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    Ideas? How do I fit a curtain pole here?!

    Please see photos... Unfortunately should have tried to do something prior to getting fitted wardrobes possible fix pole to ceiling but I'm struggling with space now! Any ideas most welcome.
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    Advice needed....garden landscaping

    Just had some retaining garden walls built which has left my garden in a bit of state...see pictures needs levelling and reseeding/turfing etc...don't have a clue what to do...all I want is some nice grass I can mow...suggestions most welcome....thanks in advance...ash Some...
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    Garden/Driveway concrete - type of finish?

    Hi, I'm having some new concrete installed on my driveway and garden but my builder is saying its better to have tamped finish rather than brush finish due to weather affecting the brush finish...ie the brush finish will keep water in due to frost and crack etc but i get the feeling he's wanting...
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    Rebuild demolished garage in garden - permission required?

    Hi, I had a garage with my house (behind the drive - corner semi - side street entrance). The garage (pre-fabricated type) depleted over time and was demolished by the previous owner, however, the base is still present. I'd like to build a new garage in the same place using bricks/blocks...
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    Metal Garden & Driveway Gates + Railings

    Hi, I'm having some garden walls built but haven't purchased any gates/railings yet (money issues). However, I'd like to leave openings for STANDARD size front and driveway gates. I've done some research and it seems 3foot wide opening for front gate and about 10foot (I'd like about 10foot or...
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    uPVC door - slamming!

    Hi, I have an external uPVC door that opens outwards full 180 degrees. Unfortunately, in windy conditions the door can slam very very hard, nearly taking the frame/hinges out! At the moment, I have bricks stacked behind as door stop...is there anything I put on it to dampen it? I was...
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    KEYS LOST - double glazing door locked

    Hi, Just moved into new house and the previous owner has lost the keys for the back door which is locked - its has a euro style cylinder but I cannot take it out without the key to replace - anyone have any ideas on how I can change the cylinder without calling a locksmith? I've taken...
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    Ideal Isar 24HE - DISABLE CH at boiler

    Hi, I need to make sure my boiler CH doesnt turn ON as i have radiators etc removed but would like to switch off CH before i switch the boiler on. I just need hot water supply. There is a terminal under the boiler with permanent live and two other connections (L1 and L2 - switched live I...
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    Best way & tool to clean builders mess/dust etc?

    Hi, I've just had some cowboys working for me - taking partition walls out etc. and also plastering some ceilings etc. The house is full of dust (and builders waste such as spilt plaster etc.) - every corner, top, bottom left right - you cannot walk without the clothes getting dirty! I...
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    Help - New Boiler - Possible Cowboy!

    Hi, I've had a builder do some work for me (an FMB registered) - to remove existing boiler/tank system and install new combi boiler & renew gas/ch piping (I supplied the boiler). (+ to remove an internal partition wall to create larger bathroom & also create a new wc under stairs etc.)...
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    New Ideal Combi Boiler from eBay - Warranty Question?

    Hi, I am interested in buying an Ideal combi boiler (new and unoppened with all paperwork) from ebay. I will be getting it fitted by a Corgi plumber. My question is with regards to the warranty issue - would I be covered (even though I don't have a VAT invoice)? Thanks, Ash
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    External wall vents closed off - WHY?

    Buying 3bed semi and noticed the cavity wall air vents are closed off (cemented) - anybody got any idea why this could be done? Is it something to do with cavity wall insulation :?: (as there is insulation installed - wool) Thanks, Ash
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    Survey Results - Cavity Wall Insulation - Health Concerns

    Hi, I've just received my full building survey report for a property I am interested in purchasing. However, it mentions the existence of cavity wall insulation but not what TYPE (e.g. foam, etc.) I have been told (by a friend) that if it is foam based, then to avoid the property as there...
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    New house purchase - work needed - how much will it cost?

    Hi, I'm the process of buying a 3 bed semi in Manchester and have had a survey done on it (though I've not received the full report as yet). However, I have been told some of the main work needed as follows: * Front gully badly settled and also some adjacent bricks have slightly dropped...
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    Double Glazing Help - Manchester

    Hi, I'm interested in buying a property in Manchester which was repossed (so I am told - there's 'do not use' tape all over the house like a crime scene but I'm told its normal) and needs alot of work doing to it - mainly decorating with probably skirtings etc. However, I am most concerned...
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