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Flea treatment for home...
For some reason the Frontline on the dogs failed and we started getting eaten a few weeks back... first time in many years. I still had a partially used can of Staykil under the sink which must be getting on for 10yrs old, but didn't have enough to do the whole house - 3wks later the fleas are back. Looks like Staykil is…
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Something in my chimney?
So the last 2 nights starting at around 6.30pm, in the living room behind the wall we heard rustling noises and a couple of really loud bangs (as if something had been thrown at the wall) We had landlord out to take a look and found out the part where I am hearing the noises is from where the chimney is. So thinking it…
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UPVC nightlatch - swap to handle mechanism
Hi folks Looking for some advice please. I have a nightlatch-type lock on my UPVC front door which is getting a bit old and stiff. Trouble is, so are we, and we're having increasing difficulty operating it so we need to change it to a traditional handle-operated one before one of us gets locked out or in. I can't find…
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Is this a fair quote for a porch build?
Hi all I have a delapidated side porch which I want replaced. A very slightly larger footprint (only by 2 square metres!). What I currently have: My dodgy photoshop mockup of what I would like (this is obviously very rough! But gives an idea): Floorplan (things have change slightly since I did this, but it gives an idea of…
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Outdoor lighting with smart auto mode and manual override
Hi all, I’m looking for advice on whether there’s an off-the-shelf solution for controlling external lights at the main entrance of a house. The lights should have a default Automatic (Smart) mode, with the ability for the user to override it to either Always ON or Always OFF when needed. In Automatic (Smart) mode, the…
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Beko Appliance Care for a washing machine - worth it?
I know a lot of people say to steer clear of any manufacturer's extended warranty but I just registered a new Beko washing machine and their one actually seemed like it might be worth it depending on how long the machine lasts. It costs £3.69/mo with the first 2 months free and apparently covers all damage, even…
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Viessmann Boiler Warranty Claim
Hello, i am hoping for help from anyone who has claimed on a Viessmann boiler warranty. What evidence did you have to provide, and was this by calling them on the phone? What was the general process please. Specifically did you have to provide all service certificates. Thankyou!
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Possible mouse inside the wall in my home?
I think there is either a rat or mouse in the wall in my living room, it's running around and banging really loud. Only in the night time tho. Spoken to landlord he will come and have a look but I don't really know what he can do as they don't make a noise in the day?
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Trickle vents required as condition of grant.
As a condition of getting a Warm Homes Grant from the council, I am being required to have trickle vents fitted to my wood effect UPVC windows fitted 10 years ago. It's a old cottage which already lets in plenty of air thanks to the ancient front door which opens to an open plan ground floor! I've heard plenty of horror…
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Questions on construction contracts (and JCT contracts)
I'm trying to understand details about construction contracts and JCT contracts. I did some Google searching and I've still not found any website that clearly gives a layperson explanation of this. As a home owner, if I want to get construction work done (especially a large project) then I understand that it's wise to get…
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Survey Repairs - Help Please
The below have come up on our survey just wondering if these are things to worry about or not and are they easy to put right 1. The flue within the roof space appears not to have been adequately sealed in places as there is a gap present and daylight is visible2. The window sill under the front ground floor window has…
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Boiler Central
Boiler Central ,has anyone had any dealings with this company good or bad?
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How to find a decent spray foam removal firm
We are currently trying to find a Spray Foam removal company who will do a decent job and not cost a fortune! They each seem to be saying that whoever we have previously got in to check the roof out, or spoken to, are cowboys! No idea who to trust now. Spoke to The Spray Foam Advice Centre, who gave us names of 2…
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Leaking windows.
Somewhere around 2015/2016 we had new windows installed at the front of the house. That's frames as well as glass. All was fine really until today when a leak on the inside was spotted. Follow where this leak is on the inside to the same area on the outside & it looks like the silicone is starting to crack Poor angle but…
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Is it possible to make a hallway here?
I hope the flooplan is clear enough. Currently the front door opens up into the living room. I'm wondering if it is possible to build a wall to make a hallway, and a door through the "storage" room through the utility room, (with plans to make the utility room part of the hallway) so that way we can straight to the kitchen…
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Vaillant EcoTEC Sustain Boiler; water leaking from bottom - better to use Vallaint's Repair Service?
This is only a 3 year old boiler. Unfortunate for me, I didn't register within the 30 days from installation for warranty, nor pay for any annual service plan. Whilst it could be a small issue for a local tradesmen to fix, I'm wondering if it's just worth going with Vaillant's One-Off Fixed Price Repair Service at £399…
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Tree Roots causing damage
Hi I have been living in my first Freehold Property for 2.5 years and a few months ago I notined that tree routs are growing across my small lawn towards the house and appear to have lifted one of the paving slabs. The tree is not in anyone's garden so as far as I can see is the responsibility of the managing company. As I…
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Samsung Fridge/Freezer makes a loud noise
But when open the fridge door it goes away. Any ideas on how to fix it?
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Hi I hope i put this is the right area
Hey Unfortunately the washing machine has now decided to come up with a f05 error just as I was hoping to get some clothes clean and fresh for a donation collection coming in a few days Anyway am with domestic and general for insurance can we call them up for this as mum and me are disabled (me temporarily have a frozen…
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Issues with hot water from cylinder.
I hope someone can advise - this is the first year I've noticed an issue. We have a 3 year old mega flow unvented cylinder 170ltrs. We have it heat 40 mins in the morning and 30 in the afternoon and we normally have enough hot water for 25 mins in the shower. What I have been noticing is that the water is only luke warm -…
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