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Recommendation for shutters / blinds
I have had some quotes back for made to measure blinds and they are coming in 3,000 to 5,000. These were from joiners / carpenters and a DIY option. Even places like Hilarys seem to be over £3000 for 5 windows, which really surprised me. I can't really afford that for something that will something that will remain in the…
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Anthracite Grey
Hi all. Just a quick one to see if anyone on here has used Anthracite Grey paint? I'm struggling to find anywhere that actually stocks this paint which is required to match the new door and Windows my Daughter has had fitted. It seems to be popular with the younger end and especially with new beer outlets. She has a canopy…
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Would like to increase my storage space
I’ve lived in Fulton for 4 years now. When we moved here the house was large enough for me and my four daughters. But children grow, which means now I need a lot more storage space. My friend said she bought a bridge wardrobe for her son’s room and it solved her storage problems. Then she told me the cost and I realized…
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Can't use wood burner - fire alarm goes mad
Hi guys I've had a wood burner in place for 2 years now and never been able to use it. I have tried to light it only on 2 occasions as both times I've lit it my fire alarm goes mad which is linked to 6 other alarms on my ground floor so it gets noisy. I've a carbon monoxide alarm which never goes off, just my wired smoke…
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Blocked sink/washing machine waste pipe
Hi in need of advice my washing machine flooded after waste pipe backed up. Sink that shares pipe been gurgling for a while. Have tried caustic soda my usual go to but no joy any ideas? Do sink unblocker liquids from diy stores do any better than caustic soda? thanks
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Advice needed on changing downstairs layout
Hi. Looking to modify our downstairs since the house isn't selling and it doesn't work in its current state. We've had a structural engineer out so load bearing walls have been identified. What would your suggestions be? I can't post links as a new user but you should be able to find us on rightmove - 3 bed end terrace in…
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Does this floor look right
Hi all I was looking for a bit of advice on some work we’ve had done. We recently had our wood floors sanded and lacquered by a specialist company. In general the results are fantastic, but some of it really concerns me. There are large areas of the floor where it looks “undone” although I have no doubt the team did cover…
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Problem with Halogen Bulbs in hallway
I was wondering if someone could help. In my hallway we have two light fittings on the ceiling that both have G5.3 Halogen bulbs in them. They are controlled by a single switch that is not a dimmer. They only work intermittently. Most of the time you flick the switch and nothing but the weird thing is if you fiddle with…
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gas fire capping not mentioned in certificate
I had a gas safety check done recently and the gas fire failed flue flow and spillage test. The gas engineer disconnected the gas fire and capped off the pipe. But it is not mentioned anywhere in the certificate that the connection was capped off too. The estate agent is now asking for a new certificate before he can let…
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Pretty cottage-style curtains for summerhouse
I've just repainted my summerhouse in the garden and cleaned the windows. It looks nice now but needs a finishing touch and I was thinking of getting some attractive cottage-style curtains. The summerhouse is a very simple pine one with a double door in the middle and two small windows on each side of the front elevation.…
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What's colour is your front door?
Currently and before decoration our front door it is white (inherited). Ground floor walls brick painted in cream. First floor pebble dash painted in white. All external woodwork in white. Sparrow arch in white and black. Front wall brick. Looking to add a black and white Victorian floor to the front. Inside the hall is…
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New Kitchen to DIY kitchens or not?
Hello I have read a Lot of good reviews on here regarding DIY kitchens: I am deciding between benchmarx and DIY at the moment but stuck. I like the idea of diy but they don’t help to measure etc based on their units. What are others ordering experience like with DIY and the overall product? We are looking at the Luca gloss…
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Sound Blocking Curtains - Any experience with them.
I have a noisy alley that is next to my bedroom. The sound reflects in the alley and goes right through the window. As I am renting I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with sound blocking curtains or another cheap alternative that doesn't require a new window or wall. Options I have found: I've seen a couple…
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Metal switches/sockets over patress box
Hi All, After having the house rewired the electrician used dry lining patress boxes after the plastering had been done (they tell me this is the best way rather than before) After the plastic switches and sockets had been fitted you could still see the lip of the drywall box so the socket wouldn’t sit flush against the…
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Tarmac driveway: overlay or not?
I need our section of driveway tarmacing. Some of it is okay but in other areas there is grass growing through it and one large patch there is earth and stones. It is part of an access road for a row of terraces and everyone down the street all has the same area, more or less: approx. 21m2. Some neighbours have had theirs…
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grass into pebble drive
ok, so we have a messy not done yet front garden, its all dead grass and weeds. i am thinking of making this a gravel type drive/area instead. i would only want to make the gravel 2cm deep (purely financial big area to cover) would it be a case of.. get rid weeds, weed control fabric pinned down, gravel on top and done?…
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Eurosafe Safety Catch
Hello I have one of the above on my sliding/tilting patio door. It worked fine yesterday and today it is stuck in the locked position meaning that I can't open the door. What can I do to try and rectify this issue. Thanks Eamon
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Extra protection for felt on shed roof
Hi, i have just finished installing a new shed with felt roof. Honestly speaking i didn't lay it incorrect way (not using adhesive etc) and am now bit worried about rain getting in. Short of starting again what is the next best option to prevent water ingress at felt Overlaps. Can I use one of those waterproofing paints or…
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Shower Door Seal Strip thingy
Hi All, I wanted to replace the now yellowing plastic strip that goes on my curved MATKI shower door, but I'm not sure what it's called and how to figure out what replacement might fit. It just shoves on over the edge of the length of the door. I've found a few on eBay but nothing that quite matches the design of what I…
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Away down to Lamorna..
Hi hive mind, We have a guy from Howdens coming tomorrow to measure up for a new kitchen. We've looked through the catalogue, and quite like the look of some of the "Lamorna" white goods, which I believe are Howdens own brand. Does anyone have any information on the quality, cost, longevity and value of this gear, compared…
