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I have recently had a new kitchen fitted with mottled granite worktops. The tiler has just finished the wall tiles, and I've cleaned up the mess afterwards. To my horror there are several stains which look like splash marks,where he must have been mixing something or swilling off his tools...

We are about to place an order for a new kitchen, and the next step is to choose a gas hob, single fan oven and possibly a dishwasher (which may have to be a slimline one, depending on the space available). Am I better off going for a more expensive item? Does anyone 'in the know' have any...

Hotpoint FZ175 Freezer I've just noticed that the warning light on the freezer is flashing. I don't think the door was closed properly, as it opened too easy, but the food is still frozen. No damage done then, but can anyone tell me how to get rid of the flashing light please? I can't find...

Half way through a wash cycle (coloured cotton that usually takes just over an hour) I heard the sound of 2 clicks, which usually means that the cycle has finished. All the lights were flashing, including the pause light. Conditioner was still in the drawer and the clothes were sitting in...

I've noticed that after each flush the water level (in a ground floor toilet) appears to be lower than normal. Can anyone tell me what's caused this and how to rectify please?

We have just had white oak internal doors and staircase fitted. Can anyone tell me which is the best method of treating them please - do we use an oil of some sort?

I am considering this machine: http://www.bosch-home.co.uk/our-products/laundry/washing-machines/freestanding/classixx/WAE24164GB.html as a replacement for my Hotpoint that I have had various issues with lately :( see other postings. It reads well, price £305 and has a 2 year warranty...

I seem to have one problem after another with my washer at the moment. Hotpoint Aquarius Extra WMA34 Sometimes I get 5 steady red lights showing: Time Saver Door Locked Wash Rinse and Spin Final Spin At this point it's been washing for a while and conditioner is still in the...

If I take the clothes straight from the drum as soon as the cycle finishes it's ok, but I left the washer running whilst I went out for ½ hour. When I opened the washer door there was a horrible smell which I can only describe as like a hamster cage :shock: what the hell's all that about...?

We have just had a cultured marble fireplace fitted and have noticed that silicone is still present in parts. Can anyone tell me what would be the safest product to use to remove please without scratching or staining?

Marks keep appearing on the inside of the double glazed unit of one of the bedroom windows. To me, the marks look like an impression a textured cloth would leave. It seemed to appear when we had the cold spell, but it is not condensation. Sometimes the window is completely clear. It is a...

Can anyone suggest a way to thoroughly clean the dispenser drawer of a washing machine please? My washer is in continual use and I only clean the drawer thoroughly about once a month - if I remember :oops: At the moment it feels rough as if there is a build up of powder, but nothing I have...

We have recently changed over to gas central heating after 20+ years of using solid fuel. During this cold spell I have noticed that first thing in the morning two of the bedroom windows are completely covered in condensation. This never happened with solid fuel. The fire would lay dormant...

For a welder to be able to cut piping at an angle I believe there is an aid called a 'wraparound' which is available in different sizes. Can anyone tell me where I would buy such a thing, or is it something that a tradesman would make himself?

My washer has suddenly developed a very loud buzzing / droning noise as soon as a program starts. This stops as soon as water starts coming in, but continues at regular intervals throughout the cycle. Any ideas anyone? :? Edit: Just noticed this post:-...

We are due to have cushion floor laid. Can anyone suggest the best way to return the washer to its original position afterwards? It's in a small room which has just a toilet and washer in it so there's not much room to manoeuvre. I can imagine deep score marks where its been dragged... :shock: