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Mamyalynne

Knob Help required!!

I have a lovely brass door knob and knocker, or so I thought. Have been at them with the Brasso and nothing! they seem to be coated in a protective coating, if that is the case why are they looking...

ilovemarkb

tiling?

my fella's having a go at tiling the bathroom, im doing his head in with my nit picking (typical woman)...anyway just wondered shoulld the tiles be flush with the ceiling or can the grout fill that...

rosiew

Flue Liners

Hi All We are thinking of having a flue liner installed so all the soot and brick dust does not fall onto the hearth. My concern is that at £550 can we be assured that this will solve the...

Dave14

Problem with Rehau Pulse Sprinkler

I have problem in setting up my Rehau pulse sprinkler. I have a water pressure of 4.1 bar (60 psi) but the spray head does not turn automatically, only manually. Any ideas?

Coldicote

Looking for a service?

I often look at notices in local shops if I'm looking for someone to do a job and also have many fliers coming through the door. Most of them give just a name, which might or might not be true, and a...

hammerman

Smelly washing machine

Our washing machine....a 5 year old Bosch, has suddenly started smelling very musty when you open the door and when it expels water (the outside drain in now in our conservatory). The washing when it...

yelenots

Miele Cat & Dog

I have just bought it after my Dyson died a few weeks ago, thanks to everyone recommending it - I can see why now...... its brilliant!

footiefan

Tumble drier hose

Hi all - I am looking to replace my tumble drier hose - can you buy the hose seperately and are they standard size??? - thanks

237SJ

Fabric conditioner and washing cycles

When you put fabric conditioner in the washing machine and it is added by the cycle, is it rinced out again or does it go in at the end with the final rince and stay in the fabric? I`m hand washing a...

mergal

rhododendron

The leaves on my rhododendron have turned black. Does anyone know the cause and/or the cure. The rhododendron is in a tub

themalster

80's decor

Hi guys, This is probably a very weird question! I want to decorate my bedroom and came up with the idea to give it an 80s theme. Can anyone suggest websites which sell 80s decor (like the silver,...

oscarina

Washing Curtains

I have a pair of patterned curtains which the label says polyester and cotton, dry clean only, could I risk washing them. or what is the best way to clean them without going to the dry cleaners which...

sandyRoe

Planning applications.

A neighbour who owns 2 semis applied to the planning dept for permission to demolish them and build 6 apartments. She was refused. She then re-jigged the application and tried for 5. This was also...

iggymiggy

washing machine

does anyone know if it is possible to still buy an automatic washing machine with hot and cold fill and if so where

Whickerman

Upholstery - Cleaning

I've been asked by a neighbour to help out with a pensioner nearby. We've been doing a 'spring clean' of his house as he's not the fittest. Anyway, there's a lovely chair that he uses all the time and...

Eve

Dirty mark on cream outdoor paint

There is a panel on the front my house which is cream, brick texture like and it has a big dirty mark on it from dirty cat feet jumping up to get through the window. I want to clean it off but am...

s_malley01

drain cleaning

i bought a 300ml can of jeyes fluid for a outside drain but it doesn't say how much of it i have to use?

karen33

do i have any rights over telegraph pole obstucting my drive?

where i live we have the telegraph pole over hanging our drive by about 12" give or take a few inches, this morning while reversing out of the drive i hit the pole this is not the 1st time...

divegirl

Moving a acer.

Hi, the council have hopefully just condemned my patio area and will be knocking the whole thing down! The only draw back to this is my beautiful 8 year old Acer [present for Mothers Day] that I...

sezweblee

can i have a real fire?

hi i have a chimney & have just had my old gas fire taken out. i think my chimney may be blocked off but im not sure. how would i go around having a real fire rather than an other gas fire? thanks...