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Cemented box with a black cable sticking out, buried in the back garden
I’m digging up my back garden to level it and lay new lawn, and I uncovered a cemented box-like structure buried underground with a thick cable coming out of it. Since both electricity and gas supplies in my area are underground, I raised a request through LSBUD and marked my property. I’ve now received maps from Scottish…
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Countertop dishwashers
Hi. Does anyone have any experience of countertop dishwashers, especially ones with a water tank that don’t need to be plumbed in? How well do they actually work? I am getting a bit ground down by the constant washing up and was wondering if something like this would suit me? Any recommendations? Yay or nay? Thanks in…
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Replacing radiator
I am decorating Living Room and have taken radiator off and am going to renew it. Is it just a simple job of getting a plumber in to fit new one or is it a more complicated job. I know nothing about plumbing etc but have read stuff regarding "flushing the system" etc. Does this apply to my job?
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Trying to find flush fitting toilet bolt caps - any ideas?
When we did our bathroom years back the toilet was supplied with huge dome/ egg shaped bolt covers which stuck out like something from a sci-fi movie. I just wanted something that was flush with the porcelain for easy cleaning. So in the end we fitted the washer part of the caps and added some silicone sealant finished…
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Small kitchen, washer dryer, fridge freezer
Just bought a small house with tiny kitchen . Got space for two under counter appliances. 1. Washing machine or washer dryer 2. Fridge or fridge with freeze draw Have a separate cupboard I could potentially put another appliance but would prefer not to. Any advice on what to buy? A washer dryer is cheaper than a separate…
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Would joiners be reluctant to touch woodworm?
Hello. I have posted before, several weeks ago about tradesmen and my house worries and the difficult of getting tradesmen to come. The one are of immediate concern, at the moment is the utility room- I do the washing in there and cant use my washing machine. The floor is very brittle and has wood worm and another area may…
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Type of lock for insurance purposes
I am arranging the insurance on a flat my father in law is moving into in a new Mcarthy Stone development. I am struggling with what the front door lock is. I can't see a BS kite on it and all of the options have something wrong with them. Could anybody help please
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What is the very best exterior 'woodstain'?
This involves timber windows needing a darned good refurb; scraping-off of the old, flaking, treatment (I'm guessing something like Sadolin), treating all exposed timber using 5*, filling any bits required - hopefully not much - and then finishing off with a 'dark brown'. I have suggested the finishing coat should be…
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My vacuum cleaner sucks (or rather doesn’t!)
I have an Electrolux bagless v.c (model no ZT3510) T8. For some time, I have been experiencing loss of suction. It starts off ok but after a minute or two it makes a ‘whooshing’ noise & then all suction is lost. After cleaning the filter(s), suction is fully restored. AFAIK, if there’s no problem with the motor (there…
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Important documents - fireproof safe?
I'm starting to put together my important documents (birth certificate, insurance, house guarantees etc) for either my own or (hopefully in decades' time) my executors' use. Obviously, there's a risk of theft and/or fire for paper documents and so I'm thinking in terms of a fireproof safe, with waterproof bags inside for…
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Washing machine breaks every 1-3 years
Dear All, since we moved into our house 9 years ago, our washing machines break rather frequently, usually after 1-3 years. Before this, we never had a problem. My best guess is that it is because it sits in the first floor, and the floor is the usual wooden rafters with floorboards. Despite all attempts, it will vibrate…
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Under cabinet lights single switch
Im in the planning stages of a new kitchen. And I'm just thinking through a few ideas. I will have 3 locations where I could have under cabinet lights, each location has access to power. I only want 1 switch, but to avoid rewiring, I was wondering if there is such a thing where you can switch on and it would send a signal…
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Replacement toilet seat
Hello again, after asking about our shower on another thread, I need to ask for some more advice regarding replacing the seat on our toilet. In 2017, we bought this Portland Close Coupled toilet from Wickes and had it installed and it's lasted 8 years and counting, which is good. Now one of the supports for the hinges has…
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Hotpoint oven not doing much
Hello, Just moved house and the previous owner left the oven. Only problem is it doesn't seem to work.. It's a Hotpoint Forno SH33. Looks pretty old. Before we replace I wanted to try and fix. The clock turns on and can be set correctly. When the heating dials are turned nothing happens (i.e. no interior light, no fan, no…
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Should I pay for plumber who didn’t fix problem?
Last week the inlet pipe of my toilet cistern was leaking. I called out a plumber who replaced a part inside the cistern and told me not to use it for a few hours and that it may leak for a little bit. A week later and after paying quite a hefty sum (for me) there and then my toilet is still leaking. Should I be paying for…
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What material for a shower tray looks at its best for the longest time?
As above. At the previous house, we had installed a stone resin tray by Mira. It served us for many years. I'm not sure, but I believe the tray had a ceramic coat on it, white in colour. The above try was very heavy and just under 4 inches high of the ground and a solid tray. We used hair colour and cleaned after use, the…
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Fence Installation Costs UK: DIY or Professional?
Hi all, Has anyone in the UK had new fences put up recently? We’re looking at four standard 6' x 3' panels – nothing too fancy, as we’ll add lighting/plants later on. I was thinking of ordering the panels online and fitting them myself, but my partner feels it would be safer to hire someone to supply and install. Roughly…
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HELP ! Which washing machine ?
Tasked to buy the new family washing machine I am overwhelmed by the huge variety and complexity of the models involved.What I need is a good, mid-price free-standing machine with a 10kg+ volume, a 90 degree wash and no long cycles to do a standard wash. The shorter the quick wash the better.What I don't want is wi-fi…
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300 for a new bed
And mattress for new house, single is OK, want a firm and cool mattress. Is ikea my best bet?
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I fitted a Dimplex Quantum heater!
Okay, I had been looking for some time for a heating system to compliment an electric underfloor heating system on economy 7 in the flat I have just moved into. I had done a bit of research on this site and elsewhere but could see any user experiences of the Dimplex Quantum heater. Originally I wanted two of these fitting…
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