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New tenant neighbours' behaviour
The next door house is a rental, and new tenants moved in
about 3 weeks ago, bringing 2 cars with them. They have a driveway which fits
both cars, and are very close to a private car park for additional use of
residents of the street only. They began putting one of their cars on the pavement at the
front of my own house,…
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Leaking around new boiler flue- who is responsible?
Hi, hoping for some advice as we're not getting anywhere with boiler fitters. So a year ago we had new oil boiler installed by reputable company and they said best place for it was in corner of our porch and they would cut hole in roof for vertical flue. We have never had any trouble with leaks prior to this. However after…
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Poor Picture On New Bush TV
I have just bought a 32" Bush 32FT24CA TV for the conservatory to replace my 10 year old Samsung which passed away I am disappointed with thee picture quality and have fiddled with the different modes and settings to no avail. I expected it too be as l;east as good of noy better than my old Samsung and it is nowhere near.…
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Discontinued Paint
Hi. I'm in the middle of painting and my paint has run out. It's Pure Brilliant White 000 from Wilko. Anyone know if I can still buy this anywhere? Tin says it's produced in Roebuck Way, Manton Wood, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Do they produce paint for other companies? Reluctant to try a different white in case it doesn't…
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Water flow
The water flow in our house is very poor especially the hot downstairs, was thinking about a booster pump but we have an electric shower and wondering if that would overwhelm it.
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Smoking Drill - End of Useful Life?
I've got a Bosch Hammer Drill which I've been using very infrequently over the last 10 years without any issues but just recently it started smoking and slowing down considerably to the point that it is now ineffective. After googling I've discovered that the problem is likely that friction in the gears is likely the cause…
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Does the Party Wall Act apply to sound proofing a shared wall
Good morning, I’m about to get quotes to sound proof a shared internal wall. It’s just occurred to be that the PWA might apply as technically I’m thickening the wall. However, I am not sure it’s necessary as I’m not affecting the neighbour’s wall. Does anyone know? Thanks in advance.
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Upgrading under cabinet lights to LED
I want to upgrade my flush mounted undercabinet lights to LED. There seem to be suitable replacements available but I am not sure of the wiring. The transformer for the existing lights is on top of the cabinet and I can easily replace with an LED driver - but the wiring to the lights themselves runs behind (and probably…
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Robot mower blades
Afternoon all Does anyone have any recommendations for robot mower blades? I have a gtech robot but the blades aren’t the most durable! Thanks in advance
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Toilet Syphon repair.
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Bathroom renovation - keep existing suite?
Help! I’m going round in circles. I have a functional bathroom that is totally outdated. It was built to a high standard in the 80s but is in need of renovation, including ceiling (currently polystyrene tiles 😬) and tiles to three walls (many have crazed). The problem is the bathroom suite… I love it! Armitage Shanks,…
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Dust from outdoor getting through upvc windows seal
Am getting dust I think it is cavity dust from outside on window sill. It seems the seal needs replacing. I have tried to use tape to seal temporarily but it is unsightly. Can I just reseal the top seal only. Have asked but they want to reseal the whole window which am not keen as do not want to encounter more problems in…
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Washing machine waste pipe overflowing
I have a washing machine in the utility with the waste hose from the machine loosely "plugged" in to the waste pipe. When the washer is dealing with a full load of clothes, it uses more water and the waste pipe isn't able to clear it in time. Since it's not a sealed pipe, it ends up overflowing. I don't think there's a…
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UPVC External Bathroom Pipe Replacement — DIY or Professional Job?
Hello, First time posting… In our new (old) house I need to replace these two horizontal 40mm upvc pipes and the tee joint that connects to the 32mm vertical pipe as its leaking where the tape is. It's the bath and sink outlets from the bathroom that connects to the soil stack on the right (second picture).…
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Insulation in kitchen?
Hello all We are getting the kitchen ceiling plastered and have taken down the false ceiling. We were wondering if we should insulate the kitchen ceiling before putting up a new plastered ceiling? We don't need to and worry about our newly installed electric cabled trapped in insulation as probably 50% of the kitchen…
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Criminal damage to property and taking legal action
Dear Forumites, I hope I've posted this in the most appropriate place! Please tell me if not. I recently bought a house which is being repaired, renovated, and refurbished. I wish to claim compensation from XXX (electricity supply company) who have severed my water and electric supply externally in the flagstoned front…
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Anyone recommend a non combustable insulation please?
Hello all Just wondering if anyone can recommend a non combustable insulation which can not sustain vermin and also is not toxic ie won't make your hands itch and you don't need to wear a facemask when installing it? I did find this one that matches the above apart from it being toxic and advised to wear a facemask and can…
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Internal wall insulation , worth the hassle ?
Has anyone got experience with Internal Wall insulation ( IWI ) installation - it downsides and the timescale of the install as it looks like quite a lot of work involved and for my Dad who is in his mid 70s maybe too much stress .. He received a ECO grant through through his energy supplier for external wall insulation…
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One radiator needs bleeding roughly every 2-3 heating cycles. No pressure gauge on Boiler.
So I had a replacement boiler go in during early November. I then noticed a few weeks later, the radiator in my living room was luke warm one side instead of hot, I bled it after the heating was off, and on the next heating it was hot everywhere. I thought all was good, but then a few uses later, the problem came back, I…
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Party wall situation
Hello everyone, We have planning permission for a 4.5m extension on our terraced house. One neighbor is fine with it, but the other has been difficult from the start. He claims it blocks his sunlight (which isn’t true) and has hired ‘Adam Joseph Chartered Surveyors,’ demanding we sign within 48 hours or get our own…
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