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Pipe freezing kit - anyone used one?
I need to change a tap washer (hot) except there is no isolating valve under the sink and the gate valve near the hot water tank has seized. So without wanting to drain the cold water tanks in the loft, has anyone used a pipe freezing kit? If so are they any good? Cheers
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Toilet flush honking like a goose!
Built in cistern in bathroom, with a ball valve. It honks like a goose when flush is activated, but not every time. Does it need replacing? Maybe a newer, vacuum type?
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Who should cheque be paid to ?
We've just had some work done on a new flat for my mother-in-law which is been done by a reputable builder that is a limited company. They also do quite a bit of work for a large housing association in the area I live. Work has been done to a very good standard and short space of time. I've asked for an invoice for the…
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Bedroom furniture - 'real wood' or cheaper option?
Right now we have zero furniture for our bedroom. I like oak furniture & light-oak to be specific, not that painted stuff. So we went looking at a local oak store & saw some real nice stuff. It can be afforded but regardless i have taken out a credit card offering 0% on purchases for 19 months & i'm tight enough to not go…
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Boiler insurance.
Just wondering if anyone had any positive experiences with boiler insurance. Any companies people would recommend? Had a new boiler fitted a year back ad British gas have called me about 10 times this week to take out boiler cover now its not in the 12 month warranty period. uSwitch has homeserve as cheapest, but a quick…
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Florescent tube starter
What are the components that the starter contains? Do starters fail over time? Homebase had none at all in stock. Had to order from Amazon. Almost too cheap to order by post.
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green deal grant
hi had solid wall insulation in july .everything went well .got money back from grant ok .but ive read if house brought within 12 months ago .i should get £500 extra back .tired hard but they do not antthing about it .help how do i go about getting the £500 back please .thanks
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Central Heating Controller Replacement?
Hi guys, I have a Switchmaster 400 controller, and I would like to replace it with a modern digital one, but dont want to worry about rewiring etc, is there a direct replacement that I can buy? Many thanks in advance! Happy Christmas to you all! P.S. I would like to change the Room Thermostat, which is also a Switchmaster,…
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Do I need a professional to install a wireless burglar alarm?
I'm always anxious about burglars but I live in a rented house so I was thinking of getting a wireless alarm, so that I could take it with me if I move house. I would be happy enough if it was just an alarm box and a panic button, rather than all the sensors etc because it all seems very complicated. I got a quote for…
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'wet' underfloor heating systems
I am due to have a tiled floor in my newly built extension and as we don't wear shoes in the house wanted an electric ufh system installed. This would be to warm the tiles only as the heating g was to be provided by rads. My builder is trying to convince me to go for a wet system and dispense with the rads but my concern…
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how to get rid of grain mites.
hope this is in the right part of the forum. has anyone had a serious problem with them? I believe they came into the kitchen via some dried dog food, not noticed straight away until the storage box which is kept inside a kitchen cupboard was infested! All online advice has been followed e.g hot soapy water, hoover…
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Gas boiler recommendations?
Would anyone here have any suggestions on whether to opt for a Worcester, Ideal or Valent (Vaillant) combi gas boiler? Thanks
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Roofer... Checking Tradesman out.
Local Roofer, an unusual name for a firm. Google brings up a website for them, contact number (Mobile & Landline). I've searched both numbers, no returns. I've searched Companies House, no returns. They have give us a really good quote, however they just seem to have no foot-print on the internet. They have company headed…
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Which Fridge/Freezer ?
I came downstairs this morning and my FridgeFreezer has stopped working, i suppose we've had the money worth out of it, must be 20/30yrs old. I've got a smaller FF out in the porch so been saving what i can into that for the most expensive stuff and leaving the veges etc, so at least i'm not in a panic, but now i'm looking…
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condensation or leak?
Hi All I am not worried too much but would like opinions on this just to give an idea , this is the window... http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=30crj8z&s=8#.VJP2JV4gA And this is the issue http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2zybv3q&s=8#.VJP2914gA Its bone dry , and was last week when i checked it , and theres no signs elsewhere…
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How to measure a screw
Quite new to all this so this is probably quite a dumb question.. I have to put up a little bracket to hold a small three step stepladder. It's going in a masonry wall. I did it once before using screws that were about 2cm long and I I think they were too short, the thing just came off the wall after a while. So I'm going…
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Bathroom Downlight
I have got a problem with a downlight in the bathroom. I assume the transformer has gone because the bulb still works. It looks quite easy to replace the downlight with this…
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steam cleaner
looking for a good steam cleaner mainly for kitchen floor not particularly worried about accessories. Our grouting is being resealed after Xmas and would like a cleaner that not only leaves the tiles sparkling but is effective on keeping grout clean too. Have read all the reviews of cleaners on John Lewis website and all…
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glueing on a toilet roll holder
Hi we have moved home and inherited a pint sized ensuite. No room for free standing toilet roll holder now have added the loo brush holder and a tiny bin. Tiled wall and no spares so husband a bit wary of drilling. Have bought a Habitat loo roll holder (not cheap) that has the option of gluing or using screws. Have people…
