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Which security company
I live in the glasgow area, and need an alarm system Which is best? http://www.cssltd.co.uk/ CCS (Connelly Security Systems) http://www.adt.co.uk ADT http://www.alarmfast.co.uk/ Alarmfast http://www.nova-alarms.net/ Nova-alarms http://www.assureltd.co.uk/ Assure Alarms I have only had quotes from Assure alarms, ADT and…
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Installing a new Double oven and hob
Hi, We bought a new double oven and an induction hob. The oven is 4.4kw and the hob is 6.6kw. We dont have a cooker switch there atm but we do have an electric shower than is not used anymore next door to the kitchen and we were thinking of using this cable to supply the cooker switch. The cable is 6mm and has a 40amp mcb…
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Draining Board -- Left or Right of the sink
Help please. Kitchen being installed as I type. Cant decide whether to put the draining baord on the left or fright of a single dropped sink. It is actually an integral grooved drainer carved in the silestone.
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Need User Guide for ERA security front door lock
We recently had some building work done on our house and asked the builder to replace the elderly falling to bits yale lock on our front door with something more secure. The builder is a great guy but if he has one fault it is that he throws away the instructions and packaging for everything he installs as soon as he…
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wires around skirting boards - paint over?
am helping my son decorate flat at the moment and we are about to do a bedroom that has telephone (I think) wires/cables around the top of the skirting board and around door frame. Wood floor. They are clipped down very tightly with little tight staples not the bigger sort you sometimes see. Go all around the house -son…
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Stairs (to an attic) advice please
Hello. I wonder if anyone has any information about installing stairs to an attic. I dont want a loft ladder, I need to install "proper" stairs (whatever the cost). My surveyor has drawn up plans with a 800mm tread, but my current stairs are only 760mm. Is there a "legal requirement" for tread?
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internal celling insulation
Hello, We are trying to warm up our very cold flat. One person has suggested insultating the cellings (we are ground floor). Has anyone done this? What's the best thing to do? Some kidn of fibreglass type sheet and and extra layer of plasterboard? Any ideas on cost - we are zilch DOY skills and would have to pay someone.…
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Dishwasher help required
I NEED HELP!! My dishwasher is blowing the electric in the house, so it is now unpluged, electric back on. BUT It was on a cycle, it stopped on rinse cycle, the dishes etc are out of the machine, but there is approx. 2 inches of soapy water in the bottom of the machine. I have look in the book that came with it, there is…
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Can I damp proof and insulate a shed?
Can I damp proof and insulate a shed too use as a craft room :rolleyes:without all the fabric and card going damp and mouldy?:eek: Can this be done cheaply? Has anyone successfully converted a shed for another use and had/ not had problems? I need a craft room and do not have the foggiest idea of how or if :confused: to go…
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Help - Builder / Experienced Decorator Advice Required!!
Hello I'm desparate for help to solve a problem in an upstairs bedroom when we moved in to this 1940's house a few years back we stripped the wallpaper in every room & emulsioned as a temporary update as we were due to be rewired, new CH & new DG - my sons room we put bookshelves up so didn't notice the black forming until…
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Bathstore Question
Hi Guys, I saw a bathroom suite i like in Bathstore it's called the Euro Duo, but it is a little out of my price range. I was wondering if i could get it cheaper through another company or the manufacturer? Does anyone know if Bathstore buy in the suites and re-brand them as there own or if they do actually make them? Any…
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Builder in Bristol or Weston please
Hi all Wondering if i can tap all you MSEing minds for a builder in weston super mare area. looking into getting a sunroom style extention done. have any of you guys had this sort of thing done before? If so how much roughly am i looking at (ballpark i know) ? so need a reliable fair priced builder please. Thanks All Vicky
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Bathroom fitter liverpool area
Hi all, well the Wife has finally talked (moaned) me into replacing the bathroom suite in the very near future.Looking to install wc, basin and steam shower. Need some recomendations for fitters for the Liverpool area, thanks :beer: :beer:
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windows
i have a problem, my windows are dubble glazzed but i canhear everything outside like a windows open and theres a draft from them any ideas
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Bathroom door handle?
Getting to the end of the refurb of the bathroom and this weekend I need to get new door handle with or without lock. Original door in a very old house so a bit warped and the present bolt is off kilter. I could get a new bolt fitted but wondered about buying a handle with the lock thingy in the middle of it, what would…
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Sick stain on cream carpet
Hi, My son was sick on his bedroom carpet last night, and I cant get the stain out. Does anyone have any ideas how I can remove this stain? Jackie xx
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Cinema System
I am looking for Tannoy FX 5.1 package (5 satellites + sub) in black for or Onkyo SKSHT518 5.1 package in black for the cheapest possible price available. I don't mind second hand, just as long as it is in good condition. I am also looking to buy a decent s/h AV amp. Like: Yamaha DSPAX630 sold for £60 + delivery Pioneer…
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Land of Leather
Hey all, new to this so I hope it's in the right forum. I purchased a sofa from Land of Leather last year in April on a pay nothing for one year and then 3 years of 0% interest monthly payments deal. I was wondering where I stood with the company going into administration. I have also read a number of horror stories about…
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Faulty Shower
Can anyone help me here, I have an electric shower which keeps going from hot to cold whilst in use. This happens when no other water sources are being used and is not once the shower has been running a while it happens from the start. Any comments answers will be great
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Consumer rights help
I did post this on the sticky thread but nobody responded. Can anyone help me with this one? My Mum took delivery of a Debenhams 3 piece suite last week. She went in on Monday morning to say she was not pleased, she had waited 2 months for it and then she received items which were poorly finished. Chair looks like it is…