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fixing UPVc double glazing problems

Hi i have 2 windows with different problems. they are both 50/50 with bottom opening hinged on the horizontal near wher...
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posted by usenet
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by usenet

Crack -Garage floor

When in the process of building garage it was found that the housebuilder(Wimpey) had decided to dig a huge hole and bu...
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posted by corniche700
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by corniche700

House Extension Foundations - HELP!

I'm building a new extension and cannot get any information on whether or not I should use rebar to tie the new fou...
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posted by toptip
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by toptip

Acorn Kitchen Extractor

I wonder if anyone can help me locate the manufacturers address / Tel or web site for a hob kitchen extractor made by A...
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posted by anywhere
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by anywhere

Part P course

Hi, The local plumbing school is running a "Part P" course which it says is aimed at DIYers, plumbers and other people...
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posted by alex
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by alex

Spur or end of a radial???

Hi, I want to add a new socket in a bedroom and have gone to the nearest socket to add a spur, but the socket only has...
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posted by lsd_584
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by lsd_584

DIY Kitchens

I'm looking to replace our kitchen. This isn't the first time I've fitted a kitchen but I want to do it dif...
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posted by j0anna.drake.removethis
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by j0anna.drake.removethis

rendering

I am going to finish a repair to some brickwork in my garage with a sand and cement render to match it to the surroundi...
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posted by activator
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by activator

OT: Retraining & Trades?

Hi, A bit off topic, but I'm looking to retrain and get a trade. Looking at training as an electrician or a plaster...
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posted by jonchart
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jonchart

wooden gates - what to treat them with

Have substantial (sawn softwood) gates that have now been up 6 months - need treating with something. Any recommendatio...
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posted by JJWilliams24
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by JJWilliams24

Solid kitchen carcasses?

Anyone got some tips on where to buy solid ready made kitchen unit carcasses? I already have the doors, but the units (...
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posted by <tim.rickettsNOSPAM
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Flakey Paint

30 year old paint on internal walls is flakey I&#39;ve removed all the loose bits but if I&#39;m to paint over I&#39;m...
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posted by mark.nalder_TRAPTHESPAM_
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Removing paint on bathroom tiles

Hello My bathroom walls are tiled completely with "decorative", slightly embossed tiles which a previous owner has pain...
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posted by dont.spam
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by dont.spam

Loss of water pressure in bathroom sink

Hi, hope someone can shed some light on this. Just fitted a new bathroom but have noticed that the water pressure from...
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posted by none
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by none

Reliable and Flexible Corgi Plumber Wanted - Mid Herts

I am planning on replacing my 30+ year old CH boiler with a new, conventional flue boiler (and yes, I know about the re...
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posted by davidm_uk_notme
34 comments posted 21yrs posted by davidm_uk_notme