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In My Home MoneySaving sticky
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New boiler to replace Worcester
My current boiler Worcester 28i is 15 years old so I am looking to replace it. I am going round in circles trying to find the best replacement at a good price (not necessarily the cheapest) with the best warranty. Or should I look for a guarantee rather than a warranty? In my 80th year I don't want to get it wrong- so much…
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Can someone explain what these are for ?
A family member recently bought a house with one of these poking out of the ground just inside the front driveway perimeter. I assume it is related to the drainage ( it is close to a manhole). I have seen them before ( sometimes taller ), but have often wondered about their function.
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Ceiling fans for normal light fittings
Seen these on TikTok shop. The idea of them looked decent. I didn't know they were a thing (for normal light units). As I don't buy anything from TTS I headed over to Amazon to take a look. Something like so. I'm pretty sure our light is a B22 but I'd need to check. Most of the ones I see on Amazon though get under 4 star…
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Insurance backed guarantee vs certass guarantee
Hello all, Looking to get quotes locally for an new external door and full length fixed pane window for my porch. one of them offers 10 year insurance backed guarantee and other one offers 2 year certass guarantee. The 10 year person does only windows and doors. The other person is a certified glazing person who does…
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Door companies - which to choose and avoid?
Hello, Just going mad with a number of companies out there manufacturing doors. Looking for a new external door for a north facing entrance of the porch. I have requested quotes from 3 people locally and they have mentioned the below companies 1)Hallmark 2)Distinction 3)Endurance 4)Universal composite doors…
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The 2 questions every double glazing salesperson dreads — and how they reveal the real price
I spent decades in direct sales management in the d–glazing industry — trained hundreds of reps myself in how to handle objections, create urgency, and close deals. Now out, so this is exactly how this works from the inside. There are two questions that no commission-based rep expects or is trained to handle. Ask them…
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DIY kitchens
Hi, Anyone bought the timber range, if so how long you had it? Have you had any issues with the range ie it's not moisture resistant, doors have been damaged as a result of steam/cooking. If you bought doors made from painted MDF or other material what have they been like? How long they lasted ? Did they peel, chip quickly…
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Washing machine shock absorbers.
This is a Bosch Serie 6, WAT28660 WM. It clunks when starting to spin, and makes a hell of racket as the speed increases. The drum seems too easy to move, so I assumed failed shock absorbers. Bought a set of three new ones, but was surprised to find that these had around a cm of 'play' in the piston travel. Ie, at whatever…
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Best convincing non-wood wooden worktop?
As title. I've cautioned against real wood due to busy lifestyle and stuff, but they'd still like 'wood'. Missus! Any properly realistic offerings these days? After all, most real wood 'tops look like plastic with all the coatings...
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Roof tile query
What are everyone's thoughts on the placement of these tiles on our extension? Our regular roofer came out today for a different matter and said the builders have laid them wrong as they're not in a line. I asked the builders about it and they said they've always laid them like that and never had any issues with building…
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I need help
Hi i have an ongoing saga with a builder who is acting in behalf of my next door neighbour. Just a background to my situation, i have moved back in with my mum along with my husband and two kids as i am applying for a mortgage to a seperate property. My mothers english isnt very good so im dealing with this matter for her.…
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Spent 30 years in double glazing. Here's what really happens when a salesman visits your home
So, I've been lurking on here for a while and decided it's time to actually be useful. I spent close to 30 years in the home improvement industry — double glazing, windows, doors, conservatories the lot. Trained salespeople, managed teams, sat in on more kitchen table appointments than I care to remember. I'm not in it…
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Roller blinds and open windows
If you need some fresh air but you don't want sun light or at night time, the roller blinds tend to bang against the window frame which can be annoying! I found on Google that you could purchase some type of clip to "cushion" the bang but they seem pricey! In the interest of MSE and DIYers….what do you use to prevent the…
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What are these connections sockets/units
They were here when I moved in 15 plus years ago. One is outside and other inside lounge. Are they related.
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Slow water leak
Just looking for advice on the next step - having exausted all indoor possiblilties. I've just received the quarterly bill from South West Water and it shows we used over twice the amount of water compared to usual, and compared to the same quarter as last year. I looked at the water meter out on the path and the little…
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Better Kitchens
Hi Anyone used this company to buy a kitchen. https://www.betterkitchens.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20419170643&gclid=CjwKCAjwuO_QBhAWEiwAIkVhUyzuyel3MPQTC6BPhAJPL5JX0EIdBOiUEzIXGGKsFfzwSTe83dEzABoC8oAQAvD_BwE Any good? Wgats yiur experience been like? Thanks
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Is 4k the going rate for fitted wardrobes?
Feels like we're just getting through a long list of big DIY projects, two bathrooms and now onto landscaping the garden in less than 2 years. One major niggle which we haven't been able to justify cost for is a fitted wardrobe solution for our main bedroom. It has space and a rail/shelf already but in order to make the…
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garden ornament led solar lightbox replacement
Nowhere else to turn so try knowledgeable people here…..does anyone know where I can get a replacement solar led thingy for this owl garden ornament. It lights up 2 eyes and although there are plenty of replacements on Amazon and such for 1 connection I cant find one with two connections. It's 7cm long a couple of photos…
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Emergency plumber- have I been scammed? And what can I do?
We suddenly had a huge leak coming from upstairs into our dining room on Friday morning. I had to call an emergency plumber who came within an hour. He said he can do the works but he won’t know a definite price until he takes the ceiling down and finds the cause etc. He estimated £1200-£6000 which I had to agree to as the…
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Portable aircon
Hello all. I hope you're doing well and coping with the HEAT :( I've decided to buy a portable aircon. <drum roll> I know you guys can help me decide which one to buy. 'Cos you are all amazeballs. I really want one for my bedroom, so its a reasonably small ish room with a window and an ensuite. Any ideas and advice would…
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