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Mountfield MTR 20Li Strimmer
Do I have to buy a new cartridge to replace the strimmer line or can a new line be loaded on to the old cartridge
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Cabling for console - advice please
Hi all, Just about to renovate our front room and need advice on how to avoid horrible cables everywhere! We’ve an old gas fire in a fireplace we are removing, so will have an empty fireplace with a chimney breast. Plan is for the TV to be on the chimney breast. My son will use the room to play his PS console, so I am…
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Neco garage door not working
Hello - our house which we moved into recently has a Neco electric roller garage door. Said door has just stopped working after I partially rolled it up, but not sure if it is user error (not had an electric door before) or if it needs repairing. I have checked the battery on the fob. It flashes red when I push a button so…
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Building a double garage - realistic costs in 2025?
I'm considering buying a property with a space for building a double garage but I have no clue how much it could cost. And most builders are not interested in quotes until I own the property. :/ * Brick * Double garage door (sectional) * Apex roof * With concrete foundations * About 5.5 x 5.5m in size * Materials need to…
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Smart Thermostat for Combi Boiler
I am looking to replace our Nest Smart Thermostat due to it no longer being supported from October. Can anyone recommend a replacement please? I would rather stay clear of Google products and likely Hive as they seem to discontinue them after a number of years. Looking online they recommend the Drayton Wiser and the price…
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Hot tub mod to make use of overnight cheap rate
Hi all, We have a great hot tub that we use regularly but the cost of power is silly. Summer months are fine as we have solar panels and the tub itself is pretty efficient despite its significant size (1,725 litres). Now it’s getting colder and the sun is hiding it’s a totally different prospect. I reckon we will pay…
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Complete Vanity Units vs. Modular Cabinets: Is the Price Difference Worth It?
In a couple of months, I’m having my bathroom ripped out and redone. I’ll be doing quite a bit myself, but leaving the electrics and pipework rearrangement to the professionals. What I’m stressing about is the unit that will run along one wall — it’s 164cm across, and I still haven’t figured out the best way to fill the…
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damp from wall - my responsibility or neighbours or both?
Hi All, Some context - My kitchen was extended long before i moved in. When I arrived, my next door neighbours had a cheaply made wooden conservatory type structure that matched my extension, it was quite makeshift and just added onto the existing building. Two years ago, those neighbours moved and then, one year ago, the…
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Has anyone else had problems with a Dualit kettle - or Dualit item?
I bought a Dualit Kettle (the Studio) which had a two-year guarantee, and as the two years ended it developed problems including being temperamental turning on, light stopping working, then in the 2-3 yr interval the lid stopped 'holding' when filling so as it falls closed you get badly splashed; the lid also can spring…
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Hisense Fridge LED light
Hi all, The LED light inside my fridge sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. It can go for months and be fine, but then stop working for a few days, and I have no idea what is going on. It's got to either be the mechanism that makes it come on when the door is opened, or the bulb itself, but I can't figure it out. This has…
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Gardening.....young pear tree
Hi, I've a young pear tree, it appeared at first to start off well. Now it's drooping, some branches kind of tangled and wilting....any advice would be appreciated tia
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Fixing a tap
Hi, I need to fix this dripping tap but not sure how to get into it. I can't see anything that looks like a screw that's covered up, anyone had any success getting into one of these please?
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Obtaining garden slabs that are owed to us.
We engaged the services of a landscaper to upgrade our patio and garden path up to the shed and greenhouse. We have paid the full amount in the quote but he miscalculated by about 10 slabs how many were needed. He tells us that the additional slabs, sand and cement have been delivered to his own property, but they have yet…
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Insulation Grant Wales - Grantiau Cymru
My daughter had a cold caller at the door from Grantiau Cymru today. They claim to be able to do loft and cavity wall insulation as well as any damp works in her house free of chage irrespective of her income as she suffers from asthma. She has looked into insulation grants before but is just over the financial threshold.…
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What type of carpet is best, wool or manmade?
Looking for new carpet in the near future and what some advice on what is best to get. I have young children but no pets.
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Roofer due diligence
Hello, I've had some quotes for roof repair. Ideally I'd have chosen one of the companies registered with NFRC (national federation of roofing contractors) but I actually prefer the quote from a company that isn't registered with them (let's call them Company X). So, I want a sense check on whether Company X might be…
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Any tips on painting a ceiling?
Hi folks, Though I have painted before I am definitely no pro, so need to do front room again. I have cleared a good bit of stuff out of it. Obviously will do ceiling first in white. Walls will be a light cream colour, not too dissimilar to the present colour. What's the best way to do the ceiling for eg, do a few inches…
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Clover mites driving me mad!
3 or 4 weeks ago I adjusted one of my double glazed units that had dropped slightly. In the process I noticed some tiny red spiders outside - I accidentally squished one and was surprised that it actually stained the white uPVC. I've found out that they are clover mites and they are harmless to people, pets and structures.…
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Oil for external wood
Any suggestions what to oil some Meranti slats on an outdoor bench with?Was intending to use Osmo Exterior oil until I saw the current price.
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I need help finding or fitting a vanity unit to fill a 1640mm wall – any tips?
Hi all, I'm doing a full bathroom renovation in just over a month and starting to buy the final bits. I’ve pretty much got everything sorted, but I’m stuck on the vanity unit. Ideally, I want something that spans wall-to-wall — mainly to make cleaning easier and give it a seamless look. Below is our current plan, but the…
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