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Upgrading shed project!
Hello all! According to my research, a shed needs to be on a level with no sloping. Our shed is already on a concrete base but for some reason the shed is on a slope (apparently fitted 2.5 years ago by the previous owner) Facing the shed: Side of the shed: Which is probably why the door isn't straight: I was thinking of…
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Repairing plaster/curtain rail
This morning the curtains, curtain rail and crumbling plaster came away when I opened the curtains. Photo of damage attached. It's very old plaster and clearly the screws weren't long enough to hold through that material. Curtains have been up for a few years. My question is, if I patch repair those holes with a suitable…
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Possible Planning infringement
Hi All. My neighbour who brought the house next door at auction has been developing it for a year now. Has now decided to feed piping out the side of his new extension. This was not on his submitted plans. Also the extension heights differ from his plans we have come to notice. Where do I stand with reporting this?
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New shed - filling apex gaps?
Hey guys, I've got a new shed all nice and pristine, the goal is to keep it like that!....... Yeah, probably won't work out too well, but that's the plan. The main 'gap' I can see is where the inside gable ends meet the roof - it's an odd shaped gap so not sure the best way to fill it... Ideas considered.. * cutting some…
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New roof but can see daylight???
We have had a new roof and it is finished today ( but the builder is coming back tomorrow to finish off a bit on next doors lower bit that you cant see in the photo). Also we are due to pay him tomorrow so i need advice. I went into the attic just now ( its boarded so i went to clean) and i noticed in one part you can see…
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Need to replace electric loft hatch belt - Measure size?
Afternoon all,I need to replace the belt which opens the motorised loft hatch. It's stretched so keeps coming off. Just need to work out how I find out what size I need to order and whether these kind of belts have a particular name at all?(I had to cut it to get it off) Thanks in advance
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foundations query?
Hi appreciate any advice please. We have had an ongoing problem for almost 2 year now. Whenever it rains or water is on neighbours patio ,surface water comes in under my subfloor .it is definitely not from my garden . The houses are joined and the same level.i have resisted sealing inside my subfloor until the water entry…
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Replacement shower cubicle - which tradesman?
20 year old shower cubicle (Mira) coming rapidly to the end of its life and needs replacing, possibly with whatever else (regrouting?) needs doing at the same time. Who does these? Is it plumbers, bathroom installers or what? Not looking for anything fancy or expensive - so maybe not a bathroom installer? Do plumbers do…
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plumbing diy
Hi everyone, I'm tackling a dripping tap at home and might need to replace the washer. I came across the ABD Tools TapSplitter tool and was wondering if anyone here has any experience using it? its a old tap so dosent have the ceramic cylinders newer taps do. Any other tips appreciated :) Cheers
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Chipped radiator installed by heating engineer
Hi all, I have come home today to find one of the column radiators fitted by the heating engineer (or his team) carrying out central heating replacement has an obvious chip on the front. What is recommended in this circumstance, please? His overall work has been very good. Would it be expected this might just be touched…
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Can anyone work this out.?
Last year we had a new toilet fitted and the plumber decided to turn off the water via the stopcock in the street, this turned out to be full of silt/soil so he decided to pull out the washer and turn it off there, toilet fitted ok, and Yorkshire water came out a couple of days later to clean out the street stopcock, not…
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Please help 😔 washing machine inlet hose won't stay on
Currently sobbing in my kitchen on a Friday night. New washer delivered today, didn't pay for install as I've done it several times myself. The only thing I questioned myself on was using the existing inlet hose - the one supplied isn't long enough - but I bought the exact same machine (updated display that's about it).…
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kitchen worktop hob cutout
Hello I was trying to buy a worktop from worktop express, but they have a minimum radius of 8mm for a hob cutout, but the diagram for the hob says max R5 - have attached 2 pics (one of worktop express dimensions and one of the hob cutout diagram) - would the hob fit the new worktop even if it had an 8mm R rather than a 5mm…
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Zinsser B-I-N Primer Sealer Spray Paint White without mask
I was trying to save some money by trying to fix a water ingress stain on my wall but failed to read the read the instructions properly. I used half a can without a mask (although held my breath and had goggles) before I used a proper filtration mask for the remainder of the can. I opened a window but it wasn't great…
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Any OCD cleaners out there?
I’ve bought a table and 4 chairs and I’m in the garden now cleaning them. This is one of the chairs - Any ideas how I can get the seat part clean? I’ve brushed it off and hoovered it but I’d like it clean clean if possible. They’ve all come from a charity shop furniture warehouse type place so god knows what’s in there :/
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Several months later the parquet flooring is still slightly creaking
Lomg story short: to save money I installed hardwood flooring at the first floor after - removing all carpets (what a joy!) - levelling all the subfloor boards that in many places had some spikes. It was a matter of taking away 1-2 mm here and there. Not much, really. The parquet floors are fixed to each other with a click…
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Groundhog Day with Gas fitter/Plumber completing paperwork for guarantee
Before posting this I'd already looked at previous threads on same subject from 2016 and last year The question is how (apart from kidnapping) do I persuade/force a plumber to come back and fill in this vital paperwork. Bear in mind, we ended up contacting GasSafe as he hadn't done that, also registering with our boiler…
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Carbfilt1- Carbon extractor filter- which way to install
Apologies in advance for the silly question, but I've had a new extractor fan installed and need to install the carbon filter for it. It's this one https://cookerhoodfilters.co.uk/products/b-q-cooker-hood-carbon-filter-02846762-carbfilt1 the CARBFILT1. I'm just not sure which way round it is meant to be fitted- does anyone…
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Bidet Toilets
DO NOT READ IF EASILY OFFENDED !! We are considering getting a Japanese smart Bidet toilet in our planned main wetroom/bathroomI am unsure whether or how - they actually workWe can't exactly go to a showroom and ask to try one Has anyone actually got one - do they actually clean you properly - because the spray does appear…
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Cupboard shelving
Hi I've redecorated a washing machine cupboard and there's these old shelves that have been in place since buying the property. Knocked up in a hurry by the looks of it. (Ex rental house).18mm Formica chipboard and bulky 2x1 around the upper edge. Giving myself more work to do but looking at putting some better ones in.…