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how to proceed with changing internal layout
Hi, I have lived in a new build top floor flat for 8 years and am looking at opening up the kitchen to form an open plan kitchen / living / dining area. The internal walls are all stud / plasterboard and I am looking at removing approx 1m of one wall and 2.5 m of another perpendicular wall. I have done some research and…
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Completed Extension....as promised
I posted about the extension we were having built back in April, saying how pleased I was with the builder, three weeks in. Several people asked for an update when it was finished..... Well, I have no problem with the builders work, and could not fault it. However, his timekeeping is another matter. The build should have…
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Doing small wooden floor ourselves
Hey everyone, We have decided to do our bedroom floor ourselves and I'm looking for some tips /thoughts/gotchas from the mse crew. My process at the moment: Prepare surface... Remove gripper rods, fill holes if necessary, with a mix of sawdust and PVA. Use center punch in any proud nails. Remove any staples, other proud…
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What is the daily rate for a bricklayer in the south east
I need a little work done but am not sure what the daily rate would be for a bricklayer or a handyman who can lay bricks. Can anyone suggest a rate? Thanks in advance.
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Rising damp / water wicking in Victorian house
After trying various things, including the installation of a french drain along the outer walls, we have discovered we have "rising damp" (water wicking up the walls to just over a meter) caused by a previous owner's installation of a concrete floor. The concrete floor itself is dry, but seems to have caused any moisture…
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diverter valve replaced problem
Hi I am hoping someone can help. I have a Worcester Heatslave combi boiler 9.24 (very old approx 20 yrs+) and have recently replaced the diverter valve with a new one as only the central heating system worked before with no hot water. Now the valve has been replaced, I still cannot get any hot water and now the central…
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DPC in a 1900 house
Roughly speaking, what would it cost to put a DPC in a two bedroom downstairs flat built in around 1900?
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Miele washer dryer problem.
Hi Can anyone help. I have just cleaned and emptied filter in my machine and now water is pouring out the bottom when I try and use machine. I have drained it. Kitchen under wart and can't afford to call someone out. Help!
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Do I need certifictate for new electric socket
I need to get some minor electrical work done in one of the bedrooms. There is a double socket which is very old. I want this replaced with a modern one, and also a new double socket fitted. Should the electrician who does this supply a certificate for the new socket? I just want to make sure I know what to ask for when I…
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Rough cost of replacing Bay Window?
Hi could anyone advise the approx cost of replacing a bay window, existing wooden frame single glazed with 5 segments? Probably UPVC as replacement material for frame. Don't have the exact measurements but would guess at 2m to 3m width.
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Under-Sink Storage options
We have quite a low sink/basin in our bathroom and am finding it hard to find any under-basin storage options to fit the space beneath. Dimensions are approx H:45cm W:100cm Can anyone recommend an option that would fit? Thanks in advance
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ex-mould?
I had a leak under my bath that I didn't notice for months. It's now been fixed - back in June - and it all looks like it's dried out (and no damp smell etc). What there is, though, is a load of white fluffy/sandy stuff. Is this dead mould? Or not-so-dead and I need to do something otherwise it'll just start growing again…
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Induction hob kettle V electric kettle
I've just got an induction hob and am amazed at how fast it boils water. Has anyone worked out which will be cheaper-boiling in a kettle on an induction hob or in a normal electric kettle?
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Will wallpaper paste stick to Self Stick/Self Adhesive Vinyl Wallpaper?
Hello all, I was going to put up some normal wallpaper using wallpaper paste onto top Self Stick/Self Adhesive Vinyl Wallpaper which I already have on my walls. However, I am worried it might not stick? What are peoples thoughts? Hope some one can help.
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Wickes "Free" kitchen planer service - who pays ?
We are planning a kitchen refit and we decided to take up the offer of a free kitchen planning service from Wickes. This consisted of a home visit and measure-up and will be followed-up by a visit to the design office at the local Wickes store. After the designer took measurements and we discussed a layout, we were told…
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Building line
We have applied for planning permission and the local town council have no objections other than it must not be built forward of the building line, Our house is on a corner, semi detached, with the house we are attached to being behind us. The next house along the road is set further forward, the house across the road from…
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Complaint against Building Control.
In 2009 my neighbour conducted unlawful works in breach of the party wall award. Works that are structually unsafe,defective, in trespass and non compliant with Building Regulations. In 2014 both of the Borough Surveyors attended site and met with the expert witness structual engineer acting for the court. Both BC…
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Wolf garten 3200e mower help please
Lawn mower no-go, so sortakinda DIY, but will also post on Greenfingered ms. # http://www.wolf-garten.org/products/lawnmowers/electric-mowers/details.html?tt_products[backPID]=13070&tt_products[product]=56978&tt_products[cat]=2310&cHash=db2c3e2468b38259d14ad41ac0219d3e Only after dismantling starter/controls [all was…
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Gurgling sound in kitchen sink
My kitchen sink isn't blocked as water seems to down at a fast rate but after a few seconds there is a gurgling sound. The sound is worse when the washing machine is being used and if a small amount of water goes down then there is no gurgling. I know it is something to do with the air, but can i fix it without calling a…
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Is this just mold or something worse?
Hi All, We have an old wooden door to the side of the kitchen which is on its last legs (it was like this when we got the house). Have given it a clean a few times, but always after a while, we get this black dotted dirt around the floor at the base of the door, and some mold like thing on the door as well. (pic below).…
