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tanya1964

decorating

What is the easiest way to gloss over a previousley varnished wooden door

"Aperici" Ocean Beige Wall Tiles

Can't find the original thread for 7/4/09. Just want to thank "weeal" for "his" info and to let "him" know that I could only locate Ocean White and Ocean Blue. The Ocean Beige would have to be a...

house14

Belfast sinks

Can I use a well sealed laminate worktop around a Belfast sink. If not what do you suggest.

stevie-p

curved or flexible floor tile trim

Hi,I am looking for some trim to use on my living room floor. I have 25% stone floor tiles that end up as a curved shape,and now need to run carpet to butt up to them,and i need the fixing to mould...

Kappes

How to levela 2 sg ft area to lay laminate flooring

I have a 2 ft sq portion of a floor that is about 1/4" off. What is the best way to level this?

motionless

tool box

can anyone help me on how or where i can buy this tool box. (Payless 20in Tool Box & Tray) on sale @ FOCUS DIY & GARDENING CENTRE. problem is they don't deliever outside the uk. Im living in Ireland...

terence7556

indesit wixe127 washing machine inner door seal clamp

the inner door seal clamp has come off my machine , does anyone know how it goes back on and where it fixes to the drum? do i have to take the back off the machine it seems impossible to do it through...

terence7556

porcelain floor tiles

we have recently laid some black porcelain floor tiles in our kitchen. they are textured like bark, (whether this is a good idea is a bit late now so we are stuck with them.)we wondered about sealing...

Broadie451

automatic bath filler

Hi there, I/we are lookingto by one of those new fangled overflow/bath fillers, pref termostatically controlled which can measure the amount of water delivered. Can anybody reccomend a manufacturer of...

Daddywoy

Has anyone else had problems fitting a B & Q Zone shower enclosure?

Has anyone else out there had trouble getting this shower cubicle to fit properly please? We spent days - following the instructions meticulously - only to find that the door didn't fit except by...

sammmo

chinese laquerd table

I have bought a black chinese laquerd table it is quite old and has a few chips in the laquer.. can anyone tell me the best way to fill these chips? thanks

felly

Cleaning crack in marble fireplace

Does anyone know how I can get the dirt out of a crack in a marble fireplace. Have tried the usual household cleaning products but nothing seems to work.

EmEd1984

UPVC and wooden door furniture

Is there a difference between UPVC, composite and wooden door furniture? Such as letterboxes, door knockers etc... I haven't even attempted to remove the door furniture I have on my UPVC front door...

cactusjack

ink stains

how do i remove ink stains from a brown leather sofa?

Merdon

Oil Tank

where can I get a 2" vent connection for my tank

theviking51

McCulloch Maccat 839 chainsaw manual

Has anyone have or seen a user manual for thias machine? I think im one of many who cant seem to get hold of this. Even tried Mc culloch site,but nothing. They dont recon machine on their support...

dinoboy1

electric shower fault

i have got a jade tritton shower pressed switch today nothing fuse board ok water supply ok ANY IDEAS ? what the problem could be

superamo12

floor coverings

what is the most energy efficient type of floor covering to lay over underfloor heating, carpet , laminate, tile

joyler2

restuff loose couch cushions

how do i restuff loose back couch cushions?

Juniper22

Recommendations for on-deck sturdy gazebo for static mobile homes

Please can anyone recommmend the sturdiest type of portable gazebo (not as a buildn, but posssibly steel-framed to withstand storms?) to erect as semi-permanent outdoor-relaxation shelter for a large...

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