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Smart home options
Hi Another post from me..! We will soon be moving house and i'm keen to employ some smart tech. I've done a little bit of research and am keen to hear opinions on the best smart tech options available including security and heating and any other options i don't know about... I've looked at Nest and Hive - but cant decided…
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Help with bathroom extraction from the loft
We just had our main bathroom and en suite done. Previously the en suite had a weak extractor fan in the wall, with no heating, and the main bathroom had heating but no extractor fan. Well there was space for one, but it was panelled over with those fake tile panel things. now en suite has heating and both rooms have…
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DIY kitchens - what base unit do I need?
This seems like a really silly question but I can't see what the difference is between these base corner units. I am losing an under counter fridge and want to put a corner unit in it's place so I can add some units and continue the worktop around the corner, similar to the other side. I want to echo the opposite corner…
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Neighbours conifer not maintained
Hi, Photo attached. We moved in to our house last year. When we first moved in our house and garden needed a lot of tlc. We've been gradually working our way through the garden. We haven't got a great relationship with our neighbours due to them constantly complaining about noise during our house renovation. We've been…
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LG washing machine problem
Hello. My 9.5kg LG machine often refills after the end of the spin cycle (when it should finish). It's not a solenoid valve leaking. No error code comes up. Report
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Combi boiler air purge mode (new boiler)
Hello I had a combi boiler installed a couple of months ago. Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000. It has worked fine for the past 2 months. Last week suddenly I didn't have hot water. I went to see the boiler and it had an error code indicating low pressure (0.1 bar or 0.3). After a few minutes it went into air purge mode and…
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Views on Farrow & Ball paint (interior & exterior)
I am planning a lot of redecoration including a new front door. I haven't previously used F & B except testers but I am coming across quite widely differing views. I would just like some feedback here from those who have used it. I had chosen Hague blue for my front door but the firm doing it wants me to get it matched in…
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Building Control
Hi I'm buying a house and the loft is converted into a bedroom 16 years ago, the owner is struggling finding the paperwork is there is where I can search ro see if it was done under building control?
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Replace an integrated washing machine with washer/dryer
Hi I am moving house and the new property has an integrated kitchen. They have a washing machine and we have a free standing washer/dryer. Given moving effort (as we live in a flat) and timing, we will sell our unit and make do with the washer for now. However, longer term I'm keen to replace the unit in the new house with…
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Bathroom leak, downstairs light tripping.
So bit of a drama last night; A couple of days back the shower partition leaked and flooded out the bathroom floor. Last night, the kitchen light underneath the bathroom tripped. Took the bath panel off to have a look, and found damp floorboards. Also the baths overflow drain had been leaking beneath the U bend (second…
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PIV is a flat advice please
I want to get PIV but I have learned that it only tempers the temperature by a couple of degrees meaning that in the winter there will be cold air blowing out of it. How awful with this being a small one bedroom flat?
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Plumber fixed an issue but created another
Hi all. Apologies if this is not the right forum to post my question. I recently purchased a house which had water leaking from the shower tray into the room below. It wasn't too bad but I could see the water marks in the ceiling. Since I'm not from the area, I got a few plumber recommendations from the local Facebook…
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Wooden Windows
Hi all, We're currently looking to replace all of the windows in our house. Due to listed building / conservation area issues, the council are insisting on replacement with timber rather than uPVC (refusing even the 'timber-like' uPVC windows). I've got no idea on what to expect in terms of cost or other issues with wood,…
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Council moving boundary
We live in a rural area with no pathways. 8 years ago when we moved in we erected a small fence 50cm from the gutters and drains at the front of our property. It lined up with neighbours fences on either side of us and hedges further along. A new housing development is planned and the council would plan on installing a…
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Marble fire surround back plate and hearth replacement
I have a plaster fire surround, a beige marble backplate with a coal fire inset. I also have a beige marble hearth. After decorating my living room the beige marble looks awful against my new colour scheme. I therefore want to change the marble colour to white and thought I could just buy a replacement marble (or marble…
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Party Wall issue
we received a letter from our neighbour indicating that she would be building a house in the vacant lot next door to us. Fine. She also said she would like to have the party wall rebuilt to be somewhat higher. We are responsible for the fence but had no plans to rebuild it as it is nicely covered with a hedge that I don't…
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Advice about type of extractor fan in kitchen
Hi, I've had an extractor fan fitted in my kitchen 2 years ago and from the beginning there has been some issues with the electrician about it. When he fitted it, we agreed that he would fit a humidistat fan (that switches on and off automatically by detecting the level of moisture in the air) and that he would connect it…
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Walls Still Damp
I had a chemical DPC installed 2 years ago but only decorated 8 months ago and still getting a damp looking tidal mark on the walls, they never removed any plaster at all, which I now believe is a big no no. I have just had the company back and being told the following if anyone can point me in the right direct as to if…
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Heated Overblankets..Are They Worth It?
They seem quite pricey and I do have concerns about faults that may occur. So just wondering what others think who have them or thinking of buying one. Any recommendations?
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Neighbour extending wants a DIY Party Wall Agreement
My house is detached, but the neighbour's garage is on the boundary and our only access path to the garden runs alongside it. Our gate to the back garden is attached to our wall and the side of his garage wall. Last summer he put in planning for a double extension on the side (knocking down the garage and extending his…
