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checkeratrader
I needed new gates & fencing so using Checkatrader choose a company that had excellent feedback. They arrived on time but the fencing/gates were the wrong colour etc. They said "no problem" & would call me later that day to rearrange the fitting date with the correct colour fencing & gates. They never called back &…
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Perfect Fit Blinds - is this too much light leakage?
I had perfect fit blinds installed this week by a very well regarded blind company in Edinburgh. While I love the design, I am a little surprised in the amount of light creeping in - these pics were taken at 09:25.this morning on what is to be fair a very sunny day. Anyone else got experience of these blinds and whether…
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Replacing large old fashioned 6'' x 6'' cooker switches (MK K5011 not suitable)
Hi I'm doing some work in my kitchen and am re-tiling shortly. The cooker switch is really big, about 6 inches square with a large plate that surrounds the switch and covers the void. The pattress box is about 3 inches deep too, all much large than more modern switches which tend to be the same size as a double 13a power…
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3 Star Cylinder lock concerns?
A large house on the corner of our street had a botched break-in attempt through the back door this week. The person apparently picked through the 3 star Ultion cylinder to get into the conservatory and was then disturbed before trying the patio doors.:eek: I have the supposedly best cylinders Ultion and abs and have…
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Timber framed wall removal
Please excuse my lack of knowledge. I am after some advice regarding removal of an internal wall in a Timber framed house. We are looking to remove the wall between the now kitchen and living room and putting a door opening into the garage which will eventually become a habitable space. What are our first steps? should be…
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What did this washing machine man say?
My washing machine finally packed in for good, the repair man who's very nice and knowledgeable told me it couldn't be fixed. As he was leaving he said oh next time get Bush they are the best. He is Polish and he said it like rhyming with rush. So I clarified Bush? (i said it like boosh) and he said no bush (like rush…
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Help with washing machine plumbing
https://ibb.co/ebcbwdHi I need to plumb my washing machine in to a new house but it looks like it only has a hot water fill Is it possible to only use that ? I have a photo but don!!!8217;t know how to post it
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Significance of verdigris on copper pipe joints
Copper piping system in my Victorian house has got verdigris along the joints. Should I replace?
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Name this roof part?
A recent post reminded me to ask this question. It'll need some explaining to understand what I mean. OK, ours is one half of a semi, with a standard pitched roof and a straight-up gable end wall. The parts I'm interested in are the pieces of wood that follow the line of the brickwork, at the top of the gable end and that…
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Absolutely livid today!
I've had an ongoing problem with the neighbour behind my house for years. His garden is a tip and he's planted bushes with thorns and brambles at the bottom of his garden. These are now out of control. They're encroaching on my garden so much I can barely use the bottom of my garden anymore. They have to be at least 10ft…
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Where can i get this sort of Glass?
Ever seen this glass before, i like it but can't find it available in the UK, has anybody heard where you could get this from.:eek: Check the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGHJWu7bxFk
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Air bricks on party wall
Are air bricks found on party walls?
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Long-lasting waterproofing for brickwork?
We've had an ongoing problem with leaks due to our brickwork becoming saturated during periods of heavy rainfall. We had the problem resolved about 10 years ago by having the main wall painted with some sort of waterproofing solution. The waterproofing now seems to have worn off (we've started getting the same leaks again)…
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Curtain Measurements
Hi there, I am trying to get some curtains for my new house, but am finding it a struggle as I have never purchased any before. With blinds it was easy, just width and length of window. My window is 2.65m wide and 2.07m down or long. Just an example, these curtains in the M&S sale have a max width of 165cm/1.65m. Is this…
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Tricke Vents - Installed into Window Rather than in Frame Above
Hello, I have just had double glazed windows installed at my house. They were meant to install a trickle vent in the bathroom as we have condensation issues, however they forgot to built it into the windows and installed without. They are now retrospectively installing the trickle vent but apparently it is too hard to…
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What are my rights
1 year ago over a dozen large trees were chopped down from the land at the back of my property by a real estate developer. This spring I have several roots sprouting trees in my garden. I have tried pulling them up and weedkiller to remove them but they keep growing back. Is this just a coincidence or is it as I believe…
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Builders flytipping.
Not sure if this is the right part of the forum to post this. A house on the street had a skip delivered yesterday and I was awoken to the sound of a builder fly tipping his building waste at 5am and in the last 30 mins another 2 builders have turned up and done the same. Had the same happen with my skip 3 months ago even…
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Blinds + curtains together
I've got a pair of French patio doors in my lounge/diner similar to this: and I'm wondering whether get curtains and (Intu) blinds. Does anyone else have both? Would they look stupid? My reasoning being that there would be a leather sofa opposite so I want to avoid direct sunlight hence the blinds and I like to watch films…
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Help with Column Radiators
We would like to replace our living room radiators with column radiators to give more character. Our current radiator sizes in the living room are: 1050mm x 520mm 850mm x 520mm The closets sizes for column heaters I have found are: Acova 2-Column Horizontal 600mm x 1042mm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153018282316 Acova…
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Garden quote
Hi Would like some advice. I recently asked a local gardener to give me a quote for my garden work. He came to see the garden once, looked at what needed to be done and went away. No indication of price/quote. Just discussed what I wanted done. I emailed him again asking him for a quote and possible start date. He was…
