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Important documents - fireproof safe?
I'm starting to put together my important documents (birth certificate, insurance, house guarantees etc) for either my own or (hopefully in decades' time) my executors' use. Obviously, there's a risk of theft and/or fire for paper documents and so I'm thinking in terms of a fireproof safe, with waterproof bags inside for…
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Washing machine breaks every 1-3 years
Dear All, since we moved into our house 9 years ago, our washing machines break rather frequently, usually after 1-3 years. Before this, we never had a problem. My best guess is that it is because it sits in the first floor, and the floor is the usual wooden rafters with floorboards. Despite all attempts, it will vibrate…
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Under cabinet lights single switch
Im in the planning stages of a new kitchen. And I'm just thinking through a few ideas. I will have 3 locations where I could have under cabinet lights, each location has access to power. I only want 1 switch, but to avoid rewiring, I was wondering if there is such a thing where you can switch on and it would send a signal…
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Replacement toilet seat
Hello again, after asking about our shower on another thread, I need to ask for some more advice regarding replacing the seat on our toilet. In 2017, we bought this Portland Close Coupled toilet from Wickes and had it installed and it's lasted 8 years and counting, which is good. Now one of the supports for the hinges has…
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Hotpoint oven not doing much
Hello, Just moved house and the previous owner left the oven. Only problem is it doesn't seem to work.. It's a Hotpoint Forno SH33. Looks pretty old. Before we replace I wanted to try and fix. The clock turns on and can be set correctly. When the heating dials are turned nothing happens (i.e. no interior light, no fan, no…
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Should I pay for plumber who didn’t fix problem?
Last week the inlet pipe of my toilet cistern was leaking. I called out a plumber who replaced a part inside the cistern and told me not to use it for a few hours and that it may leak for a little bit. A week later and after paying quite a hefty sum (for me) there and then my toilet is still leaking. Should I be paying for…
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What material for a shower tray looks at its best for the longest time?
As above. At the previous house, we had installed a stone resin tray by Mira. It served us for many years. I'm not sure, but I believe the tray had a ceramic coat on it, white in colour. The above try was very heavy and just under 4 inches high of the ground and a solid tray. We used hair colour and cleaned after use, the…
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HELP ! Which washing machine ?
Tasked to buy the new family washing machine I am overwhelmed by the huge variety and complexity of the models involved.What I need is a good, mid-price free-standing machine with a 10kg+ volume, a 90 degree wash and no long cycles to do a standard wash. The shorter the quick wash the better.What I don't want is wi-fi…
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300 for a new bed
And mattress for new house, single is OK, want a firm and cool mattress. Is ikea my best bet?
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I fitted a Dimplex Quantum heater!
Okay, I had been looking for some time for a heating system to compliment an electric underfloor heating system on economy 7 in the flat I have just moved into. I had done a bit of research on this site and elsewhere but could see any user experiences of the Dimplex Quantum heater. Originally I wanted two of these fitting…
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Name of missing part?
Hi all When getting my gutters cleaned the tradesman took a picture of a missing part but he couldn't remember the name of it. Anyone know? And is it important to fix it? What's the name of the missing part that is revealing the insulation? Thanks all
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Ikea Dishwasher won't stop beeping
We moved into a property nearly 2 years ago that has an ikea kitchen (fitted by the old home owner in i believe 2021) and ikea Rengora dishwasher fitted. Everything has been fine untill the past few months where its started continually beeping through the cycle. Tried different cycles, have cleaned the filter/trap, run…
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Failed Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation was fitted at my house 16 years ago (detached bungalow) over the last few years we notice that we have damp in the winter mainly that really affects 2 x bedrooms that are up against the same external wall. The rooms have high humidity of 70% plus. I was prompted to have it looked at when getting a…
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Open plan kitchen diner space ideas
Hello, Just in the process of buying a property, please see attached floorplan for it downstairs. Our goal is an open plan kitchen diner space, with island, dining room table and sofa with tv space in the same room. Bifold doors as well out to the garden and window infront of sink. My initial thinking is knock through…
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Kitchen cupboard door hinge falling off the side panel
Hello again everyone! Following on from my toilet seat thread, we've had something else go that needs work doing and I'd like to ask for advice here before we go looking at hardware stores and/or local tradespeople. A hinge on our kitchen cupboard won't stay put in the side panel mounted part (this is still the original…
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Loose/dripping bathtub faucet
Hi all, Looking for some advice on how to fix the faucet in our bathtub. We moved into this house at the end of March, and it was slightly loose initially, but not dripping. As you can see from the pictures below, it's now become very loose (we bathe our 3-year old here and he loves playing with it...) and dripping…
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Decking - DIY vs Kit?
Hi there. I have a fairly large concrete base from an old garage that I had demolished. I was thinking of putting some decking down but cannot decide whether it would be better to buy a kit or do it completely from scratch. Having looked, the kits seem to be better value but none of them seem to specify whether the frame…
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Tree Damage Situation
Hi everyone, A bit of a long story. Our neighbour has a huge tree in his garden that overhangs ours. He got it trimmed back in April and we provided access to our garden for the tree cutters. We were there when they first arrived and witnessed them letting the branches just free fall into our garden. This tree is massive…
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Buying washing machine: Additional insurance useful?
Dear All, we're considering buying a washing machine via Curry's. It's a Bosch with a 5-year extended warranty. At the same time, Curry offers a 5-year guarantee for £150. Seems a bit steep for something similar, so I was wondering whether these additional insurances make sense on top of the 5-year Bosch guarantee? Best…
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Think my new neighbour is selling cars from his drive. Can he do this?
New neighbour moved in a week last Friday and within 2 days he had crammed 2 transits and 3 cars on his small drive. One transit is right up against my side fence and he jumps down onto my drive when he moves it which is almost every day so he can squeeze a smaller car behind it again next to my fence (no idea how he gets…
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