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    Reclaimed floor boards or new?

    Many thanks for your help Doggit. The 1930s ones are like this photo - is this just a standard pine floor?
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    Reclaimed floor boards or new?

    Thank you. Would boards from a 1930s house tie in okay do you think? Mine are like the photo attached...
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    Reclaimed floor boards or new?

    We’re having a side return extension built to our semi-detached house (built 1901) to widen the kitchen, and knock through to the dining room. The dining room and hall currently have the original pitch pine tongue & groove boards sanded and oiled, I would like to achieve the same in the kitchen...
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    Gas Fire - Precast Flue - Flue Upgrade

    Thanks Kirkgas, Is a 'flue flow test' the same as the smoke test, ie to check there are no leaks in the flue ? The guy that's completing the upgrade is different to the guy that's fitting my new gas fire - I'm expecting a safety certificate from the guy installing the fire, but obviously I...
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    Gas Fire - Precast Flue - Flue Upgrade

    I currently have a pre-cast flue with a ridge tile vent I'm having the system upgraded today as there is a leak where the flue blocks connect to the 'pipe' in the loft space. This upgrade is costing me £300. Should I expect to receive some kind of gas safety certificate on completion of...
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    Kitchen Bin

    I'm looking for a kithen bin similar to this one http://www.kitchenideas.com.au/pull_out_recycle_bin.jpg Does anyone know where i might be able to get hold of one? I have googled kitchen bins to death and can only find smaller units up to 18 litre capacity - i'm looking for something...
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    Loft Insulation

    I've just had my loft insulated. Previous to the installation I had loose fibre insulation which wasn't very deep at all - you could see the plasterboard of the ceiling below in some patches. The loft installation company completed the installtion today and have run out rolls of...
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    Painting internal doors - Primer/Undercoat

    I have glass pannelled internal doors that are currently varnished with a dark oak colour. I want to re-paint them in a satin white colour. I've been told there is a special primer/basecoat I can buy that will stick to varnish (other primers I have just scratch off) - Does anyone know what...
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    Flat Roof Leaking - Advice on suggested repair and quote

    I have a single storey extension to the side of my house which houses the garage and utility room. I have recently noticed a water leak in the ceiling of the utility room (water dripping down through light fitting). Have had a look at the roof and it seems the wooden facia along the back of the...
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    Where to buy a radiator?

    Manchester Have googled a lot - can't find 1780mm length anywhere - do they make them anymore?
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    Where to buy a radiator?

    Where is best for me to buy a new radiator from? i am replacing an old one. I need one that is as close to the old one's measurements of Length: 1780mm by Hight: 600mm At this size i don't think I'll fit it in my car so if anyone can reccommend someplace that will deliver that would be...
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