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Camera/Floodlight installation
I recently purchased a Tapo C720 camera/floodlight and having problems in finding a suitable junction box to fit it to an external brick wall. Needs to be IP65/66 junction box. I have existing wiring which comes from a spur in a bedroom on the side of my property (done by an electrician) and then a cable runs to the front…
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Extension
Hi i am looking to get an extension done under permitted development. I believe for a detached house, it’s something like 3 metres? I know someone who is an architect so they are doing some drawings for me. But I am looking for advice on where do i even start with something like this? its bit of a Wild West out there - so…
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PV and battery system justify
Having an internal argument with myself and wondering if it's just me overthinking it as per usual. These are hypothetical values with some data driven guesstimates. 16 x Solar panels with 10kwh battery storage. Will save me ~£500 per year In 2022 was quoted roughly £14,500. In 2025 was quoted roughly £11,500. So, for a…
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?? nest in window vent.
Hi all I was clambering up on a ladder yesterday painting window frames in my house & spotted this construction in one of the higher window vents. There doesn't seem to be any signs of life. A/ What is it? B/ What (if anything) should I do about it? Thanks for any advice B)
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can you get a shaver socket that does not hum?
Can you get a bathroom shaver socket that does not hum? Since getting an electric toothbrush and leaving it plugged in all the time in the bathroom shaver socket, as recommended, the shaver socket hums. During the day it is not noticeable, except in the bathroom, but during the night when in my bed I can hear it very…
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Sawing pavers
We have those small pavers ( 20cm x 10cm) on our driveway. Wanting to do a few levelling and repair jobs on it to save a few quid. Only bit I'm stuck on is cutting down one of the pavers to fit at the edge of the drive. Are masonry saws any good for this type of job? Would a hacksaw work too?
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Do I need a new shower or can this be saved?
Hello everyone, my shower is 9 years old, used twice a day every day, so it's not new and I'm uncertain if I need to replace it or if I'm jumping the gun. It works great, but after a few hours it develops a drip, of course that means through the night it's pretty steady, once every minute! Is there anything simple I can do…
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Fridge freezer issue!
How long do fridge freezers last? I moved into my flat sept 2022 (rent of family member who bought it in 2009 I think) flats was build 2006-2008 I think the Fridge freezer I think has been in the flat since 2010-2011 as was replaced so 14/15 years old! Maybe newer not sure! The fridge works 100% fine! The freezer sometimes…
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Larger radiator
I had a combi boiler installed to replaced 42 year-old non combi boiler but kept existing radiators. My house has always is slow to heat up which I attributed to the old system. However in my first winter the main room still took a long time to get warm. Late morning the room was still only 18 degrees despite heating on at…
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painting fence
hi all i'm planning to repaint the fence this week, last time it was done was about 5 years ago so it needs doing now last time i done it i got the pressure hose out allowed the fence to dry a day or 2 and resprayed it and looked perfect when i done it the last time i pressure hosed it going down the fence but i'm reading…
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Shared ownership maintenance costs
I am a shared owner with a large housing association. We had a notice saying that they were going to redecorate communal areas. The majority of flats are housing association/ council so will not be directly paying towards these works I assume. The letter said they had a figure of £70,000 for the work, and that my share…
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Stud Wall Advice
Hi, I split a large double bedroom into two single bedrooms a few years back. I'm looking to move the stud wall so one of the rooms has extra space for a double bed. Is this possible and what would be a ballpark figure for this type of job? Many thanks in advance for any advice I can get.
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Finding a Water Leak
I hope someone can help. I received my water bill for the last 6 months and the usage was showing as almost double what it would normally be and I couldnt think of an explanation (I hadnt changed my usage habits). So I suspect that I have a leak somewhere but I cannot find it. I have done the following tests:- - Turned the…
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Can you run a Thermostatically Controlled Shower from an electric boiler system?
We have just bought a Grohe Thermostatically Controlled shower bar system with a twin handle bar. We have an electric boiler and are finding that the temperature is not being controlled on the shower when we use it. We have the boiler set at 48c and the shower is supposed to maintain 38c as standard but you can increase it…
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Worcester bosch 8000 32kw Boiler
Hi, Was wondering if any of you guys can help me please. I have a Worcseter Bosch 8000 32kw Combi boiler installed 8 weeks ago. It is controlled using a Bosch Easycontroller smart Room stat hard wired in to the boiler. OK so what's happening, here's an example. Let's say the room stat is showing room temp of let's say…
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Building regulations - work to wall between house and garage
Hi all. Hoping someone can advise, tried contacting council but it'll be a while before anyone is able to call me back apparently. Recently bought a house, it's around 20 years old. Previous occupants had build a wet room from breeze blocks in the double garage with access from the dining room. I want the double garage…
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Electric Oven Self Cleaning
After 50 years we're going electric. This is forced because of no replacement gas ovens. Our dilemma is not what oven but what self cleaning methods manufacturer uses. Pyrolytic, steam and other methods are employed. Any advice welcomed as to their effectiveness, costs and dangers would be welcomed.
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Bed slats keep falling out
Think I asked this question before about another bed. The slats don't seem warped or broken but they slot into the frame rather than clip in and now slide about, only began having issues after I got a new mattress last year which wasn't as thick/soft so maybe more weight is getting put on the frame. First it went around 4…
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Summerhouse solar panel
Thinking putting a small solar panel at the summerhouse, enough to power a light, mobile phone etc. It says the panel should not be in direct rain.....it's that bit I don't understand, advice anyone please? Tia
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Nice, long lasting carpet advice and recommendations
We have a two year old new build which had the lovely grey carpets which left foot and hoover marks only to find two years on, it’s really flat, really shabby in places and that’s without pets and is well looked after. I want to replace the living room carpet but was looking for advice on what to go for (and where). It’s a…
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