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Mould Issues, PIV and work done or not?
Hi everyone, I’m dealing with a few issues at home and could really use some advice: Air Filtration with PIV DriMaster: I’m considering getting a PIV DriMaster for better air filtration and fresh air circulation. Will this help with air quality and mould prevention, or is it mainly for dealing with condensation (which I…
Vaillant v-smart settings-help!
The Vaillant app is so complicated I have no idea how to use it or read it. There are 2 programmes comfort or eco. Hot water release is enabled in on these. i know how to set the temperature and a schedule but have no idea how to make up my own programme and get it right. We have a tank and a Vaillant boiler. The fitter…
Bath overflow problem
Hi I am struggling to remove this cover from my bath. The metal seal has broken in places and so water is leaking through it. I can not seem to find the screw to loosen. will I need to remove the bath panel and undo it from the other side? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you
Combi boiler bypass valve fitting cost
Hiwe have been advised to get a bypass valve fitted to our combi boiler system to improve boilers efficiency and life.How much would this cost in total -part supplied and fitted?
Leaking washing machine
My washing machine has poured out a load of water this evening when on my typical wash cycle. Not a flood but a decent amount. It was fine the last time I used it a few days ago, no issue at all. Tonight though, I've had to use towels to soak up the mess.... Towels I now have no way of cleaning. Can anyone help figure out…
Has anyone ever had a house rewire by a dedicated house wiring company?
I've often thought about getting our home rewired and found that their are some companies that exclusively do that work with quite a few guys on the job at the same time and it's a quicker job and cheaper. Can anyone tell me if you have ever used one of these gangs and if it went ok,I'm thinking there must be some good…
Home Emergency cover - which one to choose?
Hi, Im newly on my own with kids and Ive just moved into an apartment ive bought. I want some kind of emergency cover because Im terrified of something going wrong and I have no experience, no DIY skills and almost no savings in case of an emergency. A cover that gives non-emergency protection on top is ideal because I…
Height of an extension close to the boundary
My house is semi detached and my neighbour is building an extension about 6 inches away from the boundary. The planning which has now been passed shows a single storey next to the boundary. Does anyone know the rules on how high this can be. I thought it was 3 metres but it is being built higher than that.
Tree cutting DIY?
I need to cut the main branch of this tree before starting work on my stable's roofing. The tree is awkwardly leaning, making the task more challenging. My plan is to use a chainsaw to cut it slowly, aiming for a controlled fall onto the roof, which has already collapsed due to rotten wood. Do you have any tips for this?…
Neighbours extension and manhole
My neighbours have issued a party wall notice as they want to build a rear extension under PD, they want to have the wall on the boundary with foundations also partly on my side. Question I have is there is a manhole cover for access to the sewer in my garden, its 15cm from the boundary. Its a public sewer that runs…
Is this asbestos?
There is a white coating on the inside roof of our garage (pictured), could it be asbestos ?
Builder asking me to pay for materials cash to 'save VAT'?
Hi everyone, I’m currently renovating my house and have an agreement with the builder for a price excluding materials. Since the carpenter, who is on site daily and doing most of the work, is a family friend, we agreed with the project manager to pay for materials separately. As a discount arrangement, the agreement was…
Shower head - dripping water
Hello I am wondering if anyone can please offer me some advice on what may be wrong / how to fix (if it’s simple) as I want to keep the cost down I have two shower heads on my bathroom, a normal one which hangs down above your head and a smaller detachable one which is on a long hose which can move around- pretty much the…
Can someone help me make sense of neighbour's adjacent demolition and my ?exposed foundation?
Can someone please help me with this because I don't even know who to ask or where to ask for advice. My house has a rear extension that was built 10+ years ago. It was built on the boundary wall, and the neighbours had an old brick store at the wall too (2 inches gap in between). Fast forward to now, and the neighbours…
Carpet fitter left lumps in carpet how do I claim
Need some advice on how to claim for poor workmanship of the carpet fitter we had to lay our carpet in the bedroom. We paid him £350 for 2 rooms and he told use he would use 8mm plywood and only used 4mm. He also left lumps under and by the entrance of the door. I’ve contacted him on numerous occasions to come and rectify…
Draught proofing old uPVC windows
Hi, Now that the weather is colder I am now noticing draughts more in the house we just bought. The rubber seals in 2 windows in our living room had small gaps even with the window closed, so am I right in saying I need new seals, or is the window more likely misaligned? I’ve tried searching for replacement seals but it…
Removing 'no more nails' from skirting boards.
Previous home owner had laminate fitted in the hallway and glued a trim around the bottom of the MDF skirting boards. Possibly 'No more nails' or something similar. Now we have removed the trim and old laminate we are left with wobbly lines of this glue stuck along them, about a centimetre from the bottom edge. We are not…
Suggestions for a lockable storage shed around 10ft x 10ft
Ok, so this is an amendment to my last post. My mum said I should skip the smaller tool box and go straight for a storage shed with room to store and work. As before I want it lockable but doesn't have to be supremely secure, just to be able to see if tampered. Also I want it to be modular so I can move it to the other…
Letting agent claims fence is mine, not theirs?
Apologies, I hope this is the right board for this, but can move if need be. I am an end terrace, and I own my home. Next door is rented by a very nice man. There is a fence between our 2 back gardens which came down in the storm on Saturday. The ‘good’ side of the downed fence faced my side (the ‘good’ side of the…
Septic Tank Failure
Hello. I live in a row of terrace houses which share a septic tank. It's a very old tank and now needs urgent attention. It cannot be repaied so either needs to be replaced, or ideally we would be hooked up to the mains drainage system. 4 out of the 5 houses on the terrace agree in principle that this needs attending to,…

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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 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.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.

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