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garden boundaries
Just want to get people's thoughts on a potential boundary problem. Our house is in such a position that we share boundaries with 6 gardens. I have dug my deeds out and found that we own or are responsible for all the right hand boundaries. Now the son of one of the owners of these properties has taken it upon himself to…
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Humming noise from Boiler
I have recently been getting a loud humming noise coming from the boiler and only when the central heating is on. This goes away once the hot water tap is on. I had the boiler serviced a few months back but this only started happening when we started using the central heating. Any ideas?
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one upstairs radiator cools down. Why?
No problems with any of the other radiators upstairs or downstairs. But one bedroom radiator is hot only for the first couple of hours then starts to cool down until it is only lukewarm and remains lukewarm. At this stage there are no hotspots on the radiator at all - it is lukewarm all over. Both the pipes at the bottom…
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Toilet question
Today my toilet after being flushed is not filling high enough. There are popping noises and the water level in the toilet drops really low after the flush so that the U bend has an air gap rather then being sealed fully with water. I chucked some water down to top it up but it has dropped back down again. An important…
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chimney balloon substitute??
Hi everyone am hoping someone can help. I am convinced my house is haunted as its so bloomin cold!!! Mind you having laminate flooring all downstairs doesnt help! Got the man out to insulate the cavities and apparently I already had it!! I have a fireplace in the living room with a gas fire (flame effect) that I never use…
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Faulty shower, what are my rights?
I live in NI and found that my electric shower was faulty earlier this week. I have kept the receipt and it is under 3.5 months old. I went to homebase to ask for a replacement or refund and I was told that they could not provide it and I would have to deal directly with the manufacturer. Can someone help me on what…
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Condensation problem
I live in an early 70s bungalow and when we moved in were plagued with condensation. We traced it to a leaking pipe below the floor and a constant supply of moisture which then gave us the problem. That was fixed over a year ago and the problem reduced. I recently fitted loft insulation and now in the current cold snap (-6…
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Loft Insulation
Hi, i will be carrying out some loft insulation in a few days but just had one question, i want to know if its ok for me to compress 150/170mm loft roll insulation into 100mm spaces becuase we have planks of wood on top, which we will lift and put back. i would like to know if it will be just as effective or shall i stick…
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Shower dripping
I have what I think is a 'Sirrus TS1850 Stratus Shower', but I didn't install it so I have only been able to gather this from looking at pictures on the net. The shower will turn off, but needs to tightened as tight as possible or continually drips. I am doing a plumbing course, but I am only in my first few months. I…
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flue type 1 or 2
whats this mean? also if i bought a wall hanging fire from bandq to replace a fire that touches the floor, who would fit it?
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Smokey fireplace - not the usual reasons... HELP!
Hi All! Ok we're about to start putting the walls & inside, back together now, in http://www.theupsidedownhouse.9f.com & have a bit of a smoke problem. The decrotaive York stone fireplace has long gone & we've been making do with just a grate, in the opening, to keep builders & us warm, while taking a break. The smoke…
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"Bleeding" radiator
For the past few months I'm having to bleed the some of the radiators of the heating system every week. I know this is way too often and must indicate a problem but, : a) is it serious? b) does it need fixing (by a professional)?. Thanks in advance
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Cleaning a conservatory roof
Last weekend was spent with me balanced on step-ladders scrapping the algae and god knows what off our conservatory roof. Does anybody know of an easy solution for doing this or a product that removes the green stuff from a conservatory roof. Thanks :D
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Timber Windows at a reasonable price please?
I have a Victorian house with white double glazing which needs to be replaced in some parts. I decided it would be nice to get mock sash timber windows which are more in keeping with the period but was horrified at the quote I have had. Does anybody know of a cheaper alternative or can recommend a firm which is reasonable.…
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cheapest way to finish sanded floorboards?
Hi, I'm willing to consider home made solutions too, wax, oil, varnish, whatever you've found thats cheap and works would be much appreciated! Weezl
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Ariston microgenius 28
Imagine this... You've been up all night because you flew in from San Francisco. Full flight and hardly had anytime to sit down. You've been up since 10am Tuesday morning and it's now 11am. You drive home and on the way the estate agent calls to pick up the keys to your new home! Suddenly, you don't feel tired anymore, you…
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Slate Tiles
I have dark grey slate tiles on my kitchen floor. I mop them daily but to me they dont look clean & seem dull. Any ideas what is good to clean them with or do they need a bit of a buff with something? Advice needed!!
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wickes oak bi-folding doors
hi I have bought these from wickes for my kitchen. Does anyone have them - where they ok to fit. If anyone has bi-folding wooden doors in the kent/se london area can they recommend a fitter as my husband has just read the instructions and doesn't fancy it. Thanks
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home burgular alarm
hello, i am looking to get a wireless home alarm. Yep i know it's not as effective as a wire one, but sadly finances are very tight at the moment. I need one that covers the downstairs area. I have been looking at Yale alrm kit, at £ 32.50 + delivery spec "ieal for mutiple users, personalise ythe alarm with easy fit…
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Baxi boiler...
Right, I think my central heating is knackered, but i just need to check something... If the boiler has gone, should the actual 'fire' still light? Or does it all go at the same time? viks xx
