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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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Aged Parents Conservatory Guarantee Running Out
My folks have had a conservatory for 9.5 years which has leaked every year during heavy rain. The company have been out many times but the leaks have always come back. My old man has recently disclosed all of this to me and asked me (with 6 months left on the guarantee) to help him get it fixed in warranty. I've left a…
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Help me locate this smell!!
I'll start by explaining the layout of my home here: As you walk in the front door, there is a very small laminate area where I keep my shoes and coats. To the left is the door to the lounge, in front of you is the staircase. The kitchen-diner is accessed via the lounge, also through another door. The bathroom is at the…
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Change ‘dumb’ heating controller for a ‘smart’ one?
Am having an issue with my heating controller. It’s a simple one, Drayton I’m pretty sure. It only controls the heating to the radiators on the top and basement floors of the house. There is a separate controller for the UFH system in the middle level of the house, and this also controls the hot water. This controller is…
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Are These Issues Easy To Fix?
What would I need to fix these issues? I'm talking about tools and materials that I would no doubt need to buy or borrow to fix such. I also need to change the blinds. So I believe I need to replace the rack if that's even how you phrase it? As you can see it's two relatively small, but very noticable, holes in the wall…
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Gas to Induction Hob Users - A Good Choice?
Has anyone gone from gas to an induction hob? Why did you and would you say it's worth it?
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Bespoke skirting recommendations
Hi, I want to replicate my Edwardian skirting and wondered if anyone had any recommended places? We are based in London. I have looked locally and the costs are insane, the only reasonable place who were transparent with the cost of the cutter is too far away. They charged £75 for the cutter and then it was normal prices…
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New Xmas toy - thermal imaging camera
Hi, I treated myself to a Topdon thermal imaging camera that attaches to my phone to help me locate cold spots. It’s a lot of fun! My front door area/hall is always freezing and I took this snapshot: Is this likely the causes of the lack of ability to heat this space? It’s a wooden door with a small single glazed window,…
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Boiler condenser pipe letting water back
We had a boiler fitted in February 2022 and have noticed recently the condenser pipe is letting a small amount of water back into the house. The condenser pipe comes out of the bottom of the boiler and then directs left and connects to a larger pipe in the wall with an overflow reducer. The water is coming back through the…
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Confused about rewiring a replacement time lag switch
Hello there, I wonder if anyone can help with this. I have a time lag switch to control a power shower. It goes off after 20 minutes. These uses two cables only, no need for a neutral. The new time lag switch does require a neutral. The confusion is that I have two neutral joined together not attached to anything, can I…
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Double glazing question
Hi, We have a 60s build house which may have the original windows. We get a lot of condensation on the windows and they are quite mouldy. There is a little bit of mould at the top of the walls in the house which are external as well. We are going to change the windows and we have had the sales pitch from a national vendor…
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Cooker Hood recommendations
Hello, Though I would change my cooker hood as:- 1 the lighting is bad and being partially sighted I need good lighting 2. I keep hitting my head on it :) I was thinking of one of those angled ones , also not too fussed about its extractor abilities only after ok which I know seems odd as that's its main function. I would…
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Condensation in and on double glazing
2 months ago I had new windows fitted in kitchen and bathroom and a new back door with glazing that opens into the kitchen. Now the weather has got colder I've noticed condensation on the new windows and door and even when I wipe it off it soon recurs and I can see it glistening where the rubber seal meets the glass. It's…
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Recommendations for Dehumidifier please
Hi have a property I rent . Tenants are not doing what they should . Producing a lot of damp and mould . Damp report done , no issues with house . Looking at buying dehumidifier, it’s a minefield!!!! Any advice welcome on makes to buy please . Looked at Meaco
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Conservatory subsidence, repair or rebuild?
Hello MS Experts! I am after some advice! Sorry its a bit long! A few years ago, I noticed cracks both indoors and outdoors where my conservatory met the rear of my house. Conservatory is solid brick walls at both ends, and dwarf wall to the rear, with a polycarbonate roof. Its quite large at 5m x 3m and is open plan with…
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