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DIY Conservatory
Hi, very interested in building my own conservatory, ones with the metal bases Been looking at various companies who do this, this one seems to have been around a while... https://www.conservatoryland.co.uk Anybody recommend them and/or advise on the longevity/feel/usage of the metal bases compared to the traditional…
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Extractor Hood Advise
Hello All, Gutted the kitchen in few weeks and looking for a good / powerful glass extractor hood, any recommendations? What features do I need to look for? Thank You
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cupboard lock
We've bought an IKEA Pax/Komplement wardrobe. Assembled it without too much trouble but now we would like to lock it. I bought a simple lock https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAM-LOCK-for-Filing-Cabinet-Mailbox-Drawer-Cupboard-Locker-Complete-with-2-Keys/112416756041?hash=item1a2c8f9149:m:mWwCtKNAe-4M96xmy1wxlkg but sadly it's…
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Type of Porch is best?
Has anybody any thoughts on Porches?
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Rogue builder help
Conservatory built in Dec 2017 - paid in full upon completion. Trader had been somewhat difficult to deal with at that stage itself although the actual worksmen building it were quite good chaps. Upon chasing the guarantee paperwork, I was told that the conservatory building job has been registered with IWG (Insured Window…
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External Hinges on UPVC Doors?
I have been told if i decide on a conservatory door which opens outward it must have external hinges? Hinges on the outside rings alarm bells with me as i prefer them inside in case someone could try and break the door off the hinges, having the door opening outside would give a bit more space but i am concerned about…
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Home insurance will only pay 50%!!
Hi, Please help. I have contents insurance with Zurich and 2 months ago I made my first claim due to a small in the kitchen due to the cooker hob being left on. The fire damaged the flooring, cooker, a section of the worktop and the ceiling. The cooker flooring and ceiling have been repaired but the worktop is no longer…
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Reusing sections of a brick wall without demolishing
This may be a silly idea but I was wondering if you can cut a brick wall out from where it is and move it somewhere else without demolishing it? It's just that I want it the same size just a different location and think it would be such a waste of time demolishing it and having to clean every single brick to then pay…
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grease pvc locks
Morning, We had new upvc windows fitted over a year ago, and we was told to grease the mechanisms every 6 months. What do you use to do this, because wd40 is not recommended i seen, but they do a silicone based spray which people say its ok, and some people dont?? Thanks
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Replacing Kitchen Worktops
I've got a couple of questions about kitchen worktops please - our worktop is covered in what I guess is a plastic veneer, it's a marble effect and smooth and shiny, like vinyl I guess (sorry I'm not a great DIYer :o ) and it's getting quite worn. I've just noticed that it has actually lifted and torn behind the sink…
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Year old conservatory leaking
Our 11/12 month old conservatory is leaking. We had a massive downpour about three weeks ago and it leaked where it joins/shares the new gutter with my parent's bungalow. The conservatory man came around today, one look outside and said the tiles needs lining up and flashing replaced. My dad was not at home but mum was.…
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Typical size rad for double room?
Is there a standard size radiator suitable for a double room?
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Double Glazing - Love Windows? Other recommendations? Cost?
Love Windows have just started advertising on TV with the actress who plays Dot Cotton. They are saying any sized window for £299 all in. The windows are triple glazed A+ and the website looks impressive enough, but there seems to be no information about them before April/May? There are mostly positive reviews on Trust…
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Faulty dishwasher
Hi guys hope I find you all well. I need advise please. I purchased a new dishwasher on 14 April 2018 and it's taken on a fault.. where it won't turn off after a program and i have to pull the plug to get it off.. Been trying now for 4 days with company (Ao) who inform me that I need to contact the model device team to try…
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Vintage Swan electric Kettle question
Please could someone advise me? I recently bought an immaculate secondhand 1960 Swan electric kettle (chrome, made in England) as I was fed up with my succession of Chinese-made rubbish kettles that conked out shortly after the one year warranties were up! This Swan kettle came with a new-looking mains cable but it may…
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Upvc windows advice please
Where to get UPVC components
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Party Wall Issues
I'm going a bit spare here and not getting the support I feel I should from my PW surveyor. Late last year we had a loft conversion done, we are in a terrace, and one of the neighbours appointed their own PW surveyor. He was a pain from the start, insisting that we couldn't have access to the neighbouring roof to build the…
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B Gas want to service my brand new boiler
I had a new boiler fitted under the Eco scheme in February as my existing was on its last legs. I have a servicecare cover with British Gas, which includes boiler cover, electrics, plumbing & drains and appliances. I tried to cut out the 'boiler repair' side of the cover as I have a 2 year guarantee with my new boiler for…
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UPVV Window issue, but company out of business?
Hi, hoping for some advice, I purchased my home in 2016, the windows were fitted in 2009 and I have the Fensa cert guaranteeing work for 10 years, I’ve noticed that one of the windows has dropped slightly (bay window). Question is what can I do if the window company went into liquidation in 2015? Thanks for any advice.
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Hot water not coming through on shower: what to do?
Hi all! So recently myself and my girlfriend have moved into our new flat. It's an apartment where you don't pay for water or the heating of the water, as the building has its own boiler which serves the entire block. Payment for this is part of a service charge I pay quarterly. Recently, the issue has got worse. A few…