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Downstairs loo installation
I am driving myself mad in trying to find a house I like. I quite like this one (link below) but it has no downstairs loo. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52757265.html I think if I lose some hallway I could fit something. However I am not clear about how long it takes and the soil pipe situation. I…
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Another extension question
We have planning permission to build a single storey extension on our bungalow. Due to the area where we live (on London clay or 'terminal morain') we have to have a structural engineering company to bore some soil samples, and then advise on the cost of groundworks. The extension will be 30sq metres. I know that the costs…
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Brick Flaking/Rotting?
https://imageshack.com/a/img923/166/aeLh2Y.jpg Brickwork on the driveway is hollow when knocked with knuckles in parts and is flaking loose as in the picture, i assume it's because of being the bottom brick level with the ground it is hit by moisture regularly. This is only happening to some bricks on the bottom layer. Is…
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Towel Radiator or Tall Radiator?
We have a small bathroom downstairs. It's about 2m square I guess, thereabouts. It currently has a small (about 80cm tall) towel radiator. I was thinking of replacing this with a taller one but read online elsewhere that they're not that great at heating rooms. I don't need the room to be really hot but sometimes it's…
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New kitchen: where to compromise?
Hi all We are having our kitchen in our Edwardian flat completely refurbished and with the building work required for the installation along with some extensive rewiring required, the work is coming to a bit more than we had hoped, so we are trying to save money on the materials. Our builders are being quite helpful and…
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how much will my extension cost me?
We live in a 3 bed semi in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We are getting a single storey extension across the back of the house (3m out, 8m across) and down the side (2m out and 4m down). So it is going to be a wrap around extension. We are having 3 velux windows, 1 new external door, 1 set of bifold, or french doors. To avoid…
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Easter Decs... does anyone get crafty?
I think I might have a go at Egg painting this year... can always eat the boiled eggs in sandwiches after. ;) Does anyone else get crafty over the Easter break? I want pics!!!!!
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Woodburner - buy new or secondhand
Hi all Im looking to buy a Morso woodburner. Theres a few secondhand ones on ebay that are a lot cheaper than a new one. Does it make more sense buying a secondhand woodburner and getting it serviced - or should I just buy a new one? Ive no idea how much it would be to get a secondhand woodburner serviced, or even if its…
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Fitting Ring Video Doorbell Pro from scratch
Going to fit a Ring Doorbell Pro tomorrow, hardwired and we currently don’t have any doorbell wired in, so is this right Doorbell mounted outside Connected to doorbell wire Doorbell wire into Ring power source (looks like a double RCD in fuse box) Power source connect to power Then set up the app and WiFi settings etc
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smelly fridge drainhole
my daughter spilt a pint of cream in the fridge and some went down the drain hole. A few days later the kitchen started smelling of gone off milk. I checked and put a straw down the drain hole and it was not blocked and then poured bicarb and vinegar down as an online thread suggested this. Still the kitchen stinks of…
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Finding issue with friends washing machine.
History is he bought it for next to nothing on Gumtree as the seller said it was making clothes very hot (not quite burning to touch though) after a wash, he decided to risk it in case the seller plugged into hot instead of cold pipe. Seemed to work ok but I noticed almost straight away every time clothes were washed there…
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R9 or R7 Heritage windows (or equivalent)
hi there I have been looking round for ages trying to find some UPVC windows that don't look too bulky and "stuck on" and think the above may fit the bill. however I was wondering what would be the best way to source the cheapest/best value method of purchasing them as they seem to be stocked by lots of different…
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Can hot water tanks explode?
We’re in a privately rented house and haven’t had a gas safety certificate for ten years. We are scared to ask the landlord for a certificate in case he threatens us with eviction. The landlord recently sent a boiler repair man to fix the hot water tank and he seemed like a complete cowboy. The problem has got worse since…
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Boiler or plumbing issue?? Please help
Hello all, I had the kitchen sink & tap changed last week, ever since then I had no hot water in the house. Called the plumber back in an hour after installing kitcken tap,to check if it was any connection he had done wrong. But he checked & said no.Our central heating seems to work fine. But when we opened hot water tap…
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Floor insulation in loft conversion
Hello, I'm currently having a loft conversion done and thought the floor would need to be insulated, but the builder has said there will be enough insulation to meet building regs in the walls and roof. Any thoughts? I always presumed it would be insulated to help stop noise to the bedroom underneath as much as keeping in…
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Shed Base - Help Needed
I've got a 6*6 shiplap shed on the way and have bought a plastic base, as I preferred this over attempting to lay paving slabs (too heavy). On trying to remove the top layer of turf, in order to lay sand for the base to sit on- I've discovered that my neighbour's large tree that sits on the edge of their boundary has roots…
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Toilet brands - recommendations?
So we are having a renovation work done including replacing our entire old main bathroom and and small downstairs toilet - Want to go for well known brands in terms of toilets, but for the downstairs toilet, we don't want anything too flash so a close coupled toilet is what we're leaning towards - Any recommendations as to…
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Rain dribbling around door frame
Hi All, I've been having problems with my back door and would appreciate any input. (no jokes please) I've removed the inner L shaped plastic trim, as it was coming off and I had some unwanted visitors (woodlice) coming in through the holes. I started filling the small gap from the top of the door down, but the bit at the…
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Glass Balustrade Advice
Hi I would be very grateful for some advice on a Glass Balaustrade I would like to install myself, for our upstairs landing of our house. Looking on the complex building control website, I believe we have to have a handrail. Anyone got any ideas (I want to do this legally, as looking to sell and move soon)? I did inquire…
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Installation cost of replacing faulty item
I have recently had new kitchen fitted ... quote included cost of units, some appliances and installation of kitchen and appliances. One off the integrated electrical appliances has been confirmed as faulty so is being returned for refund. The kitchen company have advised they have arranged for someone to come and remove…