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Boiler pressure query
Apologies for another thread on this subject as I searched many but couldn't find one that matched our problem. We moved house recently and I had the boiler serviced before we moved in. The engineer said it was all good and well maintained. Since then it keeps losing pressure overnight when the boiler is off. I've followed…
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Correct tool for hose clamp
What is the correct tool to use with those sprung wire hose clamps? I've always struggled opening these with standard pliers as they tend to slip off easily I'm sure there must be a proper pliers or clamp for the purpose. It's the type of hose clamps you see inside washing machines, etc l
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Cooker hood question
We've just moved house and this is the cooker hood in the kitchen. I've never had one of these before so I'm not entirely sure how they work, but shouldn't it be venting somewhere??? The only thing at the top is the top of the cupboards. The hood sucks air when you switch it on but surely it has nowhere to go? 🤔🤨🫤
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Workman wants more money up front
So we are due to have a baby in the next week, and had seen a plasterer looking for quick jobs before the New Year. His work looked good and he came with some recommendations. He jumped at the chance to do some work quickly, and I understood he was keen to make the money, as he said he'd just become a dad too. He turned up…
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Big kitchen cabinet door connectors - can anyone ID?
We have some floor to ceiling cupboard doors in two halves that are connected in the middle with these plastic two hole acrylic type connectors - does anyone know what they’re called? One has sheared through - and need to get another. They look very inexpensive - but as the kitchen was purchased from wickes I’m not hopeful…
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How to fix this plaster?
I've got an upstairs window reveal, where the plaster keeps crumbling above the window. It seems dry, so I think maybe to do with condensation and that the window tilts open inwards. How could I fix it please so it doesn't keep happening? Thank you
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UPVC window stills
I prefer wooden ones but my question is if I went with UPVC do they yellow? I often put pictures and vases up so would they leave a mark? What do new builds usually go with these days?
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Party Wall Act - owner now trying to claim all expenses for works due to me disputing initially
hi all I have a dilemma 2021 someone bought the house next-door to me I live in a terraced street, I am mid terrace, from the get-go we had issues with the owner of the property, he was competing a total refurb on the property and within a few months he had undermined our fence at the rear, then was telling us our home was…
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Could hot fill appliances make a come back?
Ebac have always had hot fill Miele are pushing hot fill in their most expensive appliances, for washing machines / dishwashers I've never had a hot fill before, and apparently they weren't amazing on the efficiency side of things, and now Miele has both the "solarsave" dishwashers that take hot fill as well as just...one…
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Can't figure out how rats are getting in
We've had rats twice this year. The first time was in the cavity wall of the kitchen extension. It ate through the plaster to get into the kitchen so we were able to lay poison and traps and kill it. We had no idea how it got in the cavity (nor did pest control as no obvious entry signs or holes etc outside). We put some…
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Cheap way to touch up paint where I have filled in holes?
I have moved some pictures and other fittings around as well as a few scuffed marks on walls from previous tenant and where I have moved furniture. I know it's hard to get an exact match and I'd say the paint is just like a faint white, close to an eggshell but I know it fades with age so just want it to cover the parts…
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replacing fluorescent light
hi all a quick 1 my old mother lives in council private accom, her fluorescent light comes on then goes out after 10-15secs, 2 questions 1st question could this be the starter? and 2nd question the markings on the tube is F58W/840 T8, i am wanting this replaced tomorrow and i have looked on screwfix they are not showingf…
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‼️ Advice on incompetent plumber needed, re flood
Hi everyone, Not really sure if this belongs here but would appreciate opinions and advice. A family member recommended a self-employed 30yrs+ experience plumber to fit a new sink. He, the plumber, decided he could do it on Dec 23rd. Half a day job. Rather than remove the dishwasher in the adjacent kitchen carcass for…
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Newly fitted bathroom...and the bath is cracked?
Hello! We had a new bathroom fitted the week of 25th November, everything was supplied and fitted by the company we chose to use. We decided to have some spotlights and ceiling panelling fitted which they needed to re visit and do (it wasn't part of our original quote) which they did on the 18th December; which my mum was…
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Advice on whether mixer tap showers work ok
Just looking to refit the bathroom and would appreciate some advice please. Our bathroom fitter says we should install a separate thermostat bar with shower and soaker above the bath but our neighbours just have a mixer tap with the shower coming off the taps and they say it works well. The hot water comes from a fairly…
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Help with securing front door against crowbar attack
One of my neighbours was broken into just before Christmas, they got into the flat communal corridor somehow then crowbarred her door open. I want to secure mine a bit better. I have a 5-lever mortice bolt, but the bit it bolts into on the door frame (sorry don't know the proper name) is held on by 4 screws that only…
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Bathroom extractor fan timer options
HiOur bathroom extractor fan works fine except it stays on only for a minute.Switch for the lights and extractor fan are outside the bathroom door.Extractor fan is inline type and well away from the vent.Unfortunately to change the timing of the extractor fan we need to break open the otherwise perfect ceiling.I was…
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New water tank needed?
A friend of mine recently had a split water tank and it caused a lot of damage. It isn’t something I had thought of so I looked in my loft at the tank and it is plastic and has the date 1991 on it (although the house was built in 1998/9 I think?) - is it worthwhile replacing it or is that a rarity and not something I need…
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Condensation, PIV or Dehumidifier
Moved into a new house that was empty for about 12 months. To start with the large conservatory pours with water. We had all the Windows on trickle lock and had the heating on once a day, which seemed to make it worse. We've now turned off the radiators, shut the Windows and are running a dehumidifier, that's made it feel…
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How to fit a ratflap?
Hi all Does anyone know possibly how I can fit a rat flap in here. The pipe is 6" but the chamber above only allows access of about 4". We have a 6" rat flap? Hoping someone can help please?
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