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cost of a new concrete post fence?

does any1 know what a reasonable price will be for me to get someone to supply and fit a concrete post fence with the concrete runner at the bottom. i need 7 posts and 5 panels roughly 4 to 5ft high...

blondieb

floor buffer

were can i get a floor buffer, just a small size one for home use, and would i be able to us=e floor polish non slip kind on laminate floor thats been down 7 years and is looking dull, i know it has...

carlton23

Tiger Head Vase

Yesterday my grandchildren came to visit and the 9 yr old girl (Bless) fell off the new settee whilst being annoyed by her 7yr old bruv (Grrrrr) and kicked (accidently...of course) my wifes large...

SurreyGuy

Hanging "mounted" footbal shirts on the wall

I've acquired a few autographed football shirts that are "mounted" in individual frames and I'd like to hang them up in my house. They're quite "weighty", but I wouldn't say that...

xpsden

282 turbomax combi

hi i have a 282 turbomax combi pressure loss when using hot water for long periods the gauge drops to almost zero and you hear a Lott of air i have to recharge and its ok until next day typically...

WILLWONKER

And as i'm on a roll tonight

BQ, stands for, bad quality.

SL7777

Digistat RF3 Wireless heating system

Help needed please. I have a wireless system over three floors with each floor run by a Digistat RF wireless system. The water runs perfectly and the separate thermostat also runs the all the towel...

lankeela

Fire Bricks

Someone on a freecycle group wants some fire bricks to build an outside oven, I have some bricks from inside an old night storage heater, would these be any good?

jeannamacs

gas central heating/thermostat /valves question.

I would like to know if anyone could tell me what they think causes this to happen. - I live in a 3 bed semi with radiators in all rooms. we have a thermostat in the hall controlling the heat...

transport

potterton netaheat profile 50 e

boiler is very noisy any ideas. have flushed system and put in inhibitor still the same

Bravehearted

Woodworm treatment

Is there a product out there which I can use to Treat my garage for a minor...going on to be a major infestation if left untreated, either a fumigation tablet or 'paint/spray on' variety but not too...

Bigfellah

Replacing on/off button on Siemens Dishwasher

I have a Siemens Extraklasse diswasher. The on/off button has broken and I've bought the spare part button online. Have tried to replace but am not 100% sure of how the bits fit together. Does anyone...

sophie_clement

Back boiler

Do i need to replace the Baxi Bermuda LFE5 boiler or can i just get a new fire front. If i can\'t how much will it cost and is it cheaper to just get a new combi boiler fitted.

str

Stain protector

Can anyone recommend a stain protector for a wool carpet? I have just bought a ceam rug and it's a matter of time before it gets marked. I need to be able to apply it myself. thanks.

roosi

I want to put some trellis up on a harreled (sp) wall....

But am unsure as to what fittings and drill bits to use to get it on the wall - sorry I am truly useless when it comes to DIY of most sorts, drilling and fittings are not my strong point. TIA R x...

je39

CONCRETE BLOCK BONDING

I believe there is an adhesive product on the market which will enable me to repair decorative concrete blocks without having to mix mortar. I want to join & repair loose blocks but cannot recall...

hicksy1982

LG American Fridge

Hi, my LG side by side Fridge has stopped dispensing water but the ice function is working ok. The light bulb in the fridge has also blown at the same time so could the problems be linked? Any help or...

woofgang

vertcal blind repairs

Hi, My dear doggies have done their best to trash our vertical blind. I have managed to wash off the footprints and replace the weights and chains, however one of the semicircular cogged bits that...

aneray

No instructions with cabin bed

I have been given an Argos Ohio Cabin Bed with no instructions. Is there anywhere out there i could get them from. I have emailed Argos but have not yet recieved a reply. Thankyou

moschops77

My bathroom sink counter has lost its gloss

I have a bathroom sink with a black counter that has lost its shine - is there any way of replacing the gloss? The top looks like it's a kind of smooth marble-like material - it was shiny when we...

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