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cooking smell from neighbour
Hello, I live in a block of terraced flats or a relatively new/modern build, sometimes a cooking smell comes through and seems to be specifically in the bathroom. the flats all have extractor vents in the kitchen and bathroom, connected together to a central fan that pushes air through an outside vent in the back. trying…
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Installing tumble dryer vent concerns
Hi All Just looking for a bit of reassurance. We have finally found a plumber with the tools to come and install a tumble dryer vent (one of them core drills to go through the brick wall) We asked him if we needed to buy a kit ahead of him coming and he said that it’s not necessary, and that all we need is the outside…
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oven causing damp and mould
We had our kitchen fitted in June, replacing a freestanding oven with an integrated double oven. The wall behind the new oven units was tiled, but these were removed to allow the cabinets to fit flush, and I don't think the wall was sealed or plastered. Now there are large patches of damp and black mould coming through on…
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Corogated garage roof
we have a leak in the corrogated garage roof. I think its plastic. Who do I get to do this ? is it a roofers job?
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New outdoor security lighting
Hi all I am looking to replace my old battered halogen lamps and looking for good LED pir lamps for the garden and driveway. I was about to buy some from Amazon for £30 but thought I’d ask on here to see if anyone recommended any specific ones? Many thanks
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Don't know where to turn. False survey report
I live in a freehold flat. I have been trying to get something done about a damp problem for 6 years. Out of the blue agents sent round a Co. to do a damp survey. A very young man came he was very nervous, agitated said he wasn't qualified and had been instructed to only take meter readings. I took him into the room with…
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Conservatory Leaking
My conservatory is 18 months old I have already had one leak about 6 months back and the company repaired it About a month ago It leaked again and I was told the problem would be logged and it only leaked because of the extreme weather conditions I accepted this stupidly Yesterday there was a large puddle on my coffee…
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Black Mould - help?
Hello all, Sincere apologies as this isn't actually money saving, but you are all so knowledgeable, and I wasn't sure who else to ask! I am in a rented flat. A flat a few floors up has had a leak, and it's left my utility cupboard with brown stains and some black mould. I've just used some mould remover on it, and have…
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Changing boiler timer to daily programmable
I'm considering changing the thermostat / timer on my boiler to a more sophisticated version, but I'm confused about which elements specifically would need replacing. My current system Timer on boiler :…
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Issues with kitchen fitting
So we had a builder coming in to strip out the old kitchen and fit a new kitchen. He was supposed to turn up yesterday to remove the old kitchen which he did. He then called me to say he had got the quote wrong and instead of the £3k+ quote it was actually £7k+. We told him we simply didnt have that money (which he already…
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Vacuum Cleaners
Didn't quite know where to put this, but as it's home related and there is no board for recommendations (that I could see) here goes. What vacuum would you recommend that will pick up (without effort!) longish cat hair, that has the properties of velcro? At the minute I have a Shark (corded) and it seems to have no suck at…
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Dealing with nightmare builders - payment under protest etc...
Hi We're currently going through a full house renovation. Initially the builders seemed fine and started the job quickly. And then things started to slide and we are 6 months past completion date. Now a bit of time has passed we have noticed some glaring errors crop up, such as the wrong plaster being used on the walls…
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Wall mounted Dehumidifier OR extractor fan???
Hi All, Would appreciate any advice on this.....I have alot of build up of condensation as only have small windows in the bathroom and looking to either install a wall mounted dehumidifier or an extractor fan. Please Could anyone advise which is likely to be the better option? The dehumidifier is more expensive to purchase…
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What is this called/Who do I need
There is currently just a hole im our new home where the fireplace once was. We believe it had an electric fire at somepoint as there is wiring coming out the wall. At domepoint we want to put a multi fuel stove/wood burner in but we can't afford that for at least a year so we want to tidy it up in the meantime. The walls…
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New doors and windows
Hi all Any tips on getting doors and windows at a fair price and which companies to use :T
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Kitchen cupboards advice needed
I have an old kitchen that I cant afford to replace. It isnt that bad but the ends of the cupboards where the plinths? I think they are called , are a bit dog eared. They are at the corners where one plinth meets the other, anyone got any ideas on what would give them a bit of renovation? I cant paint them because the top…
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Underfloor Heating
Hello Need some advice regarding underfloor heating. We are having an extension done to the kitchen/dining room where the new extended area is concrete flooring. Underfloor heating pipes will be perfect there as the builders will screed above it. However, on the old area the flooring is different as it is just a concrete…
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Trades People Wesbites
Hi All, We are in process of buying a house (get the keys in two weeks yippiee! :j ) It needs a lot of work- new kithcen/bathroom/plastering/building an en-suite etc. We don't know very many trades people- what website would you use to find one i.e. mybuilder? Any websites I should stay clear of? Thanks in advance!
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Best electric heating options
I'm just having a garage converted into a home office, and have done all the insulating of the floor, ceiling, walls, etc. As I only use the office when I'm not in the house, it seems a waste of time getting central heating put in - I need heating during the day, rather than morning and evening. So, which type of heating…
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Countertop dishwashers
hi there thinking of buying one of these for my daughter for Christmas to put in her rented flat. Does anyone have any personal experience of them please? Are they more trouble than they are worth? She enjoys cooking from scratch so uses pots and pans, not just a plate for microwave meals. Many thanks
