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    250mm pvc panelling - are the joints between panels visible?

    hi i am about to refurb my bathroom and want to use a combination of ceramic tiles, some fancy glass mosaics and also some pvc paneling. i have seen some nice paneling on http://www.wetwall.com/boutique.htm however i am worried about the joints between the vertical sheets being visible...
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    Need advice on bedroom airconditioning

    Moved recently to a what is a very warm terraced house. Location is on a VERY noisy road so can't open windows and with summer approaching i need aircon! Only want to fitout bedroom. Seeking a system that doesn't need to be filled/emptied with water. Does such a system exist? Can't open...
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    do those screwfix joist/pipe/electricity detectors work?

    i got one of those triple detectors at the weekend (part nmumber 16093). i can't seem to get it to work. i followed the instructions, turned the adjustment screw etc but the buzzer never goes off. is this dection an exact science or is always this hit and miss. can any1 recommend *another*...
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    electrics - how do i check if current is flowing in a cable?

    hi, i've got an old black rubber cable which i don't think is live as everything else seems to use white pvc however i need to be sure! i was going to cut the cable and expose (first turning off mains!) and then use a multimeter which i've borrowed. then i thought, errrr how do i use a...
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    solid wood floor v engineered wood floor

    hi, i'm new to this (1st time house buyer) so pls b gentle with me! i've got 30m^2 of groundfloor to cover. i'm torn between solid wood floor and engineered wood floor (i don't want the high density "laminate"). i've done some searching on the internet and can't find any impartial info. e.g...
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    How hard to move a radiator? Could I do it?

    Aim: Disconnect a small radiator from its copper pipes. Fit to new position. Drill holes through floorboards to accept copper pipes in the new position. Call plumber to do the actual pipework. I could of course get the plumber to do it all (much more expensive?) but was thinking of doing part of...
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    can any1 confirm bad reports of B&Q double glazing insta

    i live in sutton (surrey) and was about to purchase some double glazing from b&q who will also install it. i gather its a fairly recent venture. they were waaaaaaaay cheaper than all my other quotes. however have heard some negative reports from a reliable source that b&q r having big...
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