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Ballpark figure for conversion to combi boiler system.
Hello, I currently have a regular gas boiler system (water tank in the loft, hot water tank in a cupboard in the bedroom) in my bungalow. It feeds 8 radiators in the home. The system is very old and the current boiler is at least 20 years old - to be fair to it, it has never gone wrong. My wife is always complaining about…
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Help boiler timer replacement
I have moved into a rented property and aside from issues with floorboards gaps etc British Gas have told me the gas usage is incredibly high. I can see why as the property has an old timer that you either have to manually turn off or have on at least 3 hours a day. It's a Landis and Gyr timer with the white a red tabs…
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New kitchen cost
Ok, so I know that this is totally variable and dependent on quality, size, taste etc. but am really just looking for a rough idea. Constantly hear horror stories about the cost of new kitchens so wanted to get a rough idea. Our kitchen isn't massive, and is a galley style with 2 double cabinets on one wall and two singles…
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Cutting Net Curtain Cords
I had to put up some net curtains recently using traditional cords. I hadn't realised the metal wire inside these cords was so thick and difficult to cut. Can anyone recommend something to cut them with please?
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Window cleaner not doing a good job
I've had a windows cleaner for about a year now, he comes every 6 weeks and uses one of those water fed reach poles so no ladders etc. My husband says he doesn't do a good job and I think he's probably right, after he came the other day there were still cobwebs outside an upstairs window. I'm not normally in when he comes…
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Party Wall - Linked detatched
I am about to buy a house but can see that it has 2 garages out of which 1 is attached to neighbor's garage. The second Garage has outside wall, which is also the load-bearing outside wall for the house. We want our house to be detached, completely. The agent says we can leave space between existing common wall and erect…
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How can i secure large expensive plant pots outdoors?
We have two large planters which are bit expensive lining our drive that i would like to secure down to stop them getting pinched! What would be best way to secure them? thanks as usual
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Any point installing TRVs with this boiler?
I have a Swiftflow 75/80 but looking at the manual it doesn't appear to have any intelligence with regards to turning down the flame based on the temperature of the CH hot water return. Therefore, other than from a comfort point of view, would there be any point in installing TRVs on my radiators?
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Central Heating Plinth Heaters
Does anyone have any advice on where is the best place to buy central heating plinth heaters? Looking online, Plumbworld seems quite good however just wondered whether anyone had any experience of buying from other retailers?
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Power supply problem
Not sure whether to put this in here or 'consumer rights' but plumped for here .... A few weeks ago, there was a power outage at our 'holiday cottage' in N Wales We buy our power from N Power and it is networked (or whatever the word is) by S P Energy Anyway, long story short, later that day the boiler wasn't working.…
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Building a gate
Hi folks, Just bought a house and slowly I am trying to get handier with the DIY. I want to do a lot myself as I am learning every time. I work behind a PC full time, so enjoy these projects. Anyway, I am looking for some advice on how I would go about making this area a bit safer, I would like a tall gate / fence type…
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New carpet laid with wrinkles
Fitters for Carpetright put down a new carpet on Monday and it has wrinkles in random places. The fitter said the backing was too stiff to stretch any more for fear of it tearing and he suggested the wrinkles would flatten once the carpet settles down at room temperature. If this doesn't happen, I assume the fitters will…
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Anyone got a Bosch WAQ283S1GB Washing Machine?
Thinking of getting one of these and would welcome any comments. I've read some reviews complaining that there's no separate 'spin only' option and others saying that there is - you just need to turn the dial to 'Rinse/Spin', then press the 'Aqua Plus' button to deselect the rinse part. Can anyone confirm that? Also some…
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I've had a new Everest Composite Door installed
Hello, I had an Everest Composite door installed yesterday. Price was OK, looks fantastic and the quality is excellent... But when you open the door it catches and it's hard to lock (have to force the door / yank the handle). I said I wasn't happy with it catching and how it locked and that I wouldn't sign the paperwork.…
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Plastering Supplies.
Hi, I am getting the living room, dining room and hallway re-plastered including the ceilings. The quote is £1000 for the labour but I have been told I need to get the supplies myself. They want 10ft x3ft boards as the rooms are large. Can anyone tell me who sells this size plaster board at all? Last time I had them from…
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Boiler Replacement
Hi, It seems as though our boiler is on its way out. A 10yr old worcester boiler. We both work so arent entitled to any schemes for boiler replacement and dont have much if any funds! Is there any help we can get or anywhere somebody could recommend for pay monthly payments? Many Thanks
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Is it possible to have a cutlery drawer under an induction hob
Im in the process of having our old kitchen ripped out. I really wanted to have a large cutlery drawer inside the top of my pan drawer but as I'm having an induction hob above it's not possible. I've even considered putting the cutlery drawer inside the bottom pan drawer but don't think it will be right in there. Has…
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Washing-line query.
This might be a really stupid question, but I'm here to learn! :D My old washing line broke some time ago. I have bought a new length of line, but it just has bare ends. Do you know how I could crimp the ends into loops? I know I could just tie a large knot, but was wondering if there was a way of making a tidy loop with…
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Lead for a roof in South London
We need some lead for our roof and I was wondering where people could recommend? Thanks.
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Can you buy 5 Metre PLASTER coving?
Hi all I have searched Google but just getting directed back to the same few companies. Looking for 5 Metre lengths. Thanks all.
