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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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Toilet cistern repair
Does anyone know if it is possible to effect a repair on this cistern without taking the whole thing off the wall and uncoupling it from the toilet? The flush is hit and miss (more miss now) although it fills with water OK. Everything I've read suggests a syphon problem (green topped thing in pic) and most probably a…
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Need new windows in Edwardian Flat Scotland, what is a good price.
I live in an old Flat which i think is Edwardian, it has a 3m high celling and a large bay/bow window in living room. The current windows are old and are starting to rot, I can feel the wind coming in and mould is starting around the frame. Its also bloody freezing in here during winter and I have to run the heating full…
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Spray foam insulation removal - consumer rights query
Hi, I am a newbie feeling outraged/baffled by the treatment of a
confused/upset/very worried friend by a spray foam installation company and
would really appreciate advice if possible. In 2019 she arranged Home Logic to treat her loft with spray foam,
all was fine. Or so we thought. Last Monday 08th April she received a…
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Connecting Water Butts away from a downpipe.
My water butts would need to be approximately 14 metres away from the down pipe. Is this possible and how would I do it please?
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Laminate flooring in a flat
Hi all I just need some advice, I am currently moving into a flat and the carpets have been down since the building was built in 2006. I have removed the carpets and have decided to get laminate flooring in the hallway and living space/kitchen area. I am conscious laminate may cause noise issues for the flat below. I have…
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Alternative to steel conduit
Hey everyone, I'm trying to fox proof some outdoor lighting, since some was bitten through by a fox already. 25mm flexible steel conduit would fit the bill, however, I need 40 meters of the sfuff. It looks like I'd not get much change from £200, perhaps £150 if I was lucky. Can anyone think of any fox proof alternatives…
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I think roofers have done a terrible job with new GRP flat roof
Hi, Hoping I can get some advise from any roofers/anyone experienced in GRP fibreglass flat roofs. Thank you! We had a leak on our flat roof and agreed with what appeared to be a reputable roofer (couldn't find a local recommendation so had to go with online reviews...) that the existing GRP fibreglass roof would be sanded…
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Help, elderly mum without hot water and heating! 3 days now
Hi everyone, got an issue that im hoping i can get some advice on . Mum has a conventional setup with: * A tank in the loft * A hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard, including a pump and 3-way diverter valve * A Worcester Bosch 24Ri boiler (installed ~5 years ago by BOXT, serviced annually, and still under warranty),…
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Garage conversion - Do I need a party wall agreement?
I am looking to convert my garage into an office and utility room. My garage shares a wall with my neighbours garage. Will I need a party wall agreement? As far as I'm aware the builders won't be making any changes or attaching anything to the party wall, they will be installing a stud wall just infront of it. Thanks!
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Spalling bricks at top of terrace wall - how bad?
I noticed what looks like some badly spalling bricks at the top of the wall on my end of terrace property. Just purchased it and kind of shocked the survey didn’t point it out. Anyways I’m kind of panicking now - how urgent to fix and how much is going to cost me? Thanks for any help.
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Boiler Preasure
We have a 6 months old Gloworm boiler Energy 7 34c installed. We've started to notice the pressure dropping to 0.6, each time we increase the pressure to about 1.3/1.4 it would continue to flash and not provided hot water. Rebooting the system would fix it. We can't see any leaks and bled the radiators, is there anything…
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How To Stop Step Turning Dirty Green?
I recently had concrete steps made for my patio door and they keep turning dirty greenish and I have to keep pressure washing them.. The slab part of the step does not get as bad as the 2 concrete steps Is there any treatment I can do to keep them clean?
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should our neighbour pay us for taking in his parcels when he's out?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Our neighbour runs a business buying and selling online. He gets deliveries every day and when he's out, we take them in. Yet he never comes and picks them up, so I always end up taking them over. When we're out, he takes in parcels for us, but never drops them round. The…
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What to do with side shed?
Previous owners built this enormous side shed (must be about 5m long) in the alleyway, and now I need wall access to sort out pointing/spalling bricks. There is also damp/algae growing between the sides of the sheds and the walls (both mine and the neighbors side). What would you do? I'm tempted to just demo the whole…
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Should I really be trying to recycle plastic waste?
Hi Sir David Attenborough doesn't want plastic waste to go in the ocean.And I agree with him. There's an article here...https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/04/16/dont-overlook-the-many-benefits-of-plasticsAnd an archived version here...https://archive.ph/MDXgI In my town for domestic waste we use...Incineration with…
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Help troubleshooting PIV unit
I have a Nuair drimaster Eco, it could’ve been installed 10 to 15 years ago or could be as new as five years I’ve no way of knowing About 18 -24 months ago just stopped working and as I don’t have a condensation issue, I never bothered investigating. I recently investigated and I found the following. installation- it’s…
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Franke Frangranite Sink -Help!!!!
I have a black fragranite sink that has become badly stained with tea coffee etc. Can anyone recommend a effective cleaning product that is safe to use and won't discolour the sink. I have tried various kitchen cleaning products which are not making any difference. Your help would be much appreciated as I don't want to…
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