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How do I remove these fixings please
Hi Can anyone help me please. I want to refresh my bathroom fittings but cannot remove the old (please see images) There are no screws visible so was thinking they would just be concealed fixings with a standard pull up system if you know what I mean. Anyway they don’t want to come off even though they definitely slide…
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Some advice please - need to replace cooker hood
Hi all, I need to replace my kitchen cooker hood as the motor and control panel both need replaced and it is just cheaper to buy a new one. However, the set-up and fittings in my kitchen make it quite difficult to purchase a replacement (or at least to me, i am rubbish at this kind of thing!). Designs have become more…
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Neff dishwasher
Starts first part of the programme ok. On the second part of the programme, goes into a fill/empty cycle
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Sound proofing party wall
Hi all, We bought our home just over 1 year ago but we have a major issue with the thinness of the party wall between us and our neighbour. We can hear literally everything as if they are in the same room as us, and I mean everything :( They also have dogs which bark for hours on end which is driving us insane. We'd like…
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Thoughts on unit colour.
Hi. A friend has had their bathrooms reno'd, and all that needs doing is to paint the hand built vanity units, made from pine board. He has the task of choosing colours :smile: I've suggested either satinwood or eggshell for finish, but I struggle with actual colours - tho' feel drawn to dark colours, possibly blues, to…
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Overhang gutter
Hi All, I need some clarification on the Overhang gutter situation: 1. I purchased the property on JUL 23, and it is a detached property. However, the distance boundary and the property start from 25cm and end at 23cm. My existing roof(gutter) is overhung to the other side(crossing the fence 10cm) the day the property was…
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Pietra Gold range of worktops....
Does anyone else here have these worktops? What is your experience with them? I am finding that the corners and edges can get minor chips, although I am always careful when handling heavy objects. Thank you.
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To Extend.. Or not to Extend
Hi All, Just to be clear from the start—I know these things are ultimately down to personal circumstances, but I’d really appreciate some insight from the people who have "been there done that". I’m looking to extend our 3-bed bungalow (pre-extension size of 115m2) with two additions: * A 30m² front extension for an…
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What is the best way of creating a soundproofing solution in a flat?
Being in a flat I hear pretty much every knock and bang from the neighbour upstairs as well as my neighbours on either side who sometimes play music or have their tv up a bit loud. It's not crazy loud but it's loud enough for me to want to try and find a solution. I found a post from a user on another forum who said this…
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Rejoining hue cable?
Hey guys, After less than a day outside, my new hue outdoor light strip was bitten through by a fox! Turns our these strips have 6 cables in them, as pictured. As this was fairly expensive I'd like to salvage it if possible! Now clearly joining each cable to it's corresponding colour isn't too tricky - fiddly as it's…
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Greenhouse Removal Query
We have a greenhouse in the garden that is needing to be taken down. As we're unable to do it ourselves, I thought it would just be a case of paying someone to do the job, but a relative says that you need to have insurance in case of injury (it can be a dangerous job). Who's right? Searching only really shows a thread…
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Unsafe boiler
Around seven years ago, my mother had a boiler fitted under a Low income scheme. It’s never works very well but has been good enough. Recently there have been problems and when we call the plumber out, they say it’s an unsafe installation and shouldn’t have been signed off. a second opinion has confirmed this. A new boiler…
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How far from the vehicle track should drainage ditch be to not risk collapsing side of track?
I was making ditch on the side of the access track yesterday but later on I suddenly thought I may have done it too close! I didn't think of the possibility of them falling in at the time. In parts it is only probably 4-8 inches from the gravel/hardcore track. This I am guessing would risk caving at the sides when the van…
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Water Company Blocking Extension - Planning Permission Granted! Where Do I Stand?
Hi everyone, I'm in a really frustrating situation and hoping someone can offer some advice. I recently received planning permission for a side and rear extension on my house. However, the water company that supplies the main water pipe & sewers running through my property has now said we cannot proceed with the build,…
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How to replace a blue switchmaster central heating valve 2.0
Hi, I need to replace my old Switchmaster 3 port valve and blue control box and read this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1377333/how-to-replace-a-blue-switchmaster-central-heating-valve?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=switchmaster Can anyone advise on the wire mapping…
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Solar Panels - covenants say no....
We have lived in a gated community for 25 years from new. It has restrictive covenants that prohibit any changes to the exterior appearance of our freehold town house. Things have moved on in 25 years with the advent of solar and the high prices of conventional energy. Any opinion on how enforceable this covenant would be…
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How can I make use of £300 worth of ground reinforcement mats?
I bought these things for the stated price. I wanted to put on wet boggy field and turns out they are awful for that without gravel base underneath. That defeats the purpose because I would just put gravel alone down instead. As it is very uneven they just break up and also get swallowed by the mud beneath. I now have a…
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New Roofing options help
Hi all Did do my search but couldn't find anything, so here to ask Is there any support for those who need new roofing? Or can get some money or grant towards it on bases say to make home more greener/energy efficient Or If the damp mould is impacting health on celling Or is loan the only option? This probably sound silly…
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New style plastic bottle tops - problems opening them
As they title suggests I am having problems with the new style bottle tops. These are the ones where they are "hinged" if you understand. I have narrowly avoided injury as I have had to use a knife to break the seal. Any advice or recommendations for gadgets please.
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Indoor security cameras that can record out through glass window
Hello. I’d like to have some security cameras (indoor) around the home pointing outside through the windows (at some point I’ll be able to afford wireless WiFi outdoors cameras. ). I want them to record at night as well as day which I’ve heard is impossible with some Makes, but doable with others. I can’t do any drilling,…
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