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Disconnecting gas cooker
After some advice re gas cookerHaving the kitchen floor done, reputable floor company, screed first, the fitter whilst trying to remove the gas cooker told me he could not do it as the valve would not shut off. So he reconnected it and told me to get it checked. From experience before gas safety regulations my husband used…
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Building cellar stairs from bricks
Hello, Folks. I have a building question . . . Roughly how many bricks would it take to build a solid brick cellar staircase? This is a theoretical question, for something I'm writing. I won't actually be building the stairs, so I'm not actually worried about building regs, etc. Thanks.
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Single cold radiator in downstairs bathroom
I recently drained my central heating system (closed loop with a combi boiler) as I'd added some sludge remover (Sentinel X400) to the system. I then put water back in, bled all the radiators multiple times and put it back to around 1.3 bar pressure. However, my downstairs radiator in the bathroom is completely cold (cold…
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Waste Pipe Leaking
As you can see from the picture, I have a problem. We have a shared sewer drain thing with the neighbours next door & because of its poor design, it is constantly blocking. The first sign is usually a blocked toilet or tiny bits of tissue appearing on next doors drive. Out toilet is now blocked but this is the first time…
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Quote for creating new doorway
Hi, I have been quoted £820 for creating internal doorway. Its brick load bearing wall. Its just to create doorway with frame (no door) and patching plaster around the frame. (skilp is not included). (around west midlands) Does it sounds reasonable?
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Which Hive hubs can be reset for new owner?
Seems like Hive has changed their original policy. However, the instructions say to press the button on the back of the hub - I cannot see one.Does this only apply to more recent hub models?Thanks.
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Cleaning interior walls
The house I've moved into has cream anaglypta on the walls and it hasn't been cleaned or repainted for years - there are squares on the walls where pictures were taken down and all the bottom part is grubby because the previous occupants had a dog I don't mind the anaglypta, can't be bothered with removing it anyway so I…
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Drayton TRV4 Valves
I had 10 of these fitted in 2017 and now replace at least one each year (£19 Screwfix). The online reviews say it all - they're a quick easy replacement (initial satisfaction/relief) but after a couple of years the gland seal leaks, the plastic goes brittle and the valve snaps off. Contacted Drayton who say the valve seals…
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Burglars attempted to enter my house
Hi everyone, A couple of weeks ago, burglars broke our front door. We were laying in bed but not asleep yet. All the lights were off. As soon as they realized someone was at home, they ran away. They broke the inner part of the front door (I will try to attach a picture). We live in a rental house. The landlord has since…
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Washing machine renewal - insurance
We have certain devices covered by Domestic and General. The washing machine on its second visit for repairs of same fault. If said the machine cannot be repaired due its age and a new machine is offered as a replacement. Would we have the choice for like for like replacement through the repair insurance or is that left to…
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Stair treads
Has anyone tried to replace their house stairs, how did you make the tread or does anyone know of a reasonably priced company that makes ones to sit on top of the existing one? Thanks.
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New lead glazing bars are too shiny
We have just had two window units replaced and I have found after the job was done that the glazing bars are too shiny so they don't match the old ones. See picture. Are they likely to stay like this or will the shine wear off in a short time?
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Bark.com reviews
I have previously posted an ad on "bark.com" which should be a site were builder "bid" for jobs, and you have the luxury of choosing a builder with great reviews to do a good job for an honest £. Or so it seems. Has anyone looked into the reviews ? I will just point to one of the builders that has contacted me as this one…
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Worcester Bosch fixed price repairs
Has anyone used the Worcester Bosch fixed price repair service for out of guarantee boilers? I think it's around £400, is it really a fixed price and they will fix everything that needs sorting or will they start adding things to the cost on the day? Also, are there any limitations as to the age of the boiler, I think my…
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Replacing wooden fascia board sections and gutters/downpipes
Evening all, These gutters need replaced as they are leaking at every joint and don’t seem to have the been cut the right length anyway. The fascia boards at the leaking section are all rotten. I’ve never done this job before and have minimal wood working skills but I have a skilled neighbour who can help. Was thinking of…
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How to remove algae/moss on stonework?
Hi all, Seeking some advice on cleaning the steps and stonework at the back of my new home. Have loads of costs at the moment so hoping to save some money by doing myself, rather than getting someone in. Does anyone have any advice on how I could tackle removing the moss/algae on the wall and steps, and improving the…
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£2000 for wallpaper removal and paint
I paid £2000 to have wallpaper removed from through lounge, hall and staircase and painted including ceiling, skirting boards. It took him 7 days to complete. The walls were covered with hairline cracks so he spent a lot of time with prep. I bought it was medium price but he was good at his job. Just interested to know the…
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What Emulsion won't show the join lines in lining paper?
Hi all My mate has picked up a cheap house which is is doing up 'internally'. Following previous advice he has stripped off the previous wallpaper. He his sized all walls. Then, now they have papered thick grade lining paper onto the walls. Is there a special emulsion that is thicker/better than others at hiding the join…
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fire recess cladding log burner
Hello I am buying a new home and it has a log burner built into the wall. Currently the recess is just painted and looks a little shabby, so I would like it to look better. I looked at tiling it but I don't have the skills, so I figured some cladding but when I looked the cheapest I could find was about £500. Is there a…
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Super Glue that doesn't dry in tube once opened.
Is there a superglue that doesn't dry in the tube once opened or should I just do what I usually do, buy half a dozen cheap tubes at a time and throw a tube away once opened?
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