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Bathroom extractor
I have a Vortice M 100/4 extractor, anyone know if these are safe to run continuously?
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Would You Be Happy With This Flooring?
Hi I got a joiner in to do my laminate floors. Towards the end, I did an inspection to check if everything was ok. I noticed that the beading had not been recessed into the door frame, and said 'I don't like this.' I was taken aback at the response. The joiner became quite irate, said it was 'cheap laminate anyway,' packed…
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Prior approval for permitted development refused. Can anyone explain?
We submitted our application for prior approval within permitted development for a single storey rear extension. As the title suggests, it was refused but we don't really understand why. The reason the council have given is that 'it will result in extensions to the dwelling projecting past a side elevation of the existing…
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Contents Insurance for single room in property gaurdianship arrangement?
Hi- a friend of mine became homeless 5 months ago due to a breakdown in his relationship. Out of desperation he has moved into a gaurdianship arrangement at a large property. Its not ideal as the property is in a terrible state of repair and despite promises all sorts of work was going to be completed, it has not happened…
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Spare Packs of Laminate - No Receipt
Hi I have got 5 spare packs of laminate bought from B&Q over the past few months. I've only got receipts for 3, and the other 2 are outwith the 'returns period.' I'd imagine there is little chance of returning them. Do you think I could sell them, or are they destined for the skip? Thanks.
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Haskins furniture
I want to buy a sleepeezee mattress from Haskins Furniture. Has anyone dealt with them and are they reliable? Thank you.
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Filling large and deep hole in a brick wall
Hi All, I have a large hole 10 cm wide, 10 cm high and 5 cm deep in my brick wall and I would like to know what is the best way to fill it. Once it is filled I would like to be able to drill holes in it so that I can hang items on it. Thanks
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Triton Trance electric shower suddenly wont heat fully.
Hi all, I have had a look on the internet to see if I can get this sorted without having to post but I can't figure it out! Basically we have a Triton Trance 2nd generation electric shower which we bought and had installed 20 months ago. It's always worked great with good power and is nice and hot, however the other day it…
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Crack in wall next to bay after window fitting
Hi all, Need a bit of advice about a crack that appeared in the wall next to our bay window during fitting of uPVC sash windows. We had the windows fitted yesterday and spent the evening admiring them and clearing up. However, on returning home this evening I spotted a crack in the wall next to the bay. On closer…
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Has anyone bought a sofa which is imported from Poland?
Hi all, Bit of a weird question this..... I am currently looking to purchase a corner sofa. I have looked online and around all the usual DFS, SCS etc but I keep coming back to a few I have seen on eBay which look like they are imported from Poland. I have done some detective work and have now found several small…
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3-Year Old Roof Leaking
Not long after buying our house we had some leaks so, after taking advice from various sources, we decided to have the roof redone, at considerable expense. Fast forward two years and we have watermarks on an internal wall, we immediately think its the roof and call back the installer. He tells us it's a blocked downpipe…
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New Tenement Roof
Hi there, This is my first thread and I'm looking for any sort of advice with regards to pricing for a new tenement slate roof and assistance with funding for home owners in Scotland. I'm in a building of 6 flats and our roof is beyond repair. The current quotes we have had are £18k and £22k. This seems extremely high so…
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Do you have any household appliances that are at least 30 yrs old and still work?
Hi forum users, I'm new on here, but the MSE team have kindly allowed me to post a request for help with an article. I've been inspired to write a feature for The Guardian's money section about really old appliances because I myself have a dishwasher and tumble dryer that are both 36 years old - they were wedding presents…
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Free New boiler in Essex. First post.
Please be gentle with me:A We are retired and disabled, so would we qualify for a new boiler please. Our boiler is over 20 yrs old and back boiler.
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What are differences in tracking between Royal Mail Special Delivery and Signed For?
Hi, I am looking to send an item with Royal Mail and I want to know the differences between Special Delivery and Signed For. When I send the item, I will want to know 1) if the item was accepted at the address 2) what was the signature used 3) was the item refused or was the item unable to be delivered e.g. no-one was in?…
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solid wall insulation advice
hi all, we have a 1920's house that is solid wall. we have occasional issues with condensation damp all round but a more pressing issue is a small area of penetrating damp half way up a wall, near a chimney and in our front room. the external wall is all brick, no windows and by the look of it a lot of rendering is needed.…
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Space for Combination Microwave
I am looking to buy a combination microwave oven but am unsure of the space needed for ventilation. I will have a gap of about 20cm above only 9cm at the back and a metre either side. Does anyone here know if that will be enough for safety purposes.
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new boiler (Propane)
Bit off norm but appreciate any thoughts from you guys here who know your stuff. In Spain I have an old (20 years) propane driven boiler. Feeds hot water (2 showers plus 3 sinks/wash basins) and 10 rads. Works fine. Boiler currently in kitchen. Want to fit new condensing boiler in external cupboard. External Temps never…
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Paint, Which Paint?
Hello Savers. I need to paint a 3 bed house with children living there. Should i go for emulsion, gloss, Silk or whatever? I want magnolia colour. Cheers
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What circuit is shower on?
Iv'e turned off every circuit on the board yet pull string switch to the shower still lights. Only goes off on full board switch off. There are a couple of switches on the board that are on but appear to do nothing. And blanks. Any ideas.
