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Damp in home?
Hi, Can someone help me i moved into my two bed mid terraced property in 2006 and over time have come across many problems. Although main one concerning me is signs of damp? possibly rising damp its appearing in all areas of my living room on both sides? I can see water marks, paint stripping of the walls. The property was…
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Boiler / Water / heating advice needed
I know this may sound stupid but I'm after some advice re the heating / water set up in a new house that we've just moved to. In our previous house we had a really old combi boiler with no thermostat on the wall you simply turned the heating on or off and left the hot water on so it came out on demand. In our new house it…
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Replace woodburner with gas fire
My parents have moved into a bungalow which has a woodburner in the lounge. They are quite elderly and have decided they would prefer the convenience of a gas fire and have asked me to make the change. I have no intention of doing the work myself but before contacting a professional, I'd like to know what would be…
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Ikea sofas - easy to assemble?
I'm thinking of buying an Ikea sofa, probably Ektorp - the most traditional-looking type - and wonder what sort of assembly is required. Has anyone got experience of this? It's a bit different from a flat-pack wardrobe or bookcase! Not that I'm any good at those either ... the point is that I would probably have to get…
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Floor tiles dilema
Hi, We had a new back door fitted two weeks ago and just getting round to the retiling as the door was moved further out. Here is an image of how it looks and I need some pointers to doing a good but moneysaving job. https://skitch.com/clintonbeattie/gw94m/preview I will be able to add full size tiles which will take me…
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Chrome Curtain Poles
We are just about to move house and the person we are buying from is taking all the curtains AND poles grrr! Does anybody know where the best place is to buy chrome curtain poles? Nothing too fancy but don't want them to look cheap. Had a look in a DIY store yesterday and them seem to be about £50, thought I might be able…
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Flat Roof Re-Felting
I have an extension with a flat roof, measuring 6m x 3m approx. The previous owner says it was re-felted about a year before we purchased the house (in 2007), but after 2 harsh winters, it is showing signs of wear, although no leaks (touch wood...) I would appreciate it if anyone could give me a ball park figure of how…
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Legal jargon - what does it mean?
I am in a dispute with a bathroom fitter who waltzed off with a couple of thousand quid of mine but didn't do any work. It's reached the stage of going to small claims court and after the court date I received in the post this morning an Extract for Payment which says: 'The Sheriff granted decree against the defender for…
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Cold rooms.
I've got 2 rooms in the house that are really cold, even when the heating is on and the rest of the house is fairly warm. The property is a 2004 built , 3 storey at the front and 2 storey at the back. The ground floor at the front has a garage and a bedroom, and no surprise it's the bedroom and the room above the garage…
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Cupboard Downlight - How to remove bulb?
Hello, I have a couple of trianglular downlighters (G4 halogen 20W) under the kitchen cupboards whose bulbs need to be changed. However, after lots of head scratching and web searching, I cannot figure out how to remove the bulb from the enclosure. There is no spring clip to remove and turning the enclosure clockwise and…
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new build houses and outside wall
I have a house thats 7 years old. Its detached and i want to hang some things on the wall that would be classed as an outside wall. I have used a stud detector and it tells me there is a stud but if i tap the wall it sounds hollow. Everyone at work keeps saying its just plasterboard and breeze block behind it on and no…
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Ikea Kitchen Fitter Bournemouth
Hi all, Long shot but does anyone know or can recommend a kitchen fitter in the dorset/bournemouth area that would be able to put together and install an IKEA kitchen... We have seen a good quality kitchen but do not want to pay the IKEA install rate... Thanks in advance for any replies.....
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Technique for fixing torch on roofing felt
I have a technical question re repairs to a torch on roof. There are a few areas on the laps on my new torch on roof that are not sealed properly. You can stick a scraper underneath and lift up the edges. I understand it is possible to reactivate the bitumen under the laps using a small torch and reseal the edges. However…
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Security light recommendation
I was up in bandq looking for a new security light. Seen a couple which are similar to my old one which is now knackered as it keeps switching on and off by itself. I had a guardian 3000 and saw a Parkhurst in bandq but it got slated. Is it best to go somewhere else to get a decent light? Many thanks
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Fitting 2 way dimmer switch
Hi, I am trying to replace a two way push dimmer switch with a new one because the old one just decides to work when it so desires. I followed how the old one was wired and have had no joy. I am therefore pleading for help from here. I have been on youtube but have not found anything close. Many thanks. Best of the season…
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Bed Bugs - Merlin Environmental
It looks like we might have a bed bug problem in our house, and after a bit of research I found a company called Merlin Environmental which uses dogs to find bed bugs in the home, in order to more effectively target and eliminate the infestation. I'd heard of this before but didn't know it was available in the UK yet. Has…
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Halogen lightbulbs ?
Hi i think i know the answer but i would like it confirmed really that a halogen lightbulb in a small reading lamp uses more electricity that an ordinary bulb. Is that correct ? Thanks
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Buying lots of household goods for new place
Hello everyone, I'm a recent FTB and have exchanged on a place due to complete on 13th January. The current occupants are taking EVERYTHING with them - all white goods, furniture, etc... So, I need quite a few bits and pieces. I have considered eBay and similar. I have the money reserved to spend on some goods, and see it…
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Door Canopy brackets
These seem to be unavailable, I'm thinking of a pair of metal scroll (or straight) brackets to support a small piece of corrugated PVC sheeting over a small rear door entrance. Advertised door canopies with PVC brackets cost £80 + which seems excessive.
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Need help with updating an old small family bathroom.
Hello, Our house has one bathroom which needs complete updating from tiles to bath tub. The house is terraced, with only one "exterior" wall which is the one that looks out into the garden. Currently, the toilet, basin and shower/bath taps all are connected on that wall. The bathroom is 1800mm wide x2200mm long I'm…
