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New interior oak doors; clear vs frosted glass
Hi, We are changing out interior house doors. Currently we have lots of glazed doors downstairs (10 panel). We were wondering on the difference in light transmission between clear glass and frosted glass. Will there be a big difference in the amount of light flowing through the property if we replaced with similar doors…
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Advice re: Neighbour's leak
We have a shared alley between us and next door which runs under our bathrooms. Our neighbour has had a leak from their bathroom for about 2 weeks, which we alerted them to as soon as we noticed. They haven't done anything about it. The wall to the front of their house is wet and this has gradually worked it's way across…
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changing light fittings
hi all, we are moving and taking the light fittings with us. our solicitor says we therefore have to leave a lead with a bulb. how do we do this please - take the light fittings down and buy a new rose fitting??
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Slightly sloping concrete garden path
Hi, 2014 is the year we're hoping to move house, but first of all we need to do a bit of sprucing up of our current house. We want to enhance the 'curb appeal' to the front & that includes re doing the path that runs from the pavement to our front door. Funds are pretty tight so we want to do as much as possible ourselves.…
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Help with building a fence on concrete/ brick
Outside our patio doors is a concrete area, I then installed a brick edging (blue engineering bricks laid on concrete foundations and cement between them) and then we have our lawn. I would like to put up a fence or decking rail across the garden at the joint between the bricks and concrete and install a gate to get access…
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What is causing green/dark growth on exterior chimney wall and how to treat?
Our house is a corner house and on the exterior of the chimney breast, there seems to be a darker patch of green/black- can't really think of how to describe it. My husband thinks it is just the weather however it is only on the chimney breast. The previous owner had removed the fire and it is now covered over with…
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Electric saw for fire wood
Any recommendations, for chopping up fallen trees, etc. for use on an open fire.? What kind of saw is best?
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Extension v New kitchen Which is better?
Hello! Me and my OH are throwing around idea's what to do in the house next year. The kitchen must be a good 20 years old, screaming out for an upgrade, we both agree this should be the top of our list however were unsure which route to take. I'm really sorry if i don't explain this well but the back of our house is a L…
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Building extension
Hi all, I'm planning to build a single storey extension on the rear of my semi-detached house under permitted development rights. I will be building it at the line of junction between myself and my neighbour. The Party Wall etc Act 1996 states that I can legally do this, so long as I serve notice on my neighbour, and that…
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Help with bathroom light switch wiring.
I am replacing the bathroom light switch, and need some help with the wiring. I am not convinced it was wired correctly before. Their are 2 cables coming out from the ceiling, one cable has 1xred 1xblack and 1xearth, the other cable has the same, the 2 earths are joined together. I assume one cable is the supply and the…
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new microwave
is this good its on offer too i want it to last so want recommendations and advice please http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=778669 thanks
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need new washing mean and tumble dryer
need reccomendations for a new washing machine. between 8-9kg maybe more and budget under £400 tumble dryer budget is around £200 again need a big load.never had a tumble dryer so dont know where to start hope anyone can help where the good ones and cheapest ones are.codes, cashback etc please help
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Intermittent hot water
Hi This question will probably show up my lack of knowledge of how boilers work, so apologies... I have recently had a loft conversion, which has involved adding a new radiator to the system. It doesn't have a bathroom so no other water pipes have been added. However since the radiator was added, my hot water has been…
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What's it called?
Plumber came round and sealed round the boiler flue with a sealant. It was in a white tube and I thought it was grip seal. Can't find it anywhere using google.
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Beko DCU6130W White
I am considering the above dryer and was wondering if anyone had any reviews or any other alternatives I should consider. We are 2 adults and going to be soon joined by a baby so need something ideally quiet but its going to go in our utility room so look doesnt really matter
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Bathroom pull switch
I need to replace the pull switch light in my bathroom but am completely confused about what I need to buy - the hardware store had pull switches with all different amps, as well as one or two way switches. Is there a way of finding out what I need to buy without getting an electrician? Thanks!
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Fibreglass flat roof with wooden fascia
We are looking to protect our fibreglass flat roof wooden fascias with uPVC. Does the fibreglass have enough give to allow the uPVC to be pushed in between the wooden fascia & the fibreglass? Or is it likely to shatter/crack and hence is it better to run the uPVC flush with the fibreglass? Thanks
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Which underlay to use??
Im planning to have Kahrs engineered woodloc floor laid onto wooden floor boards. Its for a first floor room. Theres no under floor heating. I've been looking at Duralay Timbermate Excel but I'm not sure whether I can use this on wooden floor boards. Is this a good underlay or are there better?
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Does Home Insurance cover fence
Due to the strong wind and gales both the side of my fence are down and damage. I will have to replace these with more stronger ones, I wonder if this is covered in home insurance
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Flexiable radiator pipes leaking.......
finally moved in and decorating. what joy :mad: the house is 2001 and has semi-flexiable radiator piping which are 10mm (i think). ive been lifting them off and resting them on my tool box to decorate behind them. thing is everytime i put them back upright they leak from below the value! one settled itself and i tightened…
