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decking, paving, block or concrete?   (1 messages)   Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:51:40 GMT
Hi, Price aside, what are the pros and cons of using any of these for patios? I have an existing concrete/hardcore patio which I want to make bigger, to a size of roughly 15 square metres. Which would be the easiest to ...

Central heating boiler pump help please   (7 messages)   Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:38:39 GMT
Hi all, just recently the central heating in our house stopped working. It would appear that the pump is acting up, as the boiler (Glowworm Ultimate 50BF) still heats the hot water, and the room temperature thermostat still ...

Boiler overheating   (1 messages)   Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:50:19 GMT
We have Britony combi boiler and just recently the boiler has been venting water out of the relief pipe outside, I have to top up the pressure each day, (down to .5 bar), the radiators also occasionally make a bubbling noise ...

cleaning sofa fabric   (2 messages)   Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:39:10 -0000
I took the cushions off my sofa to the dry cleaners but they wouldn't do them because they had no washing instructions label on them. They said they thought there was rubber in the fabric and it would dissolve and gum their equipment ...

Remote Gauge for OIL central heating tank   (3 messages)   Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:01:58 GMT
Remote Gauge for OIL central heating tank Hiya Please could anyone tell me if they know of such a thing? Ie the gauge would be in the house not actually on the tank outside. Maybe with a beep alarm that goes off when ...

Fence/ shed treatment bargains?   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:53:37 +0000
Anyone seen some bargains on Fence/shed treatment? I favour Red Cedar cuprinol, I'll need a couple of large tubs. Has anyone seen any bargains out there? K ...

Folding Sofa bed   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:39:25 +0000
an anyone help find a supplier, please. I've got a sofa bed, based around a bi-folding metal frame, with slatted wood mattress support. The frame has become damaged, and I was looking to replace the frame. It looks as if ...

Positioning of boiler flue   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 13:54:18 GMT
I am thinking of having a new boiler fitted, in a new position, within my home. I am in an end-of-terrace and I would like have it fitted to this outside wall. However, there is a public footpath running directly alongside ...

OT:Pressure Washer   (1 messages)   Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 11:02:52 -0000
Just discovered that someone as nicked my Karcher pressure washer from the shed. Need a replacement to just wash the garden down etc Any recommendations? ...

Ideal Standard RS 60 Central Heating Boiler   (2 messages)   Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:04:18 GMT
Where can I download a service manual for this boiler? ...

Stairs an bldg regs - whats the deal?   (3 messages)   Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 21:16:25 -0000
Im planning to have new stairs put in. My question is this a - what would happen if i put the stairs in and didnt get in contact with anyone about bldg regs b - if noone found out, when i came to sell the house would anyone ...

Floor leveler   (3 messages)   Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 23:03:57 GMT
Hi Folks, My local DIY stores sells floor leveller for around 10 a bag. Does anyone know if it's available in larger quantities as I have a floor I need to raise and level by 10mm. The whole area in question is about 18 ...

Worcester 240 problem   (2 messages)   Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 22:47:34 GMT
Brilliant isn't it, I reply to the post below with an opinion about combi's being great and twelve hours later mines kaput. So I hope someone can help with this. I've got a Worcester 240 combi RSF, here's the problem. Turned ...

New washer on MST ballcock - advice needed   (1 messages)   Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:48:31 GMT
Having replaced my cistern ballcock washer plenty of times, I thought doing the one in the MST would be the same - but I have been warned that it is not as easy! So what do I need? The house was built late 70's early eighties ...

Electric Wall heaters Vs Gas fired central heating.   (4 messages)   Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:51:06 +0000 (UTC)
Hi all, I am in the process of doing up our newly bought house. At the moment I have removed all the old carpets and nails and we are now going to decide on the heating system. The whole house and hallways and stairs are ...

uPVC or wood?   (1 messages)   Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 01:04:54 +0000
I've ruled out metal frames as they're just not aesthetically pleasing. So, the choice is either uPVC or wood. uPVC is maintenance free but looks a bit crap... Which would you go for, and why? I .think. I'll go for ...

dodgy plumber   (3 messages)   Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 21:19:23 GMT
Can someone answer this please. We are in the middle of having a bathroom update which includes a move in position of the bath and basin. Where the bath is now, the old supply pipes for the basin have been utilised. The ...

Underfloor Heating   (2 messages)   Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 17:28:39 +0000 (UTC)
Hi all, I am in the process of doing up our newly bought house. At the moment I have removed all the old carpets and nails and we are now going to decide on the heating system. The whole house and hallways and stairs are ...

design idea needed for basement   (2 messages)   Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:20:57 GMT
hello, I am finishing a basement, and I am at the stage where I need to choose texture and colors... however, I am completly chalenged in these areas (read worthless)... the basement is around 350 ft, in a weired shape ...

Totally OT: Reverse Telephone/Fax Numbers   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 16:07:19 +0000 (UTC)
Sorry to be totally OT but does anybody know of a site or facility to find a company name etc. from a fax number? The reason being is my Mum is constantly getting a call from a fax machine (01623 869384) on her phone, she ...