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    Choosing a builder

    I have now got planning permission / BCO etc. for a extending my kitchen. All I need to do now is choose a builder to carry out the work What is the best way to do this? 1) Use one of the FMB onesfrom their website? 2) Use a builder who has done good jobs on other peoples houses and where...
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    Creda Tumble dryer - tumbling but not drying

    My Creda tumble dyer (ten years old) is tumbling ok but there is no hot air being produced - just cold. Therefore, the clothes aren't drying. Is this a case of the heating element having blown or, is it just that it's very old and has 'had it's day' ? :cry:
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    House extension - complete process

    Thanks for your replies. My wife spoke to the council today and they said that they couldn't/wouldn't tell me over the phone if planning permission is required or not. Also spoke to this bloke who said he'd come and do a visit. Told him not to bother visiting and that he should send a letter...
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    House extension - complete process

    Thanks for all the replies. I've got a designer (works for the council)coming round Saturday morning. He'll be doing a ground floor survey (£150) to basically say if I can get an extension built. If ok, he'll be doing plans for us later (£150) Does this sound right? Another query; he said that...
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    House extension - complete process

    Hi, I'm wanting an extension built onto the rear of my house so as to increase my kitchen. What is the process for getting this done; i.e do I get planning permission, building permission sorted out first? where does the design part come into it and how do I go about choosing a builder to carry...
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    Ford Escort 1.6LX - knocking sound from front left wheel

    My Escort has started to make a knocking'rumbling noise at the front left wheel. This only happens when I go over slightly uneven surfaces and always when turning corners or going round roundabouts. It's fine on the straight roads. I checked the wheel and all the bolts seem to be on ok. I...
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    Electrocution !

    Hey, DESL, I'm sort of in the same boat. I live on Canvey and have 2360 parts 1 and 2 (3 years) and am also looking to learn house-bashing. I currently work 4nights on 4 days off (IT) and was looking for something to do on these days off . If you need any help, let me know and maybe I can...
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    Ford Escort LX - knocking sound from front right wheel

    My Escort (1995) makes a loud knocking sound at the front right wheel when I turn right or left. It also makes it sometimes when I have just started the car and have began to accelerate away. It is ok on the straight. Could it be a bearing that's worn? Any ideas ? :?
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    Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt

    Zampa, I've just put a diluted (25%) coat od Dukux Supermatt on my skimmed plaster walls - they've been dry for two weeks. Do I need to apply a second coat of Supermatt, diluted by 15% OR can I just go ahead and apply the final coloured coat that the wife has chosen ? :?
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    By how much should I thin matt paint on skimmed walls?

    Third_eye, Would this paint be suitable ? :? http://www.duluxtrade.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/DTBUK/Specifiers/ICIPaints/servlet/DTBUK/Specifiers/Products/datasheets/515.pdf
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    By how much should I thin matt paint on skimmed walls?

    Thanks, Third Eye. So, to recap, I should use the Dulux Matt and folow the instructions on the tin. So, is two weeks long enough for the plaster to dry and, how many coats should I give it BEFORE applying my final colour? :? :)
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    By how much should I thin matt paint on skimmed walls?

    Just had one of my bedrooms skimmed. Once the plaster has dried (I'm going to wait at least two weeks for this) how much should I thin the coat s of emulsion by and, how many coats should I give it before I put on the final colour ? Is it: 50% dilute for first coat 30% dilute...
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    Strange smell from air vents when I start my Vauxhall Zafira

    The exhaust is the original one and the car passed it's MOT about two months ago - exhaust emissions etc. were all ok. If it is the pollen filter, where about on the Zafira is it ? :?
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    Strange smell from air vents when I start my Vauxhall Zafira

    No, don't laugh but, there is a strange smell (like rotten eggs/sulphur) that comes through my air vents when I start my Vauxhall Zafira Comfort (2002). It's just started to do this over the past few days. It is also due a service. It eventually dissipates after about five minutes but I...
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    Very loud noise from pipes when cold bath tap is turned on

    Yes, and the pressure is very low when running the cold tap.
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    Very loud noise from pipes when cold bath tap is turned on

    Couldn't it be air in the pipes ? :?
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    Very loud noise from pipes when cold bath tap is turned on

    You reckon that's what's causing the very loud 'foghorn' sounds and the floor to vibrate ? :?
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    Very loud noise from pipes when cold bath tap is turned on

    My house sounds like a VERY loud foghorn when I turn on my cold bath tap. The pipes shake and even the floor - even the kids are terrified. This started about two weeks ago and has gradually got louder / worse. The only way to stop the noise is to turn on one of the other cold taps in the...
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    Car tyre puncture

    I won't , because it's still inflated !! :o Also, on my other car (it needs a new tyre too) does it matter what 'speed rating' you have on your tyres i.e can you mix them ? My tyres are 195 65 15 H. What I mean is, is it ok to put a 'V' or a 'T' tyre there along with the rest which are...
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