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New Kitchen Appliances
Having just had by new kitchen installed, I am now looking to buy my first Fridge Freezer and Washing Machine. As always I want to watch the pennies, but want good quality goods too. So far I have picked out: Fridge Freezer: LG's GCB369PUQ - £323 and 3% Quidco (Dixon's) Washing Machine: Bosch's WAE2416S - £290 and 4%…
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Brick cleaning / pointing
Hi All I live in a bay fronted semi that was previously rendered (not much actual brick as bay is tiled). I was thinking of having somebody clean the brickwork and re-point the mortar, but have a couple of questions : - would the cleaning be a shot-blast type ? (would this damage window frames etc. ?) - would I need a…
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looking to know the name of this type of window
I live in a rented terrace house in Liverpool and the windows at the back are single glazed which on its own is fine. However the top bit which would normally open out does not. It kind of tilts like venetian blinds would. Now I know there is a type of name for this window but i dont know what it is. Im having a !!!!!!…
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Hygena kitchen Doors from the 1990's ASPEN range
I am altering my kitchen and just want to get some Hygena kitchen from the ASPEN range which is mid 1990's. Anyone a clue if they are still available or of a supplier who specialises in old kitchen door designs. Doing this to keep the cost of a refurbishment down rather than buy all new units
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Damage possibly caused by workman
Hi all, I have received a letter from the management agents for the block of flats I live in, claiming that a contractor working for me caused some damage to the communal area near my flat. The main damage consists of a cracked window pane. I did recently have some work done, a bathroom suite replacement. I did notice the…
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kitchen cupboard hinges
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Kerb Dropping in Manchester
Hi, A little from left field ... can any one recommend a kerb dropper in Manchester (i'm actually in Salford City Councils boundaries but they don't offer a service). cheers in advance n
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curtain poles
best place to buy them, not too expensive thanks
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Help please - 1p washer or £55 unit??
Help needed please - I didn't know where to ask this question but thought that this looked the best place to start! My Electrolux oven (modle EOD5310X) has a noisy cooling fan unit. I have looked at the unit and found that a small graphite looking washer in a rubber grommit, within which the fan spindle spins, has worn to…
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Kitchen Appliances
Can anyone tell me the cheapest on-line site for new kitchen appliances built-under ones are what I want. Fridge Washing Machine Freezer Double Oven Hob Extracter fan Also with cashback if poss' Or are stores better value? Looking for cheap ones as most money going on altering the infrastructure of the kitchen.
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which boiler to get
Dear All I am trying to get new System boiler for my 4 bedroom house with 11 radiators and 1 shower. Can anyone suggest which boiler is better please. I was told to look at potterton promax 24HE OR 18HE. Is this a good boiler Is it better to get vailliant or worcester? Is 18KW system boiler is enough for my home?? Please…
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Can anyone recommend a vacuum cleaner?
Hi - our upright cleaner is on its last legs! Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced one?
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best way to lighten a hallway
Hi All i was just wondering on the best way to lighten a hallway. The hallway is an L shape. There is a small sort of porch like bulbus bit of the hallway before it thins off and leads to the living room. Its got two lights. One in the bulbus bit and one in the corridor. The only 'window' it has is on the front door and…
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old loft insulation
hi, i need to upgrade the insulation in the loft. at the moment there is about three inches (level with top of beams) of loose laid insulation material. Do i need to remove all the loose stuff and then put the roll insulation down or can i lay a blanket insulation onto the top of the loose stuff up to the reccommended…
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Change 8 radiator valves for...???
a local plumber will be coming on Friday to quote me for this. The boiler works well, I suppose he will replace the valves and do a general check of the system. I am in Kingston Upon Thames. Do you know more or less how much it would be a fair price? Thanks
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cost of replacing and relocating the new boiler
Hi all I live in warrington. Recently my boiler broke( 14 years old!!). it is currently in the kitchen cupboard. I requested quotes for replacing new system boiler and moving it to airing cupboard upstairs which needed vertical flue. Northern gas quoted me £2500 using Promax 24HE (Baxi).(5 year cover with chemical flush-…
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Air in radiators issue...
Apparently the fact that there is continually ‘air’/gas in our upstairs rads could be due to sludge that remained because the installer didn’t powerflush after ferroquest treatment (simply used system pump and drained). Sludge can produce Nitrogen apparently, as well as block pipes/rads(?) The boiler was new last year –…
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Qualified Plumbers; Advice please.
Looking on doing this course later this year.. http://www.ppltraining.co.uk/plumbing_training/4_week_professional.asp Can ya just have a quick look and then answer these questions please. After this course is completed what else do i need to become a Level 2 Qualified plumber? (Is it just C&G 6089) How long roughly will…
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b&q paint
does anybody have any ideas on how to get hold of discontinued b&q paints? we need to do some touching up and the colour has been discontinued - have tried ringing stores, and staff were no help at all! just wondering really whether or not the remainder of the stock goes to a discounted place? probablynot but it's worth a…
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Carpetright and compensation
Anyone had any joy getting compensation for shoddy workmanship out of Carpetright? Long tedious story but 5 months after initial laying we're making progress on getting the job put right. Mention of comepenstaion for massive inconvenience is just stonewalled. Have written to Phil Harris 4 times but only had 1 reply and…