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Big kitchen cabinet door connectors - can anyone ID?
We have some floor to ceiling cupboard doors in two halves that are connected in the middle with these plastic two hole acrylic type connectors - does anyone know what they’re called? One has sheared through - and need to get another. They look very inexpensive - but as the kitchen was purchased from wickes I’m not hopeful…
How to fix this plaster?
I've got an upstairs window reveal, where the plaster keeps crumbling above the window. It seems dry, so I think maybe to do with condensation and that the window tilts open inwards. How could I fix it please so it doesn't keep happening? Thank you
UPVC window stills
I prefer wooden ones but my question is if I went with UPVC do they yellow? I often put pictures and vases up so would they leave a mark? What do new builds usually go with these days?
Party Wall Act - owner now trying to claim all expenses for works due to me disputing initially
hi all I have a dilemma 2021 someone bought the house next-door to me I live in a terraced street, I am mid terrace, from the get-go we had issues with the owner of the property, he was competing a total refurb on the property and within a few months he had undermined our fence at the rear, then was telling us our home was…
Could hot fill appliances make a come back?
Ebac have always had hot fill Miele are pushing hot fill in their most expensive appliances, for washing machines / dishwashers I've never had a hot fill before, and apparently they weren't amazing on the efficiency side of things, and now Miele has both the "solarsave" dishwashers that take hot fill as well as just...one…
Can't figure out how rats are getting in
We've had rats twice this year. The first time was in the cavity wall of the kitchen extension. It ate through the plaster to get into the kitchen so we were able to lay poison and traps and kill it. We had no idea how it got in the cavity (nor did pest control as no obvious entry signs or holes etc outside). We put some…
Cheap way to touch up paint where I have filled in holes?
I have moved some pictures and other fittings around as well as a few scuffed marks on walls from previous tenant and where I have moved furniture. I know it's hard to get an exact match and I'd say the paint is just like a faint white, close to an eggshell but I know it fades with age so just want it to cover the parts…
replacing fluorescent light
hi all a quick 1 my old mother lives in council private accom, her fluorescent light comes on then goes out after 10-15secs, 2 questions 1st question could this be the starter? and 2nd question the markings on the tube is F58W/840 T8, i am wanting this replaced tomorrow and i have looked on screwfix they are not showingf…
‼️ Advice on incompetent plumber needed, re flood
Hi everyone, Not really sure if this belongs here but would appreciate opinions and advice. A family member recommended a self-employed 30yrs+ experience plumber to fit a new sink. He, the plumber, decided he could do it on Dec 23rd. Half a day job. Rather than remove the dishwasher in the adjacent kitchen carcass for…
Newly fitted bathroom...and the bath is cracked?
Hello! We had a new bathroom fitted the week of 25th November, everything was supplied and fitted by the company we chose to use. We decided to have some spotlights and ceiling panelling fitted which they needed to re visit and do (it wasn't part of our original quote) which they did on the 18th December; which my mum was…
Advice on whether mixer tap showers work ok
Just looking to refit the bathroom and would appreciate some advice please. Our bathroom fitter says we should install a separate thermostat bar with shower and soaker above the bath but our neighbours just have a mixer tap with the shower coming off the taps and they say it works well. The hot water comes from a fairly…
Help with securing front door against crowbar attack
One of my neighbours was broken into just before Christmas, they got into the flat communal corridor somehow then crowbarred her door open. I want to secure mine a bit better. I have a 5-lever mortice bolt, but the bit it bolts into on the door frame (sorry don't know the proper name) is held on by 4 screws that only…
Bathroom extractor fan timer options
HiOur bathroom extractor fan works fine except it stays on only for a minute.Switch for the lights and extractor fan are outside the bathroom door.Extractor fan is inline type and well away from the vent.Unfortunately to change the timing of the extractor fan we need to break open the otherwise perfect ceiling.I was…
New water tank needed?
A friend of mine recently had a split water tank and it caused a lot of damage. It isn’t something I had thought of so I looked in my loft at the tank and it is plastic and has the date 1991 on it (although the house was built in 1998/9 I think?) - is it worthwhile replacing it or is that a rarity and not something I need…
Condensation, PIV or Dehumidifier
Moved into a new house that was empty for about 12 months. To start with the large conservatory pours with water. We had all the Windows on trickle lock and had the heating on once a day, which seemed to make it worse. We've now turned off the radiators, shut the Windows and are running a dehumidifier, that's made it feel…
How to fit a ratflap?
Hi all Does anyone know possibly how I can fit a rat flap in here. The pipe is 6" but the chamber above only allows access of about 4". We have a 6" rat flap? Hoping someone can help please?
Power Washer
Just looking at a Ryobi cordless power washer. The stated pressure is 22 bar, a quick Google says power washers are 110-180 bar.So is 22 useful, I like the idea of being able to power wash my VW Crafter.…
Cooker extraction hood cover
Mum has a gas cooker with an extraction fan/hood. The extraction bit has a vertical front cover which matches the rest of the cupboard doors in the kitchen, and when you pull the bottom of the cover outwards, the fan operates with a light. The cover is made out of a chipboard-y type material with a moulded plastic cover…
Bathroom fitter costs
Hi, I got a recommendation for a fitter to come and remodel my bathroom and small toilet. He came and quoted the job £4000 all in including electrics etc and I would strip the bathroom and toilet and remove all the debris beforehand. I would also provide all the materials needed. I told him I had a £1000 contingency but I…
Candy condenser dryer taking hours!
I have a 7yo Candy Grand Vita condenser dryer which has started playing up and is taking hours to dry a normal load. I thought initially it might be an issue with the sensor as I usually use one of the auto programs, but today I’ve just put it on the timed cycles to test it and I’m currently on hour 5 still with damp…

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NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What you need to know
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.

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