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New Hall Floor in Victorian house
I am planning to renovate my hall, currently carpeted. The underlying floor is stained pine (the original floor) but it would be a major job to sand it as there are many gaps. I am currently struggling with a moth infestation and do not want more carpet. So have been thinking of wood or tiling. Wickes do a very nice mock…
BISF home extension
Is it possible to do a single story extension to a BISF house. Looking to have it done if it is possible. Any recommendations for company to take out the work if it is possible. Manchester area. Thanks
painting a room
I look for a really good idiot's guide to painting. I have never painted a room before, I know silly, and now would like to paint my dining and living room including ceiling roses, coving and skirting. The idea is to paint a smallish bedroom first as a practice run. Unfortunately I have no clue what I need to do and what…
Wobly toilet seat
Hi I have got a wobly toilet seat and was wonderingbidbitbcan be fixed rather than replace. It is a soft close one with long screws which are fixed with plastic but on underside. The seat is leaning towards one side. I have tried to tighten the nuts 9n both sides by hand but no luck. Do I need a special tool to tighten…
Whirlpool Bath Help
I purchased a Neston Whirlpool Bath/Spa from an internet store last year that are not around anymore it seems. I am in now in the processing of fitting the bath but it seems i am missing parts, i know this is maybe my fault as i have left it so long before installation of the bath. The bath i think has an aquafill system…
Saving money on agency fees
Hey, i'm due to move out in a month but I can't afford the deposit / agency fees for a new place... so I'm a bit stuck. Is there any way to get out of them / pay them at a later date? Any ideas :/
Moths in old sofa - throw out or reupholster?
We have a small Victorian chesterfield sofa in our front room - horse hair filling and all. It was last upholstered around 10 years ago - in a dark brown velvet corduroy and looked very nice and it is still very comfortable. HOWEVER we have got moths in our front room carpet and are about to throw it out. The moths are…
Destroying old bank statements
Anyone have a good way of getting rid of old bank statements, credit card statements etc? I have a pile a couple of inches thick that will take ages putting through the shredder, and I don't want to just put them in the bin... no option to have a bonfire either.
Kitchen unit and worktop advice please?
Hello, I've had a search of previous threads but most of the relevant ones were 2-3 years old so I'm hoping people have some more current advice. My questions are two-fold: 1. BA kitchens (Wilton doors) vs LochAnna kitchens (clarkwell, grained or opaco doors). Not expecting actual direct comparisons but any experience/…
cheapest place to buy electric sockets/switches
I am renovating the whole house and looking to buy a bulk of sockets and switches. Although I dont want the white basic ones I am not looking to spend money on designer ones. I have been waiting for Screwfix sale (As I have seen them selling the packs of 5 sockets at a discount) but no sign of it yet. Any recommendations…
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