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Tearing my hair out about ovens!
Hi hope you can help. I picked an oven to replace the existing built under oven in our kitchen. Kitchen is being replaced completely in next 3-4 years so I'm not looking for an expensive one. Problem is, the builder said the one I picked out is too wide, and gave me new measurements to work to, but I cannot find any built…
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5-yearly electricity test certificates
Putting house on market and had survey done for Home Report (Scotland), really puzzled by one of the survey comments. Very good survey with only 3 minor items recommended for future repair or replacement. However, one of the items under 'Electricity', states: "It is recommended that all electrical installations be checked…
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Velux frame lacquer peel
Evening, I currently have two Velux windows in my kitchen (extension) in a recently bought house. The frame looks like it has had a leak at some point in as the lacquer in the corner is coming away. I've had the window looked at and it's all water tight so may have been repaired in the past. This could be from water damage…
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outdoor light query
A friend is going to relocate and change an outdoor light for me. Current wiring is fed from an external JB. He told me to buy the cables and clips. The light fitting has 80W bulb which we plan to change to LEDs rated at 2x5w, should be under 5A. Do we need a 0.75 or 1mm cable size, and is there a specific type of cable…
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Washing machine shopping
Hi everyone, I'm hoping there are people on here to offer some advice 😄 Our Beko washing machine has served us for 4 years but has decided it's had enough. The control board has gone and the bearings are also starting to go. Now the question is, which machine to get?! Budget is around £400 Ish. One thing we did love about…
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Rewire - future proofing
(also posted in tech forum) Hi all, I am planning a rewire of a house I've just bought. I think I'm ok with what I am going to need in terms of the the basic electricals - sockets, lights, switches, etc - and I've looked at this thread which has given me some pointers . But I am still stuck when it comes to thinking about…
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replacing radiators with smaller metric versions
i wish to replace 3 radiators that are imperial sizes e.g 17595h x 690w. the nearest i can find is 1600 x 700. how can i fit one that is 159mm shorter without adjusting the pipes? i have seen radiator valve adapters of 80mm in tool station but not sure if they do what i am after. my thinking is that 80mm x 2- 160mm and the…
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Looking for patina
Hi, I have some internal doors and a table which I'd like to use something called 'patina' on. My Dad used to use it years ago on our balustrades but I don't really know what I'm looking for - only that he swore by it and you couldn't stain it if you tried -great for the table. I've tried DIY stores but keep getting…
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Nest Installation
Hi, I want to replace my existing Honeywell ST9400C programmer and Honeywell T40 Thermostat with a nest. I thought it was going to be straightforward, but the wiring diagrams for each aren't obvious and my programmer seems to have a lot of wires. Any ideas, or should I just get someone in? As a new user, I can't post…
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Replacing edge of a door
I’m in the process of sorting out a door that has been badly chopped up to fit into a narrower than standard door frame. It is a six panel internal door and the top half of the hinged edge is very thin wood with the screws in the top edge swinging around because they have virtually no wood to screw into. My plan is the…
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What is this pipe and who to call?
Hello Everyone, We’ve recently removed a brick wall and hearth to reveal an original fire place in our dining room. Upon removing the hearth we have uncovered (buried in cement) an old pipe. But we can’t for the life of us work out what it is for? We need it removing as we intend to put a new hearth down but have no idea…
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IKEA Foam Mattress - no receipt
Hi, I've just bought a Morgedal foam mattress. I went for the medium-firm and it's pretty soft, to be honest. Can I take it back without a receipt? Has anyone got one of these and was the firm one a lot better? Thanks! :)
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Cleaning/changing yankee candle wax melt tarts
I love the melt tarts, they have a better throw than the candles. But I hate changing them. I read a tip that said to put it in the freezer & then it will pop out. But mine is a whole unit, no a separate top & my freezer pretty full. I'm guessing the top section would need to be shaped so it would just pop out anyway?…
