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Tiling hallway with patterned tiles
Hi, We are going to be tiling out hallway with symmetrical patterned tiles. Please see layout of hallway below and my initial layout idea to keep thing symmetrical with edges of hallway. https://www.evernote.com/shard/s25/sh/9215973c-59f9-4cac-b1d0-73fa8f87c489/f48d33b1bffd2a03e0c2922cf47ffedf The main issue is that the…
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Slimming a wall/widening a hallway
Hi there, I live in a converted period flat, and our hallway is super narrow at the start. I can't get things like a washing machine in through the space, so at some point it's going to become very problematic and I'd rather deal with it before it does. The part that's a problem is only a very short stretch of the hall -…
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Replacing Kitchen Cabinet Doors
I want to replace my kitchen cabinet doors as a cheap way of doing my kitchen up. My carbinets are fine and are on the whole a standard size except 2! I've found all the doors I need at B&Q (Maple range) with the exception of two and I'm now a bit stuck, it looks like I can't just change the doors. I've two cabinets…
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Flat noise suppression question
Hi, We have a top floor flat in a purpose built block - ground floor/first floor/top floor. We have an intermittent noise problem from a flat that is on floor below us ( but not directly below) They have a toddler who wakes up crying in night - we obviously don't have a problem with that in itself, but they sometimes leave…
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Damp and mould on window seat
The property I'm in has a window seat type wide ledge in the bedroom. It's been painted with matt emulsion but there is a damp patch and black mould tends to grow on the outside corners. I used a bleach based mould cleaner to remove it but it comes back. I do ventilate the room and have one of those Kilrock moisture…
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Beko washing machine tub not turning.
Hello. My Beko washing machine tub is not turning at all. Its filling and emptying but not turning at all. The belt is fine and wiring seems to be clean. Machine only about 3.5 years old and not a massive amount of use. Any thoughts please.
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Painting UPVC window frames
Hi, we have oak upvc windows, they look nice from the outside but I don't like them inside. They have been fitted for around 8 years but still look like new so replacing them isn't an option. Has anyone painted their upvc windows and if so, were the results good? I know there are specific products available but don't know…
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Question about dimmer switches
We need to buy a new dimmer switch for the bedroom and am confused about which one to buy. We have one light fitting which has 3 bulbs in it, which are no more than 40W each. We have looked at screwfix and want to make sure we're buying the right one. Here is a link to one with a picture of the back.…
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Boiler not starting or shutting down correctly
I have a problem with my Glowworm 38cxi boiler continuing to burn after it is programmed to switch off: 1. The time comes when the heating is programmed to switch off. The thermostat (a Honeywell CM67) sends a signal to the boiler and the boiler switches off correctly. 2. Approximately 30 seconds later, the boiler starts…
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Steam Cleaner
Hi everyone I'm looking to buy a steam cleaner but am looking for recommendations please! I've been told they can do well on carpet stains and bathrooms/ windows etc but there are so many about I have no idea if I'm buying the best one. Please can anyone share their experiences? I have a house to sell as well as a new…
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Doing Decking ourselves!
We are in the process of redoing our (completely bare) garden. We recently demolished the brick shed which sat directly outside our back door. Since doing so, we have a lot more light into the house and the garden looks enormous - so we're pleased. We've salvaged the majority of the bricks, which we are going to re-use as…
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Bespoke Canvas
Does any know or recommend a website that creates bespoke canvases? I have an image and a quote that I would like put on a canvas, I just need a company to create it
