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undercounter freezer ontop of dryer?(not in use though)
Hi guys In our spare rooms we currently have a undercounter freezer we used to use when we did our asda and Iceland shop but we not go aldi so get more fresh, we have a fridge-freezer in the kitchen we use. We are wanting to keep this freezer for the Christmas food in December and for when we get a house but it takes up…
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Mortar lime
Morning Need to do a small repointing job on an external cavity wall. Just around 20cm by 20cm around an old boiler flue. Do I need lime in the mix? or would a Blue Hawk Sand and Cement Mortar Mix Bucket like sold at homebase be ok? Thanks
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Correct TV aerial cable for this?
Trying to fathom out what is what here. Looking at locations outside, the thicknesses of the cables, so on & so forth.... * The cable in to the top is the thickest cable. This runs through the air brick under the floor right up the face of the house & on to the roof. The only thing up there is the aerial. * The cable…
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Washing Machine Nozzle Cap Thingy?
Hi, I've moved into a house where there used to be a washing machine and dish washer. I only have a washing machine and want to put a plug on the other outlet. I don't know the name of the thing I need but looks like the yellow thing in this link: http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Double-Nozzle-Accessory-40mm/p/424905 Can I…
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Replacing Skirting board
We recently moved house and although not originally on our hit list are now discussing replacing the skirting board in our living room. Its 15' x 13' with a chimney breast and box window. I don't know what the current skirting is fixed on with - I'm hoping Gripfil rather than skirting nails. Money isn't exactly unlimited…
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Sanderson Blinds
18 years ago had Sanderson blinds fitted in conservatory. This is now being ripped down and replaced so will need nee blonds. Can anyone give me an idea of current costs Thanks
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Belling B160FP (444449581) Fan Oven
Hi all, I have a problem with an electric fan oven, it gets up to temperature, runs for 15 - 30 minutes then closes down completely. The consumer unit doesn't trip out and after switching the wall switch off, waiting 1 minute and switching back on, it works - for a short while again! I'm suspecting a breaking down element,…
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Intoto or Kuhlmann Kitchen (Arlington/Wilson Fink) - Opinions?
Hi, We are undergoing a large rear extension with a kitchen size of approximately 4.7 x 4.5. We've done the rounds of kitchen places such as Magnet, Howdens, BenchMarxx, Wickes to name a few and settled on two alternatives which are Intoto Kitchens and Arlington Kitchens (Wilson Fink) who sell Kuhlmann (previously RWK)…
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Finding out who owns a property (quickly)
A question for the land registry representative, if he/she can help... We're about to embark on renovation work and need to issue party wall notices to our neighbours. One of the adjoining properties is occupied by renters who seem to have no idea who owns the property. I am prepared to speak to the letting agents but in…
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quick q - does woodwork need fully cleaning before every coat?
Painting woodwork in house at moment. Steps I have followed: 1. sand then thoroughly vacuum and wipe down 2. undercoat & primer 3. light sand quick wipe down 4. satinwood coat 1 Thats were im at. Next I will be giving the first satinwood coat a light sand to de nib it. How far do you have to go in regards to cleaning, I…
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Anthing better than polyfiller for some holes in plaster?
Hi there, I have a few holes at bottom of wall in hallway where the plaster has come loose, I have filled it with poly filler(the good brand) but find that after a few months the poly filler becomes very soft to the touch and the whole thing needs to be done again. Is there anything that is definitely better than poly…
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Smell from shower (I think) stuff to disolve lodged hair?
Hi, In my bathroom if I use the bidet then then I get a smell in room , took a while to figure out where smell was coming from. don't think it is bidet, think it is definitely from the waste in shower. Didn't have this smell for years, no probs when flushing toilet. I regularly clean out the waste plug in shower as a lot…
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Can I buy part of a council owned garden??
Hi all, Don't know if this is the right place to ask this question, but here goes! My next door neighbour is a council tenant and I am next door (obviously) as a private owner. My neighbour has a large garden, probably about 80ft long, but she does not maintain it at all due to ill health and it is overgrown and riddled…
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Contractor vs construction engineer
Hi all, I have got a construction engineer to do the calculations to support my chimney in loft while removing it from the first and second floor Engineer charged me a decent sum and gave me a drawing which shows the model and type of still which should be used however not the legnth of the steel Contractor is saying that…
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Self Leveling Compound point loading
Hi, I am trying to fit my new fridge/freezer and washing machine without having to shim underneath them to get them level, would self levelling compound take the point loading of the feet of these appliances assuming the depth was between 5 to 8mm thick? Thanks
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Replace wood french doors with upvc
Hi, At present have rotten softwood double french door to patio with no window in room which is a lounge of a modern mock fisherman's cottage. Looking to replace with upvc french door open inwards however would like a window either integral to one door that would not be used much or another idea is a single open inwards…
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Electrics Question
This may be a really obvious question but whilst I'm getting my head around plumbing since starting DIY in earnest last year, I've only recently started needing to think about electrics! My understanding is that a ring main is made up of 30 amp cable, with each outlet providing a maximum of 13 amps. If, say, a kettle uses…
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New Build, Square garden - Patio Advice required
Hi All, I'm looking for an opinion and a bit of advice here if possible, as you can see i have small square garden and I'm looking at DIY paving/patio area to put a family rattan table and chair set. The garden is level until about the middle where it starts to slope slightly. So we were looking at doing the paving slab…
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whirlpool american fridge freezer
Anyone know if you can still buy these. Mine has just packed up and I want another
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copper lights
Hi , in a bit of a dilemma, at the moment , just bought a lovely copper shade to go over my island unit in the kitchen, and have just realised i have got chrome downlighters, did,nt think of this at the time, do you think this will look ok , or will it look wrong, thanks j.
