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Neff distinct collection
Can any of the kitchen specialists please advise what this range is please. I know it is available to 5* partners but I can't work out what the differences are in the brochure. There appears to be a 15% discount offered by some of the 5* partners but not sure if my supplier is taking this into account. Thanks.
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Check your Wyevale receipts carefully
I bought an item in a Wyevale Garden Centre on Saturday marked at £33.99 with 70% off (I also bought several other items at the same time). The till receipt showed Item £33.99 70% off £20.30 The discount should of course be £23.80. How many of us trust shops tills to calculate percentage discounts correctly? [And lets face…
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Flat Roof Versus Pitched Roof
My son has applied for planning permission to extend the first floor of his detached house making use of a previous part extension that added a bathroom and crawl space. The architect has drawn up plans and they have been submitted to local planning authority (Crawley, West Sussex). Neighbours have received letters, all…
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Concrete or Postcrete
Hi I am in process of putting 15 concrete fence posts, I am doing it on my own and was wondering if someone can help me decide whether postcrete is cheaper or making your own concrete. I dont have a mixer so I have to factor in the cost of hiring one of those. If i do hire what would be the ratios, I am not too good with…
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Strongest glue for plastic?
I need to fix a plastic part on my wife's knitting machine which has to support quite a lot of weight. I used epoxy resin but it keeps coming apart. Also I only need a very little amount. Any ideas?
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tiling bathroom floor
Builder today installed the vanity unit but didnt tile underneat. He said he will put bath and toilet in tomorrow and tile them around. I thought vanity unit supposed to be tiled underneat at least otherwise it will be too low. Me and my husband are tall people. What do you think? Here is the picture installed in the…
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Extension Plans
I'm after a bit of advice and peoples opinions on my extension plans. Hopefully it has appeared below, the basic idea was to get a nice and big kitchen/diner with room for more than just a dining room. I've also thought around a utility room/WC but not sure if that is a good use of space. Any ideas welcomed
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DIY Custom Kitchen Extractor
Hi all, First thread on the MSE forum so I hope it's a good one :) I'm looking to make a custom kitchen extractor unit to sit in our new extension. I've seen it done and have images but can't post links as a noob but if you were to look for DeVol kitchens site and go to the Balham kitchen you'll get what I mean The idea is…
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Triton Shower leaking from shower head
Hi, I have a tricky problem with a Triton Aquatronic 1+. Firstly the shower continued to pour water when it was switched off. After 20 mins the water stopped but there is now a constant dripping down the shower hose and out of the shower head. I have replaced the Pressure Relief Device (still drips); replaced the…
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Keeping conservatory cool - UV film?
The house we bought last year has a south facing conservatory. It's not too bad outside of summer and doesn't loose too much heat in winter but on hot sunny summer days, especially when there are clear skies, it gets unbearably hot and the glare means you need sunglasses on. I know it's a well known problem but we'd still…
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Advice about old internal doors
I'm looking for some advice about how feasible it to paint/stain dark mahogany veneer internal doors either white or a much lighter wood colour please - we can't afford to replace them (with new ones anyway) but they look dated, dark, tatty and just awful!
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Water Damage from flat upstairs
Hi All, Hoping for a bit of guidance as to what people think is fair. The flat above mine has had a leak which has come down into my bathroom, it not the first time this has happened (4th time in 5 years) although the last time was about 2 1/2 years ago. After the last time we had to replace the lights, neighbour paid for…
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Limited access to property for builders
Hi we are hoping to get an extension done at some time but I've just had a horrible thought. Our house is down a footpath so you can't get any vehicle to it, does this mean we can't get any building work done because of any equipment builders would need?
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Loft conversion blocking neighbour's light
Hi, We've had planning permission granted for and have begun construction on a loft conversion. Part of the conversion goes over our outrigger, and our neighbours are now very unhappy claiming a loss of light and that they weren't aware of our plans to build out. My partner recalls showing them a plan (they deny this), and…
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kittens- allergic?
Hi Guys We used to have a cat which never came back and I have previously had cats when younger, we recently got two kittens and each day I am going home I get a terrible headache, tight feeling in chest and feel like there is no air, sore through at night and unsure if this maybe due to the kittens? feels a bit like the…
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Security Light
Hi. Iam planning on having a security light fitted in my back garden. I had an outdoor plug socket fitted when we got our kitchen rewired. To save me money having someone come fit one,and save a whole load of mess, can i buy one with a plug on it.... or even fit one myself. Thanks.
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Can't drill above window frame - how to proceed?
The day I've been dreading has arrived and I am trying to fit blinds in DD's bedroom. I assumed something would go wrong (this house has been a lot of work), so thought that I was prepared re. tools. It's a 1970s house. I am attempting to fit an Ikea blind that needs to be fitted at least 8cm above the window frame. I'm…
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Porch 2 inch cavity
Hi. I am building a porch and also want to maximise space. Is there anything wrong with a 50mm/2inch cavity? I know they recommend 100/4inch? Anyone against this?
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immersion heater wall switch
I am arranging for the electric switches /sockets in my property to be changed, however looking at the range i am going for, i am trying to establish what ones i need to order for my immersion heater. (they will be fitted by a friend of family who is an electrician but i am ordering the switches, spurs etc ready for him to…
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What's the difference between easi fill and easi filler
I've read a lot about using gyproc easi fill when decorating but what's the difference between gyproc easi fill and gyproc easi filler. http://www.diy.com/departments/gyproc-easi-filler-filling-finishing-powder-5kg/143939_BQ.prd?ecamp=Aff-78888&awc=483_1471179819_e74865498e34736a2f6f37bd8d3275ae…
