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Sorting rusty box steel.
Hi. Box section steel sections, with extensive, but surface, rust. I'll be wire brushing to get rid of all loose stuff, but what then? What are the latest solutions? Used to be things like rust 'converter', which supposedly turned rust into an inert and hard compound, ready for painting over. Any good? Any recommendations?…
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Aqualisa Electric Shower leaking heavily from back/bottom of unit
Hi, was hoping someone might have some advice on how I may be able to fix this or ideally diagnose the issue? I found another thread on here (https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2867796/aqualisa-electric-shower-pressure-relief-device) and followed the PRD fix a member kindly posted up, but it hasn't made any…
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2 zone valve question
We've had problems with heating - hot water ok but radiators cold. Fault is with zone valve. If I move it to manual, get hot water and heating but don't think the thermostat or timer will work. I can control it if I move the timer to 'on' for both heat and water but it just says on. Question - if I use specialist wd-40 on…
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Home improvement tips and advice
I am looking to redecorate my living room, but on a budget. We currently have wooden floors and light grey sofas. But i dont want a grey living room. I would like to go for a modern, chic aesthetic with neutral tones, but still with a bit of character. Any tips or recommendations of furniture, decor, panelling, coffee…
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How to relieve pressure in towel rail loop
I have a couple of towel rails which are on their own towel rail loop in my (oil-fired) heating system. The return valve on one of the towel rails has started to leak badly. I have shut it off and part dismantled it to try to put some PTFE tape around the gland (done once already two years ago but has now failed) but that…
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Getting the right size upvc door handle.
So our door handle went knackered. Learned that there's different sorts & so took the appropriate measurements to make sure I got the correct one. Fitted it & it fits & is as it was sold, except it's different.... With the old one, the barrel was flush with the handle. This one is obviously 'deeper' and so the end of the…
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Building Control, small lean-to roof, rafter replacement
I'll preface this with saying that I know this kind of work gets done without telling Building Control. But I'd really like the paperwork to be in order and it feels like this could be more straightforward than I'm managing to make it. By local BC have also proved very difficult to just call and have an informal chat with,…
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Cost-Effective Ideas for Designing a Small Office Development Room
I’m setting up a development room for my office and want to keep things practical without overspending. Any suggestions on how to design it efficiently, from layout and lighting to furniture and tech setup while keeping costs low but quality reasonable? In designing I think wall arts 🖼️ furniture, computers alignment,…
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Can Homeserve fail my boiler if its working fine
Hi, I took out homeserve boiler cover a month ago and an engineer visited last week to do a boiler check and a service. Whilst he was at my flat he mentioned the boiler didn't have an inspection hatch so he couldn't check the flue bracket. He said I shouldn't worry and I could buy a hatch from a nationwide diy merchant if…
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Lowering rear wheels on under counter fridge
I have an under counter fridge and under counter freezer but they are both constantly running since having my kitchen re-floored a couple of weeks ago and I realised the floor level was raised by a few millimetres and thus there is not now adequate clearance between the top of the appliances and the worktop. To be honest…
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Windows changed, cracks appeared. Lintel issue?
We had the window frames in an old bay window replaced in the summer (new ones pictured below, since been plastered over). Since then, cracks have appeared in the mortar on the right hand side of the brickwork surrounding the window (pictured below, crack at the top and middle). Should this be a simple external repointing…
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Vibrations in loft
We had a second storey put onto our house and moved to sleep in the new loft. However we can feel all the vibrations from people walking underneath on the first floor and closing doors etc. There’s already a space between the 2 floors with a gap between the first floor ceiling and loft floor, so we’re really confused why…
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Conservatory box gutter leaking?
Hi all, Pretty tired of leaks at this “home”, but here we go again! We’ve a leak (circled). I’ve a suspicion the water is getting in on the far end of the box gutter (doesn’t look greatly sealed), running under the gutter (on top of the PVC), and finding the lowest point… Any thoughts based on the photos? Excuse the…
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Advice on filling gap around new window frame.
I'm soon to fit new uPVC window in a brick built shed. The manufaturer recommended taking (minimum) width and height measurements then subtracting 25mm to each. I'll use the normal external sealant but there's likely to be a bigish gap here and there. I seem to remember reading about an expanding foam that was more…
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Felt installed under Eaves felt support trays-and other issues.
Hi folks, Advice appreciated regarding these issues, I got a guy in to fix a leak, did work for me before on the roof of a outhouse which I was more than happy with. Further to a previous thread I got him to fix a leak in home that has a tiled roof (built in 1988) got the Eaves felt support trays as well to install, The…
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Condensation in loft
Hi all I've been advised that it might be a good idea to have some vents installed in my loft. To help minimise condensation. Does anyone have any advice as to what sort of vents and who I'd ask to do the job. For example, would a 'handyman' be able to help or would I need a roofer? Any advice would be very welcome Thanks
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Central Heating Boiler or System
Central Heating sometimes works sometimes doesn't, currently
it won’t fire up. When it does work the radiators don’t get up to normal temperature. I spoke to the boiler manufacturers, Vaillant, and had a guy
out who told me it was a system problem and probably a blockage and the wiring
to the boiler had not been installed…
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Cost of building two semidetached houses in London
I’m just after a rough ball park cost of building two semis on a suburban site in London. Each 1500 sq ft on 3 floors. Brick, with a tiled roof. On a clear site, with good access. Anyone have any idea?
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Bird Guard Query
Hi All, This bird guard was installed yesterday. Does it look a little crooked or am I being picky?
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