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What is causing this damp?
It is only in the lounge and at various places. This is the doorway between lounge and hall. It is also down the side of the fire surround and by the side of the sofa [IMG][/img]
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Beko Fridge Freezer not cooling - GNEV221APB
Hi, I have a Beko Fridge freezer, which is just under 5 years old. It's an american style one with the double doors model GNEV221APB. On Sunday I noticed that the food in the freezer was well on it's way to being defrosted, and the fridge was no longer cold. I turned everything off, gave it all a clean inside (removing…
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Cold solid walls, how to heat?
Hi, We have a hallway which has a cold outside wall which forms condensation spots. A plasterer has said its not damp. The house is very humid atm due to the weather, we have installed trickle vent to the front door to try and help. Any tips for warming the wall? Thermal paper? Thanks Luke
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Damp in Basement Kitchen - How to damp-proof
Hello, We recently moved into a house with a basement kitchen. The first few weeks were fine, but after having some rain we started to get some slugs in the kitchen. Vile! After inspecting under the kitchen units to try and find the source of the slugs, I noticed the flooring under the kitchen counters was very damp. The…
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Loft conversion
I am still keen on getting my loft converted into a livable bedroom. I have only had quotes from one company so for, ranging from boarding out at £500, hoby room at £5,000 and habitable at £29,000 I have seen people state that they have had a habitable coversion including onsuite for £25,000 My thoughts are to employ an…
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Claiming for damages under Party Wall Act - Advice please
I am currently having numerous issues with work that commenced 3 months ago on the adjoining council owned property. A Party Wall Notice was issued in August by the council's surveyor and then work commenced in March this year. This is still ongoing and workmen just seem to turn up every now and again. We were told…
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Satinwood or Primer/Undercoat?
So, sorry for what may sound like a silly question but we've just bought our first house! I have started in our second bedroom by sanding down the skirting boards, which were previously glossed, so my thinking was to 'key' them slightly. Next questions, to paint them, should I purchase an undercoat and then a topcoat…
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What to do about a sagging 1st floor?
The 1st floor under a partition wall between two rooms is sagging somewhat. On a run of skirting board about 2400mm, the difference in the gap in the middle and at the ends of the skirting is about 20mm. I only have a metre rule but the skirting board seems pretty straight. The rest of the upstairs doesn't suffer from this…
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Are moths breeding in my carpet?
Hey. I’ve had a moth infestation in my flat. I’ve done 2 rounds of professional chemical pest control but I still see a few here and there. The chemical treatment yes has helped but not 100% eradicated them. Which is surprising. Also doing lots of spraying, moth balls etc etc. Today I noticed on the carpet - a few short…
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Manhole cover been installed at v odd angle!
Afternoon folks We've been having the side access of our house block paved following the completion of our extension. There were two old manholes present and the new soil pipe had generated a new drain (which up until now had a temporary cover on it) For some reason rather than fitting a square recessed cover or matching…
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16 Amp Supply - Help
HI All, I hope someone can advise. I am at a festival soon and have been given a 16amp supply. I will need 30 metres of cable to my actual trailer. I will then be converting the 16 amp to a 4 way 13amp supply for my appliances, that being a hairdryer, phone chargers. My main item will be a 2.5KW Tea Urn. Will I be…
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Upvc door with side panels
Hi, We just had a uPVC door fitted with 2 side panels (half glazed). Side panels are wobbly and shake when you are closing the door very gently. I am worried that the glass can break when the door slam. Could you advise if this is normal on uPVC doors that side panels are wobbly or it's not fitted right? Overall size is…
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any suggestions for concrete driveway?
Hi all At the side of my house I have a scruffy concrete driveway - no cars are ever driven along it, the main driveway to the front takes all the cars. This scruffy concrete area...about 50ft x 10ft...has previously been surfaced with some red looking tarmac stuff say 20 years ago that is all now lifting and its 80%…
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i cant hear the water drain away?
Hi, very random.. but i live in a bungalow outside front of my house i have a small drain. when i fill kitchen sink and drain it i can hear the drain going / water disappearing. however, when i fill bath tub in bathroom and drain it away, i cant hear any sort of drain noise outside or anywhere that shows me where the water…
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Need advice on 'extras' we're being charged for fitting a bathroom
We're on day 2 of a 10 day refit of our bathroom. Here is the quote we received, although it's missing a couple of bits including knocking out a none load bearing wall and installing a new radiator. We mentioned this upfront when we received the quote and they were happy the work was included even though it wasn't listed.…
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Simple or Difficult to Build
Ahead of ordering from Oak Furniture Land. Attached 'small t.v. Unit' Using air measure this unit should handle 43" t.v. +tech such as Q+router. My question, is such as a unit going to be simple or difficult to build on my own, I don;t have a great deal of strength anymore.8https://imgur.com/gallery/vMHjRuJ
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sk6812 led strip for my house
I bought 20m sk6812 led strip from Shenzhen Normand Electronic Co.,Ltd for my house,i want to use cell phone controlling it,which types controller do i need?who have any experience with it!!!65311;
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Installed new floodlight problem
Electrician installed this floodlight: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076V9756Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It didn't work at first so we changed the blown 13a fuse in the fuse spur to a 5a fuse however now it is so dim you can just about and see just each led cell dimly lit up. Electrician saying…
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Problem doors on B & Q Kitchens?
Problems with B & Q kitchen doors?
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Electrical safety report unsatisfactory
Hiya, I'm buying a flat and had an electrical safety report which came back unsatisfactory on the following points: Bathroom light not protected by RCD no visibility means of isolation for oven No protection for socket on cooker circuit by RCD discontinuous con???meter on down sockets?? Lighting cables on landing not…
