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Peninsula or Island Dilemma
New extension. Basically a 6 x 6m room with 6m square cut out for utility and WC. Family of 4, two teenagers. Below drawings are to scale but the furniture I have pasted on top of drawing 1 not to scale. The furniture arrangement would be the same for both - just the peninsula or island is the decision here. Because the…
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Sanding floorboards
Hello, I am playing with the idea of sanding my floorboards in the kitchen area. Thinking of the pros and cons of the operation, possibly have to change 1/2 boards? Do I have to seal gaps in the boards also the floorboards themselves, should I use sealant to fill the gaps. Below floorboards preparation, should I insulate,…
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Leaking porch roof
At first I thought the issue might lie with the mortar and the slight crack at the top, but could water be getting under the flashing, if that is what it's called. I have noticed water dripping on the inside wall; last night there was a heavy downpour. I do have a tin of thick black sealer.
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Most cost efficient way to keep toilet hygienic?
There are only 2 of us so it gets flushed maybe 8 times a day. The cheapest option, blue blocks in the cistern, dissolve very quickly. The ones that hang over the rim "does up to 300 flushes" not a chance, they don't, they last about 10 days. Bleach is cheap and works well but you have to remember to pour some in…
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replacement gas struts for a lifetime shed
Hello, We bought a lifetime shed from Costco and the gas struts have failed on both sides, they just don't stay in place anymore. The original part is clumsy as the end ball sockets are made of plastic and they have a metal clip in place to keep them attached to the ball joints. I'm tempted to buy replacement ones with a…
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Pump for cellar
Looking at either a Saniflo + or Sanicom 1 for use in a cellar to pump water from washing machine and dehumidifier. Lift wise Saniflo + would be close to capacity but is slightly cheaper. Does anyone have experience of either of these two pumps or an alternative?
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Crack in wood in archway.
This archway is probably 10 -15 years old and in more recent times had clematis growing over it. We have cut the clematis back and I was going to take the opportunity to give it a coat of paint. It has revealed a crack, which I dont mind painting over, but I dont really want it to get worse and failing. There is no…
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Is My Existing 6mm sq cable Compliant for 9.5kw Electric Shower
I employed a builder 25 years ago to install a shower cubicle with a 9.5kw electric shower. It runs from the shower unit behind a false uninsulated stud wall in the bathroom and then through the connecting wall to the kitchen . Then it is fitted to the skirting board in my kitchen direct through to its own 30A fuse box…
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House flies!
Every summer for the past few years I have had a problem with house flies in my flat. I keep all the windows and doors closed, keep everything spotlessly clean, take out the rubbish every day, and still they seem to appear, about one or two a day. These are definitely house flies and not drain flies or any other kind.…
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Boiler noisy after YourRepair annual service but YourRepair won't investigate
I became a YourRepair customer last year, and had my first annual service this week. He was here 20 minutes and said everything was fine. Shortly after the engineer left we noticed that the boiler was making a constant buzzing noise, which it wasn't before: https://youtube.com/shorts/GrlCQSHeGQ4 I logged a service request…
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Constructing a step to enter a property
I was wondering if anyone could help me please. My husband's elderly parents made contact with a local builder to construct a concrete step (eventually to be tiled) to enable them to enter their property safely. Yesterday the builder arrived and constructed a wooden framework which was then filled with concrete. Six hours…
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Conservatory ceiling insulation
Can anyone clear this up for me? We had ceiling insulation installed below the polycarbonate roof of our conservatory 4 years ago. We did not get this signed off by Building Control as it was not raised and we didn't know it was necessary. Now we are selling our house and the buyer's survey says we have changed the roof so…
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Securing fence beams
Hi I'm just revising how to join the horizontal beams to the vertical ones on my DIY side fence. Three in total on the back. I currently have long cross head screws going through at an angle from above. Problem is they're prone to corrosion and could be difficult to remove anytime. I was wondering if there's any other…
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Regulations Regarding Asbestos Removal From Residential Buildings
I hope that this is the correct part of the forum to ask this question but can anyone tell me please where I can find the regulations relating to the identification and removal of asbestos from a residential building when works are carried out to the building. I'm interested in anything relating to apartment blocks, not…
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Luxury Vinyl Planks - MUST remove toilet?
Hi, planning to fit Luxury vinyl planks in the bathroom (5 mm thick on a 1mm underlay). I was planning to cut them around the toilet and sink (3mm gap), then seal all the edges with sealant. I've been told this won't work and I have to lift the toilet and sink to fit LVP's. Anyone have any experience of doing this. Do I…
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Vaillant boiler service options
I have a Vaillant combi boiler that is probably 8 or 9 years old now (out of guarantee). I had it serviced during the guarantee period but now need to decide how to continue with its servicing. Vaillant's fixed price service for £139 states it includes "comprehensive checks such as combustion analysis, gas safety…
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Shelf for Keter storage box
I have a Keter Store-It-Out NOVA, it is described as having a built-in support for a shelf. measurements indicate the shelf would need to be 124cm by 25cm. I did think Keter may sell shelves but I can't find any, I just want to check I'm not missing something before I order something that size. Does anyone have a Keter box…
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Fridge temperature fluctuation
I got a fridge thermometer & story short noticed that items were freezing in our fridge if sat too close to the back of it. Thermometer backed this up & said freezing. Turned the dial a little & it went to 10c. Turned it back & it settled to about 4c - happy days. Except the next day it was minus again. Basically it seems…
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Outdoor dirt scrapper matt
Hi Any recommendations and links please. Thanks
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where can I position my curtain pole above the patio door [sorted]
Hi 👋 Sorted: here I'd like to put up a curtain pole that's as high as possible and as wide as possible, to elevate the room and make the door appear bigger than it is. I'm unsure what I need to think about before drilling, I know for internal walls I should look for the studs. This is an external wall for a 2009 build…
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