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Problems with Decorator - Advice required.
Hi Forumites, I unfortunatley have to ask for some advice. We bought a rather large Edwardain home with original skirts,cornices and features such as doors and architraves which we wanted to keep. We had plasterers in who did an excellent job at skimming the walls in the 2 large bedrooms, front lounge, rear kitchen and…
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How to undo this ceiling light cover?
It has a serrated edge, so it looks as tho' its meant to be grabbed and unscrewed, but it's also thin so hard to grasp. And I suspect it's been painted shut too. Just looking for confirmation that I do need to unscrew that chrome trim? Ta.
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White porcelain patio
Has anyone laid one? How does it fair? Get dirty much? Too bright? Interested to hear or see pictures as I ponder whether I want to go with that colour.
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Beko dishwasher problems
Our Beko dishwasher, after running without a hitch for many years, suddenly developed issues - quite a bitty story, sorry. We called out an engineer from a local (well established) business to see why it was trying to start but couldn't seem to run through the program. He re-set the program (I didn't see what he did and he…
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Rainwater drainage
My neighbour and myself share a foul and rainwater drain. Our houses were built in 1975 on heavy clay so a soakaway for rainwater wasn't an option as there was already some flooding on the verge that our land naturally drains to. My neighbour has recently put in a planning application to build a two storey extension to the…
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What are these called......?
and in the case of the first one, can you get one that has 2 on/off switches? Thanks.
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Hive2 clock always 20 minutes late
Hi, My hive2 doesn't really accept that it's always 20 minutes late. I've set the right time 5 different times and in a matter of seconds it always went back to the wrong time. Is anyone else having this problem? It's really irritating. Thanks
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Painting - cutting in with no 'hard line'!
Bit if an odd one this, which I'm clearly overthinking.. Currently the inside of my front door is white and the ceiling is also white. Where the two meet is sort of a small curve (think a wide thumb having used caulk or similar - not something deliberate!). The inside of the door will soon be a strong dark colour, but with…
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Moved: This a false widow?
This discussion has been moved.
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Best place to buy Sofa
Hi, Just wanted some recommendations on best places to buy sofas? :) I know some big known brands, but wanted some personal experiences.
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Getting frame sealant into an inaccessible gap
Is there a clever way to get frame sealant into a narrow gap at the base of a conservatory? The gap is between the bottom of the frame and a sill that runs all the way along the outside of the base (see diagram). There is very little clearance between the sill and the ground beneath, so there's no way to get a sealant…
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Simple plans for small extensiom
Morning all Would be grateful for any help/pointers as we’ve never done this sort of thing before. We are thinking about a very small, single storey extension to the rear of the house. At the moment, there is a conservatory which has seen better days. At some point, it will need to come down so we thought we’d pre-empt…
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Radiators not piping hot last year
Last year in winter; I noticed my radiators were not piping hot when the central heating was on. Therefore I maxed out the thermostat and left it all day. Still the radiators were only warm. I called a boiler engineer who has advised replacing the boiler. I currently have a Potterton Powermax 85HE CP. I believe it was…
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Building a Patio With Retaining Wall - Run Off/Fall
Hi there, We are building a patio against the back of the house and are trying to get our heads around the best way to build the side retaining wall. The intention was to fill the retaining wall with compacted hardcore, so that it lies flush with the wall, then lay the slabs on top of the whole thing. The question is,…
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Electric heater recommendations
Hi all, My MIL is feeling the cold very badly and the coal fire the house has isn't doing much to keep her warm. She know the coal fire needs to be replaced, however, she has suffered a number of bereavements and so getting it replaced is not really something she's able to do. We live 300 miles from her so we are limited…
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Fridgemaster ??
We are looking for a small chest freezer.What is Fridgemaster like as a brand ?
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Shirt collar stain
Whats the best way to remove a sweat stain from a shirt collar? The shirt in questions is a polyester and cotton mix from M&S. Not sure how long the stain has been there, but its both sides of the collar. I have washed and dried the shirt multiple times, hoping its not a permanent stain. Photo attached. Thanks.
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Indesit washer not heating water?
Hello all I have a Indesit EWD71453WUKN_WH Washing Machine and since we got it a few weeks ago we have never noticed the front glass ever get warm or hot when on a 59 or 90 wash. We have stopped it part way during wash cycle after the initial cold fill and waters always cold. Washing is always cold when its finished and…
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Access to my property for building works next door
This is likely not in the right category, but I couldn't find a suitable one.... I was asked to comment on a planning application. I didn't object. The plans are about to get underway. Yesterday I had a meeting with the builder who first of all tried to convince me that my interpretation of the plans was wrong. When this…
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Ventilating a bricked up fireplace ?
Any advice please incase I make a big mistake I am about to get my living room chimney breast bricked up asked 3 builders about ventilating and got 3 different replies, one says cap the chimney pots and brick up the fireplace no vents needed. Another says vent the chimney pots and air vent in the bricked up chimney breast…
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