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Any electricians have any idea what's going on with my electrics please.
Before I start just let me say I am not trying to get out of paying someone to come out. I have phoned 7 electricians today, 2 did not answer and have not got back to me after me leaving a message, 3 just said they were booked solid for the next 2 weeks or till after Christmas and one said they could not come out (or…
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Oh dear, electrical cables buried UNDER loft insulation...
Hello there MSE Forum members, I understand that it is advised that electric cables travelling through the loft space should lie ON TOP OF the loft insulation. At present, my loft insulation [mostly Rockwall-type, with a top-dressing of pulped paper(?)] is too shallow, at about 4" deep. I'd like to roll out another layer…
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Front door lock / replacement
Hi, Multi point door is having an issue... It lifts up and locks from the outside, but not from the inside. It closes from the inside, but the locking doesn't work. The original fitter came to look, it's out of warranty, needs a replacement lock (the whole multipoint thing I think). They couldn't do it as they no longer…
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A Sad & Soggy Tragedy (roof leakage) and a general request for aid and consolation?
Shown in pictures: * A leak coming in to attic room * Down into bedroom * There's similar in the extension's bathroom upstairs, with the kitchen underneath, but from a different source, I think, however for now the attic and bedroom is more pressing Apart from the very sound advice of not ignoring long-standing problems…
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TV Standby myth
We bought a new Sony TV and didn't think about power consumption as everyone keeps saying that EU laws mean they must be less than 0.5W in standby Trouble is, many "smart" TVs don't go into standby very often, if at all We were seeing it alternating between 30W and 18W on standby Found the solution…
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Is it easy to pull a washing machine out?
Hello, I posted on here earlier in the year because all of my 'new' bungalow floors were rotten. When the men came and took the floors out, it seems the floorboards had been repaired and reattached to the original wood worm infested joists. The chipboard rooms had been fitted with non tannalised joists with a piece of…
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Cleaning a tumble dryer properly.
Our almost 4 year old tumble dryer threw its drive belt last night, worryingly it continued to heat and dry and motor ran without the drum spinning. Only advice in the manual is to clean the accessible filters regularly, nothing more. To fix the belt I needed to remove the top and side panel. I then saw why the belt was…
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Is this mould/damp?
I've moved into a rented property, and have noticed a strange smell in the downstairs kitchen, which is carpeted. The smell is almost like a sour urine smell, but not as strong. There are no signs of mould near the walls, though there are bits of the carpet where I find it hard to tell whether it is damp or just cold (the…
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Dealing with mould
I have a mould problem in my lounge area. I believe it was originally caused by the damp course being breached and a leaky drain both of which have been rectified. There is a large corner sofa pushed close to the wall which now has mould growing on the mdf. I have wiped down the wall and mdf sofa parts and sprayed with…
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Scotland Factor Question
My building has a factor and I believe someone is treating them as a personal concierge service at everyone's expense. Old furniture and construction waste was being left in the back lane by someone and then someone contacted the factor to clear it, who then billed the entire building. I suspect the person responsible is…
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Gutter downspouts leaking water in heavy rain.
Hello, when raining heavy my gutters leak from the bottom where it joins the drains. This leads into a soakaway. It ends up pooling an inch or so at the rear of my home. Wondering how can I access this area to check the drain. Wish to try help myself before getting a firm who I imagine will suggest to replace the soakaway.…
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Storing paper in the freezer
Have a sizeable stock of (photographic) paper and film that I keep in the freezer. Chances are, household insurance won't pay out if the freezer packs in, but even if the paper does thaw out, it shouldn't suffer any damage. Guys at work reckon I'm weird for keeping the paper where I do even after explaining to them that it…
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Portable air con/heat pumps
Anyone know anything portable air con/heat pumps/dehumidifiers? They seem to be available at £500 -1k, compared to heat pumps at many thousands. Thinking about improving conditions in my damp basement , (Has access to an outside wall for vent), not interested in using as air con, just heat and dehumidifier. How do they…
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Using a dehumidifier as a heater (efficiency of dessicant vs compressor)
I am holding off from turning the gas boiler on as long as possible to try and help face down a certain Russian leader.I noticed the relative humidity in the house is in the range 60-70% all the time and I started to wonder if I could kill two birds with one stone... reduce the humidity (which I worry is affecting musical…
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Openreach cable causing damage to property
Can anyone advise please? A Openreach cable is causing damage to my property. Brickwork is being at the corner beneath the roofline causing bricks to move apart and potentially leading to the collapse of the side of the property and the roof. Contacted Openreach and been given the runaround. DWF who deal with claims for…
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Bamboo flooring
Hi, I’m looking for a new floor for our living room and snug (no underfloor heating requirement. I have been looking at either solid wood or laminate, and over time i seem to be settling on natural strand bamboo. I’ve done a fair bit of research and the more I look into the more I don’t really find many downsides with it -…
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Framing in/around IKEA PAX wardrobe
We have a 2m x 2m dressing room that we are putting PAX wardrobes in - in an L shape pushed into one corner. No skirtings so they'll be flush to the wall, intending to fit carpet around them. The wardrobes are 188cm width on one wall and 185cm on the other. Leaving us only with a tiny gap on each side, and 20cm on the…
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DIY plumbing - a few helpful hints!
So having just plumbed out a utility room, I have a few helpful hints for those who wish to give diy plumbing a go. Know where the stopcock is before you start anything! Speedfit is very, very simple. Just remember to use the inserts for the pipe before you put connections on. Also, don’t forget to tighten the speedfit…
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My fence posts and panels removed.
My elderly neighbour has recently been put in a nursing home. Her bungalow and garden was in a dreadful state. Brambles and bindweed up to the height of our 6 foot fence and continued down the side of her property next to ours.The neighbour across the road who helped her out has somehow got her estate/solicitors to release…
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Changing Amazon Delivery Address
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