Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Porthole Window ideas???

Hi All We were hoping that some of you guys might be able to come up with some suggestions We Live in Jelson built hous...

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posted by l8r30(nospam)

16 comments posted 20yrs posted by l8r30(nospam)

Boiler Temp probe- Help.

I have a Ariston a/23 mffi boiler, that has started shutdown with an overheat warning light. This mainly occurs when th...

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posted by c.dennisonRemove

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FAQ: Want to ask a DIY question? Here's how. (V.16)

[Weekly posting - Archived once a month] This is an introduction to the UK.D-I-Y newsgroup for new and experienced Do-I...

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posted by phil_a

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by phil_a

rewire

Can any one help? I am thinking of rewiring the whole house from top to bottom, lighting and ring main. Do I need to ge...

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posted by reading2

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Cheapest way to heat a room....Oil central heating, or Gas Heater?

In order to heat a single room in a house, which would be the cheapest way to do this? Using oil fired central heating...

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posted by ted123

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by ted123

CDA Dishwasher fault

Hi we have a CDA dishwasher which washes ok untill the rinse cycle , when it stops and beeps continuously , holding and...

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posted by johnhendy_7777

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Chimney Seeeping

Hi - thought about sweeping my chimney myself. What sort of price should I pay for a set of rods/brush? Is there anythi...

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posted by trevor.peacock4nomontys

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fitting a deadlock... what to buy? cost to buy/install?

Hi, I'd like to fit better locks to my front and back door. Can anyone tell me what is typical to pay for a deadloc...

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posted by owddef

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New kitchen

I'm building an extension and planning for the kitchen units. The walls are from the original outbuilding so will h...

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posted by spam

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Wickes Combi Boiler

Anyone had any experience of the Wickes Combi boilers, particularly the HE24? I think they are made by Halstead. I had s...

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posted by jedimaster.rob

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Shower smell

Hi, Lately I have noticed a ammonia type smell when I shower. No jokes please, I can guess them all in advance 8-) I ha...

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posted by No spamplease

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by No spamplease

Fitting Gas Hob

I have ordered a replacement gas hob and will need to have it installed by a CORGI registered person. Can anyone tell me...

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posted by david.matt

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I'm hoping not too OT - advice on floor/patch adhesives?

I've got a tear in lino caused by constant tyre pressure from my = wheelchair hitting the same spot on the floor as...

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posted by wheelzuk'removespam'

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by wheelzuk'removespam'

Stud wall question

I'm looking at building a stud wall and I am wondering what the best way to deal with the fact that the room is mor...

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posted by nospam

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Heatstore Showers-Replacement parts

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has dealt with the company "Heatstore" the shower manufactorer. I need to fit a new water c...

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posted by uk.sport.betting

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