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looking for quality laminate flooring
Can anyone advise of a really good quality of laminate flooring. There are so many products that I don`t know where to start. Thanks
Ceramic floor tiles from B&Q
I have a long standing dispute with B&Q over some ceramic floor tiles that I purchased last December. Within 5 weeks of them having been laid I found that ten of them had chipped. Two of these were caused by my 6 year old daughter dropping her plastic mug. I can offer no explanation to the rest other than daily use.…
Remote Garage Doors
Anyone know how much electric garage doors cost? The ones where you press a button and they slide/roll up? Thanks
Help! Washing Machine needed before Christmas!
My washing machine has just gone kaput! Does anyone know of somewhere where I could buy one and not have to wait 3 weeks for delivery?
condenser dryer
Hi I am looking for a condenser dryer. It will be going next to a washing machine so I have a drainage point. A friend has told me you can buy a condenser dryer with a perm drain so you don't have to empty to bottle all the time. Can anyone tell me where I can buy one. Thanks Crewe
The lights go dim???
Can anyone help? When I put my shower on the lights go dim throughout the house. The shower is on a separate MCB so it is not that they are on the same circuit? Incoming main fuse is 100AMPs. We are on an overhead supply. Any ideas??????
pre cast fire
moved to house with precast fire place but no fire bought a fire from b&q and had some one to install but have been told that the depth of the fireplace will not allow me to have any gas fire inset the depth is about 100mm only with concrete surrounding the gas pipe please can anyone suggest a way out
sink vanity basin required (bowl only)
i only need the bowl ceramic or glass would do i already have a unit and a tap so the bowl its self is the only thing i need thanks for any help
SKY CARD WITH YELLOW HOUSE WORK IN SPAIN???
Hi Please can anyone tell me if the sky card with the yellow house will work in spain and if so I suppose will I need one of these massive dish's??? ;D ;D ;D
Pattern Imprinted Concrete Drives
Has anyone got one of these type of drives? If so how do they rate them with regard to maintance and hardwearing. I am in the process of getting quotes for a new drive and so far all my quotes have been for paving flags, but the one today offered me this. The make on the leaflet he gave me was Creative Impressions and the…
Stainless Steel
Hello Can anyone recommend a good stainless steel cleaner for my kitchen - cheaper the better. For my sink/oven/hob etc Also - is there anyway to remove (or make look better at least) stratches that have appeared on my stainless steel sink? Ta much
THE HUNT IS ON: Telescopic Ladder
Ok DIY'ers I live in an 1st floor flat. Just noticed today that the window filler that holds the glass in the window is missing from a few windows. I need to get some filler in quick. Because of living in a flat, having a small car and lack of back garden, I quite like the idea of a telescopic ladder. Requirements: 1) I…
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…

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