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Access to my cottage
Have to go over small muddy area just off the road with access to farmer's field on one side, and gate to my garden on other side. Only recently bought the property. It seems I have to pay a yearly fee to park on this bit of land, or I can open up room in my garden through my gate, however, can they charge me for access to…
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Matching concrete roof tiles
I had a very small extension built 2 years ago and the roofer used some existing concrete roof tiles and some new roof tiles. He didn't put the new ones together so they are just all mixed up and the roof looks odd. After 2 years I was hoping the new tiles would blend in better with the old tiles but they don't. Does…
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Washing machine connected to junction box - HELP please :)
Hello Need some advice, new washing machine arriving tomorrow Had forgotten it is connected to a junction box (didnt know what a junction box was until 15 minutes ago, thanks Google) So I would prefer to disconnect it myself, as I really need them to take washing machine away tomorrow - no space Here is a pic of box…
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what to do with 100 photos?
Ive recently got 100 photos printed free from an online printing service and am looking for some inspiration on what to do with them. They are all 6 x 4's and recent ones of the family - Is there a good alternative to the traditional 'clip frame' on the wall with scattered photos? Obviously i don;t have to use all 100 but…
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Unipipe underfloor heating
Anyone recognise These room themotsats and have copy of the instruction to hand/know how they exactly how they work. (Yes we know the basic Dial on front themp stuff) It's what the little switch on the bottom right side actually does and how to know when the batteries are dead?
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Bathroom fitter problems
Had a recent bathroom installation in our house, it was quite costly and involved various other bits such as taking down a wall, replacing a soil pipe, installing new pipes for a towel rail and moving the water tank into the loft. We still have a back boiler in our house and have had no problems in the few years we have…
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P-bath shower screen leak
Hi all- I have moved into a new property which has a P-shaped bath with a shower in it. The first time I used it I was interrupted halfway through by my wife yelling from downstairs there was water dripping through the ceiling! Sure enough there was - the water makes it's way through what I'm sure is a typical spot; the…
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Sealing around window frame ?
Hi, What is the best stuff to fill narrow gap where between window frame and wall, and also between window ledge and window frame ( both wooden ) ? Looks like there has been a bit of movement some time... A while back there was earth tremor epicentre of which was Bristol Channel area ( we are in S Devon ) my OH was in that…
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Can I use an exterior woodstain on floorboards?
I got a tin of Ronseal Quick Drying Woodstain and was about to use it in a bedroom on floorboards which have been sanded and are ready for staining. I just noticed that it says on the tin that it is for exterior use. If I do go ahead and use it will I regret it? I can't get any more for a couple of days and really need to…
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Painting a basement
As an inexperienced DIYer, I would greatly value the advice of more experienced people on the following issue. My house has a basement (around 25ft by 12ft.) which is probably damp although there is no obvious sign of moisture. However, the paint on the walls is deteriorating and has in places become crumbly and powdery.…
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New double glazing, road noise has increased
Hi, I recently had new double glazing installed by Anglian. I live on a busy road, 40 mile an hour limit, used by numerous trucks and heavier vehicles. My old windows were knackered however, since having the new ones installed the road noise has increased dramatically. I was told at point of sale that the new windows would…
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Be careful when using Wilko Durable paint
I was so delighted to have finished two coats of Wilko's Durable paint on a bedroom wall. Dark grey as a feature wall against white walls so I used masking tape around the edges including top and bottom. Half an hour after I finished the second coat I started to peel off the masking tape and the new paint peeled off with…
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Electricity v Gas
I am buying a 2 bed flat that doesn't have gas supply. There is a hot water cylinder for hot water but no heating rads. I'm thinking about getting gas supplied and a combi with central heating on the basis this is better (more flexible) than electric hot water and heating. Am I being biased or is electric a good option…
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Boundary moved at some point - is fence still shared?
Hi All, Just after some advice as it seems the more I read the more I get confused.... We have quite inconsiderate neighbours next door who moved in about 7 years ago - to the left that is. The neighbours to the right are fine. I won't go into all the ins and outs here. Anyway, we live in a terraced house with adjoining…
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Ceiling light help!
I appreciate I might need to get an electrician but wonder if anyone has an idea what I've dive wrong So, replaced two ceiling lights. One in hallway at front door and another in bedroom but now the other bedroom ceiling light doesn't work. The bulb works in another lamp and no circuits have tripped. I've replaced the…
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problems with heating/ hot water system noise etc
I know nothing about central heating systems and have come to rely on the folk who service the boiler. I suspect the system isn't running properly, but no fault has been found. Please try to bear with me (should you need to know, the boiler, 8 years old, is a Worcester Bosch Greenstar condensing boiler and the system is…
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Garage broken into. Nothing Taken.
Hi all. For the second time in the last 2 years my garage has been broken into. :mad: They jump over next door's rear wall, over the dividing wall, force the shoot bolt/padlock on the wooden rear door (in our garden), walk through the garage, undo the garage door and just leave...Leaving both doors wide open.. They left…
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German Hacker Kitchen
I would like a german hacker kitchen on a supply only basis. I know exactly the units etc needed so dont need design or anything. Anyone know of an online company that does supply only? Thanks
