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Neglectful neighbour stalling on repairs
Hi all, We've recently had our flat roof replaced, insulated and made watertight and it's been signed off by the councils building regulations officer. However, the damp patch caused by the poor state of the roof, which we hoped would be rectified by the work has come back. The roofer has kindly come back and advised that…
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Wires from kitchen to consumer unit
Hi, I'm after some advice on what electric cables to buy for wiring electric oven and induction hob kitchen appliances (Samsung Prezio BQ2Q7G078 and Ikea MÖJLIG Domino induction hob) to the consumer unit fuse box. Distance is about 10m in a direct line. At the moment there is no direct wiring into the kitchen other than…
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Bathroom - T&G panelling with tile above?
As part of major building work, which we are nearing the end of, our bathroom has been reconfigured. I had planned to keep costs down, by only tiling in the newly-created shower area - just painting the plastered walls elsewhere. Unfortunately, the builder had assumed I wanted to re-tile, so hasn't fully stripped the old…
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Phone,travel,breakdown insurance
Hi Guys First post so if it's in the wrong place my apologies I am thinking of taking out a lloyds platinum account at£17 per month for this I get 2 mobiles insured ,breakdown cover including roadside and home start ,and worldwide travel insurance for the family upto 45 days. Is this a good deal or is there better out…
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DIY Interior wall painting
Hi there, I was wondering if someone could help please? I removed wallpaper from my small daughter's room as there was some mould at the corner sides of the walls. A friend of mine helped us but he did not help further. I was relying on his expert help to paint the wall. I will have to do this on my own now .. I am looking…
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Best type of carpets for communal lobbies/corridors in block of flat
Hi, I live in a block of flat with 40 flats. The existing carpet is around 11 years old, and is a bit worn out in some places. We also have carpet in the staircases. I believe the existing carpet is: http://www.jhscarpets.com/range/signature-ii Apparently, it was typical mid-range contract carpet, and it lasted a…
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Kitchen pipes
Hoping someone can help. I've just removed my sink units and found that all the waste pipes are either loose disgusting or leaking so I'd like to start fresh with new pipes. The hardest part is figuring out how to connect the plastic pipe to the cast iron pipe. I have taken absolutely everything out so all I am left with…
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Yorkshire Water - Sewage flood damage
Hi everyone, thanks for viewing. Anyone know if Yorkshire Water are liable for damage caused by sewage floods. There has been ongoing issues with the sewers in my street for 15 years plus, its never been sorted and floods every 2-3 years. This time my house flooded throught the man hole in my garden, sewage covered the…
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Toilet seat replacement!
Hi. I have inherited a toilet where I cannot access the screws on the toilet seat. They seem to be under to toilet which is encased. Does anyone know how I replace this. Do I have to take the cistern off?
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Warning : Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Contract
I'm in a dispute with my builder about costs. He seems to think that he can withhold the gas safety certificate unless I agree to pay all his demands for extra costs. I checked my contract and he can't. However I think that the reason he believes he can is because the new version of the contract we used (The standard…
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Alternatives to carpet on stairs
My stair carpet is very tatty (not surprisingly as it's been there for a long time) and I'm wondering whether there is anything I can replace it with other than carpet. Can vinyl or laminate be used on stairs? I much prefer the laminate flooring we have downstairs; so much easier to keep clean and so much more…
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Potential neighbour dispute - please help!
We have recently noticed that the back wall of our yard (split 50/50 between neighbours property and ours as we are part of a row of terraces), is leaning having buckled at the bottom. It faces out on to a public alleyway and I am concerned that it is a hazard for people walking past. IMO and those of the builders who have…
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Saving Britain Money - Green Deal, any experiences with this company?
I've been approached by 'Savng Britain Money' to help cover the costs of solid wall insulation and thought I'd see if anyone here has gone through with the deal? I live in a terrace house with solid brick walls, the EPC we had when we bought the house said the biggest impact we could have on energy saving would be to…
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Meter Cover Problem
I’ve moved into a new property and the house’s electric meter cupboard has no door. This is causing water to get in (dangerous, I know) and I don’t want damp to form on the other side of the wall. Is this something a builder could come and sort? Or is it the energy providers responsibility? Any help appreciated.
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Architrave woes
My door openings are around 2040mm high. Architrave comes in lengths of 2100mm. If I were to cut a 45degree angle at the very top of one length, it's not long enough to fit my frames without lifting it off the floor. :undecided Can I cut an angle less than 45degrees on the upright, and more than 45degrees on the top bit,…
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Alternatives to net curtains!
My knowledge of interior 'design' if you like is very limited so I'm after a bit of help. :o I need something for my front living room window. It's north facing and isn't the brightest room in the world so looking for something that allows lots of light in. Currently I have the previous owners old net curtain which is a…
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Plastering questions
Sorry I have lots of work to do in this house Is it better to reskim wall or back to brick and plasterboard then skim The latter is what the plasterer is recommending but I am very anxious about potential mess and cost involved TIA!
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Bathroom Pull Chord Switch problems
The switch sticks so that it stays on, or off. Been replaced now several times, now lost count. Replaced the original switch several months ago, this switch came from Travis Perkins, only lasted a few days, replaced again from same supplier Travis Perkins lasted again a few days. So, bought next replacement from Homebase (…
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Garden wall repair and paint
Hi All I am looking to paint my garden walls, but both need a slightly different type of repair to them I think. One has a crack and one is a small wall which has a few lumps missing and id like to patch up. Can I add pictures on here to get some advice? Cheers
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Kitchen size
Hi. We are just planning a kitchen for a new extension and were thinking about having a g shaped layout. The gap between the end of the peninsula and the opposite cabinets will be the only way in and out of the kitchen (from the open plan diner/family area). Does anyone have a g shaped kitchen? What is the size or your…