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What type of paint would be good for internal walls ..
washable and hard wearing .. The decorators had used Dulux diamond egg shell on the internal walls and ceilings and the result were disappointing and they said that the paint was the problem as shows all imperfections and Vinyl Matt would have been better. I then tried to DIY, and used Dulux Trade VInyl Matt on the areas…
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Cracking mortar on brick? Is this a big problem?
Hi. I am looking at buying a house, which was built in1900. It's an end of terrace. I have just been for a second viewing and I have noticed these cracks on the outside wall, close to the roof tiles. Does this look like a big problem. I want to have a survey done, but wondering if this would warrant a more in-depth survey?…
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Only place I can safely put blinds in bedroom is in the pvc of window frame,
But doing so means I cannot open the windows, well they open but a few mm at most I have managed to open them fully but then I cannot close them without lifting blinds off their sides which is a nightmare. Thinking of adding a tiny piece of wood each side of window meaning I have around a inch gap to open the window, as is…
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transformer used for 12v halogen will it work with LEDs?
I am replacing the two 12v halogen lights (20w G4 bulbs) in my cooker hood with LED equivalents (12v 1.5w). I am wondering if the tranformer which supplies the existing lights will work with the LEDs - the transformer outputs 11.5v 3.95A?
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Special Pressure Cleaner
I am looking for a pressure cleaner that can be used without connecting it to the water mains. The pressure cleaner will need to have an inlet that will accept water from a reservoir. Has anyone out there seen such a machine?
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Which electric screwdriver?
Planning to board our loft, can anyone recommend a good electric screwdriver for attaching wood loft boards to thick plastic loft legs? The screws would need to go in quite easily as I'm not good at diy. Thanks!
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Vax Carpet Cleaner - Unrepairable?
I've been having trouble with a Vax carpet cleaner so I contacted their service department. The agent diagnosed the problem as "This sounds like an internal fault", then when I asked how to get it fixed he replied "We would only be able to offer a discount on a new machine for you. We are unable to offer any repairs to…
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Mice coming from next door?
Hi everyone! I was hoping someone else has some advice as to what to do about this. The TLDR: We suspect we have mice coming in through the house attached to ours. Is it possible to block that off at all, and if so, how? Context: We have mice in our house for the THIRD time and even though we have been really lucky wrt how…
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Outside tap needs attention
My outside tap has been difficult to turn off fully for months now and it's started leaking through the gland now too, so it needs sorted. It's been there more than 24 years. I'm just looking for advice before I tackle it. I've done loads of DIY, including plumbing and have a good range of tools, so I'm reasonably…
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Possible asbestos in artex wall
I have an old bungalow which has artex in a wall in the kitchen which ive been told may have asbestos fibres within it. Problem is ive recently had a rewire so part of the chasing was done in that wall before the cables were run through and then finally re-plastered. So, the asbestos, if its there, will have been disturbed…
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HELP - Drainage
In desperate need of help with regards to drainage at back of the house. We have a patio area - still post renovation state without paving etc. We have a retaining wall and the aim is to have a French drain along bottom of this wall to take water away. Now, while that is the plan, we cannot get anyone to come quote. Wait,…
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Fridge freezer with large freezer and small fridge?
Does anyone make one? The best I can find is 50/50. But we want one to go in the garage with 75% freezer and a small fridge just for cold drinks.
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Planning permission - change of use - build - divide
Hi everyone. Applying for change of use, office to residential, small plot, South East. Paid for pre-planning advice, to confirm if change will be accepted or not, sizes, no of rooms, etc All good. The only bad news, the council needs a certain amount of garden space, more beds, more space. Building footprint must be…
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Chimney Breast surface
Hi all, Have a second viewing of a Victorian terraced property tomorrow. Like the house but main issue I can see is the surface of the chimney breast highlighted in upstairs bedroom (green) and downstairs dining room (blue). Chimney is lacking flashing on the left side as you can see but from the picture in the loft I…
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Home Emergency cover - NCD
Does a claim on Home Emergency Cover affect NCD on Hastings Direct Home insurance ?It is through a separate company (and paid extra for)......
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Boiler Central
Boiler Central ,has anyone had any dealings with this company good or bad?
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Sink distance from Electric Hob
Hi The builders who are installing our kitchen have moved a sink location from the original design without informing us, because they said it would provide more counter space. Whilst true the sink is now very close to the electric hob and oven.....is it safe to do this? Its only about 30cm from the edge of sink to the edge…
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Where to buy kitchen units?
I want to renew a small kitchen. I only need 3 base units and 2 wall units. Plus some worktop. Where's a good place to pick this up flat-pack, off the shelf? I costed this out at Wickes, and it comes to £1000. I did the same at DIY kitchens, and it's similar. I was, naively, expecting more like £50-100 per unit, but the…
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House treated by wood specialists and now unliveable due to the chemical smell
Woodworm specialist companies recommended spraying all of the floorboards in my house. A week after it was done, there’s a really strong pesticide smell in the house. I’m not sure what to do about this. I have since read about the treatment and I regret not having read more before agreeing to it as I now feel the chemical…
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BARB pop up on TV
Hello. I switched on my TV just now, nothing on as per but noticed Titanic on Channel 4. A pop up appeared from BARB saying they were monitoring what I was watching, I couldn't get to read the rest of the text before it disappeared. Has anyone else had this?
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