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uPVC conservatory door hinge
Hi, Does this conservatory hinge have a name? I'm trying to find a replacement cover. Thanks
Advice needed on shed bases
I'm thinking of putting up a shed at the end of a downwards-sloping tarmac driveway (flat at the end where the shed would be). The problem is that when it rains a lot of water comes down the driveway from the road and the shed would be partly in the run-off path. I'm not sure whether to go for: - a plastic one (avoids any…
Samsung rsh1nhmh fridge freezer not turning on and tripping electrics
Hi, A couple of days ago we left the door open on our samsung rsh1nhmh freezer compartment for around 12 or so hours. When we realised all the freezer food had become soggy. The freezer(and fridge) were fine after this but we decided it would be a time to turn it off in case it needed defrosting. After turning off for 24…
Can I cover up what used to be a fireplace?
My flat had an old firplace and a back boiler. In April I got rid of both and have acombi boiler which is now in the kitchen. The boiler men covered up the hole of what was the fire place with what looks like dry wall. I want to get this covered by way of plastering over it. However, someone has told me that there needs to…
Dormering Chalet Bungalow - count as a loft extension or house extension???
I have a chalet bungalow so it has a bedroom upstairs, not in the *loft* (there is a small loft above), but it is still under the roof, if that makes sense so it kinda looks like it's in the loft. (Sorry i'm sure you know what a chalet bungalow is). I'm looking at getting permitted development to put a side dormer on the…
Does Permitted Development expire after planning approval?
I want to get Permitted Development (Lawfulness Cert) for building up the LEFT side of my house THEN get planning approval for the RIGHT side of my house as I fear putting the whole thing at once will increase chance of refusal but the left side would be fine under PD. If I get planning permission to build up the right…
Best place for good value quality bedding
Looking for new duvet, pillows, mattress topper etc Thanks in advance :-)
Is gradual water damage covered on house Insurance?
Hello all, I am just wondering if gradual water damage over a period of a few months is covered by house insurance? ie damage to floor boards, ceiling, plasterboard, painting? or if its covered in any-other way in insurance?
Cleaning Kitchen Floor - Help!
When we renovated our house we made the stupid decision of getting a really good looking kitchen floor, without thinking about the practical side. It is quite a large kitchen 8m x 6m which only adds to the pain. We went for sparkly black granite floor tiles, complete with nice white grout, even writing it i'm wondering…
Painting kitchen cupboards
Hi all has anyone ever painted their kitchen cupboards to get a nice new look without the expense of a new kitchen? Our kitchen cupboards aren't solid wood I guess they're some type of laminate, beech effect, we've painted the walls blue and would like to paint the kitchen cupboards/drawers in cream or white or maybe grey.…
Being overlooked by extension
Hello, couldn't think of a snappy title sorry! Basically i live at the botton of a hill which is green space on a housing estate. The house on the street at the top, which u couldn't see from the bottom of the hill has begun building works that includes a double height extension (previously a bungalow). The builders have…
Drying Clothes Outside Query
We have started drying our clothes outside to save a bean or two. The wife puts Lenor in the appropriate drawer in the washing machine. When the clothes are dry the towels etc are so rough it is unbelievable. Its like running a piece of coarse grade sandpaper over your skin !! What's the problem ??? And more to the point…
Question re removing chimney breast
Hello all, any advice/comments would be very welcome! I've just moved into a new flat, a victorian conversion. I have the ground floor, there is one floor below, and two above. The kitchen is currently quite small, and I'd like to extend it into the adjacent room - but around 2.2m of the (roughly 4m) wall to be taken down…
Folding shower screen seals, what are they called?
I'm looking to find some seals that go in between the joining bits of glass in a folding shower screen, all results so far yield seals for the edges. I guess they should be like two T seals joined at the ends, but as I have no name I can't find where I can buy some. :)
Electrical Advice re rewiring
Good afternoon all, I have a question I hope some electricians can help with. I recently had my home rewired and received the electrical certificate to go with it, all fine. The electrician also informed me that his work is guaranteed for six years. I'd like some additional work done and for whatever reason I can't get…
Handymen/Women! - How do I sort out this radiator?
We recently bought a house and its a bit of a project. I had taken all the radiators off the rooms we are decorating to remove old wallpaper etc. I have them all back on and successfully bled - except this one. It's a different setup to the others. I have tried loosening and tightening the tall thin nut on the left of this…
Are our kitchen quotes fair?
Can anyone offer advice re. kitchen quotes - we got 2 from Howdens and Magnet for integrated handle gloss. U shape with 2 tall larder units (1 with pullout), 1 tall unit for double oven, 5 base units, 2 corner base, 2 wide drawer, 5 wall plus 2 wall corners. No appliances or worktop or flooring or fitting - just the units…
One for All remote control question
Possibly not the right forum for this but here goes. Batteries leaked on my TV remote and some buttons have stopped working. I could get a "one for all" direct replacement (Samsung) but am considering a "one for all" simple replacement (URC 6410) as it's a bit more stylish & has big buttons. I'm sure plenty of people have…
Carpet Right credit - dont appear to be charging me
Hi all Some advice and apologies if this is in the wrong section. I bought a £2500 carpet for a house in October 2014 which we were renovating and paid 10% deposit to carpet right store. I chose buy now pay later option interest free as we were renovating the house to sell and didnt have the available funds to pay in one…
Which NEFF oven should I go for, Pyrolytic or non-Pyrolytic, please?
Hello All I am planning to purchase a brand new oven this bank holiday weekend and I have found a couple of the NEFF ovens which are on special at the moment, but I can't make up my mind of which one to get, so I just wonder if any of you could give me some advice to finalise the decision please. The two NEFF ovens are in…

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