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CSG2306

Hard Water

Hi Folks, We have just moved into a hard water area. I fitted a water softener that has proved its worth in gold, however we have a problem with our kettle. I thought that by fitting a water filter it...

sahd

water tank in loft overflow

The tank in my loft is overflowing for about an hour every morning around 6.15am I have had a new valve and ball **** fitted and this has not made any difference, the plumber it's my life style re...

styley

Argos roller blinds.

Has anyone ever bought roller blinds from Argos? We got the vertical slat ones before and they are a good enough job even though there was a good hour and a half work in them. Now we are gonna get 2...

edpaul

AEG Oven problem

Why does the oven cooling fan remain on continuously with the oven controls off. Can only be isolated via the wall switch

janela

electric versus gas fire

I am about to replace my freestanding gas fire with an inset one. I have been looking at both gas and electric but cannot work out how much the gas costs to run versus the electric. It used to be said...

mrsharrison

Earthing our house? Shocks!

We have jus brought a house and are getting shocks of the metal appliances. We have called out an electrician who has said that the house has no earth and that we are on a TT system? There is a green...

crisgal

best way to cleam my ring

I have found my lovely emerald and diamond engagement ring - after some time being stuck in a drawer. It really needs a clean - my husband said put it in a glass of coca cola, what do you think?

jw47

Moss on flat roofs

Would be grateful if anyone knows of a product we can put on our flat roof to get rid of moss

tickledtrout

Curtains

Can anybody recommend a cheapish made to measure curtain company?. I need new curtains for my spare room, but they are not a standard size. Thanks

waterbabe

Plumbing - water bubbling up into shower

I have suddenly developed a problem in my shower room when toilet is flushed water is bubbling up in the shower Also there is a lot of bubbling up of water to the shower when it is not being used I...

x31tna

white paint on brown sofa??

hello, my sister has been decorating and has got white emulsion paint on her brown cloth sofa. its dried on and we cant get it off? any ideas? thank you in advance if anyone can help! x

Mamyalynne

Parlour Palm Plant

Help does anyone know why my beloved Palm is suddenly looking very pale? Is there anything I can do? Mamya

Chillum

Fridge temperature

Is it a case of the higher the number setting, the lower the temperature, or the other way around?

WeAreBongo

Circuit Breakers

Hi, a question for any electrician-types out there. One of my circuit breakers has blown - the one for the downstairs lights - it's a CLIPSAL B6A TSB-106. Does anyone know where I can find one? Can I...

spevick

apple tree and plum tree

Have just moved and inherited fruit trees!My apple tree has spots on the apples and a white fungus and also a yellow fungus on the branches0-what do I do? My plum tree has leaves that are shrivelled...

Dingusmcgoo

Amount of soil needed.

If I buy a pot which measures 320 mm in diameter and is 240 mm in height, how much soil would I need to buy to fill it. I know this might be in the wrong category, but thank you.

Hahh2912

Lost gas and electricity meter key

Hi, We have just had tenants move out of our rental property and they have somehow managed to lose the key for the gas and electricity meter that is situated on the outside wall of the house....

mooney1111

add piers to my garden wall every 2 meters

anyone know how i bond the piers in to my wall, lets just say im bulding a wall out of block, and diagrams would be great

want2findout

How much to build a block built shed?

Can anyone give me an idea as to the cost of building a block built shed (single skin). Internal floor area of 5m x 4m. Will need french doors and one window to front. Standard garden shed roof...

lankeela

Fridge

Been given a second hand fridge that has been switched off and shut up for about two weeks, causing it to have a bit of a smell to it. Is it best to leave the door open for a while, or just switch it...