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Maximum fence height with two-tier garden
Hi all, We're soon going to be moving to a house with a two-tier garden. The immediate garden is at the same ground level as the house, then there's steps down to a second tier garden. There's a 'see through' metal fence along the edge of the first garden, then a wooden panel fence on the edge of the lower garden.…
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Handheld steam cleaner
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/6796150?clickPR=plp:10:10 Is the above any good for cleaning small areas outdoors? Something about the size of a car wheel.Or is there something more robust that I could buy?
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Worcester greenstar 25i Erp combi boiler. Re-pressure
Hi i just had a question on increasing my boiler pressure which seems to fall when the hot taps are on but then returns to green. The boiler has been serviced but below the boiler there is a nob you turn and a key which i dont know if i leave open or closed and when re pressurising do i close then open? I see conflicting…
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What's the best choice for getting a bathroom renovated?
I'm moving house soon and its a good place but needs the bathroom redoing.I have none of the skill necessary to redo it myself so I'm wondering what's the best way to go about it? Is it worth going to one of those bathroom specialist places/somewhere like Wicks and getting them to do it all? Should I buy the stuff…
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UPVC Front Door
I bought a black UPVC front door about 12 years ago and is has faded to grey. The warranty was for 10 years. The rep for the company who installed it told me there had been a problem with their supplier, so they changed them a few years ago. 1. Is there any way I can go back to the company and claim for a replacement?…
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new windows
my old windows were 30 years old and have just replaced them all i have seen a massive difference with the vision as its like coming from SD to 8K not sure if the glass manufacturer are using newer techniques
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Would you still consider buying a vented tumble dryer?
So my very basic dryer (that we got as settlement over the Whirlpool fire safety issue) has packed up beyond my ability to repair, and it's time to replace. I'm considering just getting another vented model - I know they are being phased out of the market, and based on usage, I'd probably only be looking at a 2-3 year ROI…
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Painting wall before replastering/rendering
We have a problem with rising damp in MIL's bungalow. We have removed quite a lot of plaster, and the aim is to deal with the source of the damp, and then plaster or render the wall. This will take some time, and in the meantime we want to do some temporary decoration to make the room more pleasant. What I'd like to know…
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Time to replace these 'ugly' lights?
We have a period property, and the hallway has these light fittings (2 x ceiling pendants and 3 x wall lights). A visiting family member once remarked that the lights are ugly! I'm starting to think they might be right. Can anyone suggest what type of light fittings might be better suited a hallway in a period home? Is it…
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Cosy roof - Please help!
Hello everyone Unfortunately, I need to replace my conservatory roof as it’s leaking. It’s quite a big conservatory 6 metres by 8 metres and it was erected by the previous owners.. im interested in cosy roof as they seem to have great reviews but one of our local companies has dismissed them completely and said they will…
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Eicr Oldham
Looking for a reliable electrician to carry out an Eicr on a one bedroom flat in Royton, Oldham . Heard bad reports of cheap firms advertising on the Internet. Can you recommend anyone. Many thanks
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Help with room design.
Having a room refitted and I would welcome suggestions as to where to position furniture. Layout and designers suggestions below. I was thinking of an L shaped sofa in the far corner, but that would mean cutting out the area between a sofa and the bay. Following the designer suggestion means an extra chair and I feel they…
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Under The Stairs - Ideas!
Hey guys, So it seems my next project is tackling the under the stairs storage. I'm not 100% sure what to do, what's within my capabilities etc so I thought I'd ask and see what people think. At the moment it's just got one door, which means most of the space is tricky to use without crawling lots! We spent ages trying to…
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Neighbours fence
My neighbour is the owner of the fence dividing our properties. Three panels have fallen together and the bottom half are lying in my garden. He said he has no money to fix it. I want to secure my garden so will put up a fence on my side of the boundary but his broken fence needs to be moved before mine can be installed. I…
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Fridge Running Continuously
Hi Having a problem with our fridge. It's a simple, larder type fridge with no freezer compartment. There are no fancy control boards or anything, just a simple, variable thermostat that should turn the compressor on and off to control the temperature. The problem is that the fridge compressor is running continuously,…
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Internal door frames crack
Visited a friend, partially blind - thought get that out the way first before questions why left etc Noticed this in their internal wooden door frame, any ideas? Some parts are soft when touched.
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Does anyone have the BOXT referral code?
Does anyone have the BOXT referral code? As an existing customer, if you refer a friend or family to BOXT you’ll receive a £100 voucher. It’s a win win, they’ll also get £100 towards their BOXT purchase. There's no limit to how many referrals you can make!
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Loft tank leaking via overflow
We have a small water tank in the loft that occasionally drips through an overflow - not badly but I am concerned that it might need looking at. I wonder if somebody might be able to explain what this tank does so that if we need to speak with a plumber I have a little bit of understanding. The bungalow has a gas boiler…
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Cabin wireless access point - splitter needed
Hi, I have an Ethernet wire which runs from my house router to my cabin into a wireless access point. There are no Ethernet ports to connect a cable to my laptop to in the WAP. Is there such a thing as an Ethernet splitter that I can put between the the cable and the WAP which will allow one side to go to the WAP and the…
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Should I pay for plumber who didn’t fix problem?
Last week the inlet pipe of my toilet cistern was leaking. I called out a plumber who replaced a part inside the cistern and told me not to use it for a few hours and that it may leak for a little bit. A week later and after paying quite a hefty sum (for me) there and then my toilet is still leaking. Should I be paying for…
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