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Double Extension - Advice would be good
Hello, I am a newbie to this forum. We are thinking of building a double storey side and rear extension. However, the estimates seem higher than we expected. So, we are now thinking about putting planning permission in for a double extension, but then just working on building the ground floor extension first and then a…
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Neighbours extension & scafolding
Need some advice. My neighbour built a two storey rear, and single storey side extension to her house about 15 years ago. During the build of the two storey extension they had scaffolding erected which extended across a brick built shed we have which is seperate to the house and close to the boundary line. The scaffolding…
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No hot water in shower but plenty everywhere else
Hi I am having this problem since we moved into the house, the hot water in the shower dos not seem to work, it was atleast working for a minute or so earlier but now it hardly works for 20 seconds and then turn cold, wait for another 2 or 3 minutes and it will start giving out lukewarm water for another 20 seconds and…
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where can i have a dog collar made?
we have a dog harness that we paid a fair bit for and really like the pattern of it as it matches doggy's lead etc. we can't use it as a harness but would really like to have it 'converted' into a collar for him as its still in great condition and like i say, matches all his funky stuff ;) where would be a good place to…
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Cracked kitchen tiled floor
Hello MSEers looking for any advice on options. A number of the ceramic floor tiles in our kitchen have cracked and are loose. I suspect the reason is that the subfloor that the builders used was not rigid enough. I am therefore looking to get someone to take up the floor and replace it. Unfortunately the tiles go all the…
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draught/smoke excluder
anyone recommend a draught excluder to seal the front door, I live in a flat, the flat across the landing has a heavy smoker in it, I want to stop the smoke entering my flat.
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Wickes on another planet
We had a quote from B and q to supply only a new kitchen it was all measured up and we went for a middle of the range kitchen the price was just on £4k . A few weeks later I decided to get a quote from Wickes they came measured it and went away they were offering free installation and 0 per cent on anything over £3k anyway…
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Extension idea - whats the process?
AM thinking of a single story extension to the side of the house we are soon moving into, and am wondering whats the right way to go about it? I have an idea of what I would like, and where, so do i see a builder first, to see about cost and if it's do-able? Or an architect first? Any pointers greatly appreciated
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mini oven flames
Hi, I have a mini oven and caught fire, I was cooking some greasy joint, the splatter caused a flame. The flames are gone now, all is fine but my question is... would it be safe to use the oven again or shall I chuck it away?.
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large gap below inbuilt oven and plinth
Hi, i will try to attached a photo to show this, but we had an oven that didn't seem to work correctly, so replaced it. When i removed the old oven i noticed that it wasn't housed within a under counter unit, but just sat on a base that looked to be DIY built and just served to hold the oven at the right height.. But i put…
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new conservatory
We are having a conservatory fitted, and due to various issues with the company over the last few months I have lost confidence in them. They have built the base wall and have now put up and part glazed the frame. One side fits more or less flush to the wall , the other side has a large gap , and on that side there is also…
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Can water company be responsible for blocked drain?
I've read in a few places from googling that the water company may be responsible for clearing blocked drains if your house is over 100 years old?? Anyone know if this still the case? Would like to find out before I shell out for Dyno :( It's the drain outside the kitchen. thanks
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Replacing my toilet questions!
Hi there, So I'm a complete novice getting involved in DIY, I'm renovating my bathroom as my first big project in a month or so and trying to buy all the bits to get ready. However the toilet is being a bit of a problem as there are so many measurements and terms I'm unsure of when shopping online for them. As my toilet is…
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Handyman required
We are looking to get a few jobs done around the house and looking for someone that's trusted/recommended. We have had recommendations from family/friends but they are far from where we are. So if you know someone in Worcester park/surrey area then please do PM me their details. Thanks in advance.
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Fitting new oven
Hello! Hate the oven that came with our house. Weak, can't hold temperature, too small inside and poorly thought out space means some of our larger baking trays don't fit and roast dinners take about double the length of time they used to take in our last home. Anyway, have moved current oven in the past and under the work…
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strange question about a popper? (the clothing kind!)
can anyone tell me where i need to go to have a popper repaired on my wallet? would this be the sort of thing a clothes alterations place could help with, or would it more the kind of shoe buckler type of place? i'd do it myself but it's not the sort of material i am confident to stitch, and i don't think glue will work...…
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Tub chair in living room
Hello! I am getting a secondhand sofa for my living room for my living room from a family member. It is as good as new. They do not have a matching chair, so I am thinking about getting a tub chair. It will not exactly match. The sofa I am getting is brown coloured leather along the bottom and edges and fabric on the rest.…
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How to get chewing gum out of a fabric sofa
My friend sat on my sofa and unfortunately had a piece of chewing gum stuck to his a$$ (Don't ask :mad:) I've tried freezing the cover and have got most of it out, but it pretty ingrained into the fabric and I'm struggling to get it out. Any ideas?
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Where to buy Bathrooms to fit yourself?
Hello all, My handy hubby has decided that he would be able to fit a bathroom suit himself.:cool: So - Where does everyone recommend for buying JUST the suite and not having to have Odd Job Bob from B&Q come to fit it for you? Online? Bathstore or Victoria Plumb or similar?
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Any cheap/free house layout programmes for computer?
am considering an extension to a house we are close to buying ,and wondered if there are any cheap, or free, simple to use computer programmes to give the other half an idea of plans? Nothing too advanced, I'm no Bill Gates
