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Weeping “thingy”
Hi plumbing wizards! I have just moved to a rural cottage which has oil for both heating and for hot water. I have attached photos as I have a “thing” that is leaking and 1) not sure what it is and 2) how to stop it weeping. Any help much appreciated (by the way in the photos the boiler is on the left). Thank you in…
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Window handle stuck
Hi, I cannot get the handle on my window to function. It is jammed in the closed position. I have tried spraying with silicon lubricant but no joy. Any suggestions? They are Anglian Windows double glazed units.
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Pin hole leak in radiator. Fernox F4 or replace radiator?
22 year old standard
pressurised wet CH system with new boiler installed 2 years ago. Yesterday we noticed a
tiny leak from the 22 years old kitchen radiator. It appears to be
coming from the white bulbous part seen in one of the pictures but of
course it could be coming from anywhere higher up. It has leaked about…
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water hammer reducer?
Our washing machine causes the water pipes to hammer. I can see hammer reducers range in price from £16 to over £40. Are the cheaper ones OK or should I go for an expensive branded one?
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Willow Whips are they good to be at fence for privacy?
I was looking for replacement options for the Leylandii I cut down along the boundary with my neighbour. Since the next property is an industrial estate, height is not really an issue. The most cost-effective option I’ve found so far is buying tall willow rods, which are available up to 4 m in length. I understand they may…
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Plasterer disputes
I recently has a plasterer come to sort out 2 walls in my living room, he knocked the old plaster off( also removed the metal casing strips that were covering the socket wires) he then did a bond coat which he smoothed and left it a week, when he came back he did a single coat of some sort of white joint filler, this was a…
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Help with flooring under weights bench
Hi, I am looking to put a weights bench at one end of one of my rooms and have hit a quandary regarding the protective flooring to use. The floor of the room is solid concrete with a good quality vinyl flooring which I would like to protect. I don't want to go OTT but equally I don't want to buy something that really isn't…
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Damp and mould
I have ongoing mould and damp in my corner of house with significant drafts blowing into kids bedrooms. Ice replaced windows but still drafts are literally blowing in. What builder type do I need to assess what and where this issue is with?
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Flea treatment for home...
For some reason the Frontline on the dogs failed and we started getting eaten a few weeks back... first time in many years. I still had a partially used can of Staykil under the sink which must be getting on for 10yrs old, but didn't have enough to do the whole house - 3wks later the fleas are back. Looks like Staykil is…
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Something in my chimney?
So the last 2 nights starting at around 6.30pm, in the living room behind the wall we heard rustling noises and a couple of really loud bangs (as if something had been thrown at the wall) We had landlord out to take a look and found out the part where I am hearing the noises is from where the chimney is. So thinking it…
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UPVC nightlatch - swap to handle mechanism
Hi folks Looking for some advice please. I have a nightlatch-type lock on my UPVC front door which is getting a bit old and stiff. Trouble is, so are we, and we're having increasing difficulty operating it so we need to change it to a traditional handle-operated one before one of us gets locked out or in. I can't find…
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Outdoor lighting with smart auto mode and manual override
Hi all, I’m looking for advice on whether there’s an off-the-shelf solution for controlling external lights at the main entrance of a house. The lights should have a default Automatic (Smart) mode, with the ability for the user to override it to either Always ON or Always OFF when needed. In Automatic (Smart) mode, the…
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Beko Appliance Care for a washing machine - worth it?
I know a lot of people say to steer clear of any manufacturer's extended warranty but I just registered a new Beko washing machine and their one actually seemed like it might be worth it depending on how long the machine lasts. It costs £3.69/mo with the first 2 months free and apparently covers all damage, even…
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Viessmann Boiler Warranty Claim
Hello, i am hoping for help from anyone who has claimed on a Viessmann boiler warranty. What evidence did you have to provide, and was this by calling them on the phone? What was the general process please. Specifically did you have to provide all service certificates. Thankyou!
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Possible mouse inside the wall in my home?
I think there is either a rat or mouse in the wall in my living room, it's running around and banging really loud. Only in the night time tho. Spoken to landlord he will come and have a look but I don't really know what he can do as they don't make a noise in the day?
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Trickle vents required as condition of grant.
As a condition of getting a Warm Homes Grant from the council, I am being required to have trickle vents fitted to my wood effect UPVC windows fitted 10 years ago. It's a old cottage which already lets in plenty of air thanks to the ancient front door which opens to an open plan ground floor! I've heard plenty of horror…
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Questions on construction contracts (and JCT contracts)
I'm trying to understand details about construction contracts and JCT contracts. I did some Google searching and I've still not found any website that clearly gives a layperson explanation of this. As a home owner, if I want to get construction work done (especially a large project) then I understand that it's wise to get…
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Survey Repairs - Help Please
The below have come up on our survey just wondering if these are things to worry about or not and are they easy to put right 1. The flue within the roof space appears not to have been adequately sealed in places as there is a gap present and daylight is visible2. The window sill under the front ground floor window has…
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Boiler Central
Boiler Central ,has anyone had any dealings with this company good or bad?
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How to find a decent spray foam removal firm
We are currently trying to find a Spray Foam removal company who will do a decent job and not cost a fortune! They each seem to be saying that whoever we have previously got in to check the roof out, or spoken to, are cowboys! No idea who to trust now. Spoke to The Spray Foam Advice Centre, who gave us names of 2…
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