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can i get veichcle right of access over common land?
I live on a former MOD estate i have a good size front garden which would ideally suit a driveway unfortunatly an area of common land (aprox 15 metres wide) and a footpath seperate my property from the road. The common land at present is owned by annington homes in the past i have enquired about rights of access over the…
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Electrical problem - help!!
Hi, on our stairs and landing, we have a bank or 8 sunken lights (currently all fitted with energy saving bulbs) which can be switched on/off at either the bottom or top of the stairs. Over the weekend, both of the switches have started making a buzzing/crackling noise when you switch on, and all the light flicker really…
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How do I adjust a kitchen cabinet door?
Probably very simple, but I just cannot get it right. The bottom corner of the cabinet, opposite the hinges is just a bit too low. How do I adjust the hinges to compensate for this? Do I do the top hinge or bottom hinge? Do I adjust the screw to tighten down the hinge or undo it to release the hinge a bit?
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Guttering problems
Hi, Im a novice, so unsure of what to do. But as the weather has been very wet and miserable of late, my guttering from the front of the house and the back of the house is overflowing and leaking significantly, when it's raining. I guess I need to get my guttering cleaned out??, can anyone quotes costs, how much it will…
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steam iron leaking - is it safe?
My iron is not really that old but has been well used and dropped etc, and yesterday it was leaking down the sole plate. It is a self clean iron. Is it safe? Thank you for your help.
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Gas Fire or Central Heating
Hi Guys. I have been to the inlaws house recently. They have two stone built (1920-1940) mid terracses joined together with 2 sperate boilers. They own there own house however neither of them work (age and bad health) so i wouldnt say money is tight, but its not free flowing. They have 4 young people that live in the…
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Washing machine problems
Hi I would really appreciate some help, washing machine is prob about 10 years old the hot water is taken from the boiler yesterday however it failed to do this hence a cold wash. I have checked boiler (combi) is ok everything is fine heating and hot water as boiler has a tendency to need resetting, what am really…
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Bathroom extractor fan
I have just discovered that our recently refurbished bathroom has an extractor fan that vents straight into the loft. Now I assume this is totally inappropriate, but it would be really useful if someone could point be directly to something official that confirms this as I haven't managed to locate anything yet. Any help…
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Ideal Response 120 boiler - 'bang' then water leaks & water in fan
Last night, no heating/hot water - burner wouldn't come on - pressure seemed okay but topped it up slightly. Switched boiler off and then on, pressed reset button. Still no joy Huge 'bang' - water dripping down through boiler for a few hours (about a litre). This morning, engineer discovered fan is still now full of water…
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Another cooker extractor into chimney project …..
Hello all, You have all been very helpful in the past, so hoping so now ....... My new kitchen project ...... I have chopped out, and installed a new lintel in my chimney breast, so I can put my oven and hob into it. I am using a standard 600mm wide Bosch gas hob, and have enough height for a extractor. I am looking at…
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no hot water
Hi, hope someone can help. My boiler was working just fine yesterday but this morning the hot water didn't seem to be as hot as usual. When I checked the switch, it had been changed from 'hot water and heating' to 'hot water only' by accident. I have since switched it back. The radiators are heating up fine, in fact better…
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Radiator Thermostats - explain please?
Hi Sorry to ask what is probably a really simple question! I live in a two year old house and all radiators (except those in the living room where the wall thermostat is) have thermostats on. Ive tried to turn some of them down, but they are still burning hot. especially the bathrooms where Ive got heated towel rail ladder…
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De Walt Hammer drill wont hammer drill..!
Hello.. I have one of these beasties... http://www.dewalt.co.uk/powertools/productdetails/catno/D25404K/ It is all but brand new and i have only used it a couple of times. Every time i use it in hammer drill mode using larger diameter sds type masonry drills,i find that i can hardly make progress becuase the protective…
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Border tile transfers
I had wanted to put a border when I put up tile in my bathroom however I could not find ones that I like now I am looking for border transfers Can anyone please help. my bathroom tiles are beige
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Replacing flourescent light problem
I replaced the flourescent light in my kitchen but in my wisdom forgot to make a note of how it was wired !.I have six wires protruding from the ceiling 3 red, 3black which some how connect to two wires in the unit via a connecting block.Any ideas or should I call in an electrician ?:confused:
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Worcester Bosch 30cdi or Vaillant ecotec 831?
We're having our boiler replaced and I can't decide between these 2 boilers. Our plumber recommended the Vaillant, but comparing the two the WB has a higher heating output 24 versus 30 kW. We have a larger 3.5 bed semi with 9 rads, and I'd like to run a shower from the combi too. Also, are they quiet? Thanks.
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Freezing downstairs in my house
Hi all, This is my first time posting on these forums; I hope you can help as I'm truly freezing! My house has recently been fully renovated including: -Brand new full gas central heating with efficient combi boiler -Brand new UPVC double glazing and UPVC doors all round -Cavity wall insulation -Loads of other stuff that…
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Fuse wire blows when a bulb goes.
I use GU10 halogen bulbs in 2 light fittings in my house, consisting of 7 bulbs in total. When one blows, the fuse wire of the lighting circuit blows, which is a complete pain as I have to rewire it every month or so. I have changed the switches, and both fittings, but the same problem happens even after doing this. Can…
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damp/condensation
Hello just wondering if anyone has any ideas for me.... We live in a house that we've spent way too much money on already...anyway Around the window frames we have had a sudden onset of black mould.... then some appeared on the carpet on the bottom three stairs Then when we had the sudden rainfall the back kitchen window…
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How can I find carpenter to make new door for house?
Hi Folks, Our house is an end terrace, about 1905. Front door is so far as I know the original, with the 3 original rectangular (vertical) cut glass sections in it. The door is in very bad condition. I would really like to get a new door made to match the old one, incorporating the original cut glass sections. How can I…
