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Money Moral Dilemma: Should our neighbour pay us for taking in his parcels when he's out?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Our neighbour runs a business buying and selling online. He gets deliveries every day and when he's out, we take them in. Yet he never comes and picks them up, so I always end up taking them over. When we're out, he takes in parcels for us, but never drops them round. The…
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What to do with side shed?
Previous owners built this enormous side shed (must be about 5m long) in the alleyway, and now I need wall access to sort out pointing/spalling bricks. There is also damp/algae growing between the sides of the sheds and the walls (both mine and the neighbors side). What would you do? I'm tempted to just demo the whole…
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Should I really be trying to recycle plastic waste?
Hi Sir David Attenborough doesn't want plastic waste to go in the ocean.And I agree with him. There's an article here...https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/04/16/dont-overlook-the-many-benefits-of-plasticsAnd an archived version here...https://archive.ph/MDXgI In my town for domestic waste we use...Incineration with…
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Help troubleshooting PIV unit
I have a Nuair drimaster Eco, it could’ve been installed 10 to 15 years ago or could be as new as five years I’ve no way of knowing About 18 -24 months ago just stopped working and as I don’t have a condensation issue, I never bothered investigating. I recently investigated and I found the following. installation- it’s…
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Franke Frangranite Sink -Help!!!!
I have a black fragranite sink that has become badly stained with tea coffee etc. Can anyone recommend a effective cleaning product that is safe to use and won't discolour the sink. I have tried various kitchen cleaning products which are not making any difference. Your help would be much appreciated as I don't want to…
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Garage conversion ideas
Hi, I am planning on getting my garage converted into a downstairs toilet, utility room and office. Looking for some suggestions on how we could lay it out. I have added images of the current floor plan an my initial ideas: Any suggestions or input welcome!
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Anyone know where it's possible to buy 1000mm high single kitchen wall units?
I thought this would be simple... I need some kitchen wall units 1000mm high and 500mm, 400mm and 2x 300mm wide.I can find double units (1000mm wide), but no single unit? Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks
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Installing a Handheld Bidet Spraye
I’ve just bought this and it comes with a chrome T valve, seems pretty straightforward how to install it but I cannot locate a stock tap either behind the upstairs toilet or the bathroom sink. should there definitely be one there somewhere in the bathroom? to make matters worse I’ve never been able to locate the main stock…
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Repeated Leak from flat above
I would appreciate any advice in this situation. In a converted Victorian flat (two flats, one up, one down) with a bathroom refurbished around 2012, my upstairs neighbour's shower has repeatedly leaked into my property throughout the years. For years they have only siliconed a bit the shower or unclogged the pipe without…
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New energy efficient tv
My electric bill alone is £110 a month, shocked to find that our 2009 Panasonic plasma tv uses 245 watts . We watch a lot of tv, it can sometimes be on 12 hours a day, especially in the winter. So think it’s time to change to an LED Smart tv, wanting a 43” one. is there such a thing as an energy efficient TV ?, best I seem…
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Bath shower combo for a small bathroom space
I'm thinking of replacing my current shower unit but want the option of taking a shower as well as a bath. Does anyone have any recommendations on brands & what sort of cost Id incur when getting it installed. I'm on quite a tight budget & bathroom not 1 of my refurb priorities.
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Resin bound driveway - some questions
Hi all, so I’m looking to get a new driveway for our house which is roughly measuring 45sqm. Our favourite option so far is the resin ones, so I’ve been looking around for some quotes. The first company quoted about £10k which seemed very steep (maybe it’s not though?) We had another contractor come out today to look and…
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Aedis Building Inspectors unreachable
We were due a final inspection by Aedis this week, but now understand that as they are no longer covered by insurance, they are doing no inspections or issuing certificates. I have spoken with my local building control and they advised a Regularisation application but that I first get a copy of my case notes and then…
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How should I clean a vintage wool rug without causing damage
I have a vintage wool rug that needs cleaning. I want to ensure I don't damage it. What are the best methods and products to use for safe cleaning? Any tips or precautions would be appreciated!
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New tenant neighbours' behaviour
The next door house is a rental, and new tenants moved in
about 3 weeks ago, bringing 2 cars with them. They have a driveway which fits
both cars, and are very close to a private car park for additional use of
residents of the street only. They began putting one of their cars on the pavement at the
front of my own house,…
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Leaking around new boiler flue- who is responsible?
Hi, hoping for some advice as we're not getting anywhere with boiler fitters. So a year ago we had new oil boiler installed by reputable company and they said best place for it was in corner of our porch and they would cut hole in roof for vertical flue. We have never had any trouble with leaks prior to this. However after…
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Poor Picture On New Bush TV
I have just bought a 32" Bush 32FT24CA TV for the conservatory to replace my 10 year old Samsung which passed away I am disappointed with thee picture quality and have fiddled with the different modes and settings to no avail. I expected it too be as l;east as good of noy better than my old Samsung and it is nowhere near.…
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Discontinued Paint
Hi. I'm in the middle of painting and my paint has run out. It's Pure Brilliant White 000 from Wilko. Anyone know if I can still buy this anywhere? Tin says it's produced in Roebuck Way, Manton Wood, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Do they produce paint for other companies? Reluctant to try a different white in case it doesn't…
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Water flow
The water flow in our house is very poor especially the hot downstairs, was thinking about a booster pump but we have an electric shower and wondering if that would overwhelm it.
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Smoking Drill - End of Useful Life?
I've got a Bosch Hammer Drill which I've been using very infrequently over the last 10 years without any issues but just recently it started smoking and slowing down considerably to the point that it is now ineffective. After googling I've discovered that the problem is likely that friction in the gears is likely the cause…
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