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What primer and undercoat works best, painting dark doors?
I have decided to tackle my dark wood doors myself as the quote from the painter was too much. He said to use 2 coats Dulux quick dry all in one primer and undercoat. 1 coat Dulux trade undercoat. 2 coats of satin. I have done this on one side of a door and it's not looking that brilliant. What would you use? I feel the…
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WC's and washbasins
Can any one please help? My family and I live in rented accommodation. The bathroom is upstairs (bath, washbasin, shower over bath) and the toilet is downstairs but has no hand washing facilities. I have asked about a wash basin, they say the loo is too small (not in my opinion,54''x32'')and they can't change the door to…
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To plaster or not to plaster
Hi, Just how bad do your walls (bathroom) have to be before you have to have them plastered before tiling? :confused:
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help neded fixing a tap washer
are theyre any step by step guides (with pics maybe?) out there, to show how to replace a tap washer? no idea how they come apart, and more important, go back together.. will i need any special tool, or just a monkey wrench? it's a standard(i guess) kitchen tap, but dont want a flood! have located main water stop valve,…
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house extension
hi, although i've been reading from martins site for ages i've never been on the forums. some great advice from you all. my problem is a too small house for an expanding family. i would like an extension but i dont no where to start! do i look into planning permission first or go to an archetech or a builder? any advice…
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Washing Machine - under sink disaster!
Hi Every time I do a washing water overflows under my sink. This used to happen, then stopped, but has now started again - I have a washing up basin to catch the water (and it get full to the top!). It seems like the water can't get away fast (it comes up in to the sink as well) enough and therefore backs-up the pipe and…
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anyone know about 4 PIN 2D FLUORESCENT LAMP fittings?
Hi I've have one of these in my room and had hoped the bulb had gone but I've just brought a new one and it still doesn't work! I don't know much about these but I do know that some fluorescent bulbs have some kind of 'starter' or fuse thingy (technical term!:rolleyes: ) that have to be replaced... I'm hoping that I don't…
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Whining whistling tank - can anyone help
When I run the kitchen tap or the upstairs shower there is a whining whistle noise from the cold water tank in the loft, which lasts for a few seconds then stops. I thought it was the ball valve in the cold water tank, so replaced it but it hasn't helped. Please has anyone got any suggestions as to what the problem is??
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painting on new plaster question
Hi I'd be really grateful if anyone can help me. We've just had our artex plastered over. How long do we need to leave it before painting it? I've seen suggestions online varying from a few days to 4 weeks. Also I have bought PVA to seal it - what diultion do I need to use? Thirdly - if i seal with PVA, do I still need to…
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Tumble Dryer in metal finish
Hi, Can anyone help me identify a tumble dryer available online that has a metal finish (i.e. real metal not metal-coloured plastic)? I've been around all the electrical shops today but 99% of tumble dryers appear to be in white and the remaining 1% are silver coloured plastic. I'm not normally this style concious but it…
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Noisy Water Pipe!!
For the past 2-3 weeks, we have realised that while turning the cold water tap 'ON', there is a 'THUD' noise heard constantly in the beginining from the pipes, i presume. Can anyone help me to eliminate the noise??
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15mm upgraded to 22mm for Vaillant Combi
Hi - we are keen to get a combi installed and after much deliberation and help from this site (thank you), we are going for a Vaillant. I thought we'd cracked it when we decided on the Vaillant 837 plus which is an extra £100 on the 831 quote ( quoted £2800 for the 831 model) but now the plumber needs to come back out cos'…
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New disabled toilet
I am planning to build a downstairs diabled toilet. It will be like a lean to using the existing back door as the entrance and building a new back door. Question is do the doors have to be the wide doors for wheelchair access or can I use standard size doore (the disabiled person does not need a wheelchair )
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Any Electricians out there? I need advice...
Apparently we need two pieces of work done (according to British Gas) 1. There's no bonding between the Electric and water supply 2. We still have the really old meter box (well 2 of them as my house used to be 2 flats years ago). This needs to be replaced with a new one. Got a quote from BG £530 for the Meter Change £170…
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Building over a public sewr - Thames Water
Help needed if possible please I have planning permission for a house extension in London and have now received an email from Thames Water saying I need to apply to them (and pay them c.£650) since my extension is within 3mtrs of a public sewer (on my property). The leaflet they have sent me is a little ambiguous stating…
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Block paving sinking in parts
I have a drive block paved in the grey tegular (I think it is called that anyway). Anyway in certain parts it has sunk slightly and I was wondering what the cost would be of taking it up and having it relayed? Do they charge so much per metre for the labour? I am assuming the same blocks can be reused? Thanks
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What to put (slate etc) on Roof
Hi all Trying to get a new roof done. Builder has left it up to me to get the tiles/slate. I haven't got a clue.:think: I have black slate on at the moment (can I sell these?) What's the cheapest and best (long lasting, keep house warm etc) material to use? Thanks for any replies as I really don't know what to put.
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Stuck pyrex jugs
Got two pyrex jugs stuck to gether any tips for freeing them tried soaking in hot water no joy ,thanks
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Slow Flowing Tap
Hi, I am in the process of changeing the sink and taps in the kitchen, the problem is when it`s all been connected the flow from the hot tap is not very quick, the tap is a Franke Pilatus Powerstream, is this normal for this type of tap?.
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Through carpet - any ideas?
Our through carpet (lounge and dining room) is on its last legs, it is a pretty huge L shaped room. We have a hairy dog whose favourite thing is to throw up on the lounge carpet so it needs to be eaily cleanable and cheap. I am in Manchester - can anyone recommend a purveyer of cheap, hardwearing, fitted carpet? Muchos…