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Aftershave Won't Spray
I have a small aftershave bottle which for some reason has stopped spraying. Now normally I would remove the pump sprayer and try and run it under the tap to see if there's a blockage. But I can'r unscrew the top - it just spins round and round! Any ideas?! I suppose I could try and transfuse the liquid to another bottle...
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Harvey Water Softeners - Prices / Cost REVEALED
To all MSE I've gone through the process of having a Harvey water softener installed and it became apparent there was a lack of transparency and consistency in the prices they are charging. Online searches were unfruitful, so this thread aims to do one thing: REVEAL the cost you have been quoted for a Harvey Water Softener…
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Removing pain from ceramic tiles
I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to remove satin paint (onecoat) drips from ceramic tiles? Is it best to gently scrape off rather than use a solvent? Are there any gentle solvents/paint removers that would not damage the tiles? Many thanks!
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Bad smell in downstairs room.
i can only describe it as rotting vegetables. it is in my dining room extention that opens onto my patio. it was built around 12 years ago, the house was built in 1986. the smell comes and goes and is not weather related (it can occur in heat / dry conditions as well as wet). there is no visible damp anywhere in the room.…
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Will Benchmarx deal with general public?
Looking at kitchens at the moment, will benchmarx deal with me on a supply only basis? Or will they only deal with trade professionals Have had problems with Howdens in the past despite using a good friends account.
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Oven help
Hello , I am having an issue with my Baumatic oven , specifically the extractor /cooking fan . Once I use the oven and finish up the extractor fan stays on for about 15 minutes even though the oven is turned off ? Does anyone have any ideas what it stays on for this amount of time ? Could there be a fault Thanks Wayne
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How much should I expect to pay for double glazed windows?
I currently have three old wooden single-glazed sash windows in my flat which I bought 2 years ago. I hate them and am considering getting them replaced with double glazed windows. However, I'm not sure if I will be able to justify the price and I don't really want to go phoning up double glazed companies for quotes if I'm…
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Vinal flooring
I've had a quote for laying vinal flooring. The quote includes screeding the floor. However its a flat concrete floor. Is the screeding needed?
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Flat roof advice please
Hi I have a flat roof on which there is a water tank housing which is no longer in use. At the end of this summer when it rained hard my roof leaked and it appeared to be the flashing and the roof tank housing at fault. In fact the beams in the roof tank housing had collapsed and were being held up by the old unused tank.…
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white paint
hello I normally use waterbased eggshell paint on trims and doors etc. I am redecorating and decided to repaint all the woodwork. I do like brilliant white as most of my walls are white. I bought dulux trade brilliant white satin...water based...and have used it in one room (not great to work with and needs a few coats to…
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The day Zenith admitted they had ruined my windows
Some updates on the long running Zenith ruined my windows saga! After a report of my windows by another firm and then insisting that another Zenith fitting manager attend my house whilst he was there they admitted they fitted the wrong profile windows to my property. Also, that the Slicone used to fix the outside mouldings…
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Where to even start when planning a kitchen extension?
Hi All, We are looking at doing an extension to our home. We want to make a larger living kitchen and possibly if funds allow turn our lounge into a lounge/diner. I've never had any building work done other than internal work and you hear so many horror stories about it going wrong that I really want to make sure I do…
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Karcher SC1020 Steam Cleaner - No Steam
Hi, Wondering if anyone can help with this: Got a Karcher SC1020 Steam Cleaner and its stopped producing any steam when the trigger is pressed. 1) I've replaced the safety cap valve 2) Used the descaling sticks to ensure there was no blockage It powers on and boils the water fine and after several mins, the yellow light…
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Incorrect blocks used below DPC
Hi Everyone, hoping someone can help me with this. Recently we have had a new extension, which involved new block work all around the building, We have completed and found the the blocked used below DPC are Fibolite 3.6N blocks, which on research can be used on the internal skin, not the external. He has used engineered…
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Chimney breast advice / help
Hi I’ve spent the weekend ripping out old wardrobes from the bedroom. There was a date on one of the boards of 1969 so looks like they date back a generation or two!! Anyway I discovered a chimney breast at the back when I pulled it all down but oddly the bottom of the breast still had a massive hole in and looked like it…
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Whats this for ? (electrical test )
Anyone know what this is for ? 2 leds labelled + and - on the back it says "4.5-380v 1-1.5mA 3ms" https://ibb.co/kJ3Gzp
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Help replacing EI151TL with EI161e smoke alarms
The new EI161e has 3 terminals - L, IC and N The old EI151TL has 4 wires, the 4th is blue (battery) Do I just connect the L, N and IC and ignore the battery blue wire? Thanks
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Atrocious quote for Gas Central Heating
Hi all, I recently bought a small open-plan studio flat (20 sqm) in the town I work in. Was thinking about getting a central heating system installed to save on heating bills in the long-run and potentially make it more attractive for future buyers. Electric heating seems atrociously expensive and I like it warm in winter.…
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Protective covering for Marley type kitchen tiles
We have these old tiles on our kitchen floor. I want to give them a good scrub and protective covering but the the old Klear product no longer seems to be available in its original form. Can anybody recommend a good alternative please?
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Struggling to get a Skip removed
Morning all, Hoping for some advice. We've had an extension done recently and when about 95% done with the work, our builder did a runner, ceased all contact and we've had to repay tradesmen to complete outstanding jobs. One thing still to sort is the skip he arranged for us is still on the drive, annoyingly with no…
