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    Disguising or Replacing Odd tiles ??

    Hi ... Yes, thanks for the advice ... all been cleared with the Landlord :wink:
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    Disguising or Replacing Odd tiles ??

    Yes ... covering tiles with a transfer would be favourite but the choice in my local DIY places is very limited ... Does anyone know where a wider range would be available ... online perhaps ??
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    Bought New Front Door Lock Today : Quick question ??

    Sorry ... i got a litle carried away, with the excitement of it starting to work. Thankyou John :wink:
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    Bought New Front Door Lock Today : Quick question ??

    Suceess Hooray ... Took latch off door, dismantled & fiddled ... seems to have done the trick :D Thanks for your advice people ... appreciated as ever Now onto the next stage :roll: :wink:
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    Bought New Front Door Lock Today : Quick question ??

    Oh great !! ... seems i have a faulty lock as when i turn the key fully to the left (ie opposite to opening) it wont release the key anyway ... Could i have missed something when fitting ... I just replaced like for like :?:
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    Bought New Front Door Lock Today : Quick question ??

    Hi folks. I bought a new front door lock from wickes today, its a Double Locking Night Latch http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/521034 On the instructions & the weblink it states "Lockable by key from outside and by locking catch from the inside" What does it mean by lockable key from outside...
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    Disguising or Replacing Odd tiles ??

    Hi folks I'm in a rented property & have a bathroom that has been tiled floor to ceiling with white tiles, only been up couple years & still look fine .. so no problem there. The problem is, dotted around is a pattern tile that looks pretty naff ... Is there a way of replacing these odd...
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    Farrow & Ball, Dulux or Crown ??

    OK having been to local DIY outlets my choice has been reduced between Dulux Trade Diamond Quick Drying Eggshell or Dulux Satinwood Waterbased Interior Paint. I've brought back the Dulux Trade Diamond Quick Drying Eggshell (philosophy being, that it costs more so sould be better :shock:)...
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    Decorators Caulk & Multi Purpose Sealant : Difference ??

    Is there a difference between Decorators Caulk & Multi Purpose Sealant
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    Farrow & Ball, Dulux or Crown ??

    Hi Folks. I want to use a waterbased interior paint for the wood, but really want to know if anyone can recommend either of the below. These are what my local Homebase stock. I'm leaning toward eggshell but would use the satin if was easier to apply or better finish Farrow & Ball...
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    My Front Door : Can it be updated ??

    Can a hardwood door be painted white or does that defeat the object ?? Considering this maybe http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/208246?htxt=6YwZAISW1i5OgIudElUVh4%2BI3KMD0YlK3aWM7EPIBJQVvJOxcInvY1H4JwBcSZ2MIfCIMv2VNq1z%0AWJ9bQPNXrg%3D%3D
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    My Front Door : Can it be updated ??

    Excellent & quick advice as ever ... many thanks Out of interest if i wanted to change the door could i use the existing frame ???
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    My Front Door : Can it be updated ??

    Slowly i'm working around the bungalow i rent & trying to update as i go. Finances are an issue & because i am renting, i'm not wanting to replace the door itself. Below is a photo of my (horrific ) front door from outside & inside ... I'm just about to decorate the hallway & feel the...
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    What grade sandpaper for old "yellowy" gloss ??

    Hi Folks i want to recoat my old "yellowy" gloss skirtings with waterbased satinwood ... What grade sandpaper will give me the better preperation ?? Many Thanks
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    Wardrobe feet to help with moving around ??

    anyone have a link for gliders .... tried Argos & B&Q website but nothing threr
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    Wardrobe feet to help with moving around ??

    Can feet or similar be purchased to sit under the corners of bedroom wardrobes to make moving them easier ??
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    How does halogen compare to conventional 60W

    Bilmey never thought of them in that light (sorry .. bad pun i know :oops: ) ... definately dont want be lumbered with the equivalent of the above Possibly back to drawing board then :cry:
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    How does halogen compare to conventional 60W

    so a halogen bulb is no more economical than an ordinary one then ??
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