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Thanks for the advice , everyone. I'll have a think whether to try and repair it . I have noticed though , that similar machines are a lot cheaper than we paid for ours 15+ years ago , so replacement might be the way to go

What ? Brand new ? What make was it ? I'll make a mental note to avoid .

Thanks . I might have a look . I know they're not all the same but is it generally easy to get the old bearing out , or do you need pulling tools ect ?

Hello Folks We have a 15 year old LG washing machine. It's been very reliable and taken a lot of hammer and only been repaired a couple of times However were getting noise from the drum and I think the bearing might be on the way out Is it worth getting a quote for a repair, or would I be...

Well that's a result ! I emailed my concerns to the company and asked them to knock half off the plastering bill . They replied today and have refunded me the full amount . Happy days .

Thanks for replies , folks . It's given me a few ideas . One option I'm thinking of is that because it doesn't matter what the panels look like from the back , I could shorten the width to get them between the posts and then add extra supports on the back , once in place. Any thoughts?

I think you're probably right. I should have called them back but tried to fix it to move the job on ! To be fair , I've used them a few times and their aftercare is usually good . I've asked for a discount , so we'll see what happens. I just have the feeling that the project manager is trying...

Hi Andy . It's too late for pictures . I've rectified the plastering to the best of my abilities. Its now only noticable in certain light . My argument being that it should have been done properly by the company.

Yes the concrete posts are in place . Just swapping the old waney lap panels for close face panels . They come as tapered boards attached to 3 , 70 x 35 rails

Hello Folks I have recently had my windows replaced by a local company . Part of the process was to reduce the size of the windows in my 3 bedrooms and rebuild and plaster the stud walls . The area to be plastered measures around 1/2 meter wide by 1 meter high at each side of the 3 windows ...

Hello Everyone , I am currently replacing some fence panels in my garden . I have four panels which will be difficult to drop into position due to overhanging trees ect which I dont want to cut back . Therefore I am planning to buy the materials and build the panels in Situ . I just need some...

Thanks for the advice , guys . I went with the Leyland Trade in the end . White on the ceiling and magnolia on the walls . One coat was pretty good , but I gave the walls a 2nd coat as could see a few areas where the previous colour was showing through . Only £32 for 10L at B+Q , so worth...

Much appreciated . I feel for you . That`s a huge commitment . We looked after my Dad for 10 years and only now starting to realise the enormity of the task ! I will take some comfort in getting his house back to something like the condition he would have had it in , before his illness ...

Cheers Freddie . Looks good value ! Is it the Trade or the Trade Contract ? (The Trade is 2x the price ) I`ll have a think about the colour , but TBH anything will be an improvement on the "Turquoise Grime" we currently have !! Just thought the magnolia would have a better chance of hiding it !

Hello Everyone I`m about to start sprucing up my Dads old house prior to putting up for sale . He had dementia and consequently the house hasn`t been decorated in a long time , and the walls are very grubby . I don`t want to spend ages redecorating , but I`m thinking of making it presentable...