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Shower Pump? Which Pressure?

I want to install a shower pump. There are loads on the market, all with different 'Bar' ratings. Can anyone ad...
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posted by colin.devonport
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Has anyone recorded This Old House?

Hi again all Am still looking for several seasons of This Old House that I haven't been able to get..... if anyone h...
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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM
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condensation problem

Hi Just installed new bathroom suite without any major problems apart from one thing The cistern above the new toilet i...
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posted by gary.mcnab
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retaining heat

Hi there, we have a single skinned garage and we are converting it into a bedsit. We have been told our options for ins...
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posted by loraine
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Painting kitchen doors

Hi, Our kitchen is looking a bit tired, and needs updating. We can't afford to replace the doors so are looking for...
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posted by david.brown
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Plating attic joists?

Hi, I have been informed that i need to "plate" the joists in my attic in order to safely use it as a storage space. Can...
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posted by patriciabaylis
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Tall Radiator Needed

Where can I get a tall double radiator with a high BTU output and how much will it cost ? All I can find are radiators...
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posted by robinson.alan
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Extractor fan

I have a 12v extractor fan (it says 12v on it although it's wired into the mains) in the loo which used to work fin...
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posted by rttgrahamwow
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Leaking washing machine

I have a Whirlpool 1000, and water is pouring through the bottom of the door during the rinse cycle. I have renewed the...
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posted by kakapo
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ikea chipboard furniture

I got some ikea stuff for my bedroom and it looks fine and seems solid enough but because it's made of chipboard an...
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posted by neutron(abcde)
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Would like a remote dimmer that can handle 500w minimum

Does anyone know if it is possible to buy a remotely & manually operated dimmer control for room lights, which can handl...
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posted by andy.radiocodesxxx
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Joist Hangers

Hello, I'm replacing a suspended floor in the kitchen. The wall plates on opposing walls have rotten and I original...
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posted by alexander_68
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FloorStanding Combination Boiler

Is there any floor standing combination boiler avaible? Thanks for any information.
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posted by aah
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12 volt switch

I want to purchase a 12 volt switch which will be added in line on my existing cable but have tried Google and numerous...
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posted by darrach
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Sealing plasterboard top and bottom

Single story extension built with vaulted ceiling all approved building regs. In colder weather noticing a lot of air b...
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posted by likelytogetspam
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