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Central heating causes house supply to trip?
Hi there, I have just noticed that trying to switch on my central heating (oil) will cause loss of all electrical power in house i.e trip switch in main box. House supply goes on fine again once I rectify trip switch so fault must be in central heating wiring. any ideas please? thanks tina
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Outside light wiring switch or not?
I am wanting to install an outside light such as : http://www.screwfix.com/prods/33597/Lighting/Outdoor-Lighting/Outdoor-Lighting-Sets/Wall-Lamp-With-PIR-Stainless-Steel-IP44-370mm# The instructions say you can wire into lighting circuit which is what I am planning to do. Do I need to provide a switch to turn the light…
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Doubling glazing quotes and flying mullions!?!
I've been going through the "deep joy" that is getting quotes for replacement windows and doors. I have a 1988 built 3-bed semi property with single-glazed wooden framed windows. Upstairs most of the windows are approx 1150mm high by 860mm wide. They are currently split vertically in half into one fixed pane and one…
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Make Money From Sky When Moving House
We all know about the refer a friend option with Sky where you get a £50 M&S voucher each. This tip uses this and more! Basically if you are moving house cancel your Sky subscription near to the moving out date. Prior to that though refer a family member as your friend at your new home address for sky installation. Set an…
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travis perkins estimating service
Travis Perkins are offering an estimating service, which looks really good. For £52 they look at your plans and estimate all the different things that need to take place and then they break it all down into materials and labour. This could be brilliant for someone like me who hasn't got a clue. Has anyone out there used…
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New Boiler Quote - fair price??
Hi all....... I moved into my flat 2 years ago. I currently have a combi boiler. I have had a plummer out twice as it keep kettling and cutting out (overheating). Some days its ok and others it not. I've been advised that i need a new boiler, but currently is safe and it provides hot water and heater (when it feels like…
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Vax carpet cleaner - worth buying?
Hi, After 2 years in my house my carpets are badly in need of a clean. I have been looking at either getting someone in (which seems expensive), or buying a vax carpet cleaner. I was wondering if anyone had any experince or recommendations on this? TIA, H
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Glass hob cleaner
Hi all, my turn to ask now:-). We've got one of these fancy glass hobs. It's about 6 months old. It needs a really good clean to get rid of all the marks. Can anyone suggest a really good cleaner that will return it like new? The one we tried didn't seem to get rid of half of them. Thanks Woody
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Brick Cleaner has left dust residue
Hi All, Last weekend I used B&Q brick cleaner on the front of my house (after cleaning I washed down with clean water etc.). All looked well - however, the next day when the bricks had dried they had like a covering of dust residue ? Will this just disappear over time (eg. after a few rainfalls), have I done something…
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Axiom Solid Surfaces Question?
I would like to get a black Axiom Solid Surface Worktop but would like it to be polished so it has a glossy effect. Can anyone please advise if this is possible?
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PVC Door Lock - Security!!!!!!!
Had some firm round last week and they said my PVC door was not very secure as the some of the barrel of the lock pops out of the door and was ripe for Key Bumping or just grapping the lock with snipers and breaking the barrell of the lock, said a burglar could be inside within 20 seconds. They have recommend an new lock…
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Replacing Kitchen Main Light
Hi All I’m looking for some ideas on kitchen lights. It’s really two questions here. 1. I need to replace the light in my kitchen, it’s currently a long tube light. I’m looking for something which will through out similar lighting and brightness. Using the cheapest option. I’ve decided against spot lights as I’m not a big…
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painting an oven
i want to paint my green oven black and was proposing using a black enamel spray paint-anyone done this?
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No Hot Water
For some bizarre reason I have only just thought of asking about this on this forum, anyway. I woke up this morning to find we have no hot water, nothing comes out of the tap at all, cold is fine all other flats are fine. checked the manual can't find anything other than the pressure is a little low so I fixed that, but…
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Stripped pine doors - dried out - how to treat?
Hi, I have some stripped pine doors which I love but some of them are looking very dried out. Please can anyone suggest the best way to treat them? I've seen various waxes, varnishes, oils (linseed?) but don't know which is best. All the doors are internal, except for one which is external facing. I don't necessarily want…
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Aerial
Hi Our digital TV aerial has fallen off the chimney and is hanging down (quite high). Question is; does anyone know who to call to fix this? Would it be an aerial company or would the job be too small for them? Sorry if it is a silly question, also, does anyone have an opinion on how much the rough cost would be? Looks…
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Advice from an electrician please
Hi, I am waiting for some electricians to get back in touch but wondering if anyone could give me a rough idea of a price? Its to have electric put into a brick shed about 2m from my back door and kitchen. Many thanks Louise
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chipped ceramic hob
I have chippe the side of my ceramic hob , it is black glass (very dark smoked) the chip dosent really show but I wondered if anyone knows anything that would repair it?
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Two - 2 seater sofas - ideas what and where to get
I have a smallish second sitting room and want to get rid of aging cane furniture and get two fabric 2-seater sofas. Any recommendations where to go. Also what do you you need to pay to get something that doesn't fall apart in the first year but on the other hand not looking for them to last forever.
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Tumble Dryer
Hey all, Looking for some advice please. Looking to get my first tumble dryer and i havnt got a clue what i should be looking for. I dont have a vent in my kitchen but was thinking that when i come to move house again i might so can i buy one with a hose and can you put an adapter on it, so that when/if i move i can plug…