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    What make would you go with... large capacity fridge/freezer

    My 7 year old Samsung has just limited it's usefulness now the door has fallen off (it was already limited as the control panel stopped working about 4 years in). I'm looking to buy a new one. Don't quite think we've got enough width to buy a side-by-side American style, but might be able to...
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    What to do with a damp wooden subfloor?

    Thanks for the reply. There's a possibility it has been wet longer than 8 weeks. Anything I should do to treat the wood in case it has started to rot?
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    What to do with a damp wooden subfloor?

    I had a leaky stop-cock in my kitchen which we noticed when the old cork floor tiles started to pop-up. In some ways this was a benefit as we've been meaning to get rid of these nasty things and them getting damp has helped the cause. However now I've lifted up a few layers of tile, board...
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    Kitchen spotlights - energy saving replacement suggestions?

    Thanks guys - the direct replacements look like a great option. I take it TLC is the forum's online store of choice for getting this stuff?
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    Kitchen spotlights - energy saving replacement suggestions?

    Hi, I have a centre spotlight in my kitchen with 4 bulbs (40W R50 SES's). I want to reduce my total wattage burning and am just wondering what the best replacement would be for similar light output / less energy? Thanks for any pointers... Adam.
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    Commissioning a home extension: Tips for a Newbie?

    Thanks that's a great starting point. Any other links from anybody greatly appreciated.
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    Commissioning a home extension: Tips for a Newbie?

    We want to undertake our first ever major home improvement project and pull down the existing (badly built) adjoining garage and replace with a single storey extension in order to yield a larger kitchen, a downstairs cloakroom and a small study. I'm really clueless about the process that I...
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    Solid oak flooring on top of wooden floorboards (floating?)

    Thanks for a great forum. I've had a look around here but don't think I've yet found a conclusive view on the best approach to take in my situation, so some guidance is greatly appreciated! I have some 130mm x 18mm solid oak flooring that I want to lay on existing floorboards in my living...
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