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Help to fill a small hole
Hi Had some lights moved in kids room by a sparky. But sparky claimed ceilings is weak so had some issues, hence this hole The new light is on wood, so safe but i need help to fill this hole? Will polyfilla do the trick/ Anything better out there? Thanks
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Damaged Branch Pipe: Who is responsible? Factor or me : Scotland
Hi, I am looking for some advice on a amicable dispute I am having with my Factors. We live in a top floor flat in a an 8 apartment tenement in Glasgow. Recently one of our neighbours had advised that there was a leak coming from the exterior piping. We advised our factors who sent out a contractor who advised the issue…
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Proposed Extension - Software to determine shadowing of Neighbours?
We are looking at extending and having discussed with the planning officer he has suggested we include some diagrams showing what level of shadowing would affect our neighbours. Our architect says he does not do this stuff but knows planning consultants who do - but they charge £450 plus vat for the priviledge. I found…
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Electric Shower Recommmendations
We are in the process of now doing our bathroom up next month and have got a complete bathroom suite and are in the process of arranging the wall tiles but now we need a shower and taps. We want an electirc shower as we are have a separate wet room which will be connected to the boiler already so two showers into one…
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Problem with windows
Hi All Just wanted to know if someone can give me some advise I know at this time a lot of houses go through this problem but I dont know what is the best solution The windows in my house has a lot of moisture on the inside so basically you can wipe it as there is so much moisture on them. Is there a way of getting the…
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Help needed in finding company registration
I put a post on here a couple of weeks back warning people about a company called Clearwater Kitchens based in Coatbridge. The problem i have is still in relation to this company. I cannot find a registered company number for them. I have trawled through their web page, trawled through companies house and looked at the…
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Colour advice needed!
Just about to paint a small spare bedroom. How do I minimise the awkward dimensions? The ceiling is over 8 foot high (in old money :D ) but it is also a small narrow room. As you walk in, the window is at the far (opposite) end. Previously I've painted the ceiling in high rooms a warm darker shade and that has worked very…
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Damp problem and drying clothes.
Like a lot of housholds this time of year we are suffering from damp due to condensation. We have 120 year old solid walls, central heating and 3 dehumidifiers that control the damp on the whole but our problem is mainly trying to dry clothes. I have seen laundry dehumidifiers (not the desiccant type) and am thinking of…
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New front door
Hi, I'm after a new upvc from door for my 2002 fairly standard house. Im after some advice on whether it's worth getting all the big brands round to quote, whether there would be much difference between them or if some are so pricey it's not worth it. I've seen online you can get a door and frame with fittings delivered…
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Re-lining chimney... how is the clay pipe removed?
Hi All, From research I beleive I'll have to re-line my chimney to install a woodburning stove. House is late 60's and would have had a back boiler; long since removed and bricked up. I've just opened it up to the builders opening and found a concrete lintel supporting a 5'' clay pipe lining. As I'll need to have 6'' liner…
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Is it possible to have a 2nd telephone master socket in a bedroom?
Just thinking out loud but I would like to have a second master socket or telephone point in a bedroom to move a PC into it with the broadband router wired in . We already have a master but its downstairs. Is this an engineer only job or a DIY one? Thanks as usual F
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Sound-proofing
Hi All Can anyone give me some advice on how I can sound-proof my home? I live in a council house and have lovely neighbours but the walls are like paper!! My neighbours have three kids under the age of three and I have one under the age of three - you can imagine that sometimes we sound like a zoo!! I am not complaining…
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Dyson DC40 vacuum cleaner faulty
Evening Purchased the Dyson DC40 today. The brush bar is not rotating when the machine is switched, tried the grey button for the brush, makes no difference. I will be returning the machine tomorrow for a refund but would like to find out if others have had similar problem and what their opinions are on the DC40 and if…
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One radiator is stone cold
Hi, any one have ideas on this: Had a new boiler fitted about a month ago and everything was fine when tested and set up. In the last week have started using the central heating and realised that the radiator in the spare bedroom does not heat up at all - it is stone cold. The pipes going to and from the radiator are warm,…
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Dampness/mould problem
Hi all Bought my first home 6 months ago - A 1940's 3 bed semi. All has been good so far apart from a build up of dampness and mould around the windows in the front bedroom and living room which is starting to get worse now the temperatures are dropping. 2 of the 3 problematic windows are old bay wooden frames with PVC…
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AEG cooker extractor hood
This has recently been installed after sitting in the garage for several months. There are 3 positions for the fan - 1,2 & 3. However, when we put the fan on, a red light with 'F' lights up. Does anyone know what's the matter??
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Advice On Re-Staining / Touch Up Pine Bed & Mango Wood Sideboard
Hi i bought a second hand pine bed frame that needs some work to make it look nice again, im hoping with the bed i can give it a very light rub and clean and go over it with some stain and cloth, i dont want to rub it all down to the bare wood etc, im not looking for perfection but i want to make it look a lot better than…
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Is conservatory next to extension allowed?
Dear All I will be thankful if someone can answer. I am looking to buy end of terraced house with side entrance and 70 feet garden. I am just considering my options. I have following questions, will highly appreciate If you can answer: 1. Under permitted development rules, can I add single story extension as well as…
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Recommendations for alarm monitoring company
Hi, I purchased a new property a little while ago and am looking at installing a monitored alarm system. The house has on old wired system, but not sure if it works, as I travel a lot for work I rather be safe than sorry and pay for alarm monitoring. I know ADT provides a service that is £25+/month with long contract. Does…
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What is the 'Best' Central Heating System?
Hello All I'm planning major renovations to my house - in fact it will probably be a case of demolition and new build from scratch. Since I'll have a 'blank canvas', I'd really appreciate peoples' views on what is the best* type of central heating system to put in. * of course 'Best' is determined by many factors - Most…
