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How much is a refurb?
I've seen a great 2 bed bungalow for sale in Cornwall but it needs a lot of work. I'm in Manchester so I just want to know if it's doable within my budget before I do the 7 hour drive to view it. From what I can see from the photos and details it needs: * New gutters, soffits and fascias * Re-render * New kitchen * New…
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Intermittent kitchen leak
Since Sunday we ve had significant puddles appear on our kitchen floor twice on the concerete (we just have cheap lino on top) , but it doesn't correlate to the washing machine/dishwasher etc being on and there's no visible leaks anywhere. Also checked our water meter and no overnight change so whatever it is doesn't…
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Hot water technicalities
The hot water tank in my house is on the ground floor. Why does the water in the pipes on the floor above the tank not heat up when the tank is heated ?
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Central heating issue
That time of year again. Our heating had been on for around a month with no issues then this week we had hot water with no heating. We have an ideal boiler connected to a hive hub on an unvented cylinder. The pressure is correct & all radiators have been bled and balanced. the hive hub is connected fine, operating all…
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No help with my Broken not fit for purpose front door
Advice needed please, in 2016 my front door was broken down looking for my ex partner on a drugs warrant, I was totally shocked and scared by this and obviously allowed the officers to carry out their duty assuring them they would not find anything under the category they were searching for including my ex partner, I had…
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EPC misrepresentation?
The flat I just bought as been advertised as an EPC C with the potential to be a mid-C level rating. Great so I'd thought. Fast forward a couple of weeks and now the memo has arrived. Lo and behold, another EPC was included. Apparently the flat is actually an EPC E. What? The full report basically says what needs doing and…
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Moisture/damp meter
Anyone have recommendations for a reliable device that won't break the bank for use in the home for checking walls etc, maybe also air humidity. Not sure whether to go pin or pinless or whether the super-budget ones just not up to it. Thanks for any help.
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Hot water tank not keeping heat
I have an electric only property and my water is heated by immersion off peak. I have a megaflo water tank which is apparently very good and I believe it’s already insulated by design? I may be wrong. I was on economy 7 heating my hot water for 45 minutes about 5.30 am about 1 hour before I had my shower and I could still…
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window doesn’t open
I am after some help. My small window has lock with 2 bolts going up and down to lock it plus the mechanism in the middle. There is no ‘muschroom’ type lock on the side. Last time I tried to open there was some resistance and seems like the bottom bolt/rod dropped out of mechanism and locked the window for good. how do I…
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I think I made a mistake and have been fleeced
I have a British Gas home care plan which I pay for monthly. I recently requested a call out to have a look at my kitchen sink which has a leak. My excess under the plan is £60 for repairs. British Gas subcontracted a Dyno person. The Dyno person came, looked at it, diagnosed it and said that it would cost me £75 to repair…
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Replacing cylinder on front door
I'm getting a bit ahead of myself, but we're hoping to complete on a new house in early December, I figure changing the locks is a good idea. Besides being a 'fairly modern' looking door, fitted around 12 years ago I don't know much more! I was considering buying Deal: Yale P-YS3-3535NT Anti-Snap 3 Star Euro Tumbturn…
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Temporarily block chimney in fireplace idea needed - kitten problem!
There is a fireplace in my bedroom. Victorian. I've just got a kitten. While letting him explore the room he decided to leap up the chimney in the fireplace. I had to reach up and grab him. Now me an him covered in rubbish and I'm scared to let him wander about the flat now! Any ideas to soft block the chimney in the…
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What is this tile?
It's a two part sandwich arrangement. The bottom one has ridges underneath, top one is smooth. 165mm wide. Any ideas? I've broken a couple and need replacements. Thanks :)
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Different Qualities of Astro Turf / Artificial grass? Please suggest
Hi all I have a patch of land at the side of my house that I want to lay artificial grass (astroturf) on. Knowing nothing of this I was chatting happily to my pal down the pub the other day telling him my intentions and he said to me "There are loads of different qualities of fake grass you know. If you don't know what…
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LED / Incandescent bulb comparisons
I'm looking for LED candle bulbs to replace the current 60 watt 'conventional' bulbs i.e. not halogen. Various sites indicate 6w LED and others 8w. How can both be correct?
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Home Services Insurance - Is It Worth It?
My Baxi boiler, which is less than 4 years old, broke down for the second time yesterday evening. It's still under warranty, but I have to wait until tomorrow before an engineer will come out to replace a part to fix it. In the meantime I have no heating or hot water which is particularly difficult given certain health…
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Fire Safety - Warm Air
Hi all, I've received the following from the building management of my leasehold flat, and I'm a little confused as to what I need to do. I have a warm air system that runs off a gas-powered combi boiler (it was replaced last year), and there is a vent above the front door (see image). The letter says: New guidance is…
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Exterior light help
Can anyone help - how is this light fixed to the wall? and how do I remove it .. any suggestions?
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Pouring ready mix concrete base for an 16ft x 12ft wooden shed
Hello,The ground for the concrete base has now been prepared, compacted with Type 1 and has now got blinding sand, along with some left over sand on top. The mesh and the dampproof membrane has been cut to size. I want to now order ready mix to be poured in. However, it has been raining on and off for weeks. The lawn and…
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Burnt orange.
Has anyone used this sort of colour recently, to good effect? Or know of a nice luminous shade of this colour?Tempted to go for this in a bathroom revamp, possibly just on one wall if it's a bit powerful...See below for the kind of effect I'm looking/hoping for, although it would likely be with scorched timber basin unit…
