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New towel radiator, is this right?
I've had my radiator changed to a towel rail during bathroom refit Is this the best way to have done it? Doesn't look so good to me https://www.dropbox.com/s/9kmyrriy4e4lw4q/2014-10-08%2008.03.42.jpg?dl=0
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Mattress Topper
Hello all, I really could do with some help from anyone who knows a bit about mattress toppers. I really dislike shopping, I find it very stressful because the market is swamped with so many products. Little choice would be perfect for me! Unfortunately we live in a world where there is so much choice, and this itself…
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Cheapest way to install new kitchen
I bought a house in need of total renovation, the kitchen in particular but it is very small- 2.74m x 2.46m, and I want to put a door to the garden at the back. Looking to install everything: a new sink (not where the current one is), fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob, washer/dryer combo, and a few cabinets for…
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Ultimate v Prentice Kitchens v Harvey Jones
We are under time pressure to make a decision about which kitchen to choose. At the moment, it is between the above kitchens. Does anybody have any experience of these kitchens? I believe all three are of a decent quality , but would be grateful to hear from people with first hand experience of them if possible. Many…
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multifuel stove temperature
hi there, we have an new multifuel stove system its an Esse 350GS connected to 8 radiators, one of those is a heat leak radiator. we have a Honeywell L641B Pipe Thermostat set at 80c and and another honeywell pipe thermostat set at 40c the problem we seem to be having is that the only way to get the radiators heated up is…
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Central heating isn't working
Hi I was wondering if anyone can help, having problems trying to get the central heating to come on after being off over the summer. The hot water is working, the heating is turned on continually and the stand-alone thermostat has been turned up. The pilot light doesn't seem to be on the boiler, I took the front panel off…
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Flue + Canopy fitted in fireplace 6 months ago. It doesn't work, what can we do!?
We had a custom made chimney canopy and flue installed in our inglenook fireplace back in March. A few days after work was completed we tried the fire for the first time and were completely smoked out of the house. We tried again, and again, and again with the same result every time. The chimney has absolutely no draw, and…
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Windows & render
Hi, Hope someone can advise me. This is own first home. We bought it 3 years ago in March. Its now ready for a few new windows & render as blown on the front. We have tried fixing the windows but I'd rather change, as they are tilt & turn - Which seem hopeless. My question is. What is the best way to go about a quote for 3…
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What is this brown stuff on newly painted window?
I painted my wooden window frame a week ago. It is now brown, as seen in the photo. I don't think it is rot, as the wood is stuff hard and does not crumble when I push it. What is wrong with my window, and how do I fix it? https://www.dropbox.com/s/edqavc1yrlozkel/20141007_183607.jpg?dl=0
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Party Wall/Ceiling Advice
Hi all, Everything that I have read about party walls on all websites seem to deal with only shared vertical walls between properties. I have a load bearing wall entirely within my flat that I would like to take down. I have contacted the council and paid for a Building Notice. I have also had a structural engineer make…
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Anybody use lpg for cooking?
Does anyone use lpg bottled gas for cooking? How do you find it and how and where do you keep the gas bottle? Many thanks.
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telescopic parking posts
It looks as if that's what I require to ensure strangers can't park on my land, but my own visitors can? Have I got it right that that is what I require? That way I can keep them up in place to prevent strangers trespassing onto my land with their vehicles for parking on the one hand, but I can "shove them back" into the…
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Social Housing Interview
Hi All We have been recommended for a property and have to go for a interview were they will do a risk and finance assesment. Just wondering if anyone has gone through the same process and what it involves? They also mentioned for us to be prepared to answer some akward questions in front of each other which I found odd.…
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Using ebay to get replacement kitchen units
Hi all, I have posted previously with regards replacing kitchen units. People have suggested Wickes, B&Q, etc. I'll explain where I am now at. I went for a curry with a few friends over two weeks ago and one of them suggested very cleverly getting the replacement kitchen units via ebay, hiring a van and storing the kitchen…
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Renovating a house on a budget
Dear forum I would really appreciate some advice. I am having to move back in a house where my ex partner has been living for the past 5 years. The house is a complete state everything is dirty and unmaintained. The doors need replacing they barely lock The bathroom needs ripping out as does the kitchen The heating needs…
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Is my bathroom budget enough
Hello We have just been give a quote by our builder to renovate and reconfigure two bathrooms. We are happy with the quote but we now need to budget for the fixtures and fittings. Each bathroom is approx 2.5m x 2m, fully tiled and we will need a toilet, basin, 1600mm bath and a seperate shower enclosure for each. It will…
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Bath Stone - Painting?
I've been advised that the window and door surrounds of my Edwardian house are made of Bath Stone. Any paint seems to peel off within a few weeks/months. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks.
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is this bent tube on this fridge a problem?
I have another small fridge, different to the one in another thread with rust. This fridge was plugged in in the garage i'e just taken it into the house and taken a picture. The question with this one is the tube has a bend in the two places circled, i'm wondering if that may be an issue. e.g. whatevre flows through it may…
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What is this brown stuff in my empty fridge?
I bought a fridge about a year ago, I hadn't put anything in it but had it left it on for a few months with the door closed. So this is definitely not from any food as there was no food in there http://i.imgur.com/gAi2mEl.jpg The make of the fridge is Carvin. Though they don't even have a website. I have emailed just the…
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Beko cooker
Hi I have a Beko electric cooker model BDVC664W. The area around the hob is coated with something which has become cracked and peeled off in places. Does anybody know what this coating is made of and how I might be able to repair it? Thanks
