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Planning Objection - 25 degree rule
My neighbour has put in for planning permission for alterations and extensions to a small bungalow, they are actually demolishing it and building a new dwelling that is 3 times the size of the original property. Due to its scale and a number of overlooking issues it has been called into committee. To ensure there was no…
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Capping off unwanted pipes
Hi I’m about to put a new subfloor in my bathroom and there’s spare hot, cold and waste pipes from a bidet that I removed (centre pic). Ideally I’d cut them shorter as they’re no longer needed but the cold has a constant feed from tanks in the loft. Doesn’t seem to be an isolation tap. The Speedfit caps work well and I…
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Cost/difficulty of moving a shed and concrete base.
Our new flat has a nice long (for London) garden and a large shed. The shed was previously used as a pottery studio and our plan is to convert it into a garden study. There is currently about 2m of patio behind the shed (see plan below). We were going to make this our rain butt/compost heap area, but the garden is NW…
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Can you replace a bathroom panel (cladding)?
Hi, how easy is it to do this? One of the panels has a hole in it, I have seen some cladding but not sure if it can be done, TIA.
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Right of access
My question is regarding right of access through my neighbour's garden, I have right of access which us agreed and in the deeds to my house, my neighbour has recently asked me to supervise anyone who needs to use this access, trades people, guests ect while they use it, normally this would not be a problem but I have a…
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What to do with this external wall/render?
Hi, I noticed under my bay window outside it sounded hollow. Then I chopped off what you can see in the photo. But it doesn't seem like proper render, more like filler or something. It's white and a little bit soft/chalky. It seems to be only under the bay window, the rest of the house is fine. But I am planning to paint…
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Neighbour being difficult about removal of wall
I have a wall separating mine and my neighbours garden - the wall is attached to and in line with my house and so I assume it is mine. The wall is very old and poorly constructed, in heavy winds bricks have started falling off and so has now become a hazard. We have engaged a landscaper to renovate our garden and this…
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Adding a garage onto side of house
Hi, We currently have a detached garage at the back of our property with a driveway down the side of the house. I'd like to knock down the existing garage and rebuild it on the driveway, creating extra space in the garden. I'm unsure as to whether planning would be needed and if so, how I should proceed in order to have…
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Painting wooden/mdf fireplace surround?
Its currently white.... Do I need heart resistant paint or radiator paint or will standard glass do?
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Bird in the Bath Cavity.
I have occasionally had a bird stuck in the bath cavity. I manage to get it out by opening the bath panel and the bathroom window. No idea how it gets in. There does not appear to be any nesting in the cavity wall although I do hear noises just before it finds it's way into the bathroom. It happened several years ago and…
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Would it be fairly easy to project manage this job with my limited experience do you think?
I need to finish a refurbishment to a house I've bought. Is it fairly easy to project manage a general refurbishment of a house? I'm not a builder and nor have I got any training but have a bit of general experience. Do you think I could manage to do this myself? The jobs that need doing are as follows: 1. Kitchen is down…
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Need new mattress
I currently have a Rest Assured Andria 2000 pocket sprung, memory foam mattress I bought online in 2014 for £360. I bought it after buying same mattress for my daughter 18 months previously (bought divan set for her but just mattress for us). Found it very comfortable but my side has now developed a serious ditch - quite…
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Cordless Vacuum Cleaners
Not looking for a vacuum for floors, just for portable cleaning. Looking in the Asda, comparing them isn't easy, some are 600w and some 1200w.But the Amp Hour capacity of the batteries was not listed.I have a Vax GATOR 10.8v and its rubbish, not sure if getting one with a higher voltage is the answer.
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Water Damage to Ceiling — Condensation or Leak?
Hi all, In two corners of our bungalow, we've got black mould. We have no cracked roof tiles, so don't think it's a leak from rainwater. I have a sneaky suspicion it is condensation, and here's why. In our loft, we have fibreglass insulation between our joists. We also have polystyrene insulation and board between our…
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Ceramic vs. Induction Hob
I'm getting a new kitchen shortly. I've been gifted a decent ceramic hob (Bosch I think, but I haven't really looked) as it was surplus stock where one of my friends works, and they paid their employer £10 for it. Without that I'd pay c.£360 for an induction hob that matches my other planned appliances. I've always been a…
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Outside Electrical Socket - Closed
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place but I am looking at getting an outdoor socket fitted to the front of my house. I want to either be able to isolate this from inside the house or have a key lock on the outdoor socket itself. MK used to do a lockable outdoor socket in black (Perfect!) but its been discontinued. So…
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Never had a Tumble Dryer before - Can I put one in a shed?
Hi I would like to get a Tumble Dryer. Thing is there is no space in the house. I was thinking of putting one in my shed and using it when I need it. The shed is not wired so I would have to use an extension lead the times I use it. I would leave the door open when using it too! I have been reading about the different…
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How to identify kitchen manufacturer
Our kitchen was installed in 2014 by the previous owners of the house. We are now starting to find the coating/covering of the cabinet doors coming away from the MDF/wood. I was hoping to get in touch with the manufacturer to check what the terms of the warranty are but I’m having trouble identifying where it was bought…
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Advice on which white paint to get (please)
Hi guys, We're redecorating every room in the flat ourselves, but have no prior experience choosing paint before. We want to go with an all-white option for our: - walls - ceilings - skirting boards (woodwork) - shelves (woodwork) My questions: 1) Can anyone suggest a premium(ish) paint option for the above surfaces? Do we…
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Paint suitable for refinishing kitchen cabinets.
Ideally in a matt or near-matt finish. Obviously needs to be durable enough to cope with regular wipe-downs, but ideally also easy to touch up - ie repairs not stand out.It would be brush-painted for its preferred finish, and this should also help with touching up - directional brush marks blend in better, I think. Dark…
