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Loft conversion repairs - help!
Hi guys, I was wondering if there was anyone here who could give me some advice on the above. I have a loft conversion, and over the past week I had noticed a leak (a slight continuous drip from the ceiling). Today I took the polystyrene tiles off around the dripping area, and found a crack in the plaster underneath. I…
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Council Tax
My sister and I have inherited a property. When my father lived there he got various reductions on his council tax bill i.e. single occupancy, age related. We emptied the house and were given a rebate, we have now been informed that since the house has not sold within six months we now have to pay the full amount for the…
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Air vent draft in bedroom
Hi, I've got an air vent in my bedroom which is making the room freezing even when it's in the closed position. I've tried sticking paper on it / cling film - neither of which really worked. Other than sleeping with my head under the quilt and wearing thermals for the next 3 months can anyone suggest anything? I'm tempted…
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Outside lighting problem
Our lighting set up at the front (installed by an electrican 3 years ago). A lantern Seperate to that a sensor. The sensor was a hi lo one. It switched on at dusk lo & off at dawn. If someone approached the house it boosted up to a hi light. It's gone funny, flashing on & off, so I've had to flick it off at the fuse. We…
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Mira 415, replace with new shower
Hi I have a Mira 415 (2001 year) combi shower, its leaking like mad and I have been quoted alot of money that I dont have to fix it. I think a cheaper option would be for me to buy a new shower and get a plumber to fit it. Is it possible that someone could recommend a shower that I could buy to replace it please? With many…
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Green Light Report Land Survey
If you are moving house and need a basic survey of the things that can go wrong, then this site can help: GreenLightReport.co.uk (search in Google). For under £30 it offers an online report from any postal area before you enter the stage of offers and negotiations. Things like flood plains, radon areas and coal mining…
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kitchen fitter for desperate female, se london
I recently used a 'recommended tradesman' service for refitting a bathroom and was royally ripped off and had to spend further money putting it right. After 7 years in this property I have been ripped off by too many tradesmen to mention - all I want is someone reliable who will carry out decent work for a fair price. My…
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Junckers Rustic Oil, Where???
I specifically need to source some of this and i have rang various places but can't find anywhere in Hampshire that i could get some. I have seen some online but allowing for delivery times + the additional cost i wondered if anybody could point me in the right direction. Would rather go and collect as would like to get…
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new cooker...which to get?
Firstly, I'm not sure if I've posted in the right area? Apologies if not. I'm looking for a new electric freestanding double cooker but don't know which to get. I've seen a Beko one which is highly rated on Which? but is only available online ...I'd rather be able to see it as pictures can be misleading. Today we went to…
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Recommendations for a 55cm wide fridge freezer please?
Hi, Can anyone recommend a fridge freezer that is 55cm wide please? Many thanks Lisa
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quick bathroom/plumbing question
A friend has just bought a house where the bathroom had been converted for an elderly disabled chap with one of those walk in showers with a gate thing across & a seat - he wants to get rid of this & put a bath back in ... The rest of the bathroom will need redoing eventually but for now he's hoping he can just rip out the…
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What a waste!
I would really appreciate some help here. I have some lovely crystal cupboard knobs with a long screw in them which I wanted to give to my to my daughter. Unfortunately, the screws have been glued in and these screw poles are too short for her cupboard doors. Does anyone know how to remove the glue so we can buy longer…
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Boiler choice Baxi or Worcester ?
Hi, long story short. I need a new boiler. I can get a Baxi 105HE + flue & programmer for £600 (which looked a good deal to me) but have been told by 3 installers & the BG man who recently serviced my existing Gloworm that Baxi are pretty poor/*?+*^* (both boilers & aftercare) & all recommended a Worcester boiler in…
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Loft insulation - Bin old insulation or keep it and put new layer on top?
Official Insert If you've landed here because you're looking for loft insulation deals head over to our Loft Insulation guide. Back to ahfh1's original post... ---- Hi, The house I'm buying has (what looks like) very old loft insulation. I assume that new loft instulation should be 'fluffy' in appearance, but this existing…
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Planning permission conservatory??
Hello all . We own are own home , we are thinking about having a hand made conservatory/sun room built on to the external wall at the back of our bungalow, the sizes probaly would be 3 mts out from behind the bungalow and 4 mts long . so in old money its 6 foot X 11 foot . the glass will sit on brickwork 2 foot high . Do…
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Carpet choice - am I going for the right one.
Just been out for some carpet quotes and just looking for some non sales advice! Looking to carpet two bedrooms - want decent quality but we might well rent the property out for a few years. Having looked at wool etc I think that a decent man made might be the way ahead for rental. The quotes I have had have all been…
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Why cant I order from Bathstore.com???
Hi guys, I realise that this is probably not the best forum to post this in but as it relates to me doing my bathroom up it seems the closest. Anyway, does anyone know why I cant order anything online from bathstore.com? Maybe Im missing something but when I go to "My Basket", there's no option of checkout now or the…
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Help, really want a xmas tree but have a VERY active cat!
Hi, last year, I had a piddly little fibre optic tree that really was pants and it didnt look remotely festive in my lounge. This year I really want a proper tree, decorated with tinsel, baubles, lights, the works. But, my cat is a very active lil boy, he loves to climb, bat things, chew things, just generally cause havoc…
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Moving a window
I am thinking of getting an extension which would add 7' to our house. I will then get an internal wall moved to share the 7' between two bedrooms. The problem is I can only move the wall by 15" because of a window. Just curiosity at present but how much would it cost to move the window by 12", the window is 65" by 45".My…
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leaking mixer tap
hi we have a leaking mixer tap i have took the spout off to replace o rings been to the local b&q and plumb centre but unable to get the correct size :mad: tried the closest match but tap still leaking 2 questions if anybody can help can i use something else instead of the o rings ? but also on the tap is a white plastic…
