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New plaster should I use Dulux Sealer or watered down matt emulsion
Just had our dining room tanked and newly plastered, newly plastered ceiling also. Is it best to apply Dulux Sealer or watered down matt emulsion for the first coat.
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Patio door suggestions
My dining room has patio doors that open outwards as shown in the plan below. The current doors open to about 135°, so they won't fold flat against the outside wall. Between the doors and the support posts for the trellis in the middle of the patio, there isn't much usable space left on the patio. I'm considering removing…
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How do i know if I will better off with an electric shower?
At the moment we operate a mixer shower that basically runs direct from the bath taps but is quite powerful. Would i be any better off financially most importantly if i invested in an electric shower long term? Wondering what the considerations are please? thanks as usual
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Crown paint - discontinued colour ?
I want to freshen my daughter's bedroom up with the same shade of paint, but having trouble tracking down the colour. I'm pretty sure it was from the Crown Indulgence range and was last painted in 2009. I don't know if they have change the colour choices in that range much since but I can't seem to find the right match. I…
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Anti rust bathroom fittings?
Has any one had any bathroom fittings that didn't rust? Every time I buy towel rail,soap holders ect,they go rusty. Are stainless steel any good? Suggestions please! Thanks, in advance
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Laminate and vinyl flooring - cheap suppliers??
We're looking for laminate throughout the house - it's a rental property. We've seen something for £11 sq metre at B+Q. We're looking at vinyl/lino for the kitchen - £8 sq metre. Are there cheaper places anyone can recommend? Thanks.
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Paint - Dulux Endurance - can anyone beat £17?
The cheapest I have found so far is £17 for 2.5 litres at Homebase. Has anyone found anywhere cheaper? Thanks.
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Unvented Heating Problem
Hi All, Hoping that somebody might be able to help me out here. I am having an issue with my heating system at the moment. I have an unvented system with the cylinder upstairs in the airing cupboard and the boiler down in the kitchen. I am using a Nest Thermostat which I installed about 2 years ago. Heatlink box is…
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White Goods Cycle Time
Our Bosch dishwasher & washing machine both have what you might call an 'Eco' setting. In one case it is claimed it uses 66% less power on this setting. Both machines take around 3 times longer to complete a cycle on Eco. Faffing on for over 3.5 hours. How come it can save energy when the machine is running for longer ???…
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Screws for fencde
Hi all Putting up a fence this weekend and its cost a lot to date so dont want to mess it up by purchasing the wrong screws. I will be putting 20mm thick boards onto 75x50 rails. will these screws be good to put the boards up? http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/deck-screw---4-x-50mm---500-pack-615028 Worried about…
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How to fix loo with sewer gas
I have a downstairs loo which fills the small toilet with a smell which could be sewer gas. However, lifting the drain, I can't see any blockage. I've flushed the reservoir tank, rim and pan with various chemicals, mainly bleach, and the smell leaves from time to time but always comes backl. Neither of my neighbours report…
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noise - manhole cover
A new road was recently laid on land opposite my home. This was because new houses were being built. In the middle of the road is a manhole and it makes a loud clanging noise every time a car drives over it. The noise is driving me nuts and it wakes me up early in the morning. Has anyone else had or is having this problem?…
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Window in loft
My house is on a corner plot and the house next door has fitted a Window on the side of their house in the loft area (under the eaves) that overlooks my house. He hasn't applied for planning permission or has gone through building regs, though I watched it being fitted and seems to be a decent job. Is there anything I can…
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Maintenance of grate polish on cast iron fireplace?
Hi, we had a small Victorian cast iron fireplace installed about three months ago and we've had a total of maybe 6 or 7 fires in it so far, burning a mixture of coal and wood. I've done lots of googling about how to maintain the fireplace but can't seem to find answers to my questions and was hoping I could find some help…
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Washing machine HELP!
Hello all Newbie here :hello: I'm after a reliable washing machine, no more than £300(ish) with quick wash cycle/s and ideally not too noisy. I've been into Currys twice, researched online and have signed up to Which?, but I can't seem to find anything which meets this basic criteria! :wall: When I've read reviews for the…
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Moving tv aerial cables
Hi all, We're currently doing up our sitting room and want to move the tv aerial point. We want to move it to the other end of the same wall practically. Can we get rid of the current connection box and run it straight out of the bottom of the wall it's currently on, and behind the skirting boards to where we need it?or do…
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Worcester Bosch Greenstar Juinor 24i probelms
Hi, can anyone point me in the right direction. Had a Greenstart Junior fitted about four years ago. All good, serviced yearly. Next service due in Feb. Last couple of days the hot water in the bathroom upstairs has started to intermittantly cool if the central heating is on. If I turn the CH off the water heats again Any…
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Bike hanging hooks for garage
Anyone got any recommendations for bike hanging hooks? I want to put them up on the wall, will be drilling into brick. :beer:
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How do I find a good local architectural technologist/technician?
I am in Glasgow. We are hoping to do some layout alterations -knock down couple walls and reposition stairs. I can only find 'Architects' online, however folk I have spoken to say as its not a huge job/not an extension (£25k spend) then we don't need an architect as they do cost a fortune! Is there an expert who would be a…
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VAT exemption re disability - garage door
Morning all, A few months ago my disabled partner Roger ordered a new garage door. He's a wheelchair user (with spinal stenosis) and for obvious reasons needs an electric garage door to enable him to operate it independently. The supplier agreed not to charge VAT because of Roger's disability. This is in writing on the…
