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Insinkerator, yay or nay?
We are having our kitchen done, and insinkerator was high on my wish list. There’s 6 of us, including 4 fussy kids so the leftover scraps are high. I hate the food bin. Kids miss and food goes everywhere. I was looking at an Evo 150/250 as there’s an offer on them from a supplier but a plumber has just said don’t ever get…
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Increasing size of bathroom - architect or designer needed?
Hello, Was wondering if people with more experience can help me with my plans for a house I'm buying. The house has a toilet and shower downstairs, and a tiny family bathroom upstairs. Currently is a 4 bed, but really we only need 3 for now, and will go into the loft in time. A really nice bathroom is important to us, so…
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Proving "original" house size
Hi all, We have a house with a 4m garage attached at the side. We have planning permission to open through between the house and garage. We are also thinking about building on top of the garage (1st floor side extension). Our architect says we can only extend 2.5m due to the original footprint of the house. I have been…
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Kitchen compatability?
I have a Homebase kitchen with a cupboard under the sink. I would like to change this to drawers but Homebase don't have an undersink drawer in their range. B & Q do have the drawer I want. Could I put the B & Q drawer on a Homebase draw front? Unfortunately the drawer fronts are expensive so I don't want to experiment.
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External post box recommendation
Due to the design of the front door I've gone for, it doesn't have the space to have a letterbox on it. I knew this when I ordered the door but I wasn't too concerned having an external post box. Any recommendations or suggestions on features or things to look for in an external post box. I can see some fairly basic and…
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Ferrex Aldi pressure washer adaptor
Just bought the ferrex pressure washer from Aldi (https://www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-compact-pressure-washer/p/805965496354400) I am wanting to get a snow foam lance, but not sure what the adaptor is. I have attached pictures, anyone have any ideas or link to a snow foam lance that would fit? Thanks in advance
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Roof tiles
Hi. I have one of the old local authority cornish units https://www.prc-repair.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/DSC_1049.jpg Can anyone confirm the name of the type of roof tiles they use? Is it double roman? Thanks.
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Extension blocking light?
Hello! I am thinking about building a one storey extension on top of my kitchen extension. Before I go too far into checking the footings, getting plans drawn up etc, I want to get an idea if it is even possible. I know that one of the rules is about blocking light, which is what I am worried about. The neighbour of my…
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No DIY experience - change front door locks?
Hello! For the first time in 36 years on this planet I own the home I live in and it's about time I start learning how to do things myself. I've purchased a new home where I will move in 2 weeks from now. The first potential DIY job that has come up is changing the front door lock. Is it worth (risking) doing this on my…
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Wiring lightswitch
I'm putting some downlights and an extractor fan in a new WC. Previously when I've done this, I've used a junction box above the ceiling to do the switching - I like the hagger J80x boxes. When I've wired a normal pendant ceiling light, the switching happens in the ceiling rose, with the switching wire running down to the…
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Trying to change a recessed ceiling light bulb.. and messed up a bit.. help!
I've been trying to change the light bulb on a recessed kitchen light but had no joy. I bought one of those GU10 sucker things, and all I've succeeded in doing is pulling the plastic cover off the LED light bulb. I should be able to get it out with a pair of pliers, but I can't do that until I know how to remove these…
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Install Gas heater
I have bought a gas heater, how much would be a reasonable cost to get it installed by someone? Looking for someone in Nottingham if anyone has any contacts.
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External back Garage Door. Standard size does not fit
I am trying to replace my back garage door which has seen better days. The standard size for a basic door costing around £100 is 1981 height 762 (30 inches) width. The height is fine. However my current door is 29 and a half inches wide. I have tried several builders merchants who confirm the door i require is ideal for my…
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Correct tool for removing shower thermostatic valve
The thermostatic valve (lower) is held in place by a brass collar with 2 flats on the thread and 2 cutouts. In their video bathstore show the collar being removed with waterpump pliers. However nothing in the video is done up any more than finger tight to begin with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pVuvG6q84A When I try…
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FridgeFreezer temperature problem
I got a Beko fridge freezer last week and when I checked the temperatures, the freezer is only -5C to -9C (depending on position). I know it’s meant to be lower than that but when I adjust the dial to make it colder, the fridge starts to freeze everything. Beko’s toubleshooting guide says to adjust the freezer dial, but…
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Kitchen mixer tap, need a new one.
Hi all, our kitchen mixer tap is beyond its best so a new one is needed. Thousands of kitchen ttaps are advertised but we need a dual flow tap, some are advertised as dual flow but they are not. Any ideas where we can purchase a dual flow kitchen mixer tap. Thanks.
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Painting kitchen unit doors.
Morning all, is it possible to paint these kitchen cabinet doors that have been wrapped with wood print vinyl ? The door is mdf but wrapped in vinyl and about 14 years old. Thanks in advance :)
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Temp work surface for hob
We currently have a 90cm range cooker that doesn't form part of our future kitchen plans. The replacement ovens are already in situ and the one in the range is temperamental so its just taking up space. I had thought of replacing the range with a drawer unit and putting the long term hob into a temp worksurface on top but…
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How did you fund your extension?
I live in a 2 bedroom, mid-terraced house. House value is more than £300k with around £215k and 14 years left on the mortgage. 2 children; 4 year old boy and 1 year old girl. The idea we have is to go into the loft where we have been told we could fit a bedroom with an ensuite. Cost would be around £40,000. Our main issue…
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Can I use water based gloss over old white gloss that is now yellow
In the past, I've always used white oil-based undercoat and gloss, but after some serious yellowing, I now think I should try a water-based gloss. I'll wash the woodwork down, then give it a light sanding .. or do I need a good sanding ? Will I need a water-based undercoat too, or would the gloss be OK Which brand is good…
