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    tiling

    I'll agree with Oilman. A professional should take approx. 1hr per sqm to tile then 15min per sqm to grout up. Working on an hourly rate of £20?? you can get a rough cost?
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    Wall Brackets for Floating Shelves

    Are these the thick shelves that seem to hang there without support? If so I made some recently from 2" x 9" flooring joist. I chiselled out a 15mm square section from each end - set 1" back from the front face, so you won't see it when up. Then I used two 15mm square sections as mounting...
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    Tiling on Uneven Surfaces

    I tend to use a generous amount of adhesive to pack 'em even. It works if your careful and use a straight edge over them as you go. Be prepared to take a few off to readjust.
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    CH short boiler heating cycles

    Thanks Oilman that's great!
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    CH short boiler heating cycles

    I have a combi BAXI boiler running 8 rads with TRV's. When the heating has been on for a while and heated the flat, I've noticed that the boiler will fire up for approx 10 secs every 3 mins. Is this normal? I would have thought it would fire for a longer time to heat more water, not do short...
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    bathroom fitting costs

    I've done a bathroom and the materials are expensive, they all add up. Roughly 50/50 labour to materials. I reckon the price is OK.
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    Boss TRV's

    Thanks Bahco, I'll take a look and see what's doing.
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    Repairing a Bath Surface

    what sort of surface does the bath have? Is it porcelain?
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    advice on leaking heating pipe

    Is it a newly soldered pipe? If so it's normal for discolouration afterwards.
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    Cost of fitting a kitchen worktop

    I've heard that it's normal to charge £35 per joint. I'd guess that the cut out would be similarly priced and about £20/straight cut. Hope this gives you a rough idea.
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    Boss TRV's

    Hi, I have a whistling radiator. If I change the TRV is it likely to stop? Also am I right in that they can be changed insitu and all you have to do is turn it off (to 0) and unscrew and to reassemble turn to 5 and reconnect? Thank you. :?:
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