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Garage Ceiling - Ideas?
Hello for a bit of context, Im almost done turning the back of the long garage we have in to a more usable utility space - we now have moved the boiler here, have the washer & dryer, a worktop for folding clothes on and some storage. I have painted the walls white, and the floor has also been tiled - it actually looks…
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Iluminated three gang light switch
Hi. I have a 'standard' white plastic three gang switch plate outside our bathroom, controlling the lights, extractor fan and heated towel rail. The missus is resisting my getting one of those count-down timers for the towel rail so I was wondering about replacing the plate with one with switches that light up when a…
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Plumbase. Any good?
Getting a bath and new radiator put in. My plumber gets discount with Plumbase and is keen for me to get my bath from there. I am happy to do so but cant seem to find many reviews for Plumbase or their products. Anyone bought from Plumbase? Any opinions out there?
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The search for a Tumble Drier Begins
OK, just back from a holiday in a self catering cottage and the missus has fallen for the charms of a Tumble Drier. (They had a Miele venting type and it dried spun clothes in about 30 - 40 mins - can't remember exactly- on a simple 'warm air' setting). I've always been against the idea on the basis of cost of running but…
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Tap top seized
I am trying to change a bathroom basin tap washer (it has packed in - water won't flow) and the damned screw holding the tap top on - has seized Any suggestions as how to release it ? I have tried WD40 It is a combined crosshead/flat screw - I have tried a socket set adapter on it - and it threatens to round off !
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Technology for kids bedroom
Hello, Any suggestions or ideas for putting technology, like projectors etc, in kids room. I was hoping to find a cheaper projector for my 22month old. We have seen a projection of fishes in London Museum which we really like for her bedroom. Does anyone know where can I find it such projector which goes on ceiling and…
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Advice/recommendations for knocking down internal wall
We want to knock down the wall currently separating our kitchen and dining room and have a steel beam put in. As I understand it we don't need planning permission but will require building regs approval. I've been told by Rotherham MBC that we should submit a building notice form and pay a (non-refundable) fee of £180,…
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Wet or dry mix mortar for patio
I am laying slabs to make a patio area, about 11 Square mtrs, this is the first time I have done this, and im not sure whether to use a wet or dry mix for the mortar bed. I have read various forum posts, and most are saying a damp mix at a ratio of 9:1 for sharp sand and cement, is this ok or should it be less. The thing I…
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Damp in my 3 bed End Terrace
Hi, I've just had my first damp expert come in to look at my property. Its a 3 bed end-terrace. He used the damp probe around the entire property and basically made that sucking in breath sound in each room and looked at me like I was unfortunate. He's said that every single wall in the property needs to be stripped and a…
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DP or SP sockets?
So I understand in word form the difference between DP and SP sockets but I'm still not sure which ones I should be getting? We're having some plug sockets moved up the wall and whilst we're at it, I am going to get the electrician to replace the socket fascias with some new slimline ones. Should I get DP sockets for extra…
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Ceiling lights
Wonder if anyone has recently bought a ceiling light they could recommend. I fancy one of those which fit flush to the ceiling as its a relatively low ceiling and like those with lots of little bulbs on. But I want one that gives out as much light as possible and also not to contemporary as the rest of the room is has a…
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insulating dormer walls
Hi, I have a dormer bungalow that is sooooo cold in the Winter (turn CH off and go to bed at 21 degrees, wake up 8 hours later at 5 degrees), so just before Winter returns, my bedroom needs insulating. I have just created an access in the knee wall and I have attached some pictures. Under the dormer window and also my…
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How to clean White plastic garden furniture
I must be a bit slow on the uptake, but I have just discovered how to clean white plastic garden furniture. All you need is Washing-up liquid and Balls of Stainless Steel (like swarf from a machine shop) I wash-up each evening using the above. I have just found another use for the same material.
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Basic hole in the wall drilling question.
Ok folks, I have a drill in house and have used it a few times to put a few things in wall and more through luck than anything else I got the stuff up, as I am not great at DIY But would like to know, 1 Say I am putting a screw in wall, Ok I know the length of the screw is from screw head to bottom, but how is the width of…
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Driveway- Block paving
Our driveway (concrete) is 31' x 8' . Can anyone give me a general idea of the cost of changing to a block paving driveway ? . We live in the Thames Valley area. thanks
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Laminate flooring & storage boxes
hello wonderful people - was after some advice... I've just recently put down laminate flooring and the wife now wants to get storage boxes to put her stuff in from under the stairs. I'm not sure I want to do this incase all the pulling in/out of the boxes scratches the floor. I know some boxes come with wheels but they're…
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Condensation and Positive Pressure Unit (or Positive Input ventilation)
Hi, Our house suffers from condensation - its a very old house (about 200 years old) which has over the years been treated to modern finishes, rendering, insulation etc. To rememedy all of this isn`t a short term job unfortunately, so i`m considering installing a positive pressure unit in the loft as my dad did this in a…
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Under kitchen sink leak - help needed!
Hi, Brand new to this forum but I have been trying to change the kitchen sink tap for two days now - done before but this is problematic! Only moved in on the 19th of August so I've been doing a lot of work around the place (Many bodge jobs found! :undecided) I've managed to get the hot water tap flexipipe off the main…
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Old Gas Meter
Hi there, Just moved into a new house and I have an old gas meter in the front room which is no longer in use as the property now has a smart meter. How would I go about getting this removed? would British Gas do it? Cheers, Matt
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Knocking down a wall/advice re dust
Just wondered from anyone that's had an internal wall removed how bad it really is? We're having a supporting wall removed between the kitchen and dining room later this week and a steel put in. My sister who had an external wall removed to put in bi-fold doors said it was awful and she was finding dust for months and said…
