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Foam insulation removal.
Not sure if anyone can advise. I had open cell foam insulation added to my loft in 2021 by Cisco Homes (now defunct). My home is a 3 bedroomed dormer style property built in the 1970s. Obviously, at the time, the good ol' government had given it green credentials. Now, I have been approached by EPC Hub and have had a visit…
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Worcester Bosch guarantee
I have an issue with my Greenstar 30i combi which means that I cannot get any hot water as the boiler was heating up to 98'. It was installed through a Government grant in 2021. Eon-the installers-gave me a warranty of 2 yrs and on the WB website the appliance has a warranty until 2028. How-ever, I was told by WB that as I…
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Old bbq gas bottles
I have a collection of large empty patio gas and propane gas bottles. What is the most cost effective use of them? Should i get them refilled or can you part exchange them for new ones? Currently, they're in mg garage taking up space.
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Garden Patio: Re-lay existing vs replace for new
I've got a fairly small patio at home which over the years has gone very lumpy (sunken slabs, pointing fallen out etc). I am looking at having it re-laid and re-pointed, and a local guy says he can do this, around 60% of the slabs need re-lifting, cleaning up and re-laying, the rest can stay as they are. The old slabs are…
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Loft ladder - Metal for Wooden
Hey guys, My metal loft ladder is a bit naff so I'd like to swap it for a wooden one. I've currently got one where you open the trap door the pull the ladder down, three sections that fit on top of each other and will sit inside the loft behind the trap door. All the wooden ones I see are a kit where you'd need to replace…
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New oven installation
Our built in oven really needs replacing. Ideally we could do with a new kitchen but a new oven will be cheaper. You need to fire the thing up on Monday for the at temperature light to go out on Friday kind of thing these days. Anyway, I found a little bit of an issue regarding how it's plugged in... For some reason this…
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Help window fixing
Good day I wonder if someone can help me understand what tradesperson I need for this before I start calling people to try to fix it. Last week I believe the storm caused this. Does anyone know if I need a window expert, or a handyman will be enough?
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Concrete outside walls - paint?
Hi all I have various concrete walls outside - all concrete blocks and rendered with plain concrete, they look in good condition. I'd like to paint them so they're not quite so oppressively grey, but I'm having a hard time finding suitable paint - searches bring me driveway paint or extremely expensive outdoor-suitable but…
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Please help - My boiler keeps turning itself off while I'm in the shower
Hi all, I'm hoping for some help please with an issue that's been troubling me for months. As preamble, I have zero experience with DIY/home improvement so I'd really appreciate some advice in terms a dunce like myself can understand. I live in a flat in a tenement block. I have an old boiler, which is an Ariston Micro…
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Glass splashback over tiles can it be done?
Hi, I want to fit a glass splashback over the current kitchen tiles. There is also currently a wall socket above the hob. Which will be moved to the side. Once the socket is removed would it be possible to fit a glass splashback?
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Door tread advice for bathroom/hallway
We've just had a new bathroom installed and because we moved the doorway the carpet ended up like this. Luckily we wanted to change the carpet anyway so that's happening this week. Just want some advice because our bathroom installer said the carpet company should install the door tread and it didn't make sense for them to…
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Plastic window restore?
We have just bought an old caravan with plastic windows. Someone has cleaned them with scouring pad and they have lots of minor scratches. Can you recommend a polish or something to remove them?
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Washing machine help!
Hi all, Just did a load of washing and decided to run the “spin only” function after as I recently read it could cut drying time. Unfortunately it started banging quite violently so I stopped the machine, opened the door and found my pj bottom leg tangled in the rubber rim. Never had anything like this, but a metal loop…
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Yonos Pico settings/advice
Hello, I have a Samsung heat pump with a Yonos Pico circulating pump, we had issues with it but the electrician and plumber came out and fixed it. Since then it appears to be constantly on/running, can hear it running and also the display says “40w” which I assume means it is using that wattage. Is it normal for it to be…
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Replacing immersion heater
Hi. I have an old immersion heater and both heating elements need replacing. The tank is probably over 30 years old. I've had a quote from trusted plumber to fix it which is under £300. He did mention that as the tank is old, and they can split, is probably very scaled up inside, I may want to think about replacing it with…
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Liniar or Aluplast windows?
It's my first time getting double glazing and I am totally clueless about windows! I'm trying to decide between Liniar Eco Energy Plus windows that come with FENSA registration, a 10 year guarantee on frames and workmanship and 5 years on glazing units. Or there's Aluplast Ideal 70 windows which come with Certass which…
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Electrical question - RCD
Can anyone kindly tell me if this consumer unit has RCD protection? There is an RCD spur and the individual breakers have a yellow T button on them but I don't know if that means there is RCD protection on everything (and googling just give me too much technical detail that I don't understand)? We are going to get a couple…
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Are these upvc windows any good?
Looking at getting new windows - local company sells these and wondered if they are any good ? https://www.truframe.co.uk/windows/casement/
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Are uPVC windows and doors bespoke? When does my order become "uncancellable"?
I've recently had a few quotes for windows and doors from various uPVC companies. I've been told an external door on the order has an 'unusually narrow opening' (which means all the front doors on my street and surrounding streets are similar, if not the same). I decided which contractor to proceed with, and he came round…
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New stopcock and pipes
For reasons I won't bore you with, my neighbour's builder replaced my old metal stopcock and pipes with new plastic fittings without asking me. I'm now trying to make sure the work is OK or whether to get it done again. He hasn't fitted to the wall - what is the best approach for this as I now have a water hammer issue as…
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