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Need extra socket in bedroom, take cable outside?
We need another double socket fitting in our bedroom, just above the skirting board about 3m along from an existing one. Local electrician has been round, looked under carpets and said the floorboards are actually large sheets (its a recent extension) and are a pain to get up (plus we dont want to replace carpet or any…
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Energy Efficiency / ignorant questions
I got a new lamp last night and its energy efficency is A+, the bulb it comes with is also A+. What exactly does this mean? The bulb is LED, I am aware that they use less energy than the old type bulbs, but is the lamp only energy efficient because of the screw in bulbs it can take? Or, does it also mean when it is plugged…
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Tap only turns a quarter?
So I bought some new taps from eBay. However, they only turn a quarter of the way round when opening or closing. Are they just ultra modern or is there a screw I need to adjust? Thanks
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RE Grout tiles and sealing bath - Easy??
Hello all, If possible could someone advise me on the best way to solve this:- The seal around the bath has eroded away and needs re sealing, we currently have mosaic tiles the whole of the wall which have not been re grouted since we moved in.At present we are unable to afford a new bathroom to our tastes, can i re grout…
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Neighbour has knocked down chimney breast
Hi all, just after some advice please. I live in a semi-detached property and the neighbour that the house is joined with has knocked down their chimney breast in their main bedroom which is the other side of my main bedroom. No notice was given, it has been done 'DIY' and when I knocked on their door to ask what was going…
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Getting rid of the smell of cigarettes!
We've just bought a second hand oak table and leather chairs. Was advertised by someone we know on behalf of her mum so thought it would be ok. Got it home and set it up and it smells of stale smoke. It's that bad we've dismantled it and bought our old table and chairs from the garage and put the wooden one there for an…
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Stopping TV from toppling over?
We have a 58" TV on a wooden TV stand. Our living room flooring is suspended timber & as such vibrations pass through it up to the TV making it wobble. My wife told me earlier that the neighbours must've been jumping around in their room or something which they apparently do every football night & she said that this was…
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How to paint a wooden shelf glossy red. Keep Durable.
hi. glossy red shelves listed everywhere, ebay, amazon etc but nowhere in stock (size I want). Ikea do a Lack range and again do the perfect shelf I want in glossy red but no stock, ever. whats the best starting colour to do the job myself, and indeed how do I do the job myself for best results, spray? primer and gloss? no…
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Stop shed wall cladding leaking/water ingress
Evening all, Long story short. I have a shed (20x12) with loglap cladding treated with two coats of a decent solvent based wood preservative. I've had it a year but haven't been happy with it as have had a few issues. I need to insulate it as it is to be used for a model railway. The problem is that there are a lot of…
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Different chimney cowl needed?
Hope someone can help with this - sorry about the long explanation which starts my post (but you'll see why!) My elderly aunt, who lives in a bungalow, had some dampproofing work done to the chimney breast and adjacent walls 2 years ago and the last time we visited her, I noticed that the cowl on her chimney was one…
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Acrylic or Steel bath?
Our old Acrylic bath cracked last night when our wee lad was using it was sliding up and down and a large crack across the width of the bath appeared. I had noticed for years that bath was very flexible at bottom and did wonder how long it would last as its 25 years old. So now I have to decide whether to get an acrylic or…
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Blocking radiator
Hello, I'm looking at getting a length of worktop or other such material fitted to use as a desk/large work area. This would be the width of a small box room and go under the window. The radiator would likely become be underneath. Is it best to cut a slot so the heat can still rise? I don't want the room to be cold or…
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Railings and concrete posts
I would really like a low wall with pillars and metal railings for my front garden but can't afford it so.........I thought, maybe I could get the concrete posts and gravel boards (where you put wooden fencing between) and but railings in between instead of wooden panels. I realize the cutout in the posts (for the fence…
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Cleaning upvc outdoors
Whats best for cleaning white upvc outside please
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Glass in aluminium frames
Are blown panes in aluminium frames easy to replace? Having a look at the frames it doesnt look very obvious how this could be done..?
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Your opinion on kitchen design, please
Hi All I've bought my new 'project', it's a verrrry run down bungalow (will be asking lots of Q's for input, from everyone, as I go on). Plan is to extend accross the rear, giving an open plan living space. The kitchen will be 6.5m x 6.5m, with doors onto decked area, the lounge will be extended to be 4.5m wide by 10.5…
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Which Sealant is best for re sealing bottom of kitchen units
Hi Can some please advise what is the name or which sealant is best to re seal bottom part of kitchen units To avoid things coming from underneath
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Finishing off my child's easel
Hi, I've been very slowly making a child's easel, and I've finally found the time to put it together. But I've got a problem with the paper roll. I'm going to use a spade bit to put the dowel in place, but I need a way to stop my toddler from just spooling off all the paper! Either a way to lock the dowel, or preferably…
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There's a hole in my bath
Hi all Hope you're all good. I had my whole bath room re tiled a few weeks ago & I love it. I usually take shower (attached to the wall & in the bath, not a separate cubicle) & rarely have a bath. Last night I wasn't feeling grand so I thought I'd have a bath, long story short I had a nice bath came down stairs to make my…
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Removing varnish/colour from interior stone wall
We have an exposed stone wall in our living room. The house dates from the 1800s and we like the wall as a feature, however at some point in the past a previous owner has painted it with some sort of dark varnish. Is there a recommended way to clean it up and restore the stonework? Can post pics if that's helpful.
