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Advice needed? B&Q kitchen dispute!
I'll try keep this short as possible as its turning out to be a bit of a saga!!! We ordered a kitchen from B&Q back in June with a delivery date for early September. We purchased the kitchen on a 3 year 0% financing deal. B&Q designed the kitchen for us and we ordered everything from floor tiles through to appliances. On…
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None slip paint
I need to paint three smooth stone steps about 2 feet wide outside a building used by elderly people.Not sure if all the step to be painted or just round the edge.Been to two large diy stores and only colour was dark red or black surely a brighter colour would be best for safety.does anyone know what's best for this job.
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Curtain track glider
hi all I'm struggling to understand how I will hook this curtain https://www.wayfair.co.uk/home-decor/pdp/catherine-lansfield-crushed-velvet-eyelet-room-darkening-curtains-qxk3805.html is there some sort of accessories required to get the rings to hook on the gliders? Thanks
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Mysterious damp patch?
Hello We moved into our new (first) home last Saturday and everything appeared fine. On Sunday morning we noticed a strange damp and yellowish patch on the wall in the hall directly below where the bathroom/shower is which has continued to get worse. We both had showers on Saturday night. It would appear the issue is…
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Neighbour disputing party wall AFTER they sent us a consent
We have been contacting our neighbour for sometime about possible extension works. They eventually agreed that they would consent to the party wall notice on condition of a schedule of condition being made, which they also agreed to pay for. We sent the notice, they replied saying they agreed (with a small amendment…
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Would this be ok with electric heater?
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/8376688 I have a 2.4kw heater. I'm looking for an extension lead that is 2m long with one socket. I currently have a 2 socket, 5m lead but am worried because it is coiled up or if undone could be a trip hazard. Could this one be ok since there's an option to switch the individual sockets on…
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Alarm system without monthly subscription?
Could someone recommend a good home alarm system without a monthly subscription? I was looking at the ERA Homeguard Pro, which also includes a camera too. I don't really want to have to pay a monthly cost after the initial outlay...
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Realistic cost of g floor chimney breast removal & leveling tiered garden???
Im considering making an offer on a property however on the ground floor there is a chimney wall with an open fireplace separating 2 reception rooms, however the 1st room facing the main rd is too small and would need removal to better utilise the space. There is also another closed one in the 2nd reception room separating…
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Extension - Considerations
Hi, We are planning a two story side extension and have gone through the planning stage and chosen our preferred builder who we are meeting this week. I am realistic that it will create a lot of disruption and also more than likely go above the quote provided. I was wondered for those with experience what questions we…
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Fitting External Grille
Hello, Another day, another stupid question from me! I'm going through the notes from the survey on the house I'm buying and one of them is this: CONDITION SUMMARY: The opening to the rear wall where the fan extractor in the first-floor bathroom is venting has no grille. It is recommended to fit an external grille to…
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Can someone recommend a good water based paint stripper?
We're having to strip a number of inner door frames due the the last owners of the house doing a really terrible job of (trying) to paint them! We also have 2 cats, so my wife wants to use something water based. So far I've found Strip Away; http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/p/PALPA1/ and Biostrip on Ebay;…
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Garden land dispute..
hi i was sold a property with large front garden and have had it for over 2 years. my neighbor is asking for right to a strip of it due to it complies with site plotting. but i was sold the property with hard edge to the garden layout that i own right now. there was nothing mentioned in my contract that in the future i…
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Building control/architect error
Apologies if this is the wrong forum, I couldn't find a more appropriate one. We had an extension built under a building control full plans approval, and the work followed the plans. After a final inspection is has become clear that the architect missed something from the plans, and now building control will not sign off…
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Scaffolding across my property
Not even sure if this is the right section tbh so apologies in advance Can home from a weekend away to find that my neighbours are having some work done to the front of their house. The only problem is the flat boards go nearly right across my bathroom window and part of the scaffolding supports are testing on the tiles of…
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Who are mattress.co.uk
Hi there, we are looking at buying a new mattress from the above company but I have not been able to find out much information about them. Other "good" deals I have looked at are all from China! Thanks, Fortyfoot
