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water damaged plasterboard ceiling with artex
We had a leaking pipe in the attic which has damaged the plasterboard ceiling in one bedroom. The ceiling has an artex finish which we think is quite old and may well contain asbestos. What I the best way to repair ghe ceiling?
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Bit of help needed with shower fuse
Hi I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on a problem I'm having with my shower. A week or so ago, hubbie was in the shower and it just cut out. Pushing the on button didn't bring it back and pulling the cord behind the bathroom door doesn't do anything anymore, the red light doesn't go on at all. Someone suggested it…
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Company needed for new Bathroom
I have a simple 3x3 bathroom (shower over bath, sink, toilet). It's fully tiled. I would prefer to go with a large company, someone like Wickes, Homebase, IKEA, b&q. I also have a spare closet downstairs toilet that I'd like refurbed. I would ideally like all of this done for £5-6k max. I think that's realistic? Not Low…
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Electric Chainsaw for under £100 or less
I am looking to get an electric chainsaw for under £100. So far I have found this one but if anyone knows of a better deal, with cashback etc I would be grateful. So far this seems to be the best one…
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Shower cabin
Hi we would like to remove our bath in the bathroom and install a shower enclosure instead and were wondering if anyone has any thoughts on a shower cabin as it would save us having to tile the walls of a conventional shower enclosure and they come with a shower (and body jets) inlcuded. I have found a couple on reputable…
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Water Pressure on Boiler Drops in Matter of Hours
Hi A few months ago we had the expansion vessel of our Glow Worm condensing combi-boiler recharged and all was OK until after being away for ten days at Christmas. We were still covered by the policy. Engineer came out yesterday and recharged the EV though said he's ordered a new one anyway (and apparently he's also…
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Replacing Pipe from Gas Meter
British Gas have told me that the metal pipe taking gas from my gas meter (on an outside wall) and into my building is deteriorating, and needs to be replaced. They expect me to pay for this. Is this correct, or should they be footing the bill ?
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Water dripping from Boiler - HELP NEEDED
Hi All, I've noticed that water is slowly dripping from the underside of my boiler (KESTON C36 COMBI). I have taken the cover of the boiler to identify the fault and it seems to be coming out from the end of a metal pipe. For now I have turned off the boiler and the water mains to stop the water from dripping. I'm going to…
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newbie DIYer: trouble to install rollerblind
I am trying to install some rollerblinds and am having trouble drilling into the wall. The house is a 1970s build, and it was extended about 15 years ago. The extension windows are double glazed. I am trying to install the ikea rollerblinds into the recess of these windows. The widest one is 180cm, the others are 150cm and…
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Bosch tumble drier/condenser
When I remove my clothes from drier, especially cotton bedding, it is very badly creased. I set it on VERY DRY. Any advice please?
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Downlight - block light from one side
Hi - I have some downlights installed in my living room. We've wall mounted our tv now to keep kids from knocking it over. The problem is now I can see a couple of the lights in the tv. is there something I could use to block the light from them slightly on the side facing the TV - really only need to be an inch or so…
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Triton Electrical Shower - only cold water
My shower which previously worked for the last couple of years, suddenly is now only producing cold water. None of the circuit breakers have triggered. The power light to the shower no longer comes on, which makes me think something internal has gone wrong. I've bought a new shower - Triton Amber 3 for £55. I did consider…
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Boiler advice
Hi all Looking for a bit of advice regarding operating my boiler/central heating. I have just moved into a property that has a valiant ecotec boiler. I have read the instructions but I think I'm missing something.... I have thermostatic radiator valves on all the radiators and have a maximum radiator temperature control on…
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Quote for a replacement boiler fan
Good morning all, Just wanted to get an idea of how much i should be paying for supply and installation of a replacement fan for a Sabre 25 HE Plus? Also, the engineer was of the opinion that the model is terrible and was pushing for a replacement. Any thoughts on that? Many thanks in advance
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green deal - draft exclusion - failed double glazing seals?
Hi. Ive got a green deal assessment in a days time, and intend to try and use the full 1500 available to me as a new mover. I'm trying to find the second item, as my first will be underfloor insulation as loft insulation will hopefully be redone by BG in the summer for free( see the mouse thread) However, the house I'm…
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Embracing an all-electric house
One of the home improvements I'm mulling over the next 2 years is to get solar panels installed. I would like to know your thoughts about doing that and at the same time switching from gas to electric setting - electric shower, electric boiler, economy 7, electric storage heaters etc. Anyone did it? What have been your…
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Measuring for new carpet
I'm waiting for an appointment with someone to measure up though think I have found carpet online & feel a bit guilty about getting someone else to measure! Essentially our room is 8m long & 6.5m wide & most traffic will be along the 8m so it seems to make sense to buy 5m wide carpet & have the join along the length…
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flooring for the whole house
Hi all, I'm new here so forgive me if this is the wrong place. I am in desperate need of flooring in my house, I have a kitchen at 19 x 11 ft and I'm not sure what would be cheaper laminate or vinyl? Also underlay and labour of someone to fit, also needing hall stairs landing and living room floor down but might have to…
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Carpet cleaning
Just was curious if anyone has had it done by professionals before? I recently paid £150 to have my 3 bed town house done which was on the high end I know that but no one else could fit me in by the new year, I have had a closer look and its so crap, the guy has told me he can't do around the edges as there are air gaps…
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Johnson & Starley blown hot air central heating issues
Hi, maybe someone here can help. DH has recently moved into a very large bungalow, built 1991 I think so this is probably the original heating system. It's as above, a Hi Spec J-65 system. The bungalow is due to be totally re-built in about 4 months so this is all very short term. The heating will be replaced with a more…
