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does anyone know a good loft conversion company?
we have had architectural drawings and calculations completed for our dormer loft conversion. the architect estimated the total price would be around £14-16k. I am looking for a loft company to have a look at the plans/visit and give me a quote. does anyone have experience with a good loft company? thanks
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Leather chairs
Hi I have just been given some leather chairs that are looking a bit sad. Any suggestions for reviving? :confused: Cheers Mr T
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Patio and Block paving cleaner
I have just had my patio and block paved drived cleaned and resanded. I have had bad experiences in the past with breakages, shoddy work and 'cowboys' who never come back, but felt that I should recommend this company. They are called 'AF Systems' and you can find them here . They left the place spotless, didn't charge the…
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builder for small job stockport area
hi i need a double glazed sealed unit and surrounding brickwork repair job done can't seem to find a reputable builder. does any one have any reccomendations? thanks
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Single Story Extension & awkward neighbour.
Hello I live in a mid terrace house & put in plans to the local council for a single story extension to the rear of the property. All the plans were approved & work was going to start until our neighbour served us a "Party wall act". We instructed the surveyors who sent the relevant letter with the terms to our neighbour…
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Preparing walls for painting?
I'm about to start painting two bedrooms........aren't holidays fun :rolleyes: In both rooms there are areas of flakey paint (and exposed plaster) where borders and posters have been removed. I imagine if I just paint over them the new paint will get under the flakey bits and cause problems. Does anyone know how I should…
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Strange walls!!
I've just bought my first flat and it's in an awful state!! The walls have about 3 layers of wall paper and then a strange thin foam board- any ideas why this stuff would be on the walls?? :confused: I'm so looking forward to pulling the whole lot off but I'm also scared of what i'll find underneath! We only want painted…
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Washing machine door won't open
I have a Zanussi Aquacycle and after finishing a wash, I now can't open the door at all. I have tried turning it off at the mains but to no avail. Any ideas?:confused:
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Can you help with my garden please?
Ok it's tiny and a stupid shape (triangle) but that's the least of my worries. My daughter has been desperate for a paddling pool but I can't put one there because it has uneven paving slabs and stones or pebbles in between. Imagine stepping on that with your bare feet through the bottom of the pool. Ouch! I was wondering…
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Continental Wiring - Any bright sparks in tonight?
I have been given a german lamp (it's gorgeous :j ) and it has a 2 pin plug on it. My question is, would it be ok to chop off the 2pin plug and put on a normal uk 3pin or would it be better just to buy an adapter from the camping shop? :confused:
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Carpet Cleaners - Bissell or VAX?
Hi I want to buy a carpet cleaner and at first thought I would get the Bissell Proheat one - but have just read lots of reviews and 90% of them are bad and say that it breaks down after 3 uses!! Just wondered if anyone can recommend either the Bissell one or a VAX one for me? Cheers Trace
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Guarantee on TV - what are my rights?
I bought a TV under a year ago and it is faulty. Do I have rights to make the shop that I bought it from (Sony Shop) look at it or do I have to go to the Authorised Sony repair centers and pay a £40 collection fee?
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B&Q Yeovil 50% Electrical Discount
Currently Upstair's in their electrical dept, look at lighting items such as uplighters / outside lighting, most reduced, but check first, NOT ALL ON THE SAME RACKS ARE REDUCED. :rolleyes: Store due to have revamp soon, need to move stock B4 contractors move in ? :beer:
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Looking for a good carpet cleaner
Hi, Was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on a good carpet cleaner? I was looking at the Vax Rapide Deluxe but don't know if it's any good or if there are better ones than that out there? I have given up trying to keep it clean by hand, the blackcurrent stains just won't come out....what possessed me to buy a…
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Replacing radiator with under floor heating
Hi, I want to replace the radiator in the living room with an under floor heating system. I read about the one zone under floor heating system and am considering it. My question is that what happens to the existing laminate flooring in the living room. Is there anyway that it could be re-use? Anyone has the experience of…
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Lipstick on carpet
How do I get this out of my carpet? Any products anyone can recommend? Cheers.
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What's a 'sole plate'?
Got new bathroom suite in a few weeks ago, but have never been happy with it. Basin tap is one of those 'mono' jobs and doesn't seem to sit well on the basin. The base of the tap doesn't sit evenly or particularly centrally on the taphole and part of the hole was visible. (It wasn't just a case of it not being lined up…
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large shed
Hi guys...am looking for a deal on a new shed...must be bigger than 10ft...any advice? tia
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Help me to get STV on Sky
My dad who lives in northern ireland but scottish recently purchased a sky digi box. Now for the wierd bit Although living in northern ireland by aerial he could not receive local tv and only could get scottish tv, after finally persuading him to upgrade to sky (freeview doesn't work in the area) he lost all his scottish…
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Cheap Curtain fabric
Where can i get good quality but cheap curtain fabrics i have someone who will sew to measure for me thank you medical
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