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Hole in cast iron soil pipe
There is a hole in the vertical section of an old cast iron soil pipe on the outside of my house. The hole is about 2-3cms diameter (would need to get up a ladder to inspect more closely). I think it has been there for quite some time and assume that it is caused by rust and is not a hole put there deliberately (can't…
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Flooring advice
After some advice regarding regarding prepping a floor ahead of laying new vinyl or laminate planks in my lads new house (new to him at least). I've removed the vinyl flooring that was in place, in the kitchen this was laid on 12mm ply, (still in situ though looks a little murky) which in turn looks like it was fixed…
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Can you run underfloor heating from a existing Radiator pipes?
Hi all This is a bit of a loaded question because I already (part) know the answer. Basically, we are removing our home bit by bit. Two years ago when we were having a new kitchen we literally dug up the kitchen floor and a company laid down a kit and poured screed over it. This kit was then connected to a manifold in the…
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getting blinds for velux windows
we have a few windows that need blinds. 2 are easy (ish) as they are ordinary windows - one in the kitchen and another in the bathroom but they are odd sizes which will require a special order roller blinds I think. (in between sizes available at B&Q or Dunelm) And then there's upstairs where we have 4 velux windows. 3 of…
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How difficult to paint a ceiling?
Hi all Just wondering hiw difficult it would be for a total amature to paint a ceiling? Never painted before. What would I need equipment wise? I have been quoted £220 to paint it. Does that sound reasonable? That doesn't include the paint. I would need to supply it. They said they can do it all one morning. But how? It…
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Adhesive and holes in wall after removing tiles
I'm having a go at refurbishing my utility room, which involves removing the twenty year old tiles and either fitting new tiles or using an Ikea splashback panel. However tasks are never as simple as I imagine. The old tiles have come off with some of the plasterboard and there is lots of adhesive left on the walls. I'm…
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Rough Cost of rebuilding a driveway wall after car crash
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get some quotes to repair an accident-damaged driveway wall, but I'm finding it very challenging to find a reliable builder. Does anyone know the best way to find a good and trusted builder? Also, what sort of quote should I be expecting for this kind of repair? Any help is much appreciated.…
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uPVC window stuck & can't opren
I've got uPVC double glazing throughout my property but over time, one of them has been impossible to open. How can I get it open (want to air the flat rach day) or will it need replacing, if so what would that cost? It's not urgent but I'm renovating the whole flat.
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Neighbour using my garden
I bought my house a couple of years ago from my son. When he bought it I asked why he had a gate next to his garage and the neighbours house. He told me that when he bought the house he assumed it was just another way into his back garden as there was nothing about it in his contract or deeds. However he later found out…
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Quick DIY woodwork question
Not a handy person at all but have 4 rectangular blocks of wood (all sanded and ready to go) that I am going to glue together to make a laptop monitor stand. My very simple question is, which is easiest/least likely to stay together without making a mess - glue then varnish or varnish each block then fix them together? It…
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Quick question. Drain smell
I seem to have an unpleasant smell coming from the outside kitchen drain. I had noticed a smell coming from the sink waste (that shouldn't happen) and nothing got rid permanently. One person, bungalow, wash up once a day and no cooking debris flushed down. I save all water for the garden including the washing up water. Is…
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Camera/Floodlight installation
I recently purchased a Tapo C720 camera/floodlight and having problems in finding a suitable junction box to fit it to an external brick wall. Needs to be IP65/66 junction box. I have existing wiring which comes from a spur in a bedroom on the side of my property (done by an electrician) and then a cable runs to the front…
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Extension
Hi i am looking to get an extension done under permitted development. I believe for a detached house, it’s something like 3 metres? I know someone who is an architect so they are doing some drawings for me. But I am looking for advice on where do i even start with something like this? its bit of a Wild West out there - so…
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PV and battery system justify
Having an internal argument with myself and wondering if it's just me overthinking it as per usual. These are hypothetical values with some data driven guesstimates. 16 x Solar panels with 10kwh battery storage. Will save me ~£500 per year In 2022 was quoted roughly £14,500. In 2025 was quoted roughly £11,500. So, for a…
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?? nest in window vent.
Hi all I was clambering up on a ladder yesterday painting window frames in my house & spotted this construction in one of the higher window vents. There doesn't seem to be any signs of life. A/ What is it? B/ What (if anything) should I do about it? Thanks for any advice B)
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can you get a shaver socket that does not hum?
Can you get a bathroom shaver socket that does not hum? Since getting an electric toothbrush and leaving it plugged in all the time in the bathroom shaver socket, as recommended, the shaver socket hums. During the day it is not noticeable, except in the bathroom, but during the night when in my bed I can hear it very…
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Sawing pavers
We have those small pavers ( 20cm x 10cm) on our driveway. Wanting to do a few levelling and repair jobs on it to save a few quid. Only bit I'm stuck on is cutting down one of the pavers to fit at the edge of the drive. Are masonry saws any good for this type of job? Would a hacksaw work too?
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Do I need a new shower or can this be saved?
Hello everyone, my shower is 9 years old, used twice a day every day, so it's not new and I'm uncertain if I need to replace it or if I'm jumping the gun. It works great, but after a few hours it develops a drip, of course that means through the night it's pretty steady, once every minute! Is there anything simple I can do…
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Fridge freezer issue!
How long do fridge freezers last? I moved into my flat sept 2022 (rent of family member who bought it in 2009 I think) flats was build 2006-2008 I think the Fridge freezer I think has been in the flat since 2010-2011 as was replaced so 14/15 years old! Maybe newer not sure! The fridge works 100% fine! The freezer sometimes…
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Larger radiator
I had a combi boiler installed to replaced 42 year-old non combi boiler but kept existing radiators. My house has always is slow to heat up which I attributed to the old system. However in my first winter the main room still took a long time to get warm. Late morning the room was still only 18 degrees despite heating on at…
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