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neighbour cooking outdoor
hello, my neighbour cooks in their garden every other day and they have a permentent gas hob sitting in their garden. The gas hob is right next to the wall of our extension. We do not have a problem with them cooking frequently even though their cooking smell is quite strong and we can smell it from our side whenever they…
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Dehumidifiers
Hi all. It's been a while. It's getting towards winter. There is already condensation on the windows in the morning in a couple of the rooms that don't get any sunlight at all. Clothes often feel 'damp' and cold to touch. It's cold. I was wondering if a dehumidifier might help to dry the air a bit and make it feel a bit…
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An ufh question.
I'm putting up a lean to conservatory with wet ufh coming off the raidiator in the room next door, I'm thinking of getting this kit, http://www.thefloorheatingwarehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Small_Room_Radiator_Add-on_System.html but isted of putting screed on top Its been suggested to me I lay the pipes in grooves in the…
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Neighbour going to fell boundary hedge?
Hello, My next door neighbour has requested planning permission to fell a tree that makes up part of a hedge that spans the entire front boundary, perhaps 15 meters. I think they're going to do the entire hedge too because it doesn't make sense to fell the tree when they could just cut it to hedge height. It's their…
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Kitchen Company - Bankrupt
Hi I purchased a kitchen in 2012 and was advised the kitchen units and appliances have a 10 year guarantee. The company went into administration this year. I have a problem with the fridge now and don't know who to turn to or even what my rights are. Can anyone help/advise please? Thanks
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Boiler advice
I think the boiler in my home is about 20 - 25 years old. When I have my annual service I always get told that it's "not to current standards" (but not dangerous) and that they don't make the parts any more so, if it breaks down, they may not be able to fix it. How likely is it that parts will still be available for a…
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Shower question
Afternoon, I have a question about some work I have just had carried out. I had a plumber in to run the pipe work, hide it behind a stud wall and fit the shower tray. I am going to tile and then he's going to fit the enclosure. I thought he would build the stud wall then butt the shower tray up against it but he's put the…
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Sandoft Roof Tiles
Hi We're planning to re roof our house. We'd originally intended to use the Sandoft Cassius tiles but we're also intending to extend the house & the extension will have a very shallow pitched roof which apparently we will need to use the Sandoft 20 20 roof tiles to cope with the pitch. We are now considering doing the…
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How to undo a bolt?
I need to undo 4 bolts that hold a small decking area to the wall of my house, the trouble is they've been counter sunk into the wood and now theres no space around them to get any grip. The decking is raised with step down, so I can get underneath if that helps in any way.
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Is Pinkypants (or anyone else) there for some advice on single mattress please?
Wonder if I could get some advice on buying a single mattress for my son's bedroom. I'm guessing he's about 10 stone if it helps. I would prefer a pocket sprung one without memory foam/latex/pillow topper/no-turn one but don't know how many springs a single mattress should ideally have. I've been looking at Rest Assured,…
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New fridge/freezer - how long til I can use?
Just fitted and switched on a new fridge/freezer in doors but nothing in the installation manual on how long to leave each compartment until we can use them, any ideas please?
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Sticky Floor
I've started removing the vinyl flooring that was laid in my kitchen by the housing association in readiness for the floor to be tiled next week, however the concrete is sticky and there's no way you can walk on it without shoes on (which is a complete faff every time you want to go in the kitchen). Is there anything I can…
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Heat loss through patio doors
We moved last year and have a south facing lounge with UPVC sliding patio doors that are 15 years old. They are in good condition so not keen to replace. However the room is very cold and is harder to heat up than our adjacent larger room that is north facing. We seem to be losing heat through the patio doors... I…
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Order of work
In the middle of doing up a small 2 bed house and am unsure what should be done next. I want to have every room skimmed and also new windows installed. What do I have done first the windows fitted or the plastering?
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Advice welcomed please. Boiler condemned under service contract, contract cancelled
Hello I would be very grateful for any advice anybody can offer me please. Sorry this is a long post. Our combi boiler is 20 years old and it's just had it's annual service and has been classed as non repairable. The boiler has been on a constant yearly service and repair contract since it was two years old with the boiler…
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How do you fit a log burner through a flat felt roof?
Hi So I am building a single story extension. The latest thing is the builder says he isn't sure about installing the log burner through a felt flat roof, I have found a few products online that seem to wrap around the flue but just wondered if any one can recommend anything inparticular? And at a reasonable cost. Also as…
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Neighbours have removed my boundary by taking down garage
Hello everyone My left hand fence is my responsibility and until a few weeks ago my neighbour's garage was the boundary (my patio went right up to it and there were fence panels either side of the garage). They are having a swimming pool but in to their garden so they've removed the garage to make way for it. The problem…
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Must it stay or can it go? Wall?
Our hallway is divided into two areas. Struck by inspiration, we decided to remove the door inbetween in an attempt to join them. Having taken the frame out, this is what we are left with. An annoying bit of wall on the right. Not going to do it ourself and not going to do it at all without paying a professional to take a…
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Brick dust stains on bath sealant
Hello. I had a shower screen installed and brick dust got all over the bath silicone sealant, staining it pink. It looks like pink mould! I've tried to remove it with beach and bathroom sprays but no joy. Any advice?
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Internal doors help
Hi, I have a double doorway and want to fit french doors, however, all the ones I've seen are not the correct size. The doorway fits two standard doors (it's 1524w x 1981h). Can I buy two standard doors and fit them side by side? Has anyone on here done this and if so can you give me some hints and tips please? As you can…
