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Is 4k the going rate for fitted wardrobes?
Feels like we're just getting through a long list of big DIY projects, two bathrooms and now onto landscaping the garden in less than 2 years. One major niggle which we haven't been able to justify cost for is a fitted wardrobe solution for our main bedroom. It has space and a rail/shelf already but in order to make the…
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DIY kitchens
Hi, Anyone bought the timber range, if so how long you had it? Have you had any issues with the range ie it's not moisture resistant, doors have been damaged as a result of steam/cooking. If you bought doors made from painted MDF or other material what have they been like? How long they lasted ? Did they peel, chip quickly…
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Insurance backed guarantee vs certass guarantee
Hello all, Looking to get quotes locally for an new external door and full length fixed pane window for my porch. one of them offers 10 year insurance backed guarantee and other one offers 2 year certass guarantee. The 10 year person does only windows and doors. The other person is a certified glazing person who does…
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Door companies - which to choose and avoid?
Hello, Just going mad with a number of companies out there manufacturing doors. Looking for a new external door for a north facing entrance of the porch. I have requested quotes from 3 people locally and they have mentioned the below companies 1)Hallmark 2)Distinction 3)Endurance 4)Universal composite doors…
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Washing machine shock absorbers.
This is a Bosch Serie 6, WAT28660 WM. It clunks when starting to spin, and makes a hell of racket as the speed increases. The drum seems too easy to move, so I assumed failed shock absorbers. Bought a set of three new ones, but was surprised to find that these had around a cm of 'play' in the piston travel. Ie, at whatever…
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Best convincing non-wood wooden worktop?
As title. I've cautioned against real wood due to busy lifestyle and stuff, but they'd still like 'wood'. Missus! Any properly realistic offerings these days? After all, most real wood 'tops look like plastic with all the coatings...
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Roof tile query
What are everyone's thoughts on the placement of these tiles on our extension? Our regular roofer came out today for a different matter and said the builders have laid them wrong as they're not in a line. I asked the builders about it and they said they've always laid them like that and never had any issues with building…
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I need help
Hi i have an ongoing saga with a builder who is acting in behalf of my next door neighbour. Just a background to my situation, i have moved back in with my mum along with my husband and two kids as i am applying for a mortgage to a seperate property. My mothers english isnt very good so im dealing with this matter for her.…
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Roller blinds and open windows
If you need some fresh air but you don't want sun light or at night time, the roller blinds tend to bang against the window frame which can be annoying! I found on Google that you could purchase some type of clip to "cushion" the bang but they seem pricey! In the interest of MSE and DIYers….what do you use to prevent the…
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Slow water leak
Just looking for advice on the next step - having exausted all indoor possiblilties. I've just received the quarterly bill from South West Water and it shows we used over twice the amount of water compared to usual, and compared to the same quarter as last year. I looked at the water meter out on the path and the little…
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Better Kitchens
Hi Anyone used this company to buy a kitchen. https://www.betterkitchens.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20419170643&gclid=CjwKCAjwuO_QBhAWEiwAIkVhUyzuyel3MPQTC6BPhAJPL5JX0EIdBOiUEzIXGGKsFfzwSTe83dEzABoC8oAQAvD_BwE Any good? Wgats yiur experience been like? Thanks
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garden ornament led solar lightbox replacement
Nowhere else to turn so try knowledgeable people here…..does anyone know where I can get a replacement solar led thingy for this owl garden ornament. It lights up 2 eyes and although there are plenty of replacements on Amazon and such for 1 connection I cant find one with two connections. It's 7cm long a couple of photos…
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Emergency plumber- have I been scammed? And what can I do?
We suddenly had a huge leak coming from upstairs into our dining room on Friday morning. I had to call an emergency plumber who came within an hour. He said he can do the works but he won’t know a definite price until he takes the ceiling down and finds the cause etc. He estimated £1200-£6000 which I had to agree to as the…
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worried sick , cracks in house
i have seen stepped cracks on outside wall and noticed same place inside as well. initially i thought inside was just blown plaster. blown plaster in other parts of house as other walls need re-plastering as well due to cracks. also noted a crack outside in straight line where bay window is attached to house. also , cracks…
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Who is responsible for the wiring between National Grid and Meters?
I own a Leasehold in an Apartment that has 4 others all together. All of the meters are in the communal area as you come in and each has their own meter. I am trying to get a Smart Meter and I have had both Octopus and British Gas out who have said they can't do it because of the wiring leading to the meter. (This is after…
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B & Q solid wood kitchen
Hi, Do B & Q do solid wood kitchens? If so what material are the doors made up of ? Are they any good? Do they last few yrs? Thanks!
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Low water pressure in shower
Hi 6 years ago we renovated our 70s family bathroom and added a dual pump for the shower which created a lovely power shower experience. We had a 20 year old boiler in the kitchen, hot water tank in the airing cupboard, and a cold water tank in the attic. Yesterday we started some more house renovations and have had the…
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I'm replacing my bathroom windows. What kind of privacy glass should I got for?
In my head I had frosted glass, but not too sure how big of a fan I am of it. The shower is against the window so will need to be a high privacy rating, but not sure whether to get frosted or some kind of design.…
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Cordless vacuum cleaners... arm/wrist strain
Not sure where to post this. Can anyone recommend a rechargeable, good suction cleaner which is on the light side, weight-wise? OH and I are getting heartily sick of trundling our corded, cylinder job around… but we've heard three main accusations levelled against the cordless models: They simply don't do the job specified…
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How to sort out my shower door
hi, i have a shower with curved doors. One of the doors keeps popping out of the track at the bottom every time you try to shut the door ( see pics) . It feels really loose. I used to have a similar door in the old house and the silver square cover had a button which released it so you could tighten a screw behind it. This…
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