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Switching from Hive to Nest
Hi there, I've had a Hive system for a few years but want to switch to Nest. I don't find the Hive system very reliable - both in terms of the app not reflecting what's happening in reality but also in terms of the Hive system not being smart enough to make sure the flat is heated to the right temperature when I wake up…
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Gas Safe Inpection for new boiler
Hello, Had a boiler upgrade installed this summer from old gravity fed system to combi boiler (Worcestre Bosch compact). Had boiler relocated to loft. Installer said it could be done and would meet requirements. Now had GS inspection (really brilliant guy) who checked everything but said that the were concerns about the…
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Matt Doors, Gloss Tiles Kitchen?
Hi, getting a new kitchen in February, having matt door cupboards, i need to look at tiles and i like the gloss tiles, would that look ridiculous? The doors are beige so looking for cream/beige tiles if anyone can recommend anywhere. Thanks.
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Super silent washing machine
Ok so I'm looking to buy a new washing machine. Next door neighbour works shifts so I need one with a low decibel spin but yet still at least 1400....not one that sounds like a jumbo jet. Under £350 would be grand too.... Any ideas??? :o
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Wood burner advice
Hi all, I have been looking at wood burners for a while now for my living room but don't really know much about the laws and planning. My house is 3 stories and i am told the chimney needs to be at least 1 1/2 meters above the highest window, is this true? Can anyone give me any advice on what needs to be done to allow me…
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Icynenne insulation
Does anyone have any experience with this? I've found an approved company to install just wanted to see if there were any experiences of the product on this site? Cheers
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Kitchen choice
We are in the middle of picking a new kitchen and any advice / thoughts would be great. We have managed to find 3 kitchen companies near to us one does Hacker, one Pronorm and one Nobillia. The boss is after new modern handless kitchen so all things being equal are any of the 3 better or worst then each other. The pro norm…
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Cost to knock through gas fireplace and replace back boiler
Hi all, Anyone know roughly how much it would be to remove a gas fireplace and then convert the back boiler behind it to a more traditional boiler? Thanks!
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Hanging mirror and achieving correct hole drilling alignment
Hi, I have a large mirror 140cm x 126cm (31kg). There are 4 keyhole hooks in the back. I am confident I can align and drill the top two using a length of wood and spirit level but I can't imagine how to get the bottom two in the right place. It needs to be very accurate. Anyone had to do this before? Thanks MR
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Dehumidifier
Hi all, Got a cold wall in my kitchen that seems to build up condensation especially when cooking. We open windows etc but don't really seem to help. We start to get mould on the walls then which we got to keep cleaning. Wondering if a dehumidifier will help if place it in kitchen especially when cooking. Anyone suggest a…
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Low roof - loft conversion options
I'd like to convert the loft into a usable space but it's only 5'5" high. It's a thirties mid-terrace so quite wide and room for a staircase to go up. What are my potential options? Even though I can't stand up in it, I'd like to be able to sit and look out of it as I'd have a good view.
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Electric Shower Switch Advice
So just been a bit scared. Our electric shower stopped working a week or so ago. It's turned on by means of one of those pull cord switches that turns on some electric in the bathroom. As ours didn't have any light on it, I assumed I needed a new switch. Bought one and fitted it. The old one was 40amp, this is 50amp but…
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Fitting a bathroom extractor fan - a couple of questions
Hi, after a bit of advice please. I am looking to fit an extractor fan in our bathroom and have a couple of questions. The bathroom has fully tiled walls, the extractor would be fitted to the external wall so I would need to use a core drill to fit the ducting. Can I use the core drill directly on the tiled wall or would…
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best quality roller blind?
We are after a 180cm wide blackout roller blind for the bedroom, not too concerned on price but want a high quality one, preferably with a decent mechanism (happy to use manual cord/winder) but not keen on the plastic type as had 2 or 3 in the past that have broken, or pulled out of the fixings Is there a market leader of…
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Insurance claim advice
We live in a 4 in a block on the bottom floor and last night our neighbour has flooded our hallway. Water is basically pouring through the ceiling and our insurance company is saying we have to claim this through ours and not the neighbour, is this right? They did also tell us it will be 5 working days before they can come…
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Removing paint from crevices in door frame
Hi, First time buyer here as of 2 weeks ago and I'm getting on with stripping paint from my doors and skirting in the line using a heat gun. I love it. Anyway, I'm finding it hard to get the paint out of the grooves and crevices in the shape of the door frame. The paint bubbles of course but I'm worried I'm damaging the…
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Cost of extension
We are considering gettting an extension built on our 3 bedroom semi (we live in a corner property - so have a large garden wrapped around 3 sides) - I am concerned about several things - such as a manhole in the way and the upstairs toilet downpipe being in the way !! What would be the way round both of these issues And,…
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Legal Advice - where to go?
I posted on here some time ago about my neighbours extension. Long story short: Neighbour applied for planning permission for very large extension using plans that included some of our garden. We commented showing actual border position and our other concerns. Planning when to panel where council planner stated various…
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Gutter cleaning and repair
I have been trying to find a company/work person to clean my gutters and reattach part of the gutter at the rear that has come loose. Still waiting for two quotes but one person sent me a quote for €380 I was so shocked as he did not arrange to meet me at my property he only Google mapped it. I certainly not paying that…
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Proper way to secure UPvc winodws in walls?
Hi folks, I'm a total newbie to Upvc windows and have ordered and booked an installation by a local independent installer. It was brought to my attention today that there are various ways of installing and bells are starting to ring if the installer are going to use expanding foam only, and not using any other bolts to…
