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Sofa MUCH later than suggested - my rights?
Hi all, I've just moved into a new build home and purchased my sofa 12 weeks ago. Whilst searching for a Sofa one of my criteria was specifically to buy from a retailer that could deliver before my moving date... Harveys Furniture stated on the website (and by the sales rep in store) that they will be able to deliver mid…
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Fitting a shower screen when wall and bath not 90deg
Before we commit to buying a shower screen, need some ideas if or how it can be fitted when the bath is not at a perfect 90 degrees to the wall? Thanks as usual
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Cat urine smell on pure wool rug
Can anybody suggest a perfect remedy to remove the smell of (neutered) cat pee from a pure wool rug? For some reason my cat who has a litter tray & access to outside has twice decided to pee on my relatively new woolen rug. The first time I quickly tried to sponge it off & wash the area with a solution of Stardrops &…
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Acorn stairlift
Hello, Hoping someone here can help! My gran has a 2nd hand acorn stairlifts superglide 120. The batteries are now running low in it so need replacing. After a few searches I think I know what batteries are needed however I wanted to double check with acorn to make 100% sure we got the correct ones. After going back and…
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Open a new company for self build home?
Hello all, We are looking to do a self build. We note that a lot of suppliers do not deal with customers directly. Do people actually start a company just so you have a 'company' and use it to buy materials etc.? For example, Benchmarx only deals with traders/companies, so we can't even make an appointment to see their…
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Replacement Samsung Fridge Freezer
Hi there Looking for some advice in getting a replacement fridge freezer or refund from Samsung. I've an 18 month old Samsung RS53K4400SA American-Style Fridge Freezer that stopped working 6 weeks ago. After a couple of engineer visits it was established that the compressor had failed and sent oil round the system. The…
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Replacing flush washer - Twyford cistern
I've a Twyford Galerie close coupled cistern that has a small leak into the pan. The valve is OK and shuts off, but I suspect the flush washer has some dirt on it giving rise to the small leak. Having taken the top off it's not clear how to remove the flush assembly - and I can't find any diagrams online. Anyone any ideas?
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Suggestions for good Knife/Knives Set
Really want a decent knife set and it's a bit of a minefield. Ours are cheap supermarket ones and go blunt very easily. Parents have got a set of Global ones but far too pricey for me sadly. Any ideas of a decent set. About £50 but would go to £100 for the rights set that would last me well. Friend suggested Sabatier…
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Advice re kitchen installation
Hi I have an American fridge freezer that is 908 wide I’m not sure what to buy to box it in as I don’t want a 1000 bridging unit as the gaps would be to big...I was thinking I could get end panels to go on the sides of the two tall units that will be either side of the F/F would this work? Also do I need to buy end panels…
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Safety Gloves for Heat Paint Removal
Hi, I’m going to be stripping some paint with a heat gun and I’m looking for some gloves to wear to protect my hands. I’m not at all sure what I’m looking for though and there are so many options!! Can anyone recommend any for me please? Either the name/brand/type..and links would be much appreciated too. Thanks in advance.
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Eletrician Quote
Hi All I have had a quote to fit new or extend 8 sockets and replace a light fittings. Quote was 2 days work at £395, is that reasonable? Thanks in advance.
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Double Glazing Replacement Quote
Hi I recently had a local company provide a quote to replace my windows and a couple of doors. They use Liniar as the window manufacture. It came to £9778 and they are apparently providing a discount and it should be £16255. Not convinced about the £16225 think that's a sales technique but there was no pressure selling…
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Usual life of appliances
Is there any guide that shows typical life of various household appliances I know usage and maintenance will greatly impact the life, what is there any rule of thumb value for: TV Washing machine Oven Microwave Fridge-Freezer Boiler This is to budget and keep certain sum aside based on life of each of these products.
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Advice request for window cleaning
Hi, I'm interested in knowing on how to save money on window cleaning at my property?
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Toilet flush parts - where to purchase??
Hi all, I have what a think is called "a flexi mount" dual flush on my toilet. There's a dual button on top, then inside the cistern lid a little white box attached to the cable, with the cable attached to flush valve itself. I've managed to break the little white box which is responsible for pulling the cable.…
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Bush oven problem solving
So this morning my Bush oven has stopped working. Bush were completely uninterested and just guided me to argos who wanted to charge 90 to just look at it plus whatever needs to be done. The oven will light up and the fan kicks in but I'm not getting any heat from the oven or grill. Where the clock numbers are every so…
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Double glazing - is this right?
Hi folks, would appreciate some advice about the double glazed windows fitted to our newly built extension. I was washing the windows and peeling the protective stickers off when I noticed a big gap in the space between the glass panels. I can see what seems to be a red plastic shim or bit of paper through the gap. I'd…
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Need transparent plastic storage bags for cushions/pillows
I have recently made patchwork cushions which I plan to give to individual members of my family as gifts. I should like to pack each one in a good quality transparent plastic bag. These are proving impossible to source. There are suitcase sized plastic cases for holding multiple pillows, vacuum pack bags for shrinking them…
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Hyper Tough Battery?
Does anyone know where I can get a spare LITHIUM-ION battery, for the Hyper Tough 18v cordless drill, ASDA are currently selling? I've asked at ASDA, and they don't carry them.
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Residential security camera system (Poe?)
I'm in the market for a residential security camera system. I have begun researching the different options and have decided that a wired system using power over ethernet is probably best. I want a multi camera system with no need to change/recharge batteries and I don't want it to rely on WiFi. Does anyone have…
