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Archives for October 2015

Conservatory Builder Recomendations
Hello, we are looking at having a conservatory built and would appreciate any recommendations for a builder to do the work. We're based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Thank you
Is plant growing on roof a problem?
I was looking at a house. It is a 100 year old building, but has been refurbished on the inside. On the tiled (maybe slate) roof, where it joins a vertical bit of brick at the edge of the building, a plant is growing. I forgot to take a picture. But it has a stem a couple of foot long with leaves growing out of the side of…
Condensing tumble dryer
Hope someone can help please. I have just taken delivery of a new candy grand o vita condensing tumble dryer and turned it on for the first time. I thought the whole point of a condensing one is so you didn't need a vent and to avoid steamed up windows. I'm now having to open my windows which are dripping in water. I have…
Vibrating TRV's
Hoping that there is someone that has had experience of this issue. Just had a new combi boiler installed (Worcester Bosch Greenstar star 29cdi Classic). Three bedroom house with 11 radiators. After a while once boiler is up to temp, usually two radiators in the upstairs rooms start to make an awful noise. New trv have…
Moving a water butt
Hiya Hopefully I'm moving house in the not too distant future, and I'm taking my large garden water butt with me. It's currently taking its water from a plastic squared off downpipe and my question is, when I pull the house out there's just going to be an open hole that will be ready for the buyers to attach their water…
Washing machine temperature
I know we're all supposed to wash at 30 degrees these days but i still use 40. Have most people switched to 30 or people use other temperatures or do people vary the temp according to what's in the load? Just curious...
Narrow porch, walls getting scuffed by bags etc
So we have just had our lounge decorated. It looks amazing am very pleased. As part of it we had our porch decorated (wall paper stripped, artex removed, painted off white) it's a really small space - approx 1m X 1.5m (useless space apart from keeping the draft out) We didn't really think about what we wanted to do with…
Police Forcing Entry - What do I do?
Hello, The police recently forced entry into my nan's house, and arranged for the locks to be replaced. It took 4 hours from the 999 call to finally force entry, and unfortunately my Nan passed away not long afterwards. As if this wasn't hard enough to cope with, we've had an invoice addressed to my Nan for £204 to cover…
How to approach removal of wood flooring
We recently took ownership of a new home (fifty years old; not a new build), which has oak flooring in the living room (fitted in the last six years, in case that's relevant). Next year we plan to remove the chimney breast and would like to replace the wooden flooring with carpet at the same time. Can anybody advise how…
Radiator replacement cost
Hello, I have been quoted £500 + VAT to replace 7 like to like (or nearly like) radiators. I was expecting this around £350-£400 + VAT so this is slightly higher than what I expected but I'm pretty sure someone in this forum would have some recent experience for similar job and can share what they paid or whether this is a…
Mushroom in ensuite
I found a mushroom behind the toilet in the ensuite today, the shower is very close to the toilet and I'm aware it has a leak. Who do I call? I'm guessing this could be expensive and not sure if it's covered by house insurance.
Building over a foul sewer
Hello. I'm considering a house purchase (which we would only want, if we could extend it). Received the following plans back from water company: My image shows: - Larger black outline (current property) - Adjacent black squares (current double garage) - Green outline (proposed rebuild/extension etc) - Red line (foul sewer)…
Kitchen wall border tiles
Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me find some border wall tiles for our new kitchen. We're having white Metro tiles on the wall (original, I know!) and we'd like to have the border tiles which have a raised, ornate, Victorian look. I'm not sure exactly what it's called, which is why it's been hard for me to search for…
Where can I hire/borrow a low-E coating detector?
Does anyone know where I can hire/borrow a low emissivity coating detector (or low-E coating detector, or Pilkington K-glass detector), which is used to check that a double glazing window unit has been manufactured and installed correctly? I know that I can buy one for about £40 - £60. And I suspect that the like of…
Chesney stoves
Hello all, Just wondered if anyone had experiences of Chesney wood burning stoves? We are about the get one installed, the survey has been done and now we just need to select the stove! Chesney has been highly recommended by the dealer, it seems to be the one that goes best aestetically speaking with the fire surround and…
Do you use a standing desk?
Hi this is actually a consideration for work, I have back and posture problems and am in pain quite often, sitting for extended periods makes it progressively worse. Anyway so we have one large desk which 4 people can fit around, its basically just one large table. I'd like to try and creating a standing desk in the same…
Under Counter Freezer
It is making a running water noise, a bit like a drinking fountain. No water to be seen though and no leaking water, so it is internal to the freezer. Do you think it is on it's last legs? I have not noticed this noise before now though.....it was defrosted around 3 months ago and no ice build up so far. Thanks
Glasses Frame Repair (metal)
I am fairly certain my glasses frame is metal. The arm has snapped off the frame. I have tried three times to glue the arm back onto the frame with Evostik epoxy 2 part adhesive (says suitable for metal and plastic) but its not staying stuck. I've sanded the glue off, cleaned with Isopropranol (white spirits), glued again…
80 watt heater, how much?
I am running a tubular heater at max output of 80watts on all the time. How much over a 24 hour period will it cost at 13.56pence per KWh. Thank you.
New kitchen - Is it worth it?
Hi all I am planning to have a new kitchen fitted which will cost around £8000. This includes everything from start to finish, all new appliances integrated etc. My question is, I always planned to move on to the next step of the property ladder in late 2016, early 2017 to accommodate my growing family so is spending £8000…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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