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    Hot Water Tank Size???

    For the extra cost and space I'd install a 300 litre cylinder.... :wink: :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Use masonry paint to hide imperfections

    Haven't you finished that room yet Adrian...... :lol: :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Tiling Shower

    IMO, thats the best couse of action and will give best results..... :wink: Good Luck :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Smoothing uneven ceilings

    What are the names of these wonder products....? If you do find a way of doing this please let me know as I have never found any other way than to call a plasterer........ :wink: Who IMO are well worth the cost on such a small job that will take you days to strip, fill and rub down...
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    airing cupboard

    Ted I assume that you didn't get an earlier reply as this question is goverened by many factors, not least of all, your own decision. When you mention a 'boiler that does the lot', I assume you mean a condensing combination boiler which provides both central heating and hot water without the...
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    Sealed system, is it a DIY option?

    Touche ChrisR.............. :roll: Although I don't remember disputing any spielin mistakes and I'm sure Big Tone can look after himself..... :lol: :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    wallpaper

    I have seen this many times in peoples house although none of my wallpaper hanging has ever been subject to this effect. Make sure you size behind the radiator adequately and then hang the paper. Never use cheap wallpaper paste, that is the key....! :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Sealed system, is it a DIY option?

    Ding Ding ........................... Hold Tight pleasssssse...........! :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Cats - How can I stop them using my garden as a public loo

    You may wish to read a previous posting which started off talking of keeping cats in and then diversified to all the woes of cats habits around a property. I found it rather amusing although for some it was a terrible worry....! There were also a lot of suggestions on how to deal with this...
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    bathroom floor - slate

    Now thats the type of professional advice I love to read........ :wink: :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Tiling Shower

    noseall........does indeed know all.....! His answer is very correct. Whatever you do now is a bodge, unfortunately..! If I am imagining your scenario corrctly, I would go with the mastic beading rather than what you f-i-l said to use grout. Next time, tile before erecting the...
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    painting textured artex celing

    There is a paint called ''One Coat''which I've used and it did what it said on the tin. The method already mentioned by the previous poster is adequate although past experience makes me paint everything twice. Painting ceilings takes no time at all when you get your elbow grease into...
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    Painting tiles, removing old tile paint

    See my above post, it already answered the question. I did not recommend scraping paint.... :roll: :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Sealed system, is it a DIY option?

    Yes, lets get one thing clear............ ''Ceteris Parabis'' anyone like to spell this correctly..? Or should I simply say ''All Things Being Equal'' You can pressurise your boiler.................!!!!!! Hip Hip Hooooorah......! :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Sealed system, is it a DIY option?

    Paddy I'm afraid to say that these helpful souls are the eyes and ears for the leaders of the Nanny State we live in today. Anything that stretches the boundaries or requires the ticket that they posess, they clam up and try bouncing you away with humorless wit. :wink: Mostly...
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    Bathroom floor, ply thickness??

    I'd go for 25mm and make sure its screwed down adequately...! Less Flexibility, Less Cracking....! :wink: :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    painting kitchen cupboards

    I have done the same before, my result was not what I expected at all, it was then ripped out and a new kitchen fitted. I have since called in a sprayer to another kitchen who took all the doors off and painted them and the carcasses individually, although it looked good at first, it...
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    Silicone sealant

    Instead of using a wet finger you can use a washing up liquid, just keep dipping your finger in it...! Do not wash the washing up liquid off until the mastic bead has dried. If you have never done this before, have a practice elsewhere first, its not easy to get the result that most people...
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    Sealed system, is it a DIY option?

    I stand corrected by Agile..... 8) I did think a few of DIYNOT's principal characters may appear on this posting..... :lol: Although it was a mere slip of the finga's....! :D 8) :D 8) :D
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    Sealed system, is it a DIY option?

    In Principal errrrrrrr sorry, but how can it be bad advice, IN PRINCIPAL.... :?: I knew whilst typing that I'd get this feedback. OK, Paddy, Be Careful.....! :D 8) :D 8) :D ps. Never change a tap without wearing your nuclear fallout suit.... 8)
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