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Worcester boiler low pressure
I have a Worcester system boiler and about twice a year it goes to low pressure. But when I top it up, it jumps to 0.2bar to 1.2-1.4 bar within a second. To me this is very strange as in my previous house it used to take a few seconds to top the boiler, not a split second. Do you think the boiler was actually low on…
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Sound proofing for steel bath
My bathroom is down stairs and every time the washing machine is on I get a loud banging through my steel bath so I was thinking of trying sound deadening mat that's used on stainless steels sinks but I don't know where I can buy it from so can someone recommend a place to buy it or something similar.
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Unhappy with new patio and steps
I have just had patio and steps done. I’m upset at the finish and I need assurance it’s not just me! It’s very upsetting. The puzzling thing is that it simply does not correlate with their usual work. They are highly recommended in the area. We’ve written a letter and he said he’ll be back after new year to rectify. The…
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How to identify smell coming through gaps in floorboards
Hi, very recently we have started to become aware of a noticeable smell coming up through gaps in the floorboards in downstairs rooms of our 1930s house. If I had to try and describe it is almost like a sweetish, boiled cabbage smell...but not the obvious strong smell you would associate with a gas leak. I've managed to…
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Induction cooker - zones
Stoves sell this https://www.currys.co.uk/products/stoves-sterling-deluxe-d1000ei-zls-electric-induction-range-cooker-stainless-steel-and-chrome-10256489.html It's near £5K brand new but £2K on eBay (with cosmetic scratches) I think that one uses touch screen instead of knobs too? Which could be an issue when it comes to…
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Repairing peeling paint
I've got a few ceilings with peeling paint that I want to repair but need advice about how to do it. The areas affected are not very extensive at all but the complication is that the ceilings are 'artexed' and the artex contains asbestos, so I'm reluctant to do anything that might disturb it.
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Ottoman bed sturts
One of my ottoman bed sturt is fallen and screw came off while I was closing it. now I’ve tried to put it back but its not fitting in the gap. it seems a little bog for the space now. The bed base is quite heavy because its solid wood can lift it up properly too. the sturt is not extended, Plz advise should I get a new one…
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House Anxiety
I guess this a call for support. We bought this house a few years ago and I've done nothing but worry about it since. The drainage is poor, the roof leaked and there's cracks in the walls. My main worry is subsidence or something structural. I grew up with very little and always dreamt of having my own house (with an apple…
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New kitchen sink waste outlet through wall
Hello. We are installing a kitchen ina different part of the house. In its current location, it seems the hole through the wall form the kitchen sink waste outlet is too high relative to the trap in the sink waste. So, we are getting the plumber to cut a new hole for the waste through the wall for the sink in its new…
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PIV unit in a 27sqm flat overkill?
I have recently moved in to a small studio flat (27sqm including bathroom) with an open plan kitchen. Even though I haven't cooked or dried any clothes yet and I keep bathroom door closed, I've noticed every morning I wake up to both windows (the living room and kitchen one) completely soaked top to bottom with…
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Wall sockets colour for white walls
I am moving into my new home this weekend. The entire house needs a re-wire and looking to replace the old existing wall sockets. Planning to paint all walls white as a starter for 10. The house does have dado rails, so going to paint these also white until I decide on what colour to paint these at a later date. What…
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Blink Doorbell Advice
I have bought the Blink video doorbell with sync module 2 to install at my Mum's house as a security measure. She does not use internet or phone apps apart from Whatsapp, so my thoughts were to have this installed so I can see who is at her door and also to alert me if she does not answer the door to visitors. I bought…
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Tiling Advice - Good or Bad Job
Hello Any tilers on this forum who can advise on the finish of this shower that I've had recently tiled. I asked why trim wasn't put in the top of the pattern but was told it's because a decorator would normally put calking on there to finish it off but then when I pressed and insisted on a trim he said it would not be…
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Boiler Frost protection
Hi, We have the Worcester boiler CDi 29 Classic, located in the loft. As we have now started going away during the winter months I have some concerns regarding frost damage. The boiler has two frost protection features: ‘Frost Protection’ (For the boiler) and ‘Holiday Setting’ which will turn off the heating system and…
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Gas strut for Ottoman bed has fallen off, won't go back on
Hello, I saw a similar post to this on this forum so thought someone might help. One of the two gas struts for my Ottoman bed has fallen off (and the two nuts that attach it) and it won't go back on. As odd as it sounds, it seems to have become slightly too long for the space it is meant to go in. My landlord suggested…
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Shower tray went bang!
Partner was in the shower today and there was a loud bang - I thought he’d dropped something but no. There is now a large crack in the shower tray which goes outside of the slidey door enclosure and lets water out. Of course we stopped using it immediately. It appears we need a whole new quadrant enclosure as the doors and…
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What are my chances of making this?
Nothing outstanding - I want an L shaped corner desk and have been looking for ages. They seem to have the short side on the wrong side or be beautiful and wildly expensive.I saw this, perfect. But it's from Hong Kong so the returns would be horrendous ;)…
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Use Laptop On TV
Hi I am a member of a few apps which are linked to YouTube channels which I can view on my big smart TV screen, but as far as I know I can only watch the bonus footage on my laptop or mobile. I have an old laptop and even an old tablet that I was able to view the Patron and similar apps on them. I'm wondering if there's a…
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How can I unblock washing machine drain pipe?
Just to be clear, I don't mean the drain pump and I don't mean the drainage hose that are parts of the machine itself. I'm talking about the vertical white plastic waste pipe attached to the kitchen wall and which the machine's drainage hose empties into. The machine itself is draining perfectly well. This has happened…
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Anti mould paint
Hi, I need anti mould paint recommendation please. Also, I'm thinking to buy a spray paint for temp/small job as current weather is not ideal to paint/repaint the whole room. Google search recommend Polar or Ronseal. Are they any good? Thanks. San
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