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GAs fires
We currently have a Legend Vantage powered flue gas fire and are wanting to switch to a Balanced flue fire.Ours is Noisy and does not throw out a lot of heat, Radiant only? Have seen YeomanG7 model and are keen but have no knowledge of quality/ durability and plus / minus with this product. has anyone experience that will…
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What house colours do you have?
Before we start to redecorate, I would be interested to hear what colours others have recently picked or are on trend for halls, house exteriors, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms. At the moment, we have inherited a sandy beige colour throughout so I guess thats a blank canvass.
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Small gap in shed roof
Hi having out up a new shed last week, I now see that there is a very small (3 to 4mm) where timber roof sections meet at apex. There are two layers of good quality roofing felt on top of timber roof. Other than trying to remove the roof, what can I do to close this gap. I'll an I use some sort of sealant to close the gap?…
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DIY - Filler or Plaster - Old Walls
Hi folks, Im after a little advice. We've started renovating our old stinky shower room and ripped everything out. The walls used to be tiled up about halfway, these have since been removed and the adhesive has painstakingly been removed too. As we are on a bit of a budget and it's not the biggest room, we are trying to do…
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reliable solar repairer needed in South Wales or West
Does anyone know of a reliable company in South Wales or West Country who repair and do maintenance on solar systems? I've tried ringing a few but they all only seem to be interested in installing systems. Or is there a online tool for searching these companies? Surely there must be some business in dealing with domestic…
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Changing a light fighting worries
I have bought two new light fittings. I am happy doing the electrical side as it is very simple and obvious what to do. The bit I am unsure about is fixing the screws into the ceiling. The ceiling is plaster and lathe and of course the new fittings are a different size to the old so I need to make new holes. What do I…
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Windows and Doors - Not UPVC or Timber, is Aluminium our only option?
Another question, for a whole remodel we need to start looking at windows and doors. Timber and UPVC is not an option for us and we like the slimline aluminium windows, which seem to be at every home show we have visited. Is there any alternatives we are missing? If anyone could share their experience that would be…
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Why does my kitchen worktop overhang so much?
Hi we have had a Howdens kitchen fitted. Our worktop massively overhangs. I am not sure what is causing this - if it’s the way it was fitted or if that’s just the size. I bought 620x40mm.
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Loft AND basement conversion
Has anyone had both their loft and basement converted please? What are the fire requirements regarding staircases, doors and partitions? The house has otherwise a ground floor and first floor
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Carpentry and expectations - what a mess!
Hi there, Just after a bit of advice surrounding my expectations. We are in the process of doing up a 1950s house and are having two rooms skirting replaced and new doors and architrave to three doors. We have agreed a price of £800 for fitting and supply of all the materials. So far its taken 3 men x 2 full days 9am - 8pm…
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Position the dishwasher away from the sink?
Hi all, What are your thoughts on the dishwasher being on the opposite side of the room to the sink and glasses cupboard? The distance would be approx 3.5 meters. In other words, a 7 meter round trip back and forth to unload glasses/dishes and place them in their cupboard. Not ideal I know, but I'm really struggling to…
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Alternative to Zinc cladding
We are just reviewing our plans from our architects for our bungalow remodel and playing around with the appearance for outside. The upper part we are looking at some form of cladding as there won't be windows in the walls only in the roof, and the bottom k-rend of similar. We don't want timer or plastic and we quite link…
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Letter before action for electrician?
In April we had our house rewired (purchased Sep 2017). The electrician informed us it was all tested and we would get the certificate via email in a few days/ weeks. We haven't had it. I've chased him numerous times by phone and email. Should I now send a letter before action? We've paid for something he has not provided…
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Internal Doors .. Moulded Styles
We need to replace 10 internal doors and my wife has been looking online. She has seen cheap white panel doors which I am trying to discourage her from picking. We want white doors, so that rules out oak ones, but surely doors at about £25 each can't be much good ? Now I'm not a joiner, so can't explain why I doubt that 25…
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Overboard or rip down lath plaster ceiling
Hi Just looking at options over lath plaster ceiling I have. Is it best to rip out or just over board it? I was just thinking to OB it as I can’t deal with the mess Apart from an inch I would lose from the ceiling height - any other cons?
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Broken Bifold - locked shut
Hi, My external bifold doors wont open. I can turn the key and lift the handle. If I then push the doors (at the central pivot point of 2 panels, they open outwards), the top of the doors will move, but the bottom is stuck fast as if the locking bolt is still down into the locking channel on the ground. My first question…
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Carpet floor and refrigerator
I understand that it's not best to place a refrigerator (approximate 60 x 65 cm ) on carpeted floor. Can I place plywood on top of my carpet instead? Can I use self adhesive vinyl planks on top of it or should I tile it for easy maintenance as it occasionally leaks at the bottom. I'm thinking of using B&Q Hardwood Plywood…
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Chased walls need filling
I have had some electrical work done in my house where the walls have been chased. The electrician part filled the chases but I would like to finish them of myself without calling on a plasterer. I am going to place an order soon from Screwfix for lights etc so am thinking of getting something from there, can anyone…
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Who can fit tumble dryer vent?
We wish to purchase a vented tumble dryer for our new home. It will be going in the kitchen where the previous owners had their dishwasher (we don't want a dishwasher) just under where the sink is on the outside wall. Drilling a hole and fitting the vent DIY is just not an option for us as we are hopeless with things like…
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Ants Again
Hi All, we have always had ants to some extent when we moved into our house 6 years ago. We had a pest guy in last may to put some basically Nippon gel around the areas which we seen them, which was mainly kitchen and certain part of our living room. After wasting my money on that, we decided to inspect our integrated side…
