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Roofers: do they usually stand inside the loft?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Advice/opinion on plastering job.
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New uPVC window pins catching on frame
The flat I rent had some new windows about 6 months ago and on 2 of them the middle 2 pins (of four total) are catching on the frame when closing. The pins are at the bottom and the window opens outwards (think it's called top hung outward). When the fitter came to look at it he said that I was pulling on the handle at a…
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Vented Integrated Tumble dryers. Anyone still buying these?
My Tumble dryer has packed up. Sounds like the motor so probably beyond fixing. It's 11 years old and cost less than £200 at the time so served a decent life. However looking you can't buy these very easily or at all anymore. The new ones are all heat pump, lots more money to buy upfront and looks like the plinth cut outs…
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Advice on old diy bodge
Hi there, Just starting to paint the back room and noticed this mess round the rim of the window looks like chalk has been used. Has anyone got any tips to remove and how to go to repair it after. s it case I will have to cut it out like I have started to do that on this section then sand and fill in. Any advice is…
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Putting up new fence....where there isnt one between neighbours
Ok, so this is another fence post :D Bit of info for this one. Our property lines are basically the red bit on title plan image: The lines on below images are not exact, but show roughly what is ours according to deeds. We are having work done to the house and my neighbours (well one of the household members) is getting a…
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Concrete standard lamp base powdered/perished...
... very suddenly and without warning. Totally crumbled and left a nice carpet hoovering job. This is the concrete filler added to the underside of the round metal base of the lamp to give weight and therefore stability. Can anyone suggest a fix..?
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Boiler TRV's and weather compensation monitor
This discussion was created from comments split from: New boiler, TRV's and weather compensation monitor.
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worried sick , cracks in house
i have seen stepped cracks on outside wall and noticed same place inside as well. initially i thought inside was just blown plaster. blown plaster in other parts of house as other walls need re-plastering as well due to cracks. also noted a crack outside in straight line where bay window is attached to house. also , cracks…
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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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