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What Is The Name Of Those Shutters...

.....that are hung on the inside of your windows. Not the Plantation shutters with the "blades", but the really old fashioned type that are solid. The only way I can think to describe them would be...

Emma1965

What Is The Best Carpet Cleaning Solution To Use With My Carpet Cleaning Machine

Just wondering what everyone thinks is the best carpet cleaning solution to use, which one has given you the best results. Thanks in advance.

bluegeranium

Samsung Washing Machine Query

Does anyone have a Samsung washing machine? I am thinking about buying one and would like to know if it is possible to do a quick hot wash i.e. 60° I know most machines quick wash is only 40°. I...

roseandlily

Cold Patio Doors

We hav patio doors in the lounge.. we are getting cold coming off the glass. is there any product to cover the doors with, but still be able to see outside?

Aeolus

John Lewis Built In Double Oven Jlbido915X.

I have just bought a John Lewis Built In Double Oven JLBIDO915X. Does anyone know the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this? John Lewis Customer Support is useless. If you fill in the on-line...

newpotato

Lock For Sliding Glass Door.

Hi. Can anyone tell me where i can get a lock for a sliding glass door which doesn't require drilling through the glass? Many thanks.

alidoc

Embroidery/ Tapestry

I have bought a large canvas and wools kit in a charity shop. Unfortunately the instructions are missing. It is one of those where horizontal wool stitches are already worked over the patterned area...

jennyjoan

Mdf Fireplace

I know it is early days but I plan to decorate downstairs some time in the New Year - and do have a lovely MDF fireplace with lights inbuilt , lovely fire which throws heat out etc etc. I know the MDF...

Errrrrr

It's Curtains

Hi, It's probably called asked a silly question.... but I'm going to ask anyway. My curtains are too short, they have to be just the right length as there is a heater under the ledge, and they are...

mumscuppa

Rusty Cutlery

I wondered if anyone could suggest anything to do with a tray of rusty cutlery I have come across , they are quite old . I don't want to just throw them away .Thanks.

Big Bas

Insinkerator

I have a waste disposal by insinkerator which says do not put down sweet corn husks. Unfortunately we did put down sweet corn husks and it doesnt grind anymore (I think the fibres are tangled round...

Biccylova

Lava Lamp, Wax Sticking

I have got out my old lava lamp to use again after two years, but little blobs of wax are stuck on the inside of the glass, I left it on for several hours thinking the newly heated wax would gather up...

Ric.ror

Re- Upholstering An Old Chair

I have an old chair - one that's suitable for the elderly Anyone any idea how much it would cost recover? TIA...

tandh

Stair Ideas

Can anyone recommend any nice, cheap and easy to execute ideas for my stair case. It's just one that goes straight up with a wall to one side and the hall way to the other. I am drawn towards a metal...

crisper

Oh ***

Morning... just discovered that the sink in the bathroom has a huge crack in it.. so will need replacing.. what I'd like to know.. is.. can we re-use the taps..on a new sink.. or would just be better...

drdrmrgn

I Would Like To Purchase Single Bed Sheets In Silk Or Satin Mixture. Any Ideas?

Where can I buy silk sheets for single beds.

tandh

What Do You Think....

.... about this wall paper? Its going to be used for the side of a built in bunk bed with a wardrobe and drawers underneath. I'm not sure if it will look good but i am leaning towards it, as I want...

picker

Steam Cleaning 3 Piece Suit.

A long shot but does any one know if steam cleaning in the home for furniture is available in GERMANY. We have many companies here but I cant find out if any one does it there.