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Cushion floor type vinyl
We are about to cover our kitchen and utility room floors following a flood there. I have my heart set on a black and white checked style of flooring but can't find any quality tiles in a definite black and definite white. There are plenty shades of grey, dark and very light but that's not the effect I am after. We have a…
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How to deal with old lining paper: remove, repair or paper over?
We have a section in our new loft stairwell where, with the new plasterwork coming down from above, there is a section of the original wall up the side of the stairs where the plasterers had to take away the old coving, exposing some old plasterwork, and leaving the top edge of the old lining paper exposed. So we have from…
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Artex ceiling removal
Hello I'm trying to find the best way to remove / reboard artex ceilings.. We have just bought a house that has two artex ceilings.. the living room and dining room. The living room is new I think.. it also looks like it's a false ceiling as it's lower then the other room.. the artex in the dining is a old lat and plaster…
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Help with Patio
Hi everyone, I've bought my first property and my garden was in a bit of a state, so I a few weeks ago I called a landscaper, whom has cleared majority of garden and it's almost ready to have patio installed. However, I didn't foresee some issues, such as a huge tree stump appearing under the ground and also some damage…
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G9 's, should I move to LED
got quite a few light fittings at home that take this bulb. Standard builds last no time and I'm continually fitting replacements. What's the deal with LED's. Are they a good enough replacement for this fitting? Last I looked into this a few years ago the impression given was on G9's the tech just wasn't there. Next…
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bendy reading light for bedside wall
Hi, I'm looking to get some wall mounted reading lights installed on each side of my bed. I've seen a nice one with a bendy gooseneck style but its in shiny chrome and the rest of my furniture has brushed aluminium or brushed stainless steel. Has anyone seen or fitted some good reading lights and might have some…
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flat roof
hi,my parents have a leak in they're fibre-glass flat roof and i was wondering if i could use iko pro roof repair compound to try and temp fix it?thank you.
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Boiler TCP smell
Hi, Apologies if this is in the wrong place (first post). I noticed on Saturday a strong TCP smell in the house, which seemed to be more like burning when I got closer to the boiler. I switched the boiler off and shut down the gas and British Gas came out on Sunday. The guy who came couldn't see anything wrong with the…
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Help ! No hot water downstairs...
I have suddenly lost hot water to the downstairs mixer tap. It is running normally but cold. I have now checked the boiler pressure & checked the central heating is working. The upstairs bathroom tap is getting hot. Downstairs tap will get hot if I leave the upstairs tap running. Any other help / suggestions would be…
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Carpet sliders for furniture help
I have a nest of coffee tables which I use regularly but they are awkward to slide in and out. I've looked around for carpet sliders or castors but due to the style I can't find any small enough. The maximum width I can have is 15mm. I have a dressing table in the bedroom too with a stool of a very similar style and have…
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Cleaning white pvc window frames
Hi What do you peeps use to clean upvc window frames
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Neighbour's Extension query
Hi, I'm after a bit of advice for a friend of mine, who is in a bit of a stress regarding the neighbour's extension which has just had planning permission granted. It's a semi-detached house and the neighbours are looking to do a rear single storey extension which goes (more or less, it is hard to tell from the drawings)…
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Terrace property
Hi all, Have a question re terrace properties... The left hand side fence is mine....that wall is part of the neighbours property, (their kitchen) fence maintenance is my problem..... Am I allowed to hang things off that wall if I wanted to? Not currently planning to but was thinking to make a bit of a structure so there…
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Would I spot the gap in tiles?
This morning I heard a 'sliding' noise on my roof followed by a smash. I came outside and found a smashed roof tile on the floor. The house is a new build and we've been here just over a year. I've asked the customer care team to come and take a look, but would I be able to see where it had come from myself? I can't for…
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Stair handrail ideas/options.
Hello. My dad is finding using the stairs a bit harder these days as he says 1st thing in the morning when going downstairs he leans on the wall while holding the banister's to give him more support. I said i would fit a handrail for him. He has a right handed winder staircase that has 7 steps up and the 3 steps angled…
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Laminate flooring .. how much do I need ?
Howdy I'm not the greatest with metric measurements . Just purchased my new flat . Some of you may have seen my other threads. I've decided (90% anyway) to rip out carpet in flat and go,for laminate flooring . Thing is, I don't know how many boxes do I need. I'm recovering from illness , so it will have to,be fitted with…
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What to do about a damp leak through external wall
Hello, If anyone can help with advice on what sort of expert we may need to call we'd be grateful for your thoughts! We had a problem 10 days ago with a blocked external drain, which caused a pool of water (we think from the off take pipes connected to the sink/dishwasher in the kitchen) to seep through the external wall…
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Inline, Ceiling or Wall Bathroom Fan?
I would like to get a fan installed in a small 1st floor bathroom of my house. This would be a first time installation for the bathroom, and I'd get a professional in to install it. The bathroom is small at about 2.4 sqm. I don't want the the fan to be switched on just because the bathroom lights are switched on. It would…
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Roof window?
Anyone know what the correct terminology for this is, and what type of tradesman I need to get it replaced? I'm assuming a roofer but I don't want to waste time ringing around if its some niche thing. http://imgur.com/a/nl5bE (keep in mind it shouldn't be dark brown or warped, it was a clear plastic - hence needing…
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Which are best and worst combi boilers
MoneySavingExpert.com Insert: If you're looking for a new boiler it's worth reading our Free Insulation and Boilers guide. Back to luminated's original post... ---- My current combi boiler is on its last legs according to different plumbers who've tried repairs over the past year. I've tried Google but not really found the…
