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How To Remove Hoppe Concealed Fixing Handle ?
As title. Handle has come loose on door but has no visible fixings. internet says remove screws or pins in handle, there aren't any. There is a slot in the bottom but can't see if it does anything. Any ideas please.
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Will the Combi Boiler Fit?
Currently in the process of switching to a combi boiler, but running into some issues with space. A reputable boiler engineer came round and confirmed that fitting a Navien combi (395mm wide) would be fine—our current boiler is 390mm wide. I ended up ordering the same boiler through BOXT, as they were £1,200 cheaper than…
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Minor crack in sink -
I've got a minor crack in the bathroom sink (it's either ceramic or porcelain) that I need to repair. Would a 2 part epoxy resin do this job? Some only seem to be water resistant and/or not white so would welcome recommendations. I'm not a DIY expert so the easier the better! Thanks
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Chinese Takeaway and the lounge carpet...
Had a Chinese takeaway, and for some reason decided to throw it all over the lounge capet! The plate slipped and next thing I knew it was all on the floor :( I cleared up the immediate mess, dabbed the carpet, then applied bicarb and left overnight. While it is mostly out, there is one part which still has a definate smell…
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Converting Small Space Airing Cupboard to Shower Unit
Our house is currently on the market, but we only have one bathroom and no shower. Most of the competing 4 bed properties in our area have at least an en suite, so we’re looking at ways to make ours more desirable. We’re thinking of converting to a combi boiler to get rid of the tank in the airing cupboard, and then using…
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buildings insurance annex listed buildings
Hope this is the correct category. We renovated some out buildings 12 years ago into a 3 bedroom cottage on the in-laws listed property/land, some of our money is invested in it, there is about 30 metres of garden between them, everything is separate electric, council tax etc. when it comes to building insurance during the…
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Tying 2nd bell wire onto existing bell wire
I've got a 15m long telephone extension wire attached along the top of a skirting board and up and around 2 door frames, held in place with 'bell wire clips' (see photos). I now want to add a second such 15m wire (actually an ADSL cable) along the same route without removing the phone extension wire. I thought the easiest…
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Cost of skimming a small 3-bed bungalow?
I'm buying a 3-bed detached bungalow that hasn't been updated for good 20-25 years and most walls are covered in wallpapers. I imagine I would need to get all rooms (and Artex ceiling) skimmed after I remove the wallpaper. How much would be an appropriate quote for a job like this in the North West? The house itself is…
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Problem with Redrow shower - liability?
Recently noticed damp and mould in the floor of my bedroom wardrobe. On the other side of the wall is my en-suite shower. I have removed the bottom row of shower wall tiles and part of the shower floor tiling. Under the floor tiling is orange DITRA matting. Underneath the DITRA matting, the wooden sub-floor is completely…
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Bathroom towel rail TRV vibration
We have had a new bathroom installed,. Also our central heating pump has been replaced and the system flushed causing the system to run much more efficiently. When the temperature in the bathroom rises causing the towel rail TRV to turn off it starts vibrating, often quite loudly. One time I thought the noise was a…
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Laying Porcelain Patio
Hi, we have done the groundworks in preparation for laying a new patio with a Type 1 sub base with the intention of laying the tiles too. However, due to time constraints we’ve had a quote to lay 20m2 tiles which involves levelling, using a whacker and laying the tiles. We’ve been quoted 2K. Does this seem reasonable or do…
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What can I treat this with
to stop it crumbling? It's a sheared off brick face which developed after new back door fitted in an old house. I just want to stop the crumbly bits dropping off.
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Can I have advice on induction hob (also query Pans)
Some advice please I am hoping to replace hob and at present have a ceramic hob which is down to just 3 zones working. I have been told induction warms faster and warms the pan not pan zone as ceramic. Plus wont start to warm unless pan on zone. Are they really better and possibly cheaper to run than ceramic. Any…
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Shower tray pooling
We bought a new build a year or so ago. Not many issues and generally get what I want/need but have had some interesting discussions regarding the en-suite shower tray which pools at the back. Having spoke to the manufacturer (ideal) they have said it’s potentially defective so builders have agreed to change but they’re…
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Deposit requested for a 2-storey side extension
Hi, We are about to have work started on an extension. We have been given a price of £89k. This is in the North West area of England. The builders have requested a deposit of £25k. For me, this sounds steep at just under 30%. I am wondering whether this is the norm these days or whether this is over the top. I was thinking…
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Stains on bathroom wall panels
I have a house I am getting ready to re-let. The previous tenant looked after the house well and left it tidy, but I have since noticed these orangey, spots stains in many areas of the panelling over the bath, toilet and basin. I initially thought elbow grease and a good cleaner would remove the stains. Some areas are not…
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Plumbing for fridge freezer
I'm just planning a new kitchen, and I'm wondering what plumbing to put in for a fridge freezer. Do they all use the same water connector?
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Badly fitted toilet? Need advice please
I live in a housing association flat and reported a cracked toilet pan. They sent 2 guys who fitted a new one like this. Toilet base held by 3 wood screws and wobbles when sat on. Interior of soil pipe exposed and faint sewerage smell. I have never seen a toilet fitted like this with a stained soil pipe exposed between the…
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Home extension and CDM regs
I'm looking to do a fairly sizeable home extension (2 storey. New bathrooms, kitchen, plumbing, solar, and heating). Planning permission has been granted, and I'm going to try and find an architectural technologist to help draw up the necessary documents for a full plans building regs approval. The thing that's thrown a…
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Air conditioning install
We've had a local installer quote to fit air conditioning in our home (in Sussex), wall mounted in two relatively small rooms with the intention of using his for cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. External multi-split unit, which will supply both rooms, is a Mitsubishi SCM30ZS-W (3.0KW) and the two internal…
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