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kitchen unit

kitchen installer says i cant have wall unit above sink is this right?

computer question

Did I read on AB recently not to use the Google toolbar as it's tantemount to malware? If so could a kind ABer explain in very simple terms what this means as I use it all the time. Am a thousand...

queries

Plastic Pipes

I need to undo the u-bend/trap under my sink there is a slight blockage but the two screw parts that are holding it on are pretty tight - can anyone recommend something to loosen these?

campari

Paint Pod

Has anyone used one of these, if so are they any good and although the instructions say that only the paint pod paint can be used, as it is so much more expensive, is it possible to use 'normal'...

Marijn

My washing machine is Hoover AAA Whisper. It won't drain. The little computer message says ERROR 3. So I've cleaned out the filter but it didn't need cleaning. I've also poured a couple of bottles of...

filthiestfis

water meter installation

Has anyone had a water meter installed and has it reduced water bills?

Chickadee

How do I know if my Aerial is digital or analogue?

Sorry if this is a completely stupid question but how do I know if my TV aerial is digital or analogue? I live in a block of flats that share one aerial. I can receive digital TV (freeview) so is the...

quizzywig

Holiday in Wales

Looking for advice from ABers please. We (the whole family - 6 adults & 3 children aged 5, 3 & 19 months) are planning to rent a holiday cottage on the west coast of Wales this summer. Not familiar...

Toleman

Why have my car insurance quotes gone up?

Last year my insurance was ?760 with simple cover. Nowich Union are no longer offering simple cover so i've done some other quotes this year but they are coming in over ?1000. None of my detals have...

jw47

Painting Tiles

I want to paint over our kitchen tiles (I know you can get tile paint) but my husband says it will be a waste of time and money. Any comments would be appreciated

penguiness

Technika 19" DVD & Freeview TV

I need an instruction manual for the above tv. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

yummymum

laminate flooring

hi everyone, i am having laminate flooring in my new house and i was wondering how much i should expect to pay the guy doing it, one room is 10 metres by 4, other 4 x5 and other 6 x 5. I am buying the...

kaz35

Cat wee smell in carpet! HELP!

Hi, can anyone recommend a good home remedy / dry shampoo for getting rid of the above....The smell is old, I've shampooed the carpet and also used a specific carpet spray for this purpose, but I can...

theshedman

Insurance Write off

Hi, my car was recently in an accident which was the other person's fault. I have gone through my insurance company who say that because my car is quite old, 15 years to be exact it may not be in...

pahun

kitchen units

have moved into rented accommodation and the kitchen units are all white but different finishes, want to change the colour but cant afford to replace kitchen unit doors, any idead what else can be...

SurreyGuy

When to book an internal (UK) flight?

I'm travelling up to Newcastle in the summer and (obviously) want to get as cheap a flight as possible. Am I best booking a flight now or should I wait till nearer the time? If the latter is the...

qandaseeker

contemporary bedroom look

hi, i want to change my whole room. can someone tell me exactly what colour the paint is on the wall and the carpet in the following picture? http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo340/dabaa...

bednobs

what's the difference?

hi, can anyone help? What is the difference between booking a holiday say at first choice, or thompson, and going directly to the operator in the brochure?. i ask because i want to book my holiday but...

ladyalex

Smelly leather jacket

Does anyone know how to de-odorise a leather jacket ? The son-and-heir has spent a few days with some friends who seem to live entirely on chips and fry-ups and his leather jacket now smells pretty...

Mrspoppins

Mouldy seal

In our conservatory, the seal where the double glazing and window sill meet has gone a bit mouldy. I have tried to clean it with bleach, but it had little effect. I don't want it to become too...

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