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Sky Shotgun Cable Cut
Hi guys I would like to add another Sky Plus Box to our setup.. Currently a shotgun cable enters the house at which point one of the cables has been cut and the other one leads to where the Sky box is currently situated.. I have no issue fishing lines in and out of walls to position a new cable but am a bit clueless to…
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Cleaning a dark patio advice please
i have a very dark grey / black limestone patio that badly needs a clean. i have a karcher pressure washer but having done a third of the area, now its dried, it doesn't really look much different to the uncleaned area!! very frustrating. i just used the water, but it's hardly made a difference so am looking for advice on…
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Attaching things to uPVC fascia.
I want to run a strip of waterproof RGB LEDs along my garage eves to add effect lighting to the garden. There is space under the guttering. While I could drill a pilot hole and use small self tappers, I thought I would ask if there is an easier way. Something that won't damage the fascia but that is easy. Would silicon…
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Dust Extractor
Somebody recommend to me a dust extractor please. Must be M class filters, have a power take of facility , be robust enough to put up with life on a building site and easily transportable from job to job. I'm not particularly brand loyal. If you were spending my money which one would you buy and why?
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New system Boiler - Baxi 824 or Logic Max
Hi all, needing a new 24kw system boiler. We've been quoted for the ideal logic max (£1800) and the baxi 824 (£1900). Baxi 824 slightly more expensive, not by much but which is better in your opinions?
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Vax ONEPWR Glide Hard Floor Cleaner for 'rough' tiles?
I was just wondering if anyone has used the Vax ONEPWR Glide Hard Floor Cleaner on 'rough' tiles? We thought it would be a good Health & Safety idea to pay a bit extra and put a textured floor tile (it feels a bit like fine sandpaper) in the bathroom in our bungalow. It is great that we have never slipped on our wet floor…
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Best tape gun / dispenser
Hi guys, I'm after new tape gun... Currently using one of these: And it's absolute garbage! Snags/pulls/wastes tape constantly - I barely use it to be honest because of all the issues. Can anyone recommend anything? I do a lot on eBay etc., so small/medium packages. Plus, I'll be moving soon, twice; parent/then myself, so…
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Painted patio slabs
Good evening all. I'm looking to improve my garden on a budget, I would like to paint my patio slabs. Do you think fence paint would work? Its a nightmare to get off slabs when you get in one there by accident, is cheap, comes in a range of colours and I'm happy to redo it each year if needed. I've heard that garage floor…
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Do I need an Architect or Kitchen Designer?
We have been debating about how to remodel our kitchen since purchasing our first house 2 years ago and are still no further forward. The house is a standard 3 bedroom, semi-detached, bay window mid-50s property with a slightly younger extension which houses the current kitchen The house needs a full re-wire before we…
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Major House Works - How Long is Normal Guarantee Period?
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing ok in these difficult times. We're about to sign a large contract for building works. It includes a 2 storey extension that will comprise about 50% of the total footprint, removal of structural walls and moving the staircase. We're intending to use the builder's own contract which…
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Garden fence and shed paint / treatment recommendations
Hi, Looking for recommendations for the best type of paint to use on a fence and shed which will protect it from the elements and ideally waterproof. Is it worth paying extra for Cuprinol Ducksback or Ronseal Fence Lifeplus? I don't mind paying extra if it will last for the full 5 years, but if the fence and shed will need…
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Drips from boiler/low pressure?
Are there are gas fitters on here that could help me? We have a British Gas service agreement but because of coronavirus they will only come out to emergencies . We have a Worcester Bosch combo boiler and For the last 3 weeks our boiler pressure has been going down to 0 everytime we put the heating on ( it doesn’t drop…
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How worried should I be about this crack?
Hi, we moved into our house last November and I'm a bit worried about a crack in the wall of the bedroom. Nothing was said in the survey, I'm sure it was shorter when we first moved in so I didn't think anything of it. The wall is an exterior wall but the crack is only on the inside. It's thin, maybe 1-2mm. There's nothing…
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Log burner and car port questions!
Hi all, I am considering purchasing a property which has a log burner and car port and I have a few questions regarding both of these extras! (Please don’t comment on the fact I haven’t yet purchased the property. These questions are things I would like to consider to help make my decision regarding the property and any…
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Restoring an old fireplace for use?
We have a lovely late Victorian fireplace in our lounge. We were hoping to use it for an open fire this winter because it’s FREEZING in here due to the single glazed sash windows! Also, not only have we pretty much spent all our renovation cash for now, but we wanted to keep the original fire and tiles etc. Today I spoke…
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How to read old electricity meter
I’ve always been really careful when I’ve sent my meter readings in as I find the electricity meter difficult to read. I’ve just sent the last one in and it’s less than before! So either I’ve done this one or the last one wrong. Could someone confirm for me what this reading is please?
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Flat Rear Garden Decking and Canopy
Hopefully one of you people can help me understand. I own a small flat which has a small private rear garden (6 meters by 4 meters) which I would like to modernise a bit... I would like to replace the current cement tiles which cover half of the garden with wooden deck to make it cleaner. I think under the tiles there is…
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Can I wire in a standalone PIR to 2 external Lights?
Hi All, At the moment I have a single light with PIR out the front which is wired to a switch just inside the door, which allows me to turn off the light completely or if I switch it off and then on again within 15 seconds it will stay on. I now want to replace the single light with two standard up/down lights and link…
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Integrated dishwasher furniture door
HI i wondered if you can assist. I need to replace my full size integrated dishwasher. i bought a new one and had to return it as it said the max length of the furniture door should be 720mm, however my door is 750. i have looked at so many dishwashers but when i am looking for a replacement they do not provide this…
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What is the architect planning process for extension?
I'm wanting to get a property extension done. From what I understand, the process is something like this:* Instruct an architect to do the plans/drawings for the extension (according to my desires). * Once the plans are agreed, the architect will then submit the plans for local approval and planning permission (I'm a…
