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Advice re a tree
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for advice with regards to a situation I have with a housing association. My partner and I own our property (freehold) in an area owned and managed by a housing association with a remit for regeneration. I am currently paying the association approximately £30 per month to maintain the communal…
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Moving a water meter
Hi All, I've not been able to find this on the forums, or much info online at all, so I hope I'm not repeating on threads... I'm getting my kitchen renovated and unfortunately my water meter is in an awkward position for the layout I want. If I leave it where it is, I'll either have a naff looking column with an access…
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Cheap Dinnerware
Hello everyone, I take great pride in having a homely, smart house and with all areas I take an interest in, I like to go the extra mile to impress - whilst doing it as cheaply as possible. At the moment, I am really getting into making my house, and presently, my kitchen look smart and homely. I would like to be able to…
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Cheaper alternative to slabs??
I had a quote to redo my 'patio area' directly outside my back door.there are currently slabs down but so poorly laid by last owner-not only are they all up and down but there is a drain cover that stands proud by about 2 inches and the down pipe drain is located at the highest point so water can't drain away. The main…
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Electrical advice needed
I'm going to be doing a full house renovation and just buying my bits and bobs. I got a 16amp oven, 16amp microwave, and 32amp Hob. I will do the hob on a ring with just it and 1 double socket. I was planning to put the microwave and oven in the "Kitchen" ring, but realised that they are 16amp. Would I be ok to put the…
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Help with removing paint and advice on painting.
Over the last few years we have had our house painted and repainted but it's only been recently that I've not been 100% happy with the results. For instance on the skirting and on some window sills the paint is no longer white but a cream colour. Around the windows of the house there are various splashes of paint not on…
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Zanussi electric tripping fuse box.
Hi, Would be grateful for a little advice. We have an Zanussi electric cooker, typical fan assisted oven, 4 rings which we got about four years ago. Initially when we got it and switched it on it tripped the cooker fuse in the fuse box, not sure if accompanied by a sound or not. Switched on and worked perfectly afterwards,…
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Conservatory Problems
I have an L shape dwarf wall conservatory attached to my house. I have noticed cracks down both sides where it attaches to the house, the roof starting to pull away, and a large crack under the outside door. At the base of the dwarf wall I can slide my hand right under under it. It is out of warranty so who should I…
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Removing fitted wardrobe and ensuite
Hi, I wonder if anyone could help me. I am interested in buying a new home. The only problem is the master bedroom isn't very big. It does have an ensuite. There is also an ensuite in the second bedroom as well as a main bathroom. In order to make the bedroom bigger I was looking at removing the fitted wardrobes which were…
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How to measure underlay
Hi, How do you calculate how much underlay you need? Is it by the square meter of the rooms or the length and width added together? Thanks!
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Driveway cost
Hi all Just moved into a new house and we are looking at using some of the lawn to make the drive bigger. What sort of price per m2 should we be looking at for budget purposes? House is in West Sussex. Thanks in advance.
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Hoover cyclonic stick vacuum cleaner rechargeable stopped working
We have a Hoover cyclonic stick vacuum cleaner - rechargeable, about 2 years old. It shows a green light when it is on its base and recharging. This afternoon this stopped working. No green light. It is connected to its base ok, socket is ok, no apparent reason. Unfortunately I have lost the manual, and do not know, does…
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Homefit Services ?
Hi all ! - Am looking for shops that sell laminate flooring with a homefit service? BnQ used to offer this service but just found out they stopped in May, I know Carpetright does but they're so expensive that I'm leaving them as a last resort if I can't find anywhere else. Any help/advice appreciated thanks (I'm in South…
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Plumbing: loud vibrating when using cold tap
In the last week or so we've been having an issue with our plumbing. If I open the cold tap in the kitchen (which has the highest pressure in the house) too quickly there's a really loud vibrating noise coming from the bathroom above. This also happens when the washing machine is running and to a lesser (but still…
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Anyone please advise me how to dispose of an old recliner chair ?
Hi all, I tried British Heart foundation but they declined as there was a slight tear in one of the cushions. I won't try any other charities as they will probably decline like BHS so I will have to pay. I have tried my local council who want £30 to collect. I have got phone numbers for Furniture village and DFS, who I…
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Glass cracked above the oven (Splash back)
Hello I am a tenant and I have issue in the kitchen. There is a crack on the glass (Located above the oven) and it is suddenly happened. I don’t know why that crack occurred. The crack started from the socket plug corners. It is clearly that there is no sign of damage on the glass. Can you explain to me in details why that…
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Loft Access in lease
Hi, Newbie here, I have been reading these forums for a long time but please be gentle with me! I am in the process of selling my top floor maisonette (2 flats converted house) with share of freehold - I appreciate some of this has been covered in other threads but in this case there is no loft conversion issue which they…
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new kitchen
We are looking at having a new kitchen. WE WANT TO USED SOMEONE In Lancashire to design and plan the kitchen but we don't know where to start Has anyone in the area any recommendations for good fitters and planners
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cost of a dropped kerb
A little help please i had the kerb dropped so i can now drive into my drive when i asked for it to be done i was quoted a price and date for starting the works it was marked in white spray paint at the time and still going on i was having chemotherapy and i wasnt taking much noice anyway they came and did the job iv used…
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Vinyl Flooring Question please!
Hi, can I lay felt backed vinyl over ceramic floor tiles ? I want to have vinyl laid over my tiled kitchen floor and I have been told I can just buy a roll of felt backed vinyl and lay it directly on top. I know I cant put down ordinary vinyl as the grout lines of the tiles will show through in time. Any advice would be…
