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Selling jewellery
2 years ago I inherited a gorgeous ring from my late aunt. It is very pretty, I'd say still a very commercial item but far too small for me and not something I would wear. Even if I had it made bigger it would ruin the setting so not an option. I'm not a ring wearing person really. The time has come where I need some cash…
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Hand shower over bath water leak?...
Hi We have moved into a house where the previous occupants put a hair washing shower attachment in the bath. This was done by putting a hole in the bath, and then fitting a pull out shower that goes back into the back of the bath when its finished being used (I hope that makes sense). Now from what I can see when you use…
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induction hob pans?
hi i'm in the process of moving home, the new house as a brand new induction hob? never heard of it before. however apparently i now need to buy some new pans, money obviously tight at the moment, saw a basic set in argos for £32, are the bottom of the range set ok, i do use my normal set quite regular so is it worth…
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Towel radiator too hot
Recently moved house and have come to use the central heating now the temps are dropping. There are TRVs on all radiators throughout the house except for a towel radiator in a small shower room. This presumably doubles as a means of heating the room, however it gets very hot and it is uncomfortable to use the shower whilst…
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Rogue trader - breach of contract
I have a cousin in her 50s who although very intelligent suffers from mild autism. I discovered that she signed a contract 8 months ago for the installation and fitting of 8 replacement interior door handles for the exorbitant price of £620.00. She tells me that it was not made clear to her she was signing a contract and…
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Reviews / Making choices
Purchasing on-line is one of the most common ways we all shop these days... but without exactly seeing the product, how do we know what the product or service is like. I think that `reviews` are a very important tool to maybe, at least, they give us more thought or idea on the product or service we are thinking of buying.…
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Sensation Sleep.
Has anyone bought from Sensation Sleep? http://sensationsleep.co.uk/ I am considering buying a Laygel Mattress and wonder if anyone has one, or has dealt with the company. Thanks Nick
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TRVs & thermostat
Hi there I am trying to work out the best place to position my (wireless) thermostat. I have TRVs on every radiator and towel rail in my house. I understand I am supposed to have one rad that is not on a TRV, so I need to nominate one of the TRVs to be locked in the 'always on' position instead to protect the boiler. I…
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Cowboy Builder Threats... Any advice?
Good afternoon everyone, Very stressful topic for me and I've tried to keep emotions out of it to make it quicker to read the below.. Any help or advice anyone has, please let me know! Here we go: I've got myself into a bit of an annoying situation of the past weeks: - bought a house that needed a total make over - found a…
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NICEIC / ELECSA / Electric Safe Register??
Hi I'm looking for an electrician and there seem to be a number of different schemes and associations for them to belong to; NICEIC / ELECSA / Electric Safe Register.. I have no idea what the difference is or why I should prefer one over another. As long as an elecrician is registered somewhere and able to issue a Part P…
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Radiator stays cold when temp guage is put back on
Hi, Two of my radiators stopped working so I got an engineer in to resolve which he did. Turned out the pin in each was stuck. He showed me just for my curiosity. Daft me, after he had gone, decided to unscrew the British Gas thermostat valve to see if I could do it. The valve in push able down and is firm when doing so.…
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Picture rail clothes hanger ?
Hi, I'm looking for an old fashioned item that would clip over the picture rail , jut out about 6-9", that allowed coat hangers to be hung up. There were small indentations in the rail that allowed the coat hangers to settle into. Any suggestions where I might find one? or, any idea of it's name so I could ask on…
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woodworm and damp
Can someone advise who i need to contact to assess whether there is woodworm and/or damp present in a house? thanks
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Granny Annexe - which company to use?
We am looking to get a Granny Annexe build in our back garden for our Mother-in-law. I have been looking at the companies Garden Spaces UK Ltd - Granny Annexe and Ihus Projects Ltd. they do everything from beginning till end, sounds very good, but is any body out there who actually dealt with these companies? Many thanks !
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Overnight in caravan in winter & extra toilet needed for Xmas guests
I have a lot of guests coming at Christmas but have only 1 toilet. No time, or room or money to build an extra loo. I don't want them to stay at a hotel. We all want to be together. What ideas has anyone got. I could hire a mobile caravan thing and put it on the drive - I have a large drive, or hire a portaloo for outside…
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Removing worn soft metal X screws! ???
Hi, I need to move a hanging basket that my elderly aunt's handyman has put up onto her house, as it's too close to her front door and she can't use her brolly without the basket getting whacked by her head or her brolly! (and she's funny about her perm) But the metal bracket that holds it to the brick porch has X head…
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UPVC Double Glazing repair
Is it worth getting seals replaced on UPVC double glazing? Or should I just wait and get the them replaced completely? Windows about 15-20 years old. Rubber seals are shrunken and brittle. No internal misting of glazing though. Thanks.
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Renovating sash windows, help!
We have recently moved to a house that has the original sash windows, that we want to keep, but currently they are cold, draughty, and most don't even open as they are painted !!!!. Those that do open don't stay open as the cords have all snapped. Does anyone have any idea how much it costs to renovate a sash window, and…
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Quite Pull Cord Switch
Pull Cord Switch Looking for one that doesn't sound like big ben each time it's pulled to use for the bathroom lights. Can you help?
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uk homemaker
Anyone ever used these ? Seems they don't credit check ?
