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is this Fencing ok?
I've had new fencing put up around my property, I noticed that on some of the concrete posts only one side of the posts have screws, the other side is just the holes, is that ok? For example on the post in the photo it has 2 screws side by side (left and right) going down the length of the post, on my concrete post they've…
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Flat roof
I have a fairly large extension with a flat roof. Over time it has puddled in one place resulting eventually into a leak in the hallway. So we decided to get the roof recovered. As the room involved is always cold we decided to go for a "warm roof" I think that was the term. Anyway it involved completely removing the roof…
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Reducing condensation in the loft
Am I correct to think that running a fan in the loft for long periods should dry the loft and reduce any condensation that may form up there?Also, there's no down side to this given the fan is very cheap to run?
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Escalating to Energy Ombudsman for a second time, should I expect compensation?
Hi, Last year I posted about an ongoing issue with Biritish Gas charging me for a second account that wasn't mine. After them failing multiple times to resolve the issue, I escalated it to the energy ombudsman who found in my favour and I recieved an apology and £100. This year, I live in a different house with a different…
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Cavity wall insulation grant
Hi, applied to be considered for a grant for cavity wall insulation and our energy provider Octopus contacted us to say we qualify and requested we complete a form. At the very beginning there's an info video about condensation in the home . Immediately after that it asks that you agree to having trickle vents added to…
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Extractor fan position
Our new place doesn't have an extractor fan in the bathroom; I'm decorating, so I might as well do it now. I believe they are normally positioned opposite the point of air ingress - in this case the door. Pretty much the only steam generated comes from the shower, so I was tempted to place it above that. Only down side is…
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Sealing gaps in wall
Happy new year. I live in a block of flats. It's pretty well insulated, except for the floor-level kitchen cabinets. As shown in the photos, the backs of the cabinets are open. Behind them there is just bricks. On the rare occasions that the adjoining neighbours smoke, the smell comes right in. Also the occasional mouse…
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Leak in Facia below gutter
Hi, I got leak conming from the facia below the guitter (highligted between two yellow lines)... Any idea how to go around fixing this. Its on groundfloor and I can do most DIY stuff. Thanks
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Vaccum cleaners
How long do they last for? Mine is at least 5 years old but could be a lot older. It is like this model Buy MIELE Complete C3 Active Cylinder Bagged Vacuum Cleaner - Petrol Blue | Currys It does not clean properly anymore.
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My washing machine isn't draining and the filter looks clear. Any ideas?
The spin and drain and other cycles make no difference. There was a pool of water and as I took the filter out to check it, this drained the water that was in the machine. Just spent £100 quick getting the heating part fixed so not keen to spend more money on it! Any ideas?
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Removal of bluetack
My son has just pulled down multiple posters in his room and I now have lots of bluetack on the walls that I'm finding difficult to remove. Any ideas on what will get it off?
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Soundproofing solid party wall
we live in a 1930’s build semi. Solid brick walls including the dividing wall. Our neighbours voice is piercing and can hear it through the wall at times, even with our TV on. We’ve 2 areas we’d like to soundproof, either side of the shared chimney breast. Each area of wall is 1.85m wide by 2.4m high. would one or 2 layers…
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Hot water and old boiler
The hot water in our house fluctuates a lot. In the kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom mixer taps it takes several minutes for the hot water to come through, and a lot of cold water is wasted. Then once the hot water comes through, it lasts a little while then goes cold again. The water temperature on the boiler is turned up,…
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How do I get a washing machine back under my counter???
Just had a new one delivered, and had to move it out to have a look at something. Now it's impossible to get back! Tried a "tip" I saw on YT about putting card under the front feet but it changes NOTHING! I think I'm going to have to call someone out to do it for me!
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Party wall
To cut a long story relatively short; our property has a garden wall at the bottom, about 7 ft high, that separates it from the car park at the rear of a block of some 10 flats. A couple of years ago the wall at the front of the block of flats fell down, the wall itself was a relatively modern structure..and totally…
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which brand of upright, freestanding freezer to get for garage
I need to replace my Siemens freezer which is now 14 years old with another one to be stored in the garage (reason for change is width as current one is 70cm wide). It needs to be upright, freestanding, frost free, no wider than 60cm and freezer only. I was going to buy the same make again but have been told that the gas…
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Induction Hob - flush or 'surface mount'
I see some induction hobs can be mounted so their top is flush with the worksurface, others are surface mounted, so the glass top is sat ON the worksurface. Has anybody had experience with both? The flush ones look sleek, but I worry about fitting and replacement, should one go wrong.
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Replacent gas boiler room thermostat
Hi all, couple of queries on the above.current 'old style' room thermostat is faulty.i try to set temp low but I think it's a guessing game.i want to change it for a fancy pants digital one.do I need an electrician or a gas fitter? It's a Worcester biscuits boiler about 10 years old.is it one size fits all or are they…
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Help understanding boiler modulation
I’m looking at new boilers and a bit confused about efficiency and modulation. from my understanding a combi can be set to have 2 different flow temperatures, hot water and heating. a standard heat only boiler will just have one, which will need to be 65c or more as the hot water storage needs to be that high for…
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Xpelair front cover removal
Hi all, I was wondering if someone could help. I have two Xpelair ceiling fans (bathroom and kitchen) and one does not provide any airflow (just noise), while the other is working but very dusty. I would like to open them up to see whether some cleaning would help but I am unable to remove the front panels. I do not see…
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