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Karndean flooring
I'm looking for some hardwearing flooring for our kitchen. I've ruled out engineered board as an option (even the water resistant stuff) as it's just gonna get too may dents and scrapes. Its a very...
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Anyone using an extractor hood that just re-circulates?
Might seem a bit of a daft question but I've got a bit of an issue with venting one out that can be resolved but it's going to be a bit difficult with the location. Someone suggested I just have it...
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Modern Tap repair
I have a typical kitchen tap mixer unit long spout paddle handles either side. Saw it in wickes under Sienna Mono Mixer 207012 but no doubt sold in loads of places. Had this for about 2 years. Problem...
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Stone facade being split off from the wall
This stone facade is coming to pieces on a well loved council building. Either the council doesn't know how to fix it or if they do, they don't want to spend the money. One local I talked to said the...
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Damaged bathroom sink
A substantial chunk at the side of my bathroom sink broke off into two large and about 4 splinter pieces after a cup fell from the shelf above it. Is there an adhesive which I can get hold of in an...
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Grout vs Caulk vs Grout plus caulk
I'v read several discussions here about the use of grout vs caulk in bathroom tile at tub and corner joints. My contractor recommended grout but the tile supplier suggested that I should caulk over...
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Rotary tool
Any comments on the machine mart rotary tool? don't really want to spend the money for a dremel as it is only for occasional use mostly in parting stainless steel screws up to O BA (6mm) in size.
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Worktops
For my new office setup, I'm going for some fairly decent quality kitchen worktop. Maybe something from the Duropal range. Any other suggestions gratefully received though - are there any specialist...
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Dishwasher upper spray arm not turning despite water flowing
I expect you will find, for future reference, that the plastic whirly bits all pull out for cleaning quite easily - ours do - then the holes can be poked out before steeping them in acid. Our local...
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remote locking cat flaps
new GF moved in with 2 kitties, they have just got to the stage of going out, and are allowed out during the day, and stay in during the night. want to put a cat flap in, have a window with a plastic...
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RCD
Was taking down strip light in the garage conversion tonight, in order to paint ceiling. Turned off lighting circuit MCB. Then disconnected light, checking with electric neon test screwdriver that all...
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Remote light operation
Does anyone know of a system so that I can use a remote control to operate a light? I want to turn on/off a garage light remotely Thanks Colin
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Re glueing Kitchen Cabinet door laminate
The laminate/plastic covering on my Wickes kitchen cabinet doors is peeling away on the door edges. Anyone with a similar experience, what's a good glue to stick it back again, please? It's not a...
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Repairing vacuum cleaner hose assembly
We have a Dyson-dc05-motorhead vacuum cleaner. The Hose assembly is losing electrical contact, which is causing the motorhead to stop and start when vacuuming. A new hose assembly can be obtained I...
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Do they make and where to buy ?
This is best viewed full screen. not very good graphic but helps explain I hope. The wife would like a chrome or white or brass shower rail in the bathroom. Easy you may think, but alas not so. The...
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