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Boiler serviceing worcester 28s   (2 messages)   Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 07:29:42 GMT
What is a fair price to pay for a service on a Worcester 38SI Boiler. As Worcester Bosch want 230 plus vat to give it a service this would in include changing, if faulty, up to three major components such as the heat exchanger ...

Argos sheds   (6 messages)   Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:36:45 +0100
Any one have any comments on the steel sheds e.g 10 by 6 foot size that Argos sell ?? what is build quality like etc thanks... ...

Central Heating Problem   (3 messages)   Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:19:37 +0100
Hi, I'm new to this group, and I notice there aren't many postings, but I hope someone can please offer advice. I'm not very good with plumbing, so if I am lacking info, please forgive me and ask for more details. Also ...

Light not working   (3 messages)   Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 18:34:40 GMT
Hiya lurked in here for a while and now i'm hoping someone can help me out.I've renewed a few ceiling lights,and done other electrical jobs before.But yesterday posed a problem for me. I have just taken down a light with ...

cPVC door   (4 messages)   Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:53:31 GMT
Is it possible to fit a catflap into a uPVC door - and if so how do you cut the hole? sorry if this seems an idiotic sort of question - am female and want to convince husband it's a good idea so I need facts to back me ...

Kitchen cabinets   (1 messages)   Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:41:06 +0100
Aiming to build some built in wardrobes out of 2 fridge freezer cabinets and a couple of 1/2 height wall units (cheapest way i can find to build a bridging unit and matching single robes over a double bed , dont want to spend ...

ant-slipping   (2 messages)   Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:25:32 +0100
Hi Does anyone know of any products that will prevent wooden floor panels from being so slippy, but will be hard-wearing as well. Cheers ...

Renovation   (1 messages)   Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:15:14 +0100
Are there any web sites that deal with house renovation that can be recommended? TIA Jim ...

Tiling Steps   (2 messages)   Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:14:58 GMT
Can anyone tell me the best way to tile steps? How to place them etc., or if there is a website to show you how. Many thanks in advance. K ...

Does anyone know..   (3 messages)   Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:02:10 +0100
what the timber size should be to span a 4.5 metre wide roof? Its a mono pitch roof which spans 4.5 metres from eaves to ridge. Its 8 metres long. Redland Cambrian slates will go on it. Cheers Stuart ...

power shower problem   (6 messages)   Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:51:52 GMT
I wonder if anyone can offer some advice please? I have run a shower from a pump in my airing cupboard for ages without problem. Recently I changed to a larger head and although still plenty of water it is more like a heavy ...

Boxing in Older concrete stairs.   (3 messages)   Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 22:38:59 +0000 (UTC)
Hi all, I have two sets of six concrete stairs with a landing in the middle I have to fix up. We have two small kids who love to play on there and of course we are scared they fall and hurt them selves. We might go for ...

6" wall tiles   (3 messages)   Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:06:53 +0100
Where can i get my hands on cheap white 6" wall tiles, wicks, homebase et-al all do "budget" tiles at around 3 1/2 quid a m2 but they are 150mm, fine if tiling from scratch but i am trying to extend some existing tiling around the ...

MK Electrical Sockets   (4 messages)   Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:32:25 +0000 (UTC)
Hunted and hunted to no avail - anyone know where i can buy from the full range of MK electrical socket products online? Any help appreciated. ...

Floortiles Cement   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:30:30 +0100
I had a couple of floor tiles that were in need of replacing, yesterday i removed them and cleaned the remaining adhesive etc. I`m about to purchase a few replacements but i don`t really want to get any tile adhesive because ...

Slighty OT - Gas cooker thermastat not really working   (3 messages)   Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:49:44 GMT
Got a gas cooker ... and when you light it the flame goes full whack But then stays there, even when you lower down the gas mark it just stays on high at the flame. It burns everything in the oven - night mare Any ideas ...

Screw Fix alternative   (4 messages)   Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 18:52:42 GMT
My big Big box of screw fix screws is running low after a couple of years. I heard Screw Fix were taken over by B and Q, but that there is a better/cheaper alternative? Anyone give me a link please? Thanks Al ...

manual for makita 9401   (2 messages)   Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 17:45:47 GMT
Hi l have a makita 9401 belt sander and the drive roller cover has been damage and needs to be replaced can the roller be taken of and replaced or has it to go to a service centre ...

OT: Not really DIY..   (4 messages)   Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 15:39:58 GMT
We've decided to extend our house and in line with that we're going to change our CH Boiler (relocated from behind gas fire to kitchen), install a new bathroom suite/toilet, retile and relocate the internal soil pipe outside ...

Perform Power Tools   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 13:39:56 +0100
Any idea who makes/owns/where made Perform Power Tools as sold in the Axminster Tools catalogue? ...