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Discreet extractor fan
The Guardian, Saturday 17 April 2010
I have an island unit containing a gas hob in my open-plan kitchen. I want to install an extractor fan, but do not want a large hood and chimney obscuring the view of the garden. read more »
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Shower seats
The Guardian, Saturday 10 April 2010
I’m having a shower cubicle installed and I want a seat in it so I can scrub my feet. I’m told fold-down seats tend to break or come away from the wall. Can you recommend an attractive waterproof seat? read more »
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Eco-friendly loft insulation
The Guardian, Saturday 6 February 2010
I want to insulate my loft in an eco-friendly way, preferably with wool, but the entrance hatch is tiny and I don’t want to make it Âbigger. What’s the best alternative? read more »
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Kitchen flooring that is warm and soft under foot
The Guardian, Saturday 16 January 2010
I am looking for some kitchen flooring that is warm and soft under foot. I like the green credentials of linoleum, but it needs professional fitting, which can be expensive. Does it have other disadvantages? Does the smell disappear once laid? Or are there any other alternatives? read more »
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Framing big pictures
The Guardian, Saturday 9 January 2010
I have a huge, limited-edition poster, and after five years on the wall with a combination of bulldog clips and nails, it is beginning to look tatty. IÂ can’t find a frame to fit and am also worried about having glass that big. read more »