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Any (Neff) dishwasher experts?
Hi, our dishwasher is about 7 years old. Over the last 2 years has got noisier and over the last couple of months the cleaning of top basket stuff has reduced.(bottom basket fine). I've had the upper arms out and they don't appear to be blocked. The dishwasher is cleaned regularly. I've checked in the pump area and there…
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Neighbour leaving dogs in back garden -- barking overnight -- advice?
I have a neighbour who is a bit of a problem generally. She has five children who are unruly, there is noise generally (although this typically stops at 7pm), her general standard of hygiene is not good (old mattress out in the back garden, black bags left lying around for prolonged periods etc). This person has been…
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Home Decoration
Has anyone purchased tiles from an online store? I am willing to buy onyx mosaic tile from an online store for my house.
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How to pick portable toilets
PTPA! My sister’s wedding and coming up, and she asked me for some help in looking for portable toilets. She will have an outdoor marquee wedding that has more than a hundred guests. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time searching online and found this portable toilet hire company. They seem to have what my sister…
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Vaillant Ecotec plus 415 hot water not as hot as it used to be
Hi The h/w temp was fine (cylinder stat 60°c) before two additional rads were installed. I noticed that the header tank was empty (blockage in inlet pipe) and the pump seemed to be making a noise as if running dry. Now h/w is cooler as I don't need to add c/w to my bath now. The last fault code was F23. Hope this makes…
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Builder Issues
We have started work on an extension and awarded a builder the job. But we have issues and wondering what our rights are if any. Builder says they will show up at 10am to start work. Instead they showed up at 12:45. Did some work, then finished before 5pm and drove away without saying anything. We have some decking in our…
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Nest - Hive?
I’ve been reading up on Nests & Hives. I’m sure I read a review on here where someone complained a part of theirs (I think the link between the controller & the boiler, but I could be wrong) stopped working after 18 months and they felt the warranty should cover this as it was unrealistic to expect it to have such a…
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Painted bed on Tuesday morning - not dry
I have got a problem!! -Painted my bed on Tuesday morning with a coat of gloss paint to freshen it up - problem is it is still not dry !! - Have had windows open during the day to see if helps but still very tacky. What can I do ........ literally loosing sleep :( :(:( btw - Was originally painted with chalk paint which…
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Pressure washer - question re aqualoc connector
Hi all I've just had an outdoor tap installed and bought a pressure washer. I needed some connectors for a standard hose so went to B&Q. I spoke to one of the employees there who advised that aquastop valves weren't recommended (although I didn't understand his explanation). Anyway, he pointed me in the direction of a…
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A tree on council land
I need some advice about a tree. Part of my boundary in my garden backs onto land which is owned by the local parish council and leased to a local football team. Along the other side of my boundary fence is a line of trees and bushes. In particular there is one large (around 20 foot at a guess) tree which overhangs my…
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Selling a diamond ring - best route to go?
Apologies if this is the wrong place to post. Would a local jeweller be best? I had an evaluation from an online company (WP Diamonds) who came in at about 20% of the original retail value. I understand I won't get full retail value when reselling, but what % is reasonable to expect? 20% seems very low. The ring was…
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Threatening preemptive letter from Barnet council about cost of damage to road - what are my rights?
Hi I'm having a chimney breast removed in my new home, so made a building regs application back in February. In mid-April I got this rather threatening letter. The first sentence reads to me like I've damaged the road, but reading further on it seems to be warning about possible future damage. Now of course if I wantonly…
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Gaps with slates should be lying flat on a roof...
"Gaps WHERE slates should be lying flat on a roof..." Relating to a kitchen extension a few years old now. In the last few months been getting woodlice coming through the cooker hood (and meeting a nasty end judging by the number I found!) Some made it through but I couldn't work out how. Had a look from my neighbours side…
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Exterior masonary paint - which one?
Hi I need to repaint the top section above door and window on the outside. I will remove flaking paint first. What paint is recommended? I only need maybe a little of it so don't want to get big tins of dulux paint. Thanks
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How to control fridge temperature?
Just caught a bit of that consumer programme with Angela Rippon on TV this morning, where they were saying that your fridge should be at 5 degrees or below so as not to allow listeria etc. to go nuts. I have a cheap thermometer in my fridge and it says 10 degrees! So I've just turned the power up. But the other day, food…
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Decorating & Painting Questions?
Hi, We painted bare smooth timber such as door frames etc. with white water based primer. Skirting and architraves are already primed MDF white. Does that mean that I have to use the final paint coat as gloss or satin white or can I use a different colour without worrying white primer showing through it?
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Advice on extending property / adding value
Hi Recently paid mortgage off early (a few years of frugality)....recently we’ve been looking at an extension and adding value to the property- 4 bed semi detached However we have struggled with agreeing the best course of action - extension into back yard, bedroom over garage, loft conversion etc etc. Now the first point…
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Best thing to cover carpet during DIY?
Hi there Am looking for advice on the best thing to use cover the carpet on the stairs and landing whilst there's plastering and painting going on in the bedrooms please? The bedrooms aren't carpeted yet but the tradesmen will be in and out using the stairs! Was thinking the coverings that are like cling film and stick to…
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Bathroom mirror light issue
My niece has moved into a flat and has one of those strip lights with bathroom sockets above mirror. My query is whether this has been wired properly because the power sockets (110v and 220v) only work when the light is switched on, the light also gets very very hot. I used to have one of these type of lights and never had…
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Saggy floors / remodelling house, where to start
I bought my 120 year old terraced house a year ago. It had wonky floors but the survey said "There was no evidence of any significant structural issues to the property; the property has experienced some historic movement but there was no evidence to suggest that this is ongoing". So I bought it. It is definitely getting…
