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Cutting integrated bathroom worktop
I am looking to improve the sink and vanity unit in our cloakroom, running the unit across the full width of the room, but none of the existing units seem to come in the right size. I could fabricate the cabinet myself but to have a neat top I would ideally like to buy a sink with integrated worktop, made of resin, and cut…
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Redecorating
I've just removed wallpaper from walls that were plastered around 60 years ago. I'll make repairs to it as required. What's the quickest and easiest way to prime the walls before putting up wallpaper? I'm not looking for an expert's result, just something that'll last 3-4 years, when I might get a decorator in.
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Hanging paint scuttle from a ladder
Not sure if I’m overthinking it, going to paint the top of the house up a ladder and use a roller and paint scuttle. How do I hang/secure the paint filled scuttle to the ladder or a rung? I searched ‘paint scuttle hook’ and am really struggling….. please someone enlighten me! thanks in advance
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Ventilating loft to lower temperature upstairs.
HiHas anyone any experience of cooling their loft to cool their bedrooms?Mine has slatted soffits for ventilation but nowhere for the air to escape so it gets extremely hot - there's no air movement at all unless it's windy - and despite plenty of fibre insulation [I put another 6" on top of what the builders gave me] this…
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Anyone got one of those pole chainsaws?
Hi folks, I am on the lookout for one of those Pole Saws to cut a hedge, basically a small chainsaw on a extendable pole, Lidl do them but haven't seen them in a while, where I live the Parkside one was supposed to be in stock a few months ago, but none of the local Lidl stories had any. They cost around £40 without…
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Where do I stand?
Not sure if anyone can help but couldn’t think where else to post. My neighbours property borders with our houses private car park. He recently asked if we would mind him putting scaffold up in our space to fix his roof. We were told it would be a few days. A week later and he knocks on my door and tells me it needs to…
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Downpipe repair
HiI had a downpipe rain water diverter fitted for a water butt few years ago,which meant cutting the downpipe.Now I have got a bigger and taller water butt which would mean the diverter (and cut in downpipe) needs to be higher.My question is how do I repair the previous diverter site?Once i cut the pipe higher and insert…
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Boot print on new porcelain tiles
Hi everyone, I’ve recently (few days ago) had porcelain tiles laid in my garden. Like an idiot I must have walked on some cement/primer/unsure of the residue which has left a boot print. I have tried washing it down with washing liquid and scrubbing it which hasn’t worked and today have tried HG cement remover which also…
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ADT Alarm BT premium phone line
Hi, I have recently taken power of attorney of my 90 year old mum's finances and discovered that for 15 months BT has taken just shy of £22,000.00 from my mums account. When I queried this I was told it was an ADT premium line, it had been dialling every 10 minutes 24/7 @ .30p a go. My mum does not have a contract with…
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Lathe, horsehair or asbestos?
I'm not an expert but hope someone can take a look at this picture. Adult son has just left home so I decided to start redecorating his room. I rarely ventured into his room when he was still living here. There's a hole in the wall - put there during a teenage tantrum.....which I had a proper look at now. Is this asbestos?…
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painting help
hi all can anyone advise me i got my full house painted about 3 weeks ago and there is paint left over so lastweek i got new wooden flooring down with new skirting boards, the skirts have come with a primer coating on, the walls are painted with white emulsion paint and old skirts had oil based paint now should i paint the…
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Is Archers Sleepcentre any good for beds?
I am in the market for a standard double bed (divan base) and mattress. I have only bought 2 beds in my lifetime, both the same type as above - the first was £100 from ebay (which was obviously awful!) and the second was about £400 from dreams (which I was very happy with). I was going to get my next one from Dreams (£250…
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Bricks that stick out slightly above and below windows and doors - WHY?
Buying a house built in 2021 and notice that a line of bricks 'stick out' slightly above and below windows and doors (see arrows in photo). I am just curious why it is like this as I can't think what it is for? Thanks!.
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Cost of building two semidetached houses in London
I’m just after a rough ball park cost of building two semis on a suburban site in London. Each 1500 sq ft on 3 floors. Brick, with a tiled roof. On a clear site, with good access. Anyone have any idea?
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How to make this computer desk look half decent
Hi folks, I have a large, grey (out of warranty) desk from Maison Du Monde. It's mostly fine, but the surfaces that are touched/leaned on regularly are in a bad way. The paintwork has come off and it looks a mess. I was tempted to sticker-bomb the bad parts, but my partner said that will look daft. She suggested I sand it…
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Looking to replace the filters of my kitchen tap
If some one could guide me what are these things called and where can i get the replacements? as they got broken and now the water comes out of tap splashing. looking for a affordable options. :smile:
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Upvc door won't open
Hello I have a upvc door, and it won't open, tried a few random things but to no avail It seems like the door won't open from the top part, the hook doesn't seem to release, and when I press on the door handle the handle just goes all the way down without opening the hook. Any suggestions how I can get the door open please…
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Loft Condensation - to dehumidify or not?
We moved into our house December 2024, by January we noticed that the felt in the loft was absolutely dripping with condensation, almost like it was raining in the loft. We've installed loads of lap vents and the previous owners installed 2 tile vents. I can see daylight in the eaves areas so these aren't blocked. The roof…
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Narrow Pointing tool for patio grout
Hi, so we’ve done the hard part and laid our porcelain patio. The grout lines are 3mm wide and for the life of me I can’t find a pointing tool or similar online which will fit in the gap and give us a smooth finish. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
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New Roof - Building Control
Hi All, I'm replacing 100% of my roof which I understand requires building control. I assume the roofer applies for this. However, is it independently inspected when the roof is replaced in order to get the building control certification? Thanks in advance
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