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New Home Build
Hi all, Apologies if this is the wrong thread but looking for some help. We reserved a new home 4 months ago and have been told the SUDS system is moving so the sewer pipe will run under our back garden. I have asked some standard questions but want to know if I am missing anything, what the financial risks are and could…
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What Humidity level in my house is right in the UK
Since we moved in around a year ago we have always had high humidity. The problem actually decreased last winter but now humidity is really high again. I installed a couple of remote meters under the floor and it is regularly above 75%. Even in the downstairs hall it is now 70%. The house is an Edwardian house and well…
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How many mist coat do I need?
Hi All I've had my lounge, landing and ceiling plastered. Painter now fully booked so we're going to give it a go ourselves. How many mist coats will I need for the walls and ceilings and what consistency to mix the white Matt. Thank you in advance :D
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Rouge builder
What can you do about a cowboy builder does half the job leaves the place in a state runs off with your money? The guy is Simon cossins J francis construction operating in west sussex.
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Garden Hose from Washing Machine Connection
Hi all. I live in a terrace house and don't currently have an outside tap. I'm getting turf laid soon so need to be able to water it so that it doesn't die :p I was thinking one of two things. Either to get a Hoselock kitchen tap adaptor which screws on to the kitchen tap and allows me to connect a hose, or adapt the…
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Fly infestation!
We went on holiday recently for a week. My father in law was staying at our house while we were away and think he must have thrown something in the kitchen bin and not emptied it as when we got home, there were maggots all over the bin! We took the bin outside and cleaned it thoroughly and cleaned the kitchen floors. Now,…
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Water damage kitchen
Hi. I had a dishwasher wrongly installed and it caused a major leak in the house. Floorboards and carpet wet. I've been asked by the installation company to give them quote for the damage needing replacing. Who do I ask? The carpet / flooring company? I need to quote to get it professionaly dry too and it's urgent before…
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Combination microwave with grill
I have just bought myself one of these but the book that comes with it is useless ! I was hoping I could use it more like a 'normal' oven, cheaper than using my large fan oven if just doing something for me. Anyone got any hints of tips or can point me in the way of a good book?
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Should I replace plasterboard?
Hi Guys - looking for some advice please? Can anybody tell me: should I get plasterboard replaced if there has been leak behind there for period of time? I have had three bad sinus infections and an ear infection this year. Could that be due to mould or damp...or am I just being a hypochondriac? I never had these issues…
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sofits- guttering
Three bed detached with apex to the front of house,joined garage needs all sofits and guttering replacing . have had two quotes and they are miles apart. have a small conservatory around back of house so would scaffold be needed? live in south leicestershire ,any recommendations please? and what should i be paying…
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How to fix a double glazed window handle like this?
Hi all, Does anyone know what to do to fix a broken window handle in a double glazed window like this example? Is it easy to replace a handle or is it better to call a handyman/double glazing company? I have not replaced a handle before. Thanks
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What is this white fluff under my electricity meter?
I have already vacuumed around it, and I want to suck it up but don't know what it is. The home is not on the asbestos register so it shouldn't be the case, but still... anybody know what it is?
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Warm air heating system in possible new house purchase?.
So, I am not sure if this or the house buying thread is the one I should be usin-let me know if you think I need to move it. I am looking at a house that appears to have been built Probably early 80s, which has a warm air heating system. I was wondering if anyone had any experience of these (good or bad) and any tips as to…
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Loft Conversion Consent holding up purchase
Hi all, Have been in the process of buying a flat that I want to convert from a two bedroom to a three bedroom. All the paperwork is complete, I am holding out on the consent to convert the loft before I exchange. The freeholder is based in Turkey and after two months I have not got an answer on consent either way. The…
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Lawn/Turf on sand.... How to make sure it works!
Hi everyone I have a patch of sand on which I want to get fresh lawn. What is the best way to prepare that area for fresh rolled grass? Would I need to remove the sand until I hit soil (or whatever's underneath? )Would it be better to remove the sand AND put good top soil in place? Is there a third alternative? Thanks for…
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Glossy window sill finish - How to achieve it?
Hi everyone I was wondering how I can get a glossy finish like this one for my window sill. My last flawed attempt yielded me something like this. Thanks as usual for your suggestions.
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Flaking Decking: How to prepare it for a repaint
Hi there My decking is currently flaking and I was wondering what was the easiest (i.e. laziest) way of preparing it for a repaint by myself. See the picture attached for more details. Thanks - as usual- for your suggestions. For the records, I used the Wilkinson one before and plan to use Cuprinol this time.
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Stud partition walls in mid eighties house
Hi, another question some people on here may be able to assist with. We are currently doing up a mid eighties detached house which is pretty standard construction- upstairs is chipboard floors, all stud partitpartition walls with no sound proofing, and above all the doors are the small glass panels. I was going to…
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Does Contractors Paint Dry Patchy Or Am I Crap At Painting
I've noticed looking down a wall in a room i painted that has the door off at the moment that it has a patchy look to it. But when you look at it head on you don't see the patches. It is slightly annoying to me but as it is an ex council property that will go on the market soon it's not the be all and end all. Painting…
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Washing machine belt
Hi, after a bit of help please with our washing machine. The drum stopped spinning so I took the back panel off and the belt had come off. I put the belt back on but it doesnt seem to align properly as per below... The belt doesn't sit in the groove on the back of the drum because the Spinny bit on the motor is too far in…
