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Damp meter reading - what is high?
I've just bought myself a damp meter for testing my firewood so thought I'd try it around the house too! When we bought the house the surveyors said that there were high damp meter readings throughout and a further specialist damp survey said that whilst high they were to be expected with a house of this age. My meter…
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Nuglas Ltd/Leaking conservatory
I had a conservatory supplied by Nuglas in 2005. Before it was even finished we had water dripping in from the box gutter. We had various people in & nothing could be found causing the problem. My ex partner dealt with company but after he left I put up with the slight discoloured paintwork until last year when the problem…
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Lights gone out
The electric man was here yesterday to put in a new meter. last night as it went dark we put the lights on in the kitchen, when they fizzed a bit and all wentout. Same in the living room. No other lights are affected. I checked the fuse box and all is ok there - but the ceiling roses n both rooms don't light up any bulbs.…
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A question for the Gas Safe guys
I have a circa 24 years old Potterton Profile 60E (fanned balanced flue) which is working absolutely flawlessly and that I have therefore no intention of changing for the time being. It is located in a fairly large cupboard with a number of vents (2 to another room and 2 to outside). Now, the outside vents have been…
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House Freshener
Hi, I use those reeds that fit in a bottle and you top it up with a scented liquid and then every now and again you turn the reed sticks upside down and they smell. Whether I'm getting used to the smell, or the reeds need replacing I'm not sure but I am not finding them to be as effective as they used to be. I am therefore…
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Boiler Replacement
I am planning on replaceing my 28 year old heat only boiler to a new combi boiler. I have had two quotes so far (getting another two), but just wanting to know how expensive these quotes are. I am going from a heated tank to full combi, (worcester 32kW combi) and the boiler is being moved about half a meter from my kitchen…
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Painters and decorators in Berkshire
Can anybody recommend a good painter an decorator in Berkshire? It would be good if they could also do things like sanding down doors and skirting boards.
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Window Hinges
Hi all I am after some (10 pair) window friction hinges with a stack height of 7mm. they are 370 long and 20mm wide Is there any good suppliers out there, as my regular hardware suppliers can locate them for me. Just need to be mild steel painted/powder coated.
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wallpaper strippers
Hi, I am moving into my new house on friday. Its a 4 bed old council house which needs all rooms stripping of old wallpaper, as rapidly as possible to enable replastering. I hav a small steam wallpaper stripper which I have previously used for small jobs. Due to the scale of the job I am considering hiring or buying a…
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Roof Survey help
Hi, I am in the process of buying a property with a roof terrace. It has come up in my Homebuyers Survey that I should get it checked out structurally. Does anyone have any tips on who I should get to do this and how much I can expect to pay? I don't want a full structural survey on the property I just want someone to look…
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Dual-Channel Wireless thermostat?
Need to replace my Randall 972. Has anyone got any recommendations for a wireless dual-channel programmer that I can take into each room? I don't want to fit a wall stat. Was looking at Honeywell CM927 but it's only single channel so looking for alternatives as I need the hot water integration as well. I noticed that the…
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Smell from behind washing machine and under boiler
http://imageshack.us/g/1/10330923/ We had some extension work few months back and ever since the work was completed, occasionally we have been getting smells from behind the washing machine and under the boiler (which are next to each other). I have attached pictures of while works were being completed and after work has…
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Sizzling noise coming from ceiling light
Ceiling light making a "sizzling ,humming" noise.? Should i be concerned that it could cause an electrical fire. There are 3 bulb fittings to the light. Thanks
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Coaxial Cable Advice please
Needing to change my exterior Coaxial Cable, I am unsure if I need a special cable (UV resistant) to run from our aerial on the roof Would this one be okay? http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-rg59bu-black-coaxial-cable-25m/58746
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Cheap new boiler needed
Hello. I currently have a very old floor mounted boiler in 2 bedroom flat. Due to its age, having noisy water tanks in bedroom and lack of enough hot water we are looking to replace it. Ideally we would have a pay monthly deal. We are with EDF who do not install boilers. I have also heard about "Green deals" but as we both…
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Any recommendations for a Laminate flooring fitter in B'Ham
Got my floor arriving in the next few days, now need someone to fit it, ... was going to try my luck with one of the many sites offering to match your job with a tradesman, but have read too many negatives with regard to them, ... so find myself here instead :) . It'd be for the fitting of +- 40 Msq B&Q Colours Laminate in…
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How to update this fireplace and shelving
We live in a rented property which we get quite cheap for the size etc but there are a few things I want to change. We've got permission to decorate and been told we can do what we like really and have some spare cash. These are the main things I want to change any ideas?…
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Whats wrong with my beko larder fridge?
Hello Have a four year old beko larder fridge. It has started leaking from underneath base lefthand side. Fridge is working fine it the puddles on floor problem. Have re cleaned fridge and emptied overflow basin at back of fridge any ideas please
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prongless tee nuts
Anyone know where I can get some in the UK?? Basically I want M6 tee nuts without the prongs. I've seen some on the internet images but they don't seem to be available in the UK?? Maybe they are called something else?? I've searched ebay etc. I've seen some on the internet with dimples on the edge and I've also seen some…
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Worthwhile replacing sound wooden windows with uPVC?
Most of my windows are an attractive double glazed hardwood. Unfortunately the wood is not visible because many layers of stain give the effect of matt brown paint. A few windows are single glazed softwood stained the same colour. All are in sound condition so far as I know. The outside of the house is due for decoration.…
