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Fire danger from rats
In brief, woken by daughter at 3 a.m. who was hearing noises coming from loft. Went up later that day but couldn't find any evidence of rodents. Bought a cheap indoor camera which filmed a large rat a couple of days later. Called in local pest controller who could not find any access points but suspected it may be under…
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Hangings items on plasterboard
Hello, I've rummaged around here and internet and am getting confused about how to hang items on what I think is plasterboard. I'm not young so please be patient with me. I've just moved after 30 years and I think the internal bits of my walls are plasterboard - I tried hammering a nail in to hang a painting with and after…
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Cost of New Fence
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could provide a rough estimate on what i would be looking at to get a fence replaced. Its about 20 years old and the posts are well rotted so probably one or two storms away from failing. The fence goes around the perimeter of the house, both sides and back and i would estimate is about 60…
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New built house – ridge tile blown off – ridge batten problem
Our house (end
of terrace) was newly built. In the 13th month, ridge tiles2 & 3
(together with the ridge unions) (photos A1, 2 & B) were blown off. We
checked from the loft and found that the ridge batten was a bit weird. Some
part (about ¼) seemed to be normal which is placed directly on top of the apex.
But the rest…
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Mould inside external walls
I've been noticing mould accumulating in rooms with external walls. I'm getting the cavity insulation looked at which might help with some walls but for other rooms I'm not sure what to do. Here's the front bedroom. Mould on the wall behind some drawers: Also some mould on the ceiling (which I've cleaned off now but…
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UPVC windows cost and payment
Hi all We could do with replacing our UPVC windows in our 4 bed house. As a minimum we would want to replace 2 bay windows (front room and master), and 5 casement windows (3 bedrooms/kitchen which all look the same size and one smaller in the utility). I know I haven't provided any measurements however can anyone give me a…
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Neighbours access rights
Hi. Just wondering if anyone can advise. We own the hedge between us and our neighbours but in the deeds, they have right of access to our side of the hedge (driveway). They have asked us if they can put a gate in the hedge to access their vegetable garden through our driveway. We said no months ago and thought nothing of…
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Detached Garage - Office Space
Hi, I am hoping someone can provide some clarity. I have a detached double-length garage and am considering converting part of it into a home office space. From what I am reading, I don't believe this needs any planning permission, as I am not making the garage bigger or changing anything from the outside. I want to DIY…
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Window locks continued....
Carrying on from this closed thread I came across when wondering about the need for key operated window handles: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5308488/purpose-of-key-locking-on-windows/p2 In my own home the windows are less than 10 years old and every window has a key operated window lock, and I tend to…
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Where to find light pendant with small (50mm) base?
I'm looking for a simple light pendant to replace a ceiling light. The only ones that I can find have an 80mm base, but we have a ceiling rose which has a small diameter opening for a light fitting (around 50mm). Does anyone know anywhere that sells light pendants which might fit?
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Reducing volume/crushing plastic for recycling
Local council are now accepting more types of plastic for recycling but without increasing the volume of bins available. Historically we’ve crushed cans/plastic milk bottles to utilise the space but adding food packaging in is not leaving the bin overflowing. Other than jumping in it on a regular basis has anyone any…
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Neutral paint colours
Looking to remove wallpapers and use paint instead. I cannot decide on the colours, prefer a neutral colour.Colour scheme is currently beige and light brown.Not going to change the settles until later, they are an orangey colours. Any suggestions please, will tend to go for summer linen,nutmeg white prefer tge white to…
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Drain worms?
HelloI have seen a few small black worms in my house. I've googled and they seem to be 'drain worms'. Never heard of these before but it seems that I should definitely be trying to remove/discourage/eradicate them.But - I have no idea what to do. Do I need a professional and if so would that be a plumber or a specialist…
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Clock repair - hour hand not connected
Hello, Please see the video for more detail. The hour hand has been hanging limp. I've taken it apart and attempted to put it back together but to no avail. Any ideas? If not, where can I go to get it repaired? https://streamable.com/icpqla Thanks
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White Knight c44aw 7kg
Our dryer keeps blowing its plug fuse whenever it goes onto hot setting. On looking online, it may be the element at fault. There is a helpful video online on how to replace it. The repairman removes wiring to the heater 1st. These wires are at the front top but the element is at the back. Why do the wires to the heater…
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GBIS - Loft Insulation
When I purchased my first home at the end of 2023, I looked into the scheme, i’m not on benefits but my EPC is D and council tax is B. I filled in the form and it went to my provider - Scottish Power - who said they’ve passed the info on. I never heard anything and completely forgot about it. Last week I had a cold caller…
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Buying a Refurbished Flat with External Wall Insulation – Any Advice?
I’m in the process of buying a recently refurbished flat that had external wall insulation (EWI) installed last year. I’ve heard that the key to good insulation is using the right materials and ensuring a reputable company did the work properly. However, I’ve also read some horror stories, which is making me a bit…
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New build: Plaster and paint en-suite costs
Hi I live in a new build (been built about 6 years, we have lived here 3). In the en-suite, the tape has blown and we have some paint cracks in the walls. I have been told this is because the walls/ceiling were not plastered. So, I am getting some quotes to:-Plaster all walls and ceiling and -Paint all walls and ceiling…
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Dripping but no wet patch
We have gas central heating in our flat, the pipes for which travel in the gap between the suspended plasterboard and structural ceiling, mainly along the edge but have to come into the middle to go through holes in the 3 RSJs that span with width of the unit (its a long thin type setup). Since having the central heating…
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Removing a fireplace surround and filling empty/sealed fireplace - are vents needed if no chimney?
I live in a block of flats and I want to remove the wooden fireplace surround (not the chimney breast) and fill the empty space where a fireplace would go so the wall is flush. There has never been a fireplace there (just the hole) and the top of the hole is sealed. A mezzanine floor was built onto the top of the block of…
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