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colour for pipes and radiator?
just wondered if you think i should keep the pipes and rad white, or blend it in with the walls and paint it all magnolia? or maybe leave the rad white but pipes magnolia? isnt it awkward having these pipes, i mean how are you supposed to paint behind them?? and it is kind of annoying knowing your only painting half the…
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Cling Film on Windows
Hi, I know there are probably a million posts on this subject but I can't find one. I have purchased the cling film from Wilcos and I wondered if anyone has any tips or pointers before we start. Trying to get this done before we start freezing later on. Thanks L
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Wickes framed kitchen - longshot question
I know this is a massive longshot but stranger things have happened. Has anyone got a copy of the installation instructions for a framed kitchen? I changed my order at the last minute and all the guides I have are for the usual kitchens and Wickes dont have an online guide to link to nor can they email the info. I'm sure…
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thick external overflow pipe leaking
Hi, I have an external overflow pipe which is leaking from my flat. My OH adjusted the ballcock and it seemed to have solved the problem but it has started leaking again. Just to confirm is the thickest overflow pipe normally from the toilet or the central heating? and also will adjusting the ballcock in the water tank…
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Mold
I noticed a few small wet patches on the our kitchen ceiling which is below the bathroom. I then discovered that the sealent around the bath (which has a shower in it - used daily) has a few cracks. I then removed the bath panel to have a look and to my horror noticed that the wall was black with mold! Obviously I know the…
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How thick is an external wall?
Strange question I know, but I am in the early stages of planning a 2 storey extension and need to know how thick the external walls will be so that we know how big the actual rooms will be inside - the extension will be at the side of our house on our driveway which is just over 2.5m wide. We will be building right up to…
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Under Floor Heating
Hi, Me and my OH are just starting to renovate a house (3 bed) semi detatched and we really like the idea of under floor heating, mainly because you can get rid of the radiators and also i'm thinking it will be cheaper than Gas central heating. I understand there are 2 kinds wet and electric, and obviously only the…
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Putting in a drive - what have you got and would you recommend it?
Hello, We've been given the OK to put a drive in for our house but have been told that we must use a contractor suggested by the council. The list is huge so plenty of choice. My question is what sort of drive should we put in. It's not a very large area (enough for our 2 small cars) and we want to make sure that there is…
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Combination Boiler
I'm having my heating changed over to a combination boiler because I want to loose the tanks out of the loft to do a conversion. I was under the impression that you have to upgrade the rising main water to 22mm for a combi, but the plumber came to look and said no, you can just put it straight on the old 15mm main that's…
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Stuck Window!!!
Hi all, I recently went to open one of my double glazed windows. I turned the handle and pushed but nothing happened!! I've taken the handle off and it still works the problem is that one side of the window disengages the locks whilst the other side doesnt!! Basically I'm wondering if there is anyway of freeing the window…
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how to inprove soundproofing in my cellar room
Q: I have a room in a basement that has been converted to an office. The room goes under the lounge and hallway, the problem i have is that when the front door is closed i can hear it being shut and also the footsteps above my head. I have laid accoustilay 15 in these areas as a shock absorber but i can still hear the…
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Plumbworld bathroom suites, any good?
I have read mixed reviews about Plumbworld. Some people say the after sales is poor and the bathroom suites are not very good. Anyone used them? if so, what did you think?
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Good quality cheap carpets....where from??
Exchanged on new flat today - looking for good quality cheap carpets for bedrooms. Anyone got any recommendations? Is carpet right as good as any? Any particularly good sales on anywhere? Pound-saving help appreciated!
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Filtered Water -Tasting Yuk
My hubby bought me one of those Aqua Fountain chilled water systems for my birthday last Saturday.He has done everything the Instructions said about cleaning all the parts and then discarding the first few lots of water that run through the filter. All seemed well at first but then last night and again today when I have…
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cavity wall insulation
Hi, warm front have been round and suggested that we can get cavity wall insulation, can anybody please tell me if this is a good thing and are there any downsides? I live in a 1970s semi but its not a normal 1970s semi it is a strange design with an extension which juts out and is very cold. In addition we have dorma type…
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Flies EVERYWHERE in kitchen, HELP!
My parent's kitchen has been taken over by a million flies - not big buzzy blue bottles, more like large-ish fruit flies, they don't buzz but there are literally thirty or so at any one time. I am assuming they are coming in from somewhere, do you get 'nests' of flies??? :o - there are way too many just to fly in randomly…
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Cracks in ceiling and wall plaster??
About 2 months ago I repainted my lounge in my new flat, and put a few things up for the first time. I (or rather, an electrician) fitted a large light fitting where the old one was. It's quite big and heavy, and now there are a number of cracks showing around the fitting. Does this indicate that it's too heavy (and liable…
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Electric floor tile stripper - will it work?
I lifted up the laminate and discovered some greyish square tiles. They are very thin, slightly bendy but when i try and move them, they tend to come up in bits and the process is very slow. I was considering hiring an electric tile stripper - do these work in general and would it work on suck thin tiles (stuck to…
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What's the voltage in the UK?
What voltage is the domestic mains supply in the UK?
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Dusty Carpet Problems - Can You Help
Hi I have a carpet in my conservatory. When my neighbour had an extension built (fairly close to my home), there was obviously lots of dust created and it appears that some of it has gotten into my conservatory somehow (well that's the only explanation I can think of for the carpet being dusty now). Anyway, the room next…