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WWYD with the outhouse! Keep it or knock it down??
As you can see it's not in the best location, it blocks the view to the garden. The last picture is the back of the house at the moment where the old boiler is and the bathroom. We're going to move the bathroom and extend the kitchen and open up the back. Only problem is when the back is open you have a massive slope of…
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First time restoring oak furniture
Hi all, I’ve just bought the below furniture and they could do with being sanded back and oiled? Any tips on how to do this properly? It’s my first time doing something like this! I want all the wood to be the same tone once completed so with the small side table will I actually be able to remove the dark stain and restain…
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Shelves
Hi everyone, I just bought a shelf that I want to affix to my wall in my room. Now, my wall is a plastered and painted solid brick wall. I bought the shelf from IKEA and they didn't give the screws. I just had some queries regarding how to think about this to get the job done. The item is:…
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Dishwasher not draining
Hi, I am trying to fix our dishwasher as it isn't draining. From looking at videos online it looks like a case of simply clearing out any blockages. The issue I have is that I cannot find a way to remove the cream-coloured plastic bit in the photo below. I have removed all the screws I can see but it is wedged underneath…
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Garden wall brick foundation.
I got a friend to lay a concrete foundation for me for a garden wall. I am going to try and build it in brick. I put some stakes in the ground at the ends as a level guide and built the brick ends to the level of them. I have noticed that there are 5 layers of brick at one end and 4 at the other. I think the concrete is…
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Lathe & plaster ceiling falling down
I need some advice please. The ceiling in my sons room has had a small crack since we moved in 18 months ago, but over the last few months has got worse and is now noticeably dropping, with the crack now extending up through a good 4 feet of the coving. We can’t currently afford someone in to take the lot down, how can we…
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Neighbour has built porch roof encroaching on my property
Hi Not sure where I should post this but would appreciate advice. Live in a terrace house, neighbours are building a roof covering their bay window and their doorway as the roof on the bay is falling apart and rather than replace it they have covered it with another roof and extended this over the doorway to the property.…
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Free kitchen design software
Morning all, As per the title, does anyone know of good, easy to use free kitchen design software? Ive tried using CAD via TinkerCAD and AutoCAD, but I'm not clever enough and I could do with something that has a much simpler 'click and drop' type interface. Cheers
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Scotchgard
I am having new lounge / dining room and hall fitted in 3 weeks time. The carpet is 80% wool 20% synthetic Woven Ulster carpet. I am considering whether Scotchgard would be good idea. I would appreciate views in this. I have no idea how much it costs. The carpet is a fairly light to mid grey
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help please with stuck washing machine door
I have a Bosch logixx washing machine and a jumper has got stuck in the door and I can’t open it, I’ve turned it off and waited but it’s stuck tight. Thanks for any advice.
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Downlights for kitchen
Kitchen extension being done. Electrician has suggested we buy spotlights (fire rated) and sockets of our own choice and they will fit. We want white ones to blend in with the ceiling, and preferably adjustable angle so we ensure good light coverage. Beyond that, I have no idea what to look for. Main sticking points are…
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Prepayment meter not taking the balance from the key
Hi All, I hope you are well. I have not sure if you come across this by yourself but I topped up an electricity key I think with a max you can put on it which is £250.Then after couple of weeks I have inserted it into the prepayment meter, it said "TOKEN ACCEPTED" but it didn't show any balance on the key and it didn't…
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Do I paint the whole plaster or leave where the skirting board will go?
This is probably a very stupid question but new to this! We have had an entire room replastered and are having new skirting board but first need to paint. Do we paint the whole plaster or do we need to leave the bit where the skirting board will be stuck to? the skirting board will be UPVC stuck on with silicone.
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Radiator needs bleeding every day
One of my radiators (highest of the house) needs bleeding every day and there is always air coming out. This has been going on for weeks. I examined surrounding area and could not see any leak. The boiler pressure does not show significant drop. The pipes were cleaned in the summer and refilled. Anyone got any idea what…
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Compatibility of Howdens doors on DIY Kitchen cabinets?
I want to fit a few tall cabinets myself (none of the fancy cabinets, just the basic tall cabinets with shelves). Does anyone know if Howdens cabinet doors will fit onto DIY Kitchen cabinets without any issue? Does anyone have any experience of this or any advice? If it is a straight fit then this would save me a bucket…
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Rusteater or was it Rust Eater?
Does anyone remember something called “Rusteater”? I recall a product that came in a small (about 3” tall) bottle, the bottle was blue from memory. That even had (I think) a little brush inside the lid, like with copydex carpet glue…anyway, you painted this liquid on your rusted garden gate, and, low and behold due to some…
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roof + windows + condensation - what specialist do I need?
hi all, I need a bit of guidance on a small issue that I want fixed asap. we recently moved into our first home and within a few days, we start noticing something. in the morning, when we wake up, there is condensation on the windows and on one occasion, it was also present on the ceiling. the house is fully renovated,…
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Approximate cost for a heat loss survey
Has anyone had a heat loss survey carried out on their home? If so, how much did it cost? I'm trying (and failing) to get an idea how much such a survey would cost. (vs the cost of a cheap thermal imaging camera).
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Electric Shower Temperature Problems
We are having temperature issues with our Triton T80 (cold mains water fed) Electric Shower. It is less than a year old but for the past few weeks it has been very temperamental. - The heating element will only come on when the dial is set to the absolute hottest setting at which point it becomes scalding - and it doesn't…
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Free Cavity Wall Insulation "Upgrade" - worthwhile? Who really gains?
We recently had a knock on the door from a cavity wall insulation installer who is offering free insulation based on a government ECO grant, even for houses that already have cavity wall insulation and don't qualify for grants based on various measures of income support. I've checked it out and it is all legitimate. It's…
