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Cistern part needs replacing
The plastic thread on this part is visibly worn and slightly leaking. So two questions, is it simple to replace? And what the hell is it called so I can look for a replacement? (it's on the inlet pipe) (i already tried renewing the PTFE tape, just on the off chance, but made no difference)
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Adjust door closer speed?
Hello I bought a https://www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Adhesive-Drilling-Automatic-Punch-Free-Interior/dp/B0CPSPLQQX?ref_=v_sp_product_dpx However it closes the door far too fast and also slams the door so loudly. How can I adjust the speed it closes the door to a much slower speed? Thanks all
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Length of mortar course
I am trying to estimate as accurately as possible the total length of mortar in our 3 bed semi To start with - the property is built on a slope - so the rear is an extra 1 metre of wall depthI count roughly 60 brick courses with 215 * 65 mm bricks - with say 10mm between each course (for mortar)Then there's the vertical…
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Cavity Wall Insulation - Damp/Damage Claims
Hi, My parents had cavity wall insulation installed in 2005, the expanding foam type. They now have serious damp/water ingress problems on the gable end which I believe is due to driving rain. I therefore don't think it was appropriate to have it installed originally and would like to understand what recourse we have over…
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House alarms - any recommendations?
Hi all, I already have a Ring doorbell, so perhaps that's an option. Something without an ongoing subscription would be a bonus. Any good or bad experiences which you'd like to share?
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Mortar application for concrete blocks
Hi Just doing some patch plastering and there's gaps between some of the concrete blocks. I can get a 4.5" scraper in the gap but it's 3-5mm wide. I'm attempting to press mortar in and catch any surplus but it really needs injecting in. Just wondering if there's an easier way of reapplying mortar here. Any help appreciated.
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Which form of kitchen extension is the lesser evil - demolition or dead space?
We have lived in our house for about a year and are looking to do a kitchen extension on the back of our house to bring the 70s house into the modern age. We love the quirkiness of the house but because of the layout it means I'm struggling to extend in a way that doesn't mean demolition of walls or creating dead space...…
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What do you think of this cellar?
Considering putting in an offer on a lovely Victorian semi, but it has this cellar. I don’t intend to make it habitable, but wondered what your views on the black/damp bit might be? It’s mainly round this chimney area and not in the rest of the space. Thanks for your insights 😊🙏
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Remortgaging for new kitchen?
I’m looking at completely renovating my kitchen as it is currently falling apart. The only issue is I would know the best way to go about funding it. Would remortgaging be the best way to go? I am currently 2 and a half years into a 5 year fixed mortgage, the interest rate is 3.03%. I did the deal for this mortgage…
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Neighbour not cooperating
Hi, a few months ago I noticed a few small dark stains on the party wall that look like damp stains, like shadows under the paint. They are not even visible unless you watch them from a certaiin position and in certain lighting conditions, but in that case they show clearly. The damp meter (I know, it's unreliable, but…
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Beware of Currys. You can't change your mind once you open the box
As I have just discovered, if you buy a TV (or anything else, I believe) and you have opened the box Currys doesn't let you return it. You are stuck with it unless faulty. Next time I buy a TV I am going to go elsewhere... Argos lets you return stuff and so does Amazon. Not sure about other outlets, but I bet they do.…
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Hose pipe - gravity question.
I have moved our hose pipe round the corner and lifted it for aesthetic and practical usage purposes. It is a newly installed tap. There is a small loss of pressure since the move. My thinking is that if I cut the pipe leading to the reel, the water would flow out of the tap, travel almost horizontally to the reel and the…
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Porch paintwork replacement
My front porch has been neglected for a while (largely by the previous owners) and the layer of paint on the single skin brickwork wall is peeling away and needs to be reinstated. Talk to me as if I am ten years old. What do I need to do to firstly remove the existing paintwork on the wall and what paint product will be…
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Dishwasher not dispensing soap
Hi I have Bosch Hydrosensor dishwasher that came with the house purchase. I replaced this dispenser part as the soap compartment lid wouldn't stay shut. Now the lid on the new replacement won't open during a cycle. The washer maybe twenty five years old going on the model info. Model: Sgs5342gb/17 FD8010 Just wondering if…
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Fitting a bathroom using space from both rooms
am trying to fit an ensuite for Bedroom 1 utilising space from both rooms. I am trying to work out the best layout where it doesn't look like a box in the room and can integrate with the storage of both rooms to be as efficient as possible. Any ideas Thanks in advance.
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Low level toilet cistern leak!
My low level toilet cistern leaked this morning. It looks like its just the siphon connecting to the pipe that leads to the pan. Looking at the gasket it looks like it is slightly depressed but not convinced that it failed, thinking that the screw has worked loose from repeated leaning on the cistern over years. My…
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Beko Tumber Dryer not starting
Hi, any ideas as to whats happening with my dryer? It turns on sometimes but wont start, capacitors are both showing correct readings on multimeter. Any tips appreciated. Video here: https://youtu.be/HlyDLJdEwbY
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Toilet- water constantly flowing into toilet bowl
Hello Today, my upstairs toilet has started trickling water after it has been flushed. It’s trickling water at quite a fast rate. This has never happened before to either the upstairs or downstairs one. I THINK I have turned off the water valve for now - located under the sink basin there are two valves. The water has…
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Replacing cables on up and over single Cardale Garage Door.
20 year old manual up
and over single Cardale garage door. I opened the door the
other day, heard an unusual noise and saw a cable fly out from one
side. I managed to manoeuvre the door closed again but it clearly
needs rapairing. I have phoned around
local companies for a price to repair the cable. One company quoted…
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Nuki (or similar) unlocking for multi-point doors
We've booked a few airbnb properties over the last two years and some of these (all on the continent) had a clever locking system where a Nuki lock opening device sits on the key which in turn is in the cylinder (inside of course). The Nuki simply turns the key if you want to enter or leave and this can also be done…
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