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Can we patch up missing chunks of Pattern Imprinted Concrete?
Hi all We moved into a house 5 years ago. The previous occupant had spent a small fortune having the back of the house part done in lots of pattern imprinted concrete. We have recently had an extension built and have not got chunks missing. I asked 2 different companies if we could patch it and recolour but they both said…
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What was this? (Warning picture of dead animal)
Thought I had mice in house as saw a something scurrying away, but down traps and caught is. Now I think it was a shrew, could someone confirm.
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Burglar alarm/smartphone app
I have the option of having a smart system added to my new burglar alarm system, but worry about the risk of someone being able to hack/disable it, so they have access to my house. What are your views on adding this feature to a new alarm system? I have already decided against a swipe keyfob gadget, to save me entering a…
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Wet Patch at the Bottom of the House
Hi Al, Is the wet line at the bottom of this house normal? Also, what is the fluff on the wall in the third picture?
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flat pack furniture fixings
Q relating to the locking pin associated with the minifix cam. In this case a Very Ely wardrobe. Pins ste missing or lost and I need to source some urgently. Are the EU24 pins ( identified as MN01 on the Very instructions ) standard sized with other similar pins and thus interchangeable. They can be ordeted from click…
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Accessible switch or extension lead
So I'm setting up the house for post op and for some time need everything easy to do. No bending, ballet moves or contortion 😉 I have not found a way to turn off the switch from a distance. Tried crutch, grabber and piece of wood. Would it be an idea to get an extension lead that has an off switch on the extension? I could…
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Permitted development- garage conversion
hey all Looking to convert an attached double garage to be a kids games room. No extensions to walls just bricking up garage door and changing windows/ doors We will also be changing roof from flat to pitched as per other houses on our street I’m told it’s permitted development by the builder and tried to apply for legal…
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Help me choose an oven
Hi all, I need to buy an electric oven with electric hob. Standard size for domestic use. Quite like the ones where you have a top and bottom oven that you can put on different temperatures to cook two things at the same time on different settings. No fancy extras needed. Any recommendations or brands/suppliers I should…
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Bathroom vanity unit
I have one of those under sink bathroom vanity units and like most I've seen it has a board at the rear that conceals all the pipework to the sink. How does one remove this to access the tap connections, I'm thinking of changing the mixer tap but can't get to the isolation valves at the rear.
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Roofer replaced soil pipe flashing on slate roof today – gaps around collar & ragged rubber trim loo
Hi all, Just had a roofer out today to replace the flashing around the soil vent pipe on my slate roof (UK, older house). They also replaced a few missing/broken tiles while up there and re-bed the ridge tiles but they look fine (I think). On closer inspection with close-ups, it doesn't look quite right to me: Slates…
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Shop bought or homemade weed killer
Hi all, We are starting to see weeds coming through on our driveway and garden path between the slabs. My wife has suggested I use a homemade solution but I wanted people's opinions on what homemade solution people have used which has been effected or whether people have found a shop bought product has been better and if…
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Re-tiling roof
Hey.. I have a 1920s terraced house with welsh slates (no felt) and have had to repair slipped tiles a few times over the past 8 years I have been here. On the last repair, the roofer reported that they also had to fix the tiles surrounding the one that had slipped, as they were all loose and only held in place by…
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Why is my gas hob so hot?
I've got a brand new Kenwood cooker with a gas hob, it has one large burner, two medium and one small. Tonight I had a large pan of rice on the smallest burner turned down as low as it will go and it was still boiling a bit too fast for my liking. Can't imagine how I will practically use the larger ones. Gas isn't the sort…
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Miele WT2670 Washer-Dryer not draining and "waterproof system activated"
Our Miele washer-dryer failed to drain properly today, leaving a couple of inches of water in the drum. We eventually got rid of the excess water by running extra spin cycles, and opened the filter to release quite alot of excess water. The "waterproof system activated" message appeared on the display. The filter is pretty…
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Constant blocked drains
Hi all, Can anyone give any possible reasons why this could be occurring pleas? For the last 7 years, 2 or 3 times per year my home, house next door, and house next door to my neighbours toilets/sinks all get backed up. Each time Scottish water puts a camera down and each time says that the blockage starts at the house 2…
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Loft conversion – any advice from people who’ve done one? What would you do differently?
I live in Havering (London) and looking to get a loft extension done for a 2 bedroom mid-terraced house. It will be the biggest project I've ever done so just looking for as much advice and feedback as possible. Would also be great if anyone can recommend anyone in the area. Below is the first floor plan and the red line…
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Opinion on roof work
I posted this on another forum but having got some useful responses in here for a couple of queries I thought it was worth asking here as well. We've just had some work done on the roof and I have some concerns about the finish. I'd like to know if a), the concerns are valid and b) what I should be saying to the builder in…
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Lawnmower recommendation please
Looking to buy a new lawnmower for the first time and would appreciate recommendations or failing that ones to avoid. I'm thinking a push mower with a petrol engine, preferably with an 18 inch(46cm) blade and a good size grassbox. Lawn is about 800 square metres at a guess; takes about an hour to mow with a 15 inch(38 cm)…
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Wood floor to carpet diy advice please!
I am having a new carpet fitted in the lounge which has 2 doors (to kitchen and hall) where a laminate wood floor is fitted. Though this wood floor is laminate it is quite thick and has a lip on one edge. My problem is it does not go right into the door openings (been badly fitted) where it will meet the carpet so I am…
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Mira Excel Exposed Mixer Shower
I have a Mira Excel Exposed Mixer Shower installed in 2016 and it has gradually needed the temperature control increased over the previous months. At first I thought it was just because it was winter and the cold water was colder but I noticed that if I turned the flow down it would get hotter and also the hot pipe into…
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