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Concreteing behind a retaining wall advice!
I have a retaining wall in may garden that I need to back fill with concrete. The wall is 6820mm long, 1350mm high and is at an angle to the wall/ground behind that I need to retain. The depth of the void goes from 285mm-450mm. The wall is built on top of a 200mm, C40 base, reinforced with 2 layers of A393 mesh with…
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when to oil new untreated engineered floor
[FONT="]Hi I am getting some Oak engineered untreated floor which I will oil with Osmo wax oil but when is the best time to oil it?[/FONT] [FONT="]I was thinking of oiling the planks loose and then gluing them once the oil is dry and then applying the second coat once its down and glued so that it gets an overall…
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Cold wall help
Hi everyone, our outside wall which has a alley way between our house and next door to get to the gardens is really cold in the winter. I presume this is a single cavity wall so wall cavity insulation will not help at this. When we cook in the kitchen especially and the walls are so cold it builds up condensation which…
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Conservatory fitting issue
I'm not having much luck at present. On and off through the year I've been preparing for the fitting of a new combined conservatory/porch, which was sold to us in January. The specs were modified in September when the surveyor made his site visit prior to manufacture, but nothing was changed after that, except the price!…
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Guttering query - terraced house
Basically, we live next door to a rental property - I just want to preempt a conversation later if anyone can help please. Now, there's a leak on the front of the property where the guttering joins. Being conscientious and aware that we have wooden guttering still so it was likely our side at fault, we've had someone out…
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Recommendations for a large sisal rug please?
We need to get hold of a 4m x 3m sisal/seagrass/jute rug before Christmas. Don't want to spend more than about £300 if possible ;) Have previously purchased similar but smaller rugs from ikea, but looking online they don't seem to have anything this large. Perhaps they have larger sizes in store? I've been trawling ebay…
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PVC window repair help
I woud like some idea of cost please for the following scenario my kitchen window is made up of 2 pvc units but the bottom unit no longer meets the top uinit so looks like it needs rehanging so they close flush and I'd like a lock put on whereby you can have the window open a little but it locks so no-one can force it open…
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Damage by Sky installer
We had a Sky installer come to our house yesterday to repair/replace our decoder. Unfortunately he knocked off the unit a candle wax burner (not sure of its proper name) which burns the wax to release an aroma. Accidents happen but the appliance smashed and wax went over a picture frame and all over the carpet. The picture…
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Draughty window
Hi, We have OLD upvc windows in our living room, it is a bay window and one of the opening windows has a big gap down the side opposite the closing side, which lets a lot of cold air through. We are hoping to do building work next year, so the window will be replaced then, but can I use the self adhesive door foam strips…
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How to sort out electricity for outdoor Christmas lights?
I love seeing houses and gardens covered in Christmas lights at this time of year and I've always wanted to have some of my own but I have no idea what's involved. Currently, I just have a small tree with battery powered lights. I'm wondering how most people manage it. Do they have outdoor sockets and wires running…
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Water Pipe
Hi, I'm looking at laying a new mains water pipe to replace my existing lead pipe. In order to save time and effect I was looking to run it into the house and then run it under the the suspended floor to the back of the house where the new stop tap will be, Am I allowed to do this?
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Potterton Suprima 60 HE - not firing up
I have Potterton Suprema 60 HE boiler which was working fine until this morning but now it isn't firing up. The lights on the main display are showing as Lockout - Off, Burner - Off and Mains - Flashing. I have switched off the burner (mains power off) and left it for few minutes before switching it back on but no help. I…
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Work on a Sealed CH System
I've just moved into my first 'owned' home. The CH system is fed be an Ideal Independent C24 combi boiler with a basic room thermostat in the lounge. The first step is to replace the thermostat with a programmable 7 day unit to finer tune the control. I also want to fit TRVs onto all (bar the bathroom) radiator. I've been…
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Is it an offence (to put rubbish in someone elses bin?)
As above, Bins are out, yours is full, several doors up the road theirs is out but empty, is there any offence by putting your excess rubbish in their bin when on the pavement Risk of a whack on the nose from a belligerent neighbour I realise, but only interested in in the legalities of the hypothetical situation.
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Howdens & Benchmarxx Kitchens
Hi, Need some advice please. We have a small 3m x 6m kitchen, have just received a quote of £6k from Howdens for cabinets and worktops only (no appliances) so went back and asked them to drop the price which they did by only £800 ! We also have asked for a quote from Benchmarx. Do I go back to another branch of Howden and…
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Glass panes replacement quote - fair?
Supply, Hack Out and Re-Glaze: To Externally Glazed Aluminium Windows 4mm Clear Float Glass - 12mm Black Cavity Argon Gas Filled - 4mm Clear Soft Coat Float Glass 1no. @ 795mm x 565mm 4mm Clear Float Glass - 12mm Silver Cavity Argon Gas Filled - 4mm Clear Soft Coat Float Glass 3no. @ 600mm x 590mm Total Cost: £250.00p +…
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Any experience of dealing with SwivelUK ?
Hi, I'm considering ordering an Eames lounger replica before the law change that disallows them in January. Does anyone have any experience of ordering from http://www.swiveluk.com/ ? I've heard their delivery service isnt the best but what about service and quality in general? Thanks in advance, B
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Sound/Vibration deadening mats anyone?
We have a new tumble drier that we use in probably the worst place for creating noise - an upstairs box room with bare wooden suspended floor. I'm thinking that some sort of mat that it would stand on might lessen the general roar and steady whump - whump sounds that it makes. Has anyone used this type of thing and are…
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Vacuum cleaner bags
What is the best place to buy vacuum cleaner bags? They used to stock these in supermarkets, but I haven't seen any so far. Must I go online for these nowadays? Has Dyson wiped out the conventional vacuum cleaner?
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Tumble drier issues.
I have a tumble drier in the garage that's on the ground, the coiled plastic pipe from the back of the machine goes up and out the window, which is approx 3 feet above ground. I have had it on pretty steady over the weekend, 3 or 4 loads... I noticed water was gathering at the bottom of the pipe and wasn't carrying up and…
