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Help choosing a mattress!
HI I need a new mattress for me and my wife we want superking size. I went to Bensons for Beds and tried quite a few mattresses, and I have made a shortlist of about 5 I like. Thing is I really like the higher prices mattresses the best. So £1500 to £2000 mark. They're all pillow tops, so maybe thats why i think they…
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uPVC Door Hinge Adjustment
Hi, I am trying to adjust the kitchen uPVC door hinge. I've looked at YouTube videos but can't find one to match my door. I am not sure what Allan Key needs to go where to adjust the door. There is in the last image a small hole when I open the door on the hinge where I think I can get a small Allan key into, but I am not…
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can;t install gas fire due to downdraft? help!
We had a gas fire in our living room which stopped working a couple of years ago,couldn't afford to replace it till now. So brought new fire called in our regular plumber but he couldn't install due to downdraft into room. He suggested we get chimney sweep which we did,no problems. chimney sweep suggested that we try a…
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Toilet Choice Advice
Hi, I’m looking for some advice on choosing the correct toilet to avoid moving/digging up the waste pipe. Currently the centre of pipe comes up around 7 inches from the wall, which in a small bathroom is quite far out. My plumber has advised there’s a certain toilet (he can’t remember the name) that will allow it to be…
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Recessed TV
Hi I am looking to have my TV recessed into my chimney breast with an electric fire underneath. Would this impact the TV sound? Would i need speakers or a soundbar?
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HELP!! Floor Separating from the wall
Hi My bedroom floor (first floor) is separating itself from the wall leaving a noticeable gap (see link). Has anyone any advice on this? Why is this happening - too much furniture in the room?? Is my floor about to collapse? My house is on the top of a hill - could this be the reason??? Who in the building trade do i…
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Neighbour loud noise - what do you think could cause it?
My neighbour on one side of terraced house is an old man, I think he is in his late 70s or early 80s. Never had any noise or problems from him. Last week at night there developed a very loud drilling noise that sounded like it was coming from his bedroom. I thought he might be doing DIY, except this noise was happening at…
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Sludge in radiators if bleeds clear?
If radiators consistently have clear, clean water when you bleed it, can it be crippled by lots of sludge somewhere? Or is that highly unlikely as you'd expect the water to be manky and not clear when you bleed it? Just considering whether or not to believe the British Gas man re their beloved powerflushes and the need for…
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How economical are evonic electric fires?
Hi We are looking to have a E1030GF3 installed in our new house. It is an electric fire and have been advised they are very economical by the sale man.... How true is this? Does anyone have any thoughts? Please......
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Advice on Sewers/Extensions
Hi I have a 1965 built semi detached house. Recently I have applied for Planning permission which got approved for Front Porch/Single Storey Rear Extension and Garage Conversion. Now here comes the questions as I am really freaked out. 1. I was looking at the Drainage and Water report of my property and saw that there is a…
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New cooker instalation charge
Thinking of buying a new cooker. Single fuel but with electrical connection for oven light and fan. I've got the gas connection for the old cooker and a socket for the electrical connection. All cooker suppliers want £85 for the connection process. This seems steep just to unconnect old cooker gas and reconnect. And of…
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ITHO water filter
I have an ITHO boiling tap which requires the Claris water filter F1.7 to be changed every 6 months. The price has shot up recently in the UK to £150!! The same water filter can be bought in Holland for EUR 79 but you cannot buy it from the websites for delivery to the UK. I have searched all over the internet with no…
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Removing mould from blind
We have a window along the side of our bath. The shower is also over one end of the bath, so you need to stand in front of the window while showering. In order to maintain maximum privacy we fitted a moisture resistant blackout blind from Dunelm just over a year ago. This works a treat in maintaining privacy, however, as…
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Damp stains
Hi, I'm looking for advice please....in the attic room I had an issue with the roof causing stains on the wall. The issue was fixed (or so I'm led to believe!) and I used a polycell damp seal on the yellow/brown stains then painted over with normal white paint. However the stains started showing through again so used…
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Issue with concrete BBQ/cracked block
I know this is a bit of a long shot, but hopefully there will be some BBQ afficianados on here! Please excuse the lack of photos. We have a large concrete BBQ in the back garden. A part has cracked and I have no experience of maintaining them/no idea if I'm even using the blimmin' thing right! The BBQ surround is…
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Help re: builder
So here is the predicament im in.... Neighbour got an extension. Looks good, shes happy. All seems to be in order. So builder gave me his card with..name..company name..address and home and mobile number but assume at least the mobile will be genuine. I havent called the numbers yet BUT i cannot find his company anywhere…
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roofer self cert
Hi I know a member of the "competent builder scheme" can self certify their own roofing work so no need for building regs. But is a member of the "Guild of master craftsmen" also allowed to self cert their own roofing work ...I can't find anything to say that this is the case....info is readily available for "competent…
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New Kitchen Hunt
Hi all We are in the process of scoping a whole new kitchen for or extension. I have read many posts on this forum and the Misus has decided on a white gloss modern kitchen. Our builder is recommending benchmarx as he can get us trade discounts. I have read many good reviews of Schiller. Is there any other good brands…
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gloss paint
Hi, Can anyone recommend a decent price and good quick dry gloss please? Some in the past we have bought,are either watery or go yellow within months. Thanks
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kitchen design help
Anyone good with 3d kitchen planners? I'm trying to do a design for my parents kitchen (5.5m x 3m) but struggling to work with the various planner software around online. Visited wren and its just a massive pressure sale without a clear design. Some basic design issues evident on their plan and alot of smoke and mirrors.…
