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Is it an architect I need?
Hi there, I may be answering my own question here, but not 100% sure so could do with some advice please. We want to do a fair bit of work on our house, but over a number of years. I'm fairly handy with DIY but know my limits and want to begin working through the house. My problem is, i'm looking for someone to design…
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Shower backing up
My house has a downstairs toilet and shower room, it was installed before I bought the house. Sometimes when flushing the toilet the waste is forced through the shower tray hole. I have tried using a plunger which removes the waste water in the shower tray but I don't want to be doing that each time the toilet is used. How…
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Window Lock Key
Good Afternoon, I wonder if anyone can help. I have just moved into a new house and we are missing a window lock key for this one window. It has a different lock to the other windows and it looks like it needs a square allen key - does anyone have any idea what I need to remove the lock and open the window? Thanks, Graeme
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Issue with neighbours and plumbing
Hi everyone, I'm new so if this is in the wrong place please let me know! I'm looking for some advice on behalf of my Mum. She owns a semi-detached property (Scotland) and we're having some bother with the neighbours and the plumbing, apologies in advance for the long post. My Mum and late Father bought the house about 25…
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Advice on removing built-in TV cabinet
Hello, We recently moved-in to a new house and would like advice on removing a built-in TV cabinet. The cabinet currently sits in the living room joined to an alcove wall and a wall that sits against our stairs. The cabinet includes a middle gap within which you can place a router, TV box etc. In this gap is a plug socket…
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Only and Just
Does anyone else find the use of the words 'Only' and 'Just' on TV adverts wrong. Advertising a new sofa at ONLY £799 or a new tv at JUST £399 gives the impression that the price is a small amount and that everyone should be able to afford it. The words Only and Just are not needed and I feel adds extra pressure to people…
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buying charcoal for BBQ now.... where from?
Any thoughts on where one can buy lump wood charcoal for a BBQ for New Years? Don't ask Ta
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Xbox One X Wall Mount help
Hi, I like to mount the xbox one x to a wall. Wall is typical dot and dab plasterboard on solid brick/block wall. Any stuff I can buy from Screwfix or B&Q to accomplish this? Or my only option is to buy wall mounts for xbox one x like this one:…
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Renovation in Singapore
I know this is a bit off topic but I would appreciate your opinion. I have inherited an old flat in Singapore and I have got builders renovating it. I would like to know if the costs I was quoted is reasonable, assuming it is in the UK. The flat is about 1000 sq feet, 3 bedrooms, everything has to be done. New electrical…
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finishing hemlock stair parts
Just installed new hemlock baserail, spindles and handrail. Was going to do base and spindle in white and darken up the handrail. Now thinking the wood looks quite nice as it is, so any advice on how to finish the wood without making it any darker and loosing its natural effect? Oil/varnish/wax? Wood is sanded and smooth.…
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How to remove marijuana smell?
Hi, long story short, our next door neighbour and his mates smoke a lot of weed indoors and the smell is getting inside our house. In the summer we kept the windows open whenever possible, had the carpets professionally cleaned, washed all curtains and used the heavy duty febreeze to keep the smell under control. The smell…
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Finding an integrated fridge-freezer that fits
Hi all, We need to buy a new integrated fridge-freezer for a flat we've just bought, as the current one isn't in a good state. The current fridge-freezer/integrated units look roughly 70/30, but when you actually measure up, it's actually more like 66/34. I also found a negative review of the current fridge-freezer saying…
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Handheld steam cleaner recommendations
Can I get some recommendations for a good handheld steam cleaner? I’ve tried the Bissell Steam Shot, which was good, but the water runs out quickly but I can’t get the lid open until the unit is cold, and the Hoover one, which was faulty twice. Thanks
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Underlay for laminate flooring on concrete
In need of some advice please. I have bought some Wickes Arreton Grey laminate flooring for my hallway and dining/playroom. The subfloor is concrete and fairly even. Wondering which underlay to buy as an confused with the range available in the stores. Saw this one from Selco vapour-barrier-foam-underlay-15m Will this be…
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Zanussi dishwasher - no power
Hi, hope all had a good Christmas. I need some help please.. We have zanussi zdf2020 dishwasher. Had it 5 years and no problems whatsoever. On Sunday we put it on and then went away for couple of days. When we came back, dishes are clean but there is no power on. None of the lights come on and it doesn't start. I checked…
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Can I easily fix this leaking toilet bowl?
For a few months now my toilet has had water constantly trickling into it, and from time to time (say once a fortnight) it doesn’t flush. When that happens, I take the top off, unscrew the flush, twist it out, put it back in again, and for a while it works fine again. But obviously I want to fix it permanently if I can do…
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Landscaper problem
Can anyone give me some advice please. On 29 October a Landscape gardener started a job on my garden. Completely ripping out garden, building 2 new patios, and laying artificial grass. I was advised that this should take 7-10 days dependant on the weather. Now 9 weeks later it is still not finished! The patios need…
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Advice on asbestos and lead paint/
So I would be grateful for some advise I live in a rented house that was built in 1935. My husband recently cut holes into the ceiling to add spot lights. At first I thought nothing of it, but now I, worried to death that the ceilings contained asbestos �� and now don’t know what to think, could we have been…
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Does anybody do DIY anymore?
I wanted to buy a friend a DIY book for Christmas. However I could not find any in any of the bookshops I tried. There were hundreds of cooking books and gardening books to choose from, but no DIY books to be found. When I moved into my house about 20 years ago, I bought several DIY books then and if I can remember…
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Advice on Floor issue due to Neighbour
I bought and moved into an old 2 up 2 down house (built 1910) at the end of July and almost immediately started having problems with my neighbour. He is a decorator and he usually returns home around 3pm and invites his friends round for drinks most days of the week usually until 12 or 1 am, and they can be quite loud but…
