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Hi Guys.. Looking to buy a home dryer now the damp & rainy days are closing in. I've noticed that vented dryers (one that requires an external wall or window to hang the hose out of) are considerably cheaper than condensing dryers.. My question is, if I can't externally vent the dryer can I...

I've been advised to use Melamine Paint as a top coat particulary in bathroom / kitchen environments.. It produces a durable satin finish & requires no primer, goes on with one coat even on MDF. Get down to homebase & check it out.

Had the chap from Crystal Windows round.. 8 Windows & 2 Doors including installation quoted me £4900 do folks think this is reasonable or excessive? Also anyone had experience with Crystal Windows of Romford Essex?

Cheers Guys, Thanks for your advice on the 'Freebie' issue... I don't think i was being too naive.. But I just thought that some companies do have genuine cheap offers.. although I do take the point of inflated prices to make it appear a great deal..! All offers & deals taken into...

were you being ironic here? Are you sincerely suggesting to look out for these offers in a sinister sense? If so what bad experiences have you encountered with the 'freebie' offers? Or is it the opposite, & recommending to seek out the freebie deals.? Having trouble reading between the lines on...

Yeah.. Quite near to Enfield.. Tottenham Hale! I've also been told that new buildings regulations stipulates installation must be carried out by person or persons who are able to self-cert, something called FENSA or something??! New standards in energy efficiency etc... If the installation is...

Hi everyone thanks for taking the time to read my post. I've clicked my way through a number of topics from cracked frames to dodgy sealant.. But.. i'm looking to get double glazing fitted in the next few weeks.. and just wanted to hear from the experts (you) with regards to what's good &...

Average size / shape room (14'x14') I worked out you would need at least 6x50w downlighters to provide sufficient illumination. This equals 300w or 3x100w standard bulbs!. Is this safe to wire up to the standard pendant in the middle of the ceiling? Also, not withstanding those explanations on...

cheers Howard, makes sense now! But does 8 directly (240v) wired halogens burn more energy than 8 12v ones? Cheers.

Thanks guys, I now see that going the 240v route is slightly less hassle & more reliable than using transformers. But,, Just for a little more comparison between the 2 systems before I decide..: If I had say 8 lights mounted in the ceiling using the direct voltage route (240v).. Would...

Hi guys, I'm looking to transform my home into something chic & space agey. One way of getting the desired ambience is to install clever little spots in each room controlable with remote dimmers.. Questions are: 1. How many spots do you think i'll need for a room measuring 13.5' x 13.5'...

Breezer... you're a hard man! You're the kind've guy that'll amputate his arm if he a got a splinter in his finger! Too right as well. I'm not an expert, far from it.. but i've got a Hoover W/D too ,, it works, i think! because i haven't used the dryer aspect of it for over 2 years! I found...

yes, weird that isn't it? we used to cook with loads of oils & fats, but as our awareness of healthier alternatives is slowly taking over the grease aspect has moved from our food to our food surfaces & appliances... I once saw an episode from the Simpsons where Homer & Bart went into the...

Lovely to look at, aren't they? until the kids put their hands on them! my new siemens fridge came with a sample bottle of what they call 'Chromol'. You're supposed to rub the surfaces down with the stuff every now & again. Came up a treat! I thought it was some kind of super technical...

thanks guys.

thanks, But how does it work? & what prevents all the salt being used up on the first wash?? Yes, i'll read the manual again.. & thanks for the tip on rinse settings, but i guess it all depends on how hard the water is in your area, right? regarding rinse aid, salt, smears etc etc.. & what...

Right Guys, I've plumbed in my dishwasher & now reading through the manuals before kicking off. I've bought a smeg slimline & reading through the very thick manual (written in bad english) am i to believe that after filling the salt compartment i then fill it with water? (the salt compartment)...

thanks guys....... interesting thought (about the power drain) never came into my mind. But i've decided to wash my clothes on a different day from doing the dishes!!! Cheers

could it be a fault with the units logic board/brain? it may be thinking the part of the wash cycle needs hot water when in fact it's a cool rinse. try a wash cycle that only demands cold water (wool / super synthetics or something) or try & wash a load without the hot water supply connected...

so... the consensus of opinion is that it's okay, but if both machines are on at the same time filling may take a bit longer than usual because of the pull on the water supply... but no harm done.... but on pump-out there's a slight possibilty that where the two pipes converge may cause added...