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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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Solar panels and roof repairs
Can anyone help with advice please? I had solar panels installed in nov 22. Recently there was water coming in through the light fitting in upstairs bedroom. Roofers who came to inspect said that the problem was probably under a panel but also the roof tiles were in bad shape. Seems the roofer who did the roof 6 years ago…
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Water Softener brine tank scum/mould ?
Recently replaced our water softener, now a Kinetico Kube which is later model of the previous failed unit. I am now noticing a scum/mould build up in the brine tank which I don't recall seeing in the previous unit. There is no sign of this scum in the water tank in loft, which is first place softened water goes, there is…
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Blind or something for roof 'dome'?!
So I have one of these sort of thingies, https://www.theskylightcompany.co.uk/product/em-dome-rectangular-fixed-dome/ Which usually I quite like - more light, nice noise when it rains etc But right now the sun shines through it super strong and hot, and with a kitchen table below it makes it a bit like eating in a…
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Is JCT required/alternatives?
I am about to chose a builder for a garage conversion and redecoration. What should I be looking for in terms of paperwork and contracts? I've got price breakdown and schedule of works written down and I am reasonably happy with the level of detail and communication so far. Is something like this sufficient or is a formal…
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Floor Fitter has failed to Return keys to my Flat
My flat is one of 8 flats in a 3 storey building. The floor fitter was given a key to access the building and a key to get into my flat to undertake work. The flat is being renovated and I currently do not live there and actually live 4 hours away in a different County. He completed the work 24/11/23 and he was paid in…
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Roofing repairs on next house - just routine maintenance issues?
We're buying a nice house, and the surveyor has sent the report through to us. The report had some other issues on which I wasn't too worried about. He has highlighted quite a few 'issues' with the roof but has also said it's in satisfactory condition. I'm semi-knowledgeable and think these are largely routine maintenance…
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Garden shed leaking HELP!
Last year I painted the outside of my shed with cuprinol garden shades paint but this year Ive noticed rot inside at the back of the shed as I couldn't get to the back of the shed (see photo) My question is can I use the same paint and just paint inside the shed? Will it get rid of the rot?
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Temporary fence help.
Unfortunately, the house next door to me has been bought by an investor. When they were doing the place up. I pointed out that one of the panels was out of the fence that they are responsible for but they did a bodge job instead of replacing the panel, which was what was needed. First lot of high winds and the panel was…
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Buying a Washing Machine : Should I take out extra insurance
After many years our washing machine has finally packed in, so it is time to buy a new one. I pop to my local JL store to take a look There is an AEG machine priced at £479 which has a guarantee of 2 years, with an additional option of adding 'breakdown and accidental damage' for £165 for 5 years. However looking at the…
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New Cooker, Gas or Electric?
I need a new cooker as my present gas cooker is old and all the markings have worn off the knobs and I can afford to replace it. Should I get a new gas cooker or an electric cooker with radiant hobs or with induction hobs?
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Bathroom Extractor Fan Help
I live in a Glasgow tenement and have one of those long-ish and narrow bathrooms (~1.3m x 3.5m). Currently I have an extractor fan mounted to the window. It's pretty loud and the room is still quite steamy after a shower but the fan clears it in a little while after the shower is turned off. The shower is door side, not…
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Underfloor heating on marble
Can anyone provide reliable underfloor heating installers with marble floor installers in central london or harrow area?
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Measuring for new windows. How exact?
I'm getting quotes to get my windows replaced and I'm surprised at how rough they are with measuring windows. It's taken most of them 15 minutes to measure 9 windows. Most of them didn't even bother opening any of them. Out of 6 quotes, only 2 had measurements included and they were different. Usually by 2cm in width,…
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Washer/dryer leaves clothes with damp smell
I have a washer/drier installed in an outhouse at the rear of my property. After I run a washing cycle, I usually do a short drying spin, about 60 mins before hanging them up to dry fully. However the clothes have a damp-ish type smell to them. I tried running a 90 degree hot wash with some vinegar but it hasn't resolved…
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No insulation (and no space for it) = damp
What do you call the roofline of a 1950's semi - when the roofline on the first floor is such where the ceilings are virtually touching the tiles - on the outside 3 feet of the rooms ? So the house looks like it has a skirt on it. We have such a property and damp is now appearing on the ceilings
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ADVICE REQUIRED ON FLOOR TILES
Hi Folks I am planning to fit some floor tiles in front of my front door
at my property. Can you kindly advise if I should buy several small tiles or
some large tiles (which will obviously cover more area) Are there any pros and cons of the size and is there any
specific material I should buy? Thanks
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Slate roof - repair or re-roof, please help me decide!
Just need some opinions, going round in circles! I have a Victorian semi, slates are the original ones apart from the smaller section at the back over the kitchen which I had re-roofed 5 years ago due to a leak (re-using what they could, with some reclaimed additions). There is water getting in above one of the bedrooms…
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Turning Front Garden into Driveway
I've recently sent the council my application for turning my front garden into a driveway. I will be using a council approved company to do the work required but I'm wondering if there is something I have not thought of, which is important? I'm not sure if I will be having tarmac or stone paving. I really would like…
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Shower Not Getting Hot
One specific shower is not getting very hot, suspect cartridge is gone. Have looked online, people say it's easier to replace the entire bar, than replace the catridge, is this true? Any other advice?
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Oil fired Central Heating thermostat may not be working.
Hi folks, We have oil fired central heating. Just noticed today that the radiators seem to be getting hotter than usual as well as the hot water cylinder upstairs. Kept an eye on the boiler in the boiler house, and it didn't switch itself off within a 25 minute period. It is an old cast iron boiler over 30 years old, the…