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Advice on Water Softeners and Boiling Water Tap
We are moving into a new house next month and would like some advice please on purchasing and installing a Water Softener and a Boiling Water Tap. Are there any pitfalls to be wary of and any brands that are best avoided?
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Bosch washing machines - waste outlet guide
I read a review which said that Bosch machines do not come with this U-shaped outlet guide. Does anyone know if this is true? I’ve tried their customer services but they seemed unsure.
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DIY OR DIY with Building Regs approval OR Certified Person - How do you know which one is OK?
Hi All, We are planning a home refurbishment project which will include some major works (removing a load bearing wall, adding a new toilet, removing one external door, adding patio door, etc) and some other cosmetic changes. While we are experienced DIYers (including some willing to help builders), none of us is familiar…
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Shower - no hot water
Hello I have combi boiler Worcester Bosch 24i and Bristan qd shxdivff c quadrato shower, which was installed in 2018. As of this evening the boiler is not switching on when I turn on the shower. There are no issues with hot water on any other taps in the house whether basin in the same bathroom or kitchen sink. I also…
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Difficulty dealing with a builder who made an expensive mistake.
Hi all, just wondering if I could get some advice for a tricky situation . I am helping out family with a HMO property they bought near my place. We got a builder in to make it HMO compliant, and he said he could do the job, the contract stating part of the job being to make the doors fireproof, compliant to a HMO…
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Get a decorator or do it myself?
Hi, I am based in London and I have been quoted £3,800 to do the following: * Paint (no wallpapering) 4 medium sized rooms and a hallway & stair area * Install a skirting board in my living room and dining room I was wondering if I should just get a handy man to install the skirting board then do the painting myself to…
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Washing machine putting small black marks on clothes!
Using the washing machine in my new house for the first time, my white socks have got little dark spots on them that were not there when they went in! I did run the machine empty on a hot wash with the usual detergent before I used it, any suggestions what to try to remedy this...? Here is a photo of it:
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Septic tank field drain
Long story but basic question is we have a septic tank that drains into a field. This setup has existed for over 30 years. Now a large housebuilder is building in that field. Our Council tells us that this is nothing to do with them and we need to take up the issue with the housebuilder as it’s a matter between landowners.…
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Temporary fencing
I’m about to build a brick built workshop up to the border of my property, I need to put up a temporary fence ie heras type however the other side of my fence is council property, shrubs and a wide path, can I just put it up or do I need permission? can’t seem to find any information about this.
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Priming doors, cracks in primer.
I'm painting our internal doors at the moment, they've been fully stripped. No matter how many coats of Leyland Primer I put on, there are still cracks coming through the primer. Would much rather there not be cracks, before the topcoats. Any tips? Cheers.
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Rust marks in paint
Good afternoon to all, Quick question. Exterior of house painted in white Dulux Weathershield Exterior paint. Hanging basket bracket bolts have rusted, and there is now a rust mark running from it, and thus has (most likely) stained the paint. I've tried cleaning it with a pressure washer, but no joy. Is there any way of…
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Bugs on bathroom window sill
Hoping someome might be able to help!Keep getting lots of these little black dead bugs on the bathroom window sill. This is the only place in the house where they are. Keep cleaning the window sill, but next day lots more there.I thought it might have been because the window is open, but even with it closed they still…
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JG speedfit fittings
Hi My pipe and all fittings are JG but my darling son (Hmm) went out to get 2 elbows and came back with the brand "Flomasta" from B&Q. Am i safe to use these or should i stay with JG fittings and return these? Thanks
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Restrictive Covenants Breach
Not sure where to post this, admin feel free to move accordingly. Actually posting for a friend who owns a house in a gated community where houses have a restrictive covenant preventing the use of the dwellings for anything commercial and only used for residential use. One of their neighbours is renting out of the property…
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Acorn Stairlifts
Just in case you are looking at low cost stairlift options for a loved one or relative I am sharing my recent experience. Having read Acorns website claims regarding customer aftercare and the fact that they are a UK design and manufacture company with an established presence I thought they would be a good bet. My Aunt had…
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Steps on staircase dropped.
Can anyone give me some advice on an issue with the staircase in my mother's 1950s house. The first two steps have dropped on one side about 2cms and have come away from the wall, the filler also which was there has crumbled away . Any ideas what it can be and if it is repairable by someone who has basic DIY skills. It's…
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Nosey Neighbours and Gossiping
I currently own the biggest and most valuable home within the 3 streets around me (in terms of size, and house value). I paid the asking price as the home potential was perfect for my family. We have recently undertaken some DIY and professional jobs (new windows, doors, external painting, fencing etc) - None of which…
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Escalating Howdens complaint beyond branch manager
I placed an order for a Howdens kitchen via my builder's account. My builder was quite hand's off so all my communication has been with the branch manager who did the planning and placed the order. The branch manager has made a big mistake with the order. I couldn't have identified this mistake before delivery because I…
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Asbestos sheets in garden
Just been told by a workman from next door that this is most probably asbestos. It's at the end of the garden at the side of the neighbour's summerhouse. I've been excavating right next to it in recent weeks. And have definitely handled with my bare hands a few pieces which had already broken off. How much harm might I…
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Charcoal stain removal from white duvet covet
So the job I do involves coal dust being used in the process, annoyingly it seems at some point I've come home with some of this coal dust on my clothes and transferred it to my white duvet cover. Have tried washing it as per the manufacturers guidelines however you can still see the coal dust stains but they are less…
