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In My Home MoneySaving sticky
Please be aware of the MSE Forum rules, notably that you mustn't post personal information. Take extra care when uploading photos and make sure that they don't contain personally identifiable information. 🏠 Here are some Forum threads you might find useful: * Please ensure your electrics are up to date * Find Instruction…
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Neighbours need to put scaffolding in my garden
Hi My neighbours (semi detached) are building a two story extension and have asked if its ok for the builders to put scaffolding in my garden in order to access the roof. This has all come at really bad timing as me and my husband have recently separated and he has moved away so I've not had the headspace to deal with it…
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Is this a fair quote for a porch build?
Hi all I have a delapidated side porch which I want replaced. A very slightly larger footprint (only by 2 square metres!). What I currently have: My dodgy photoshop mockup of what I would like (this is obviously very rough! But gives an idea): Floorplan (things have change slightly since I did this, but it gives an idea of…
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2 Rats in the garden
Hi All, Just saw 2 rats in the gardens coming from the drain. How do I get rid of them and ensure no more of them come. Thanks a lot
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Customer took £2000 off a builder price after the job was done with talking to the builder
Hi, Builder quoted for work on a house by E-mail, customer said yes to E-mail. £6000. The job went on a little longer as they sent the wrong windows, it was Covid, and the customer build something in front of were they were working, this slowed them down the last day, so had to come back one more day. After they said they…
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Boot print on new porcelain tiles
Hi everyone, I’ve recently (few days ago) had porcelain tiles laid in my garden. Like an idiot I must have walked on some cement/primer/unsure of the residue which has left a boot print. I have tried washing it down with washing liquid and scrubbing it which hasn’t worked and today have tried HG cement remover which also…
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How to make this computer desk look half decent
Hi folks, I have a large, grey (out of warranty) desk from Maison Du Monde. It's mostly fine, but the surfaces that are touched/leaned on regularly are in a bad way. The paintwork has come off and it looks a mess. I was tempted to sticker-bomb the bad parts, but my partner said that will look daft. She suggested I sand it…
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Cold water not working following water supply (mains) failure
Last weekend, SE Water had an issue which resulted in a loss of mains water supply and we were without for around 6 hours. Once it was fixed, all our taps and toilets were functioning again ....except for the cold water and the toilet cistern in the ensuite. This room is upstairs, on the same level as our hot water tank…
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Spray foam insulation
Hello can anyone help? I have posted this in the DIY forum too. my mum had this installed in 2022/3 and we think incorrectly as they have completely covered the end walls (inc. air bricks ) and the eaves. If she has it removed, are there ‘trade bodies’ or a regulatory body that she can find a contractor through to ensure…
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Just had a Howdens quote...
Mother in Law having a new kitchen fitted - it's a tiny walk-in kitchen approx 2m x 2m This was the original "estimate" - ACS1412 Glass Splashback 595mm x 705mmCRD510N Clerk Gls Rd Grn 200 CC PreFit Pull-Out Base White Cab FCRD5119 Clerk Gls Rd Grn 150 CC Pull-Out Base White Cab FCRD517F Clerk Gls Rd Grn 800 CC 3 Dwr Base…
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Does £600 for planning permission to convert two windows into one sound right?
Hello, Pictures are attached, please excuse the visual mess (and my wayward finger). The family has previously used the local council's planning permission/building control service and from what I remember the cost was in the £100-£300 range in order to apply. Now my (London) borough is using this planning permission…
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Bathroom refurbishment
How long should a 'high-end' bathroom refurbishment take, with all the usual features for 'high-end'? Plus a new raised floor to hold some new pipework... Thanks for any info on this.
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About letter boxes
I can't find a board that is suitable so please move if there is one. Lived here 7yrs and for 6 the post goes as expected through the letter box. The front door is in a glass enclosed porch with a sliding door. I have asked postmen a time or two if they are ok with the sliding door and they look at me like I'm odd and say…
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Boiler broken -Guarantee proof
I have Vaillant boiler which was installed in 2018. This week it stopped working and an engineer came and said it has a serious fault - the ignition board or something. He said it will be expensive to fix, so much that a new boiler might be a better option.Being fairly new we both agreed that it would be under guarantee. I…
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Vinyl kitchen floor covering Question.
Hi folks, Its time to replace the Vinyl floor covering in the kitchen, I usually referred to it as Lino, but it seems Lino and Vinyl are two differing materials with Vinyl being the more durable, so will go for Vinyl. The old Vinyl is installed to the back of appliances, fridge, cooker, washer and dishwasher, so as I am…
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Will This L-Shaped Bath Screen Fit a Different Bath?
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some help figuring this out! I'm looking to buy an L-shaped bath, and I’ve noticed the Milan 1600mm L-Shaped Shower Bath on Victorian Plumbing is significantly cheaper than similar options elsewhere — especially as it includes the front panel. Link:…
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Artex repair
I had a roof leak last year which is completely dried out, I've been left with staining and a couple of bubbles under the Artex ceiling Plus some bits have flaked off Anyone ideas as to how to make this look good?
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Builder problems - failed buildings control inspection
TLDR: We spent £65k for the first stages of a £400-500k extension and renovation project on a builder I will call Paul. However the buildings inspector says that most of his work does not meet the required standards and will need to be taken down and redone. I’m worried that he has also breached the rules on my home…
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Flat To Flat Leak, Who Pays The Excess
Hi, First time post, so hopefully I’ve put this in the correct place. I live in a 1st Floor Flat with my Partner. I was notified by my neighbour (In the flat below) that he had water leaking through the ceiling. I immediately rushed home from work to turn the water off. Within the same day I managed to get a plumber to…
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Noise Nuisance - Standard of Proof
Hi, we have an ongoing noise complaint with our local council (in England). They refuse to issue an abatement notice to our neighbours, saying they need to have proof "beyond reasonable doubt". However, according to Google, the standard of proof for issuing an abatement notice is "on the balance of probabilities" (as at…
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Right to privacy?
We have been living near a ramp bridge (30mtrs) that goes up and over the railwayline in our town. This is due to be demolished and replaced with a new super highway bridge that is twice as wide as the current bridge and the proposed design of the bridge will mean that our once very private rear garden will be overlooked…
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