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plumbers bill
hi everyone I've had my bathroom refitted and received the invoice is it normal for the plumber to add a list of expenses, understand paying for supplies needed for example pipes and fittings needed for the job but also included is sponges etc and a miscellaneous cost for tiles spaces, solder etc I assumed this sort of…
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Help withwindow coverings
Anyone help with suggestions for window coverings, needed for privacy in front room and bedroom, thinking of wood venetians or sheer blinds, which would be the better option?
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How to fight mould?
Help, our house has mould! We aren't sure what to do as we have mould popping up here and there. First the kitchen, then a ceiling in an upstairs room, then discovered in wardrobes. Our roof has a leak at Christmas and we had that fixed and the roof checked. We open windows each day and have extractor in the bathroom too.…
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Hot water from faucet smells and cloudy.
When i turn on the hot water for the first time after several hours of non-use, the first of the hot water smells of chemicals and is cloudy. It then clears after 10 seconds of running but I am not sure if the smell goes. I have recently spent over 700 on my boiler changing various parts to get it going again, so I no…
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Cleaning the outside of upstairs windows
Has anyone had any experience using the telescopic poles to clean the upstairs windows. I have double glazed windows so I dont think the magnetic wipers are any use. I'm just wondering how useful they are, do they leave streaks, are they heavy etc etc Was thinking of something like this…
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Water collecting on doorstep inside
Hi. Seem to have got a problem with what appears to be condensation. We had a similar problem last yr but don't think it was this bad. Seems to have been made worse by having a new PVC door fitted. Water is collecting in pools on the doorstep, having to put paper towels and tea towels down so it doesn't wet the carpet. Is…
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Plastic CO2 vent?
Hi all - our neighbours have just had some major plumbing / boiler works completed after several days. We think they had a new boiler and tank etc installed. We have noticed on the wall which faces our bedroom (the houses are detached) a new plastic pipe has appeared in our neighbours wall. It sticks out around 10cm from a…
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Curtain colour help!
Hoping it's the right place to post this! No idea where to if it isn't! My OH and I have bought our first house, we have renovated the whole property and are finally, FINALLY coming close to actually moving in and choosing the final touches to the rooms. We (I say "we" but really it was all me haha) have managed so far in…
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Media unit build
Hi, I've recently had my TV wall mounted, wires plastered into the wall and freshly papered - it's looking great. Unfortunately I'm having a hard time finding a unit that we'd like to use in place of our existing corner TV unit so I've considered putting something together myself. The local timber merchants offer a range…
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Buying Kitchen and bathroom suite from Ebay !!!
We are about to start a big project of house extension and renovation and I am trying to cut costs where ever I can. We will need a new kitchen and new bathroom suite and I have seen many on Ebay for a rediculously cheap prices...Do I need to be careful about any specific issues if buying these? any one bought such items…
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Broken Front Door Lock, help please
Hi all, my ERA front door lock has broken, it would not open so had to force it, so it is not repairable. I've looked on ebay but it seems I can buy a 40mm or a 60mm but whichever way I measure mine it is at least 80mm. I have a feeling I am measuring the wrong part. Here is a link to one on ebay:…
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Colour of woodwork
All of the woodwork (including internal doors) in my house is painted in cream satin. Yesterday in a flash of inspiration I thought it'd look better if the skirting boards were white - today it dawned on me what a massive job it'd be to change everything! So my question is would you: A - leave it cream satin B - change it…
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Visage composite doors
Getting a quote for a Visage composite door. Has anyone got good or bad info on them. Ours would be in direct sunlight and would probably be the Rosewood (mahogany colour).
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Re-rendering advice please
I am thinking of having my house re-rendered. Mid-terraced, built 1905. Currently spar dashed, same as neighbours. Quite exposed, especially at front (west facing). Is it better to have all the old rendering removed first (expensive?). Or is it ok to just "score" the existing render with an angle grinder and then spread…
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Replacing Pin on Watch Strap - how to?
Hi, I have a very old Ellesse watch with a stainless steel bracelet. One of the pins which hold the links together must have finally worn away and fell out. I happen to have the exact same watch (non-working). Would I be able to "knock" one of the pins out of that bracelet and fix it into the broken watch? How…
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How to string up a pulley clothes airer
Hi everyone, I'm finally, after 20 odd years of owning this clothes airer going to put it up! Does anyone know how these string though? I can only find ones on the internet without pulleys and the middle one is a mystery. I remember taking the thing out of another house so I'm sure it all goes together. I have a double…
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Looking for a handy man .
Hello, I'm a single Pringle . I have jobs around my home that needs to be done , light fitting to go up , curtain pole area to be secured , a heavy mirror shelf to go up tree to be trimmed down .:) I've advertised on the sites that you can for someone , but to date had no response . So , does anyone know where I can go…
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my upvc window can't close
Them bolts in the middle seem to be catching on the frame mechanism which it sits in, can I simply adjust them shootbolts (googling makes me think this is the right term) so it can just fit in or do I need to replace that whole part? Your advice is appreciated. Added picture for reference.
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Home CCTV
Hi, I have moved in to a home which has got 3 CCTV's installed. They are wired to a dvr and seems like it is plug and play. Seller informed me that the recordings are stored for 30 days on the dvr and than erased for new recording. I want to know if there is any way I can replace this dvr with something which would allow…
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Kitchen sink
I want a black one. Down between these two: Astracast or Franke
