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Aluminium bifold doors
I am looking for some aluminium bifold doors for our new extension. Not very big, 2400 x2100. Can anyone recommend a brand/supplier that they actually have in their home. I am interested in the slim profile doors and even the frameless ones but can't see many real life reviews of them. Any ideas would be helpful, good or…
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Help need some specific border tiles. So anoyed at installers
We have had our bathroom fitted it looks great and really happy except for the fact that they mis measured the boarder tiles and are about 6 short. Main problem is they are no longer manufactured, they obviously got them from old stock but didn't tell us. I have contacted lots of bathroom and tile suppliers but no one…
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Ownership of steps and planning permisson
Can anyone help me ascertain whether I require planning permission to flatten the steps that lead up to my garden gate. The steps highlighted in red lead to 3 garden gates, but I'm certain the boundary on the land registry only goes up to my garden wall/gate. I'm looking to flatten/level the right side of the steps the…
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Fleas :(
Hi all A few weeks ago we noticed fleas on our cat and we got her some flea treatment bob Martin and we sprayed the house and kept hovering, we then had a injection due just before our holiday so I took her and he said he noticed stuff on her which he showed me, he said she didn't have fleas but at some stage she had so I…
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Rough idea for cost of hanging victorian door
Hi all, I live in a victorian terrace and would like to get a door hung between the dining room and kitchen. kitchen is obv the extension so the doorway between is about 45cm deep and at present completely smooth. i would like to buy a reclaimed victorian door and rim lock and get it fitted. assume i would also need a…
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Source for furniture legs
I'm toying with the idea of a bit of an 'Ikea hack' to create a mid-century style TV cabinet. The challenge I'm facing is finding the slim, tapered wooden legs I need. This kind of thing... http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/lack-turned-mid-century-modern-coffee-table.html There seem to be options in the US - see here…
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Saniflo nightmares!
Not sure if im posting in the right place sorry. Ive only been living in my current flat for 4 months and had a plumber out at least 5 times. Saniflo's are horrendous thigs to deal with. This morning the mercarator stopped working and I have no clue what the reason for it is. I mean I've already applied every possible rule…
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stick vacuum
anyone got one of the cordless stick vacuums? was going to go for a miele vacuum but space is at a premium, no cupboards to hide it in, so the smaller the better. I see Hoover do one for around £200 and Bosch do one for around £250-£300, anyone recommend them? they just don't look too sturdy tho? (I see the Henry vacuums…
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neighbouring fence falling down, I'd prefer a brick wall
Back garden dividing fence between our house and the neighbours (not attached neighbours) is pretty old and falling down in places, could it be pulled down and replaced with a high (as agreed between us) brick built wall? If so what are rules regarding height etc Thanks
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Walkin Shower
I had bought a 700mm by 700mm corner shower screen and tray, but had to remove the tray due to some size limitations. then I decided to use the screen on top of the floor of the bathroom which seems ok however I am getting water leakage under the frame of the shower screen although I had put silicone. I am not sure what is…
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House Renovation - Where to Damp Proof?
I am starting my first house renovation and i was told to make sure that the house has damp proof. What do they mean by this? Where shall i add damp proof and how to i accomplish this?
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fixing blind into bottom of catnic
hi all, I have a blind that needs to be secured into a window opening which has an Open Back Catnic lintel above it. Im effectively trying to screw it into the polystyrene beads inside the lintel covered with (presumably) a cavity closure then plastered over. The blind was put up whilst I wasnt in to witness it and has…
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Ceiling falling down...
This is possibly a stupid question, but who would be the appropriate trade to fix this? We were asleep in bed when there was an almighty crash - the plaster appears to have perished. I have been in the loft but can't tell if more than just plastering is needed. It is an old property (1850s) so unsurprising but not sure who…
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Stripping out a whole house - Is there money to be made from scrappage????
Hello everyone, i am doing a complete house renovation and i was wondering if there is any money to made from old doors, windows, architraves, skirting boards, kitchen cupboards, toilet, basin, bath. Is there any recycling company that buys these scrappage?
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building room over garage
We have a 17 year old modern 3 bed semi with attached single garage and would like to build a bedroom with ensuite shower above. I do not know anything about foundations but suspect the garage foundations are currently not sufficient to bear the load of another floor. Is there a way of re enforcing without knocking the…
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Karndean flooring or cheaper alternative
Does anyone know of a cheap alternative to Karndean flooring, or somewhere that sells Karndean at reasonably low prices? Also what are your opinions on the quality and value for money on this type of flooring? All opinions are much appreaciated!
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Boundary question
Hi all, I'm not even sure this is the right thread to post this in, but here goes. We bought a property abut 4 years ago and this week, the people living next door but one to us stated that the previous owner 'gave' part of our back garden to our next door neighbor. Now, they don't use this part of the garden (it was…
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Another mattress thread - have you bought one from Groupon?
Im also on the lookout for a good quality well priced double mattress. Found this one on Groupon /www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/gg-groupon-goods-global-gmb-h-787-4/44712663 Has anyone else bought a mattress from Groupon ? Experiences good / bad appreciated
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Best deals for cooker and washing machine
Hi i am looking for good deals for a new cooker and washing machine. The cooker needs to be 60cm wide and a duel fuel with double oven, gas top. I have around £400 budget And a washing machine that is min 7kg with good efficiency. I have around £300 budget Thanks in advance
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advice on low energy lighting
I put the ikea under cabinet lighting in my kitchen, about 8 years ago. A couple of them, near the kettle suffered from the steam & started to go funny. I saw these in lidl & bought them. http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/livarno-lux-led-light-strip-buy-2-for-20-with-3-year-manufacturer-s-warranty-11-1850422 The quality is…
