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slide-over handles for cupboard
Does anyone know where I can get some handles which slide over the top of a 16mm cupboard door rather than being drilled and screwed? I've seen a set a while back which are, in effect, detachable,...
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How to clean CH Venturi
How do I go about cleaning the venturi on my Ferroli Optima 1000 combi boiler? Thanks for looking.
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* Large tiles for shower
Hello there; I am redoing my shower, I replaced the walls with hardibacker board (vapor barrier as well) and now I'm ready to tile. I noticed that most showers use small tiles but I would like to...
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Screws
I have frequently gone into my Opticians and had a screw tightened at no cost. No doubt they would supply one FOC Colin
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software reset Siemens SE26T252GB/01 dishwasher
Does anyone know how you reset the software on a Siemens SE26T252GB/01 dishwasher. The water does not pump out at the end of the cycle but I think the pump is not blocked and the outlet hose looks OK....
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HIPS questions
I am about to sell a 2 bed property. I am seeking advice on the best way to go with a HIP survey. By best way I probably mean cheapest! I understand estates agents will sort it but would I be better...
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laminate flooring
SWMBO has talked me into laying wood laminate flooring in the bedroom. The room is 2.6m x 4m. In the instructions it says to leave a gap of 10 - 15mm all round to allow for expansion/spreading under...
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Flue sealing
Delurking to ask for help with sealing a flue. Have just removed/dismantled the ancient Aga that was here when we moved in 8 months ago (originally solid fuel but diy converted to oil - you can watch...
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Filling gap (0.5cm to 1.0cm) below some skirting board
Hi, All the skirting board in my flat goes right down to the floor. However, in two sections (both visible, one in hall one in living room) I got some replaced due to water damage and the idiot (sadly...
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Conservatory floor advice...
Hi Building a conservatory... 5m x 3m, .. stage now at - up to damp proof course with double brick wall, about to put down concrete base Question and advice please.. About 10 yrs ago I put in a block...
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Water pipes banging when taps are turned on/off
Hi, I live in a 1970's house. The problem above started happening about 2 weeks ago. I affects both the hot and cold water taps throughout the house, and the banging seems to be localised to some...
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Interior folding doors
I am trying to source an interior folding (concertina type) door to make the kitchen more usable. The type I want is in plain white rather similar to this one in Argos: the Argos one has the most...
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Birch veneer
Hi, Does anyone know where I can get some birch veener or birch veneered MDF/contiboard ? All the places I can find do maple, beech, etc but not birch! I've found edging birch veneer but not...
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Small Screws
Can anyone recommend a site for buying spectacle screws of various sizes ? The little repair kits you can buy seem to be the wrong size for the specs I have. How do you measure the size of a screw ?...
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Exterior paint
Anyone got any recommendations for a good exterior gloss paint? I normally use Dulux, but it seems to need re-doing every two or three years - and yes, I do rub it down well and use a good undercoat....
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