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Cost of updating rather than replacing kitchen...
... by using one of these firms who supply new frontages and worktops to the existing units. I'm trying, without much success so far, to get some, even very rough ballpark figure for getting this done. Is there anyone here with experience able to shed light?
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Council Building Inspector is it a "fishing trip"
Dear Forum, I hope all is well? Please I received a council inspection notice as they were asked to provide a "dangerous structures report" on the defects at my home. I think my leaseholder has reported me to the council, as the front of the house is messy and the unfinished lightwell (2.7m by 1m) under my bay window is…
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Artificial grass over pavers
We’ve got an old patio area, approx 8m long by 6m wide. Currently laid old concrete type pavers that have been down at least 20 years. Is there any way we can lay artificial grass over the top of it? I know normally you’d lift pavers, break it up, level it and then sand before laying the grass, is there any way to avoid…
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Building a doorway
Hello, My wife and I would like to build a doorway out of our upstairs airing cupboard, through into the roof space of our attached double garage. The airing cupboard no longer has a tank (replaced with combi-boiler). I presume we’ll need to have a builder carry out the work but am not sure how to go about such a task. Do…
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Small Lidl Parkside chainsaw pruner-replacement chains and blade?
Hi folks, Just managed to pick up up a Parkside extendable Pruner at Lidl, got a small 8 inch chainsaw on head, which I would like to use to cut back some hedges (I have their hedge trimmer too, but think the small chainsaw which is extendable might come in useful as well) Thinking of buying a few replacement chains from…
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Cemented box with a black cable sticking out, buried in the back garden
I’m digging up my back garden to level it and lay new lawn, and I uncovered a cemented box-like structure buried underground with a thick cable coming out of it. Since both electricity and gas supplies in my area are underground, I raised a request through LSBUD and marked my property. I’ve now received maps from Scottish…
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Replacing radiator
I am decorating Living Room and have taken radiator off and am going to renew it. Is it just a simple job of getting a plumber in to fit new one or is it a more complicated job. I know nothing about plumbing etc but have read stuff regarding "flushing the system" etc. Does this apply to my job?
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Trying to find flush fitting toilet bolt caps - any ideas?
When we did our bathroom years back the toilet was supplied with huge dome/ egg shaped bolt covers which stuck out like something from a sci-fi movie. I just wanted something that was flush with the porcelain for easy cleaning. So in the end we fitted the washer part of the caps and added some silicone sealant finished…
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Small kitchen, washer dryer, fridge freezer
Just bought a small house with tiny kitchen . Got space for two under counter appliances. 1. Washing machine or washer dryer 2. Fridge or fridge with freeze draw Have a separate cupboard I could potentially put another appliance but would prefer not to. Any advice on what to buy? A washer dryer is cheaper than a separate…
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Would joiners be reluctant to touch woodworm?
Hello. I have posted before, several weeks ago about tradesmen and my house worries and the difficult of getting tradesmen to come. The one are of immediate concern, at the moment is the utility room- I do the washing in there and cant use my washing machine. The floor is very brittle and has wood worm and another area may…
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Type of lock for insurance purposes
I am arranging the insurance on a flat my father in law is moving into in a new Mcarthy Stone development. I am struggling with what the front door lock is. I can't see a BS kite on it and all of the options have something wrong with them. Could anybody help please
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What is the very best exterior 'woodstain'?
This involves timber windows needing a darned good refurb; scraping-off of the old, flaking, treatment (I'm guessing something like Sadolin), treating all exposed timber using 5*, filling any bits required - hopefully not much - and then finishing off with a 'dark brown'. I have suggested the finishing coat should be…
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My vacuum cleaner sucks (or rather doesn’t!)
I have an Electrolux bagless v.c (model no ZT3510) T8. For some time, I have been experiencing loss of suction. It starts off ok but after a minute or two it makes a ‘whooshing’ noise & then all suction is lost. After cleaning the filter(s), suction is fully restored. AFAIK, if there’s no problem with the motor (there…
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Important documents - fireproof safe?
I'm starting to put together my important documents (birth certificate, insurance, house guarantees etc) for either my own or (hopefully in decades' time) my executors' use. Obviously, there's a risk of theft and/or fire for paper documents and so I'm thinking in terms of a fireproof safe, with waterproof bags inside for…
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Washing machine breaks every 1-3 years
Dear All, since we moved into our house 9 years ago, our washing machines break rather frequently, usually after 1-3 years. Before this, we never had a problem. My best guess is that it is because it sits in the first floor, and the floor is the usual wooden rafters with floorboards. Despite all attempts, it will vibrate…
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Under cabinet lights single switch
Im in the planning stages of a new kitchen. And I'm just thinking through a few ideas. I will have 3 locations where I could have under cabinet lights, each location has access to power. I only want 1 switch, but to avoid rewiring, I was wondering if there is such a thing where you can switch on and it would send a signal…
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Replacement toilet seat
Hello again, after asking about our shower on another thread, I need to ask for some more advice regarding replacing the seat on our toilet. In 2017, we bought this Portland Close Coupled toilet from Wickes and had it installed and it's lasted 8 years and counting, which is good. Now one of the supports for the hinges has…
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Hotpoint oven not doing much
Hello, Just moved house and the previous owner left the oven. Only problem is it doesn't seem to work.. It's a Hotpoint Forno SH33. Looks pretty old. Before we replace I wanted to try and fix. The clock turns on and can be set correctly. When the heating dials are turned nothing happens (i.e. no interior light, no fan, no…
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Should I pay for plumber who didn’t fix problem?
Last week the inlet pipe of my toilet cistern was leaking. I called out a plumber who replaced a part inside the cistern and told me not to use it for a few hours and that it may leak for a little bit. A week later and after paying quite a hefty sum (for me) there and then my toilet is still leaking. Should I be paying for…
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What material for a shower tray looks at its best for the longest time?
As above. At the previous house, we had installed a stone resin tray by Mira. It served us for many years. I'm not sure, but I believe the tray had a ceramic coat on it, white in colour. The above try was very heavy and just under 4 inches high of the ground and a solid tray. We used hair colour and cleaned after use, the…
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