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Acrylic Sealant for Laminate Floors
Hi I'm trying to find some suitable sealant for my laminate floor. I don't like the silicone sealant, as it has a satin finish to it. I am looking at acrylic based sealants. Does anyone know if they have a matte finish to them? Thanks.
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Shower Head - Any Recs Please? And Combi Boiler ques)
I've just had a combi boiler fitted, and this has enabled me to finally put my mixer shower/bath tap to use (previously on the previous boiler, the water pressure was too low, so haven't been able to shower since it was purchased 7 years ago!), but was told by the plumber that i may need to replace the shower head as it…
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Boring old parking issues with neighbours
We live in a private close with designated visitor parking. Each house has their own garage (mostly double) and those that have single garages have a drive in front of it. It's a strange layout as it used to be a farm and so the boundaries of properties are a bit haphazard. The bedroom accommodation in our property is…
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3D illusion flooring
Hi. I am having a new downstairs w/c and would love to put a 3d floor down. Probably just a vinyl one. Any ideas where I could get one? Would love someting like an exposed lift shaft or the side of a cliff. Anyone got any experience of them? Thanks
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Cheapest way to put up curtain pole
We are looking to put up curtains to cover the eaves in our loft. I've bought half a dozen cheap poles from ikea and would like to hear thoughts on the cheapest way to hang them. They will attach to the wooden beams in the loft and the pole itself will run behind a horizontal beam so it doesnt matter what it looks like.…
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Skirting board splitting throughout stair well
I've noticed splitting in the stairwell skirting boards of our Victorian house and have no idea what is causing it: http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y443/diyuserneedshelp2013/IMG_20160127_124102_zpsl4yltpgq.jpg http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y443/diyuserneedshelp2013/IMG_20160127_124024_zpsnvzwkm7r.jpg We do have…
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Rangemaster cooker - which variant?
Hi all, My OH and I are planning a new kitchen this year (after some rearrangement in the downstairs of our house). The main purposes of this new kitchen are: * To be a solid, practical working kitchen for 3-4 years whilst we remain in the house (I enjoy cooking at home and entertaining) * To be a cosy, welcoming…
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warm brownwater leaking outof bolier..
Bad yes? Anything I could check or do I have to call a plumber? Many thanks
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Gap between bath and floor
Picking up on a thread from 2005, we have recently renovated our bathroom, but the bath has been raised too high and there is now a significant gap between the lino floor and the base of the bath cover. The bath is curved, and cover is white plastic. We can't get the bath lowered again easily as we've had tiling put all…
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My party wall agreement options?
So the people next-door have served us a party wall notice so they can do their loft extension. I have no objection as such, but I have also just submitted plans for a loft extension and was about to serve a PW notice on them. So a few days ago I emailed them to suggest that we take photos of eachother's walls, I submit an…
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Damp Proof Course Guarantee Transfer Cost
Hi, I have recently bought my first property. The previous owners had a damp proof course installed which we have the guarantee for but need to transfer it. On calling Timberwise (who undertook the work) they have told me it will cost £120 (including VAT) to transfer it into my name. Is this cost reasonable? Why is it so…
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Where to buy a 15x15 ft washable sheet?
Hello all I need a washable sheet around 15 feet by 15 feet, doesnt have to be exact 15 feet but around that. It has to be something that can be washed, doesnt matter the material ie cotton, Polycotton, felt, polyester etc. Does anyone know anywhere online I can buy that? DOesnt matter whether its somewhere that will cut…
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How would you store a mattress topper?
I wanted to use a mattress topper on a sofa bed I am going to buy. Where and how would I store it when not in use? Can you roll them up and out in a wardrobe? Also, can you put a memory foam topper on a memory foam mattress (the one in the sofa bed)?
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What new skills have you learnt to 'do it yourself?
In the past month, I have re-sealed my oven door, changed the belt on my hoover and bled my radiator. What new skills have you guys learnt, and which ones would you recommend NOT to do yourself?
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Installing new plug sockets
I'm planning on moving all my AV equipment under the stairs. The problem is that there's no power points under the stairs at the minute. I'll be getting an electrician in to install some new sockets, but I'm wondering how many sockets to put in. I need at least 10 plug points. I'm guessing it's a better idea to install…
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Best Cheap Towels - Instore and Online
Looking to get some quality towels at cheap prices. All various sizes. Can anyone recommend nice, fluffy towels they have bought in the past? Asda/George, Primark ....
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Multi-Point Lock Door Problem
Hi All I have a multi point locking door on my "conservitory" thats casuing me issues. The bottle "latch" doesnt retract all the way when its opened, meaning that if you push the door closed, the latch catches and doesnt close the door, you need to manualy push the latch back into place to close the door (camera on phone…
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worn out rad bleed screws, help please
[FONT="]Hi, I had a plumber in for another job the other day but asked him about some rads I had in our bedrooms. The rads are twins with no fins and have a bleed screw on each inner face at opposite ends. To me these have got to be the worst bleed screws ever, you need them tight so they dont weep yet they are getting…
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Window latch problem
Hello, I have 'inherited' a window which has a broken latch. This is the type of window that opens inwards from the side (like most windows) but also, if you turn its handle upwards, locks the bottom latches and opens a bit from the top. The bottom latch seems to have broken, so it doesn't secure when the handle is upwards…
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Do we need plans?
We're planning an extension, under permitted planning allowance, of 3m x 2m. We've submitted a Building Notice and tThe council has approved it based on just a hand drawn sketch. Do we also need architect drawings for this? A builder has given us a quote just based on the size and the sketch.
