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Vauxhall complete motoring plan
I have just bought a new vauxhall car last month and today they sent me a letter asking if I wanted to take out a complete motoring plan for £15 a month this covers you for the cost of servicing the car, some repairs, M.O.T. for the first 3 years. Has any one taken this cover out and was it worth having ? From what I can…
Mildew Proof Sealant Needed
Has anyone come across a sealant for baths/showers that really is mildew proof ? I've used products which claim to be resistant to mildew but they have all needed replacing after a couple of years. Any suggestions appreciated.
Missing Fusebox
Hi guys, any body know? I went to a friends house to see their new baby boy when a bulb blew. I offered to put in the new bulb and also check that no fuses had been blown in the box. Looked in every draw, cupboard to no avail. Where can the fusebox be located? Anybody any ideas? Spikey
Condensation and mold, stopping it?
always had a problem in the bedrooms with mould appearing above the windows. this is most likley Aggravated by the drying of clothes indoors. had double glazing fitted which has made it worse. i think that extra loft insulation would help (only have about 4") and making sure the insulation is fitted up to the edges of…
money saving site
I want to share a website with you that I think is really good for saving some cash it is https://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk it is a trade site for domestic appliance engineers and they have a public help section where your questions will be answered by professional tradesmen. You don’t have to join anything, there is no…
Carpet bar thingymebobbies??
Hello, Sorry about the vague title !! Does anyone know where i can get the bar things that you put in the creases of the stairs?? i want some silver ones. And also what they are called?? Oh.....and the most important, how dear are they??
Ceiling Speakers - ?best system to attach them to!
I have had 2 ceiling speakers installed. It seemed a good idea at the time. However, I really don't know how best to utilise them. I love listening to the radio (mostly FM) and listen to it at every opportunity on my portable radio; moving it around or twizzling the aerial to improve the reception when necessary. What I…
Widescreen TV
Just seen one in Asda for £187 although can't remember whether its 28" or 32" Pacific brand - this must be the cheapest ???? Anybody got any better offers and is this make any good mind you even if it breaks after a couple of years it will be good value. Many thanks Macca
Slimline digital camera with flash
Can anyone pls advise? I'm looking for a Slimline digital camera with flash. Sort of credit card size, to go in shirt pocket. Looking for decent spec, got to be better than 640 pixel ones please. Also what other options do I need to think about? Ready to pay £100 ish. many thanks Paul
Laser levels
I am looking to buy a laser level. As it is for DIY and won't be used daily I don't want to spend more than £50 - £60. Can anyone recomend one?
Laundry for single people in tiny flats/bedsits
Hi all I live in a flat with a kitchen the size of a phone box, so no room for a washing machine. I got fed up with the hassle and expense of the launderette (and they don't seem to get your stuff clean anyway). I searched the net for a solution and came up with this, a washing machine designed for use on board boats.…
Need Electrical advice? Click here
Hi I'm a qualified Electrician and willing to give advice to anyone using this website. So if you need any help i will try my best to give you an answer. Or if you want a rough pricing of an electrical job you need doing, i can give you that too so you can tell if you're getting ripped off or not. Beware of NIC EIC one man…
SMC twin pump(I think) cent heating problem
Having read some of the other radiator threads here there seems to be a wealth of knowledge on here and I wonder if you could offer me some advice??? After doing loads of research I think I have a SMC twin pump central heating system (after searching high and low for a diverter valve ???) but I can't work out why my…
Kitchens
Can anyone recommend somewhere to buy a kitchen from. I'm looking to fit it ourselves and as we have a tiny tiny kitchen, I'm looking for a decent but bargain price. So far, Ikea is looking good, but any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks
Wood / Coal burner advice
I've just been quoted for a new cast iron wood/coal burner in my living room. The smallest part of the quote is for the actual burner. The largest part is for flue-liners. Why do I need flue liners? Does anyone know. At the moment I run an open fire.
dishwasher advice needed
looking for a dishwasher, prefer integrated as i have a hole in my new kitchen. looked on ebay but seem expensive. when i install an integrated unit am i right in assuming that i just need 600mm space and not some special cabinet, please advise anybody. thanks
homebase fireplaces
Has anyone bought a fireplace from Homebase? I am thinking of buying a mix and match set, pine surround with black laminate back and hearth panel. My local store does not have any of these displayed so I am wondering what they are really like - looks/quality wise. can anyone help? :)
Disappearing Water
About 3 months ago I had a new bathroom suite fitted. All has been well up to now but in the past few days when I have put the water into the washbasin it has started to run away down the plughole (with the plug in)before I've been able to use it. What is the likely reason for this and the solution?
Electric towel warmer question
I've just bought a small electric towel warmer for my bathroom. (Other types of towel warmer were not an option for me). It says on the box 120 watts - Economical to run. How economical is economical? What else around the home does this compare to? (Two 60 watt lights left on maybe?) Also - is it a false economy to switch…
Direct Line Response?
I was thinking about taking out the Direct Line response cover in case anything should happen to my heating, plumbing, electrics etc Does anyone have any experience of this? Is it any good?

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