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what work top granite or wood??

I like the look of the traditional bespoke/ hand made kitchens. But unsure of work tops have heard lots negative feed back on granite but also how the wood work worktops stain easlily and need...

themalster

Oak Flooring

Does anyone know whether scratches in Oak flooring can be removed? We cant really afford to sand the floor down and have it revarnished, so was wondering whether it is possible to get rid of them...

Paulst30

How do you fit a kitchen worktop flush at the corners

without having to use those cheap looking joining strips. I saw a jig in Screwfix but how do you use it?

heypaulie

Skirting Board

Does anyone know the purpose of skirting boards?????!

Matheous

Fridge Freezer

I am moving house at the end of the week. When should we switch off the fridge and after the move switch it back on?

codswallop

Washing m/c

Can anybody please give a reason why my washing m/c occasionally causes the laundry to have an unpleasant smell after the wash? Thanks!!

hodman88

cutting laminate flooring

i have just purchsed aqualoc laminate flooring for my bathroom and would like to know best /easiest way to cut round toilet and pedestal please.

clairerebecs

The people we have employed to put in our new kitchen and bathroom have just put the toilet is. But there is a problem. The cistern sits about 3 inches out from the wall and they have shoved a bit of...

Cannianni

Painting Plastic Garden Furniture

Can I paint my (originally white, now grey) garden furniture? It is a lovely set of table and chairs but needs something to brighten it up. If paint is available for plastic, what colours does it come...

Dusty Bin

Bang! Bang! Bang!

When I close the cupboard doors in our new kitchen they slam themselves shut with a loud "bang!" every time. How can I stop this? Are there wee pads or something I could stick inside the cupboards...

Matamata

Canopy for swing hammock

Does anyone know where I can purchase a new canopy for my 3 seater swing hammock?

kwicky

Kitchen Tiles

I need to put up some square 100mm plain coloured tiles in the kitchen. What is the usual number or colours required so they create a balanced view without looking uniform but appear random? Are there...

PAUL55

Rental Property

We are about to buy a property to rent out, The tennants have been given notice to vacate by the current owner. We would like to keep the current tennants when we complete, but only wan't to continue...

gutterboy

Burnt Flooring

I have burnt the my pine floor eccck, i have sanded the burnt part out and was hoping there would be something i could fill it in with and not look to obvious. its a rental so....

Rusty Nuts

Mains Pipe in the house

Hi, Fisrt of all, im connecting a mains black pipe to a 25mm blue pipe, can anyone tell me the size of black pipe as it is a different size to the blue one, what size of adaptor would i need? Thanks...

4getmenot

Greasy

What will get grease out my settee? My mate sat on a chip and there is a grease patch the size of an orange on there. Cant take covers off as not proper cushions.

bubba28

Silicon on clothes

Is there any quiker way than picking off silicone from clothes? i stupidly got some on my jacket.

baljit

can anyone please tell me where I can get a good shed door

we had the shed built by some nt gd building contractors. i have no way of contacting them. Is there any way of getting a good brown door for the garden shed. i need a door which will last and the...

wammel

windows

Here's one for those that like a challenge. Has anyone figured out a way to clean the inside surfaces of a double glazed unit (one that's failed and has condensation streaks on the inside). I know...

mrsflowers

Kitchen Floor Tiles - Can I Varnish?!

Recently had a new fitted kitchen and the floor tiled etc. Lovely kitchen but I really dislike the ceramic floor tiles, they're quite light grey and look like concrete - the room looks cold and...

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