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Aqualisa Quartz Electric 9.5 turns on after multiple presses
I have a grey Aqualisa Quartz Electric 9.5 shower. Since the last week, if I want to start it, I had to press the start button 30-40 times in order to see the water coming out continuously with pressure. With each press to its start button, very little water comes out and stops. As I continue to press the button, pressure…
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Moving / hiding pipes
In our lounge there are some pipes boxed in to the side of the fireplace, I presume these are central heating pipes. The asymmetry is really annoying. How much would it cost to move these or hide them differently. All ideas welcome although I've already decided that a similar 'boxed-in' appearance on the other side is not…
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ball park price for extension?
Curious to the rough price for a single story extension to a bungalow in stoke on trent area. would want 3 meters by 10 meters. Just rough prices. thank you all in advance.
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ADVICE - Is there a limit spend on BQ over 60's ?
Hi All Only just noticed that BQ do a 10% off on Wednesdays for OAP's/over 60's. I plan on spending about £350 instore on Kitchen Doors. I have looked through their T&C and can not see one.... Can anyone confirm this ? Cheers
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Anyone used Furniture Style online ? codes?
Hi everyone, Anyone had any experiences with Furniture Style online? I'm just about to place a order and thought i'd check Kind Regards
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Kitchen sink tap aerator type of thing
Good morning all, I'm at a complete loss with this one so I'm hoping someone will read this and know the answer straight away! On the end of my kitchen tap is a aerator type thing, it looks different to most standard aerators though and I'm trying to find a replacement. Diameter on the above is 20mm This is the bit I want…
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Mould and water softner
Had a water softner installed last August, Main issue is mould growing in the cupboard storing the water softner and the outside pipes feeding it. The cupboard is open at night to let damp out. Possibility is the water pipes feeding in and out producing condensation and hence accumulated damp, which is common especially…
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Office Chair on Carpet - Alternatives?
Are there any alternatives to rolling around an office type chair on some carpet? Out study is having some cheap carpet put in but we don't want to distroy it by having a wheely chair. Are there any alternatives, or should we just consider a normal, non-wheel chair?
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New bathroom not done correctly?
When I bought current house a couple of years back - everything was ripped out of the bathroom and it was completely re-done. Part of this was that a large part of the (concrete) floor had to be re-done and a sizeable amount of the bathroom floor was newly done concrete. The firm told me I had to wait several days for the…
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Bathroom Extractor & Tilling Advice.
Hi all I was hoping someone could advise me about some extractor fans and tiling please? :) We have two bathrooms to do 1. The ensuite is 2.5m x 1,5m and i'd like an inline fan put over the shower. Our plumber has suggested a Manrose MF100? Is this a good enough fan or is there another I should consider? I have also been…
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Laminate floor underlay: foam or rubber
We are currently about to decide on the laminate flooring and underlay for our entire home (excl. bathroom, kitchen, cloakroom and stairs). If it helps, the laminate floor we have decided is 12mm thick and AC5 rated. Do we go for foam or rubber underlay? Both that we have found is 5mm thick and has a gold moisture layer.…
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Bathroom Light Fitting
Advice on a ceiling light that has just come lose in the bathroom. It was screwed in with three screws into the ceiling plasterboard. There is no beams or anything above the board I can screw back into to get a tight grip on the screw. Should I look at spring toggles? Screwfix 38860 Or is there anything else I should use?
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How to light front garden path?
Hello all My front garden path is so dark when the night comes and wondering what people would recommend as a cheap option to light it up so you can see where you are walking etc? any links ie ebay/amazon would be helpful! Thanks all in advance!
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New Conservatory - Super Saver Argon Filled 'A' Rated Glass
Hi We're thinking of having a conservatory attached to the back of the house. Approximate size 3m x 4.5m. We're in the South East and have had a quote for a £20k inclusive of VAT for a nice looking gabled option with high walls on both sides. The glass being used is Super Saver Argon Filled 'A' Rated Glass. Its a family…
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What belt should I get for my Hoover Power Edge DM2200 vacuum please ?
Hi all, I have got a http://www.tesco.com/direct/hoover-dust-manager-dm6221-2200w-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/212-0332.prd?source=others. I have got a few cheapo belts from buyspares.co.uk. They are ok for a few cleans before they snap again. Trouble is that we are having to clean some chinese carpets so they tend to…
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Landscaping issues
I would like to know what others would do in this situation. I got a local small firm in to do some work for me. He cut a hedge, did a small amount of pointing, sourced and put down 2 tonnes of stone chips and lifted 4 rows of patio slabs to relay them. He also put in an edge along the patio slabs to hold them up. I am not…
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Drawing a straight line on a floor
Hi All, I have to draw a straight line on a floor before I put tiles. The problem is that the width at one end of the room is 290 cm while at the other end of the room is 295 cm, so I assume that the walls are not straight. If I was to measure the centre of the narrower wall and the centre of the wider wall and then join…
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University mattress
Hi, I'm at university (Bristol) and my room came with a cheap springy non-supportive single mattress. I've slept on it for a few nights and it won't do - I get back/neck ache every time. I'm going to need a new mattress or a topper (if they will help with this type of mattress). My budget is around 100 and I must be able…
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Extraction Fan
Afternoon all Just a qucik question, I've had my bathroom re-tiled and I am thinking of getting an extractor fan put in, one that turns on when you put the light , there isnt one fitted at the moment. The only way for steam to escape is via the window or the door when I open it to leave the bathroom. Above my bathroom is…
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Bathroom sanitary ware and accessories
Hi Group members, I am having major problems ordering my bathroom sanitary ware. There are so many options that I am going mental over them. I zeroed that I need to buy DURAVIT as it has good reputation and good ceramic. But CP HART is charging me extortionate amount of money. All other bathroom stores are also charging…
