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CHEAP DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
Does anyone know of any cheap/reliable double glazing repairers in sw london?. Thanks in advance.
How do you build a Doorstep?
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Home security
Hi all, So this is my first post,i have been following this web site for weeks now,and have finally signed up to join in the fun with these chat rooms.Anyway back to the post -does anyone have any good tips for home security,i already do the usual stuff like keeping the doors and windows locked,putting the alarm on,having…
Saving money on electricity in general
i need to know some ways to cut down on my electricity bill because i'm living in an apartment and also have to pay rent...any responses or answers?
Plasterboard Coving
Anyone know a website where I can learn how to cut the mitres for the corners when I put up PB Coving? Also, is "No more Nails" a suitable adhesive?
vectorian electric switches??
Iam after different types of brass vectorian switches and sockets but they are expensive at B&Q and home base especially that i need to buy many of them for the whole house...can anyone recommend a cheaper source as an internet reailer...thanx
Need a stainless steel fridge freezer
My old faithful (Lec) is about to go to fridge-freezer heaven. I'm looking for a stainless steel one (fridge on top, freezer at the bottom) to replace it. The height and depth won't be an issue, but I need one that's no more than 52cm wide. I've seen some silver ones, but the silver looks like a good rub down would take…
Cheap or free Cavity Wall insulation
I just got a leaflet from Scottish Power offering cheap or free cavity wall insulation. You don't need to be a customer as it says "perhaps you have a friend or relative who could benefit". Price for a 2/3 bedroom semi/terraced GAS HEATED house are: Offer: £125 Senior citizens: £99 Those on benefits: FREE Price for a 2/3…
Mira 88 Seal pack.
Hi, I've got a seal pack for my mira 88 shower. I've tryed to dismantal it but I cant get the mettle cover off. It looks like I would need a huge spanner in the region of 3-4inches. I've tryed a few things to get it off but no luck. any one have any idea's? Dan
Valuation of garden
The owner of the basement flat owns the garden. I have discussed the possibility of buying a half-share in the garden. The surveyor has valued the land and i'm wondering if anyone knows if there is a current value per square foot/metre which is used? Any help would be greatly aprreciated.
need a 32" widescreen for under £500
hi every1 , i know you will be able to help i have trawled through the internet for the last few days to find a good make 32" widescreen television( sony or something similar ) for under £500 with a stand. i know this is quite an impossible task but i saw loads when i wasnt really looking and now i need one i cant find…
gas and decorating related question
I have been painting lately, and when I light the oven there is this funny smell which is kind of chemically. Could this be the paint/turps mixing with the gas or the oven? It has only been doing it since I started painting.
fluorescent tubes
This may seem pretty naive, but if a tube goes on the blink how do you know if you need to replace the tube or the starter. ???
What is a Expansion safety valve?
I am considering installing an Electric Undersink - Multi Point Water Heater (Un-vented). Instructions say "Plumbing - Expansion safety valve required at 6 bar 1/2" BSP water connection required" What is a Expansion safety valve? and what is a 1/2" BSP water connection ? Where is best place to buy a Expansion safety valve?…
Integrated fridge/freezer
Hi All, Hope you can help me, I have an integrated fridge/freezer which has packed up. I am covered under one of these schemes and they are paying 75% of the cost, luckily. However, I have to go through a certain website and they do not fit such things, so I independently have to get this fitted. Any ideas on the type of…
VAT free on building extensions?
Just wondering if anyone can help me on this. From reading previous threads, I understand new build properties are exempt from VAT. Does anyone know if extensions to an existing property would be classified as a new build? The reason I am asking primarily concerns grants for loft insulation. I know there are grants…
Sauna rooms
The drunker one in this relationship decided that a sauna would be a great way to waste some money. We have neither the money nor the room so it will not happen! But we spent an hour researching on the web and were stunned to find portable saunas (very cheap), infra red ones (surely steam is a requirement?) as well as…
B & Q Electric Fire - Noisy
Hi Have just purchased a new stainless steel electric fire from B&Q (the type that fits into a fireplace or can be freestanding) once I finished assembling it and plugged it in I was amazed to hear a loud whiring noise coming from the fan which pushes the heat out!, stupidly I didnt expect it to make any noise but thinking…
Dyson
Help my Dyson DC04 Vac is making a terrible noise when in the parking postiion - I have checked for any blockages any other ideas please :(
External door thats now an internal door
Hi Me and the boyf have just bought a house and are doing it up as it was in a right old state. Anyway - it has a porch on the front of it. We would like to put a door in between the porch and the hallway but we are having trouble finding one at a reasonable price. We have seen some nice internal doors that would be ok for…

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