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oriel glass box frameless window installation
I have commissioned a bespoke oriel window in my new extension and the building inspector says it's been installed incorrectly and is the wrong size to fit the opening. The suppliers have made the aluminium frame so that it is too short to be fixed into the brickwork of the structural window opening. The fitter has angled…
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First time painting a flat myself, some feedback/advice appreciated.
I last painted 20 years ago when I was doing charity work and we bulk bought paint so no worry about not having enough. I bought some 1 time only Johnstones one coat matt emulsion 2.5l and wasn't sure if it was enough. It was to cover a wall where the HA had done some work prior to me moving in, in the kitchen that I…
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Hoover Tumble Dryer HLEV10DG-80
Bought this dryer to replace my previous Hoover dryer. However, it won’t dry bedding, just rolls it into a ball. I’ve tried Laundry Balls, detangling gadget, shaking out sheets and duvet during the cycle (numerous times) and nothing works so complained to Hoover. Basically they are saying tough. They’ve changed all their…
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Is it difficult to drill a hole in brick on outside or house
Hi folks, I'm thinking of getting one of those video doorbells and will probably need to drill a hole on outside of house as I believe the bell mounting backplate has a few holes in it to fix probably small screws, not that deep. Though I have a few drills, to be honest I'm not that handy with it and don't want to make a…
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New kitchen required
I've got a small galley kitchen in my 1 bed flat Alart from painting the doors of the cupboards & putting some new ceramic tiles in, I've not done any other work on it in 21yrs of living there. I therefore want to completely refresh the kitchen. The cupboard carcasses are in ok condition but doors definitely need changing.…
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Replacing florescent tube with LED one
I need to replace an old fluorescent tube with a new LED one. The old
one is marked T8 1200mm 38W and uses a starter. The new one is T8
1212mm (I suspect this includes the pins ?) 16W. It says on the
packaging ‘Only use with magnetic ballast in combination with
provided LED starter’ but I don’t know what this means. Can I…
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'Fridge Freezer advice
Hello all. I've purchased a new 'fridge freezer and its arriving tomorrow. I understand that when it arrives I must not turn it on for 4 hours and then I must wait 24 hours before I use it....is this correct? Also....Curry's is taking away my old 'fridge freezer. At what stage should I be turning off the old 'fridge…
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Radiator valves on single pipe system
Morning guys, So im looking to have the last to old radiators replaced upstairs in the bedrooms. Our heating system is a single pipe system. I was looking at getting trvs installed but I have read that they need to be specially for single pipe systems and im struggling to find any that don't cost stupid money. Im now…
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Advice needed: Extension flat roof leaking despite upstands (flashing not yet installed)
If there are any roofers here that could give advice: My extension flat roof (single-ply PVC) was recently installed, including upstands, but the lead flashing hasn’t been fitted yet. After the first rain, water got through between the membrane and the wall and into the house. As far as I understand, the membrane upstand…
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Downpipe Blockage
Hi All, I noticed that the bottom side of my garage has become damp inside. I checked the gutters, they were full of rubbish and the downpipe at the top was completely blocked. I've now cleared it. Would this have caused the damp issue? Thanks in advance.
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Trying to get permission from the council for a home improvement
Hi, thanks for taking the time to read. I'm hoping someone can help. 2 years ago I mortaged my council house, right to buy through Norwich City Council. I have a garden and really want to install doors in the back room that would give me direct access to my own private garden. Rather than having to go out the front door…
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Triple glazing - does it actually reduce light?
I'm on the fence about getting double or triple glazing. I've been given a quote for triple that is not much more than double. It seems like triple is great for noise reduction and extra warmth but I'm worried about it not letting in as much light (which I've read is one of the main disadvantages of triple). Does anyone…
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What is my floor type? (Sound insulation)
Hello guys. Ive not long moved into a flat, rented from a Housing Association. It's affordable, and is in a fantastic location, so I'd like to invest in it. The flat currently has no flooring, except for kitchen tiles and laminate in the bathroom. So before I order carpets etc I'm looking into sound insulation options. I'm…
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Velux roof security on low pitched roofer
Just looking for a bit of sanity check - first major building work being done at my house and everything is making me stressed! There is a single-storey lean-to utility room at the back o a Victorian house. The roof is being re-done and I've asked for a Velux window to let a bit more light in. I don't really intend to have…
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Will this adaptor connect this pipe to this fitting?
Our new water softener has push-fit connection flexi pipes, whereas our old one, and the existing pipework under the sink, does not, they have thread connection (whatever that's called). If we unscrew the hose on the right of the picture of under the sink, will the pictured adaptor connect the new hose to the existing…
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How to repair this?
What is the best way to repair this without buying a bag of cement and sand when I only need a fraction of a bag?
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Home security - Locks
Hi, After some advice regarding the above subject please. We have a porch door with a 1* eurocylinder lock - not particulary concerned about this as we tend to leave the porch door unlocked except for overnight and if away from home for an extended period. The porch leads to a substantial front door which is fitted with a…
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Conflicting advice - damp in an Edwardian house
Moved into a 3 bed detached Edwardian house, end of January. The picture attached to this post shows that damp started coming up the wall from the Victorian floor in February whenever it rained. It has now spread to the adjacent living room. I had a L3 survey, no issues were picked up, when I bought the house. They did…
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Hotpoint Washing Machine Seal
So, yesterday water leaked from bottom of door of washing machine. Managed to drain water and open door to find the arm of a jumper wrapped and tangled in the seal. Pulled out of the seal and is damaged not torn, still leaking as tried another wash. I never overfill the drum as I have 9kg and was washing mainly light kids…
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Radiator just won't get hot
Hi I have a large radiator in my hallway that just doesn't get hot. This one alone with a vertical one in the kitchen, and one in the sunroom - all near each other and I think are all on the same connection and all never really get hot. Tried bleeding, also looked at the pin - all fine. I have also tried balancing the…
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