to allow water to drain out through a hole in the back fridge panel Should the plug be left out all of the time to allow water to drain out ? If so - what is the point of the plug ?
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Bathroom fans - Any recommendations?
We need a fan for over the bath as there is far to much steam in there at the moment. I would rather buy the fan as know its a decent one and get someone to fit that than the other way round. The bathroom is in a single extension (flat roof) so would like it straight above the shower and straight out in to the fascia…
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changing windows - structural calculations for lintol
Hi, Has anyone had any experience with window companies who also arrange the building work? (Disclaimer - this is our first property, and all this sort of thing is new to us....so if any ridiculously stupid points/questions, be gentle) We're getting some works done which require removal of bricks to enlarge and slightly…
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Help, wardrobe doors fell off
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can help. The sliding doors on my built-in wardrobe fell off yesterday and I haven't a clue who to get in to assess whether it can be fixed and how much it would cost. The doors came away from their overhead supporting structure which is attached to the room ceiling. The mechanism is tricky to…
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Squeaky bed.... no laughing please !!
I have a bed made from solid pine. It fits together in four basic pieces, headboard and footboard are linked by a length of wood at either side and fasten together using two hooks which slot into metal brackets fitted on the head and foot. Then of course there are the wooden slats underneath. It has been dismantled and…
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Party Wall Survey
Hi all, looking for an advice We have received a building permission for anextension and neighbours’ surveyor has sent a letter saying he would be doing aparty wall survey which seems rather expensive after the research. Neighboursare insisting on that particular surveyor. What are our options? Thank you
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Fees of an Architect?
I am looking to build a double storey extension and a loft conversion and I have contacted a couple of architects to survey and quote me for drawing the plans and sorting out the needed planning permissions. What I would like to know is: 1- How much sould expect to pay for this service (Roughly). I am in the West Midlands.…
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What is causing this
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=s274sg&s=8#.VAQlcfldWXYand how do i clean it off ,simple scrubbing brush and fairly liquid ? We are assuming water ingress but the pointing between the slabs looks OK..
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Kitchen choice
I am trying to decide between a Hacker and a Nobilia kitchen. I have pretty similar quotes from two independent local suppliers. I like them both and am in a dilemma as to who to choose. Am leaning towards the Hacker kitchen but then feel guilty as I have been talking to the Nobilia people for longer! I definitely want to…
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Electric shower problem
The last two days my (pumped) electric shower has felt hotter than it should on my favourite setting. This morning it felt burning hot. But the next level down felt too cold. So I stuck it out, near the end of the shower it went normal & then it started to go cold. I'm guessing it's the thermostate? It's a Triton - pumped…
