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How to deal with this problem on shower tray
Hi not sure you can see from picture but there is some kind of aluminium trim which has fully corroded at top. It does not effect anything but is very unsightly is there anything I can use to improve the look of this please ?
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'Hard' water build up in soft water area
I've recently moved into my first home and have noticed that despite cleaning regularly we get build up of hard water marks in the toilets, limescale around taps and in kettle, shower marks etc. This build up occurs quite quickly despite the fact we live in a soft water area? I've only moved 2 mins away from my parents…
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Glasses, frame repair broken in the middle, above nose
I got my glasses about 5/6 years ago. Not only did the frame cost me what I felt was a large amount of money but IMO they not only suit me but I feel very comfortable in them. They are heavy, men's glasses. With steel arms I've dropped them the other day and they broke its about the 12th time I had them above my head…
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Radiator Problem
I've moved into a new property with gas central heating. I have 2 radiators in different rooms which are piping hot near the bottom but barely warm towards the top. I've tried bleeding them but no air or water is coming out of them, so I can't seem get them to fully heat up. Is there anything else I can do fix this?
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Big gaps above windows
I have 2 small downstairs rooms each with a small uPVC window - one is a cloakroom and the other is a guest toilet. This is the only single storey part of the house (not sure if there is a name for this type of design) pictures below: Ignore the moss in the roof - it’s getting cleaned tomorrow! These rooms are always…
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ID type of wood flooring?
Bro has just had his flooring sanded. The first pic shows the freshly-sanded finish, along with the treated result under it. The second photo shows the whole floor after being 'oiled' - I don't actually know what coating was applied, but it was 'clear'.Could anyone ID the type of timber, please?Ta.
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CCTV camera choice - ideally with PC connectivity.
Hi.Looking for an affordable CCTV camera to replace the ancient SimCams I currently have. Similar setup is fine - ie WiFi, loop-record onto camera-fitted SD card, remote access to image on phone App, alerts, that sort of stuff - but ideally looking for similar access via a PC as on the phone. Why the 'ell don't they…
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Switching towel rails to central heating instead of hot water
In our current house, and the house before, the towel rails are/were hooked up to the same feed as the hot water tank, so they're only warm when the hot water is on. When we moved in, the previous occupants had the hot water turned on 24/7 so the rooms were always toasty, but when bills started going up I experimented and…
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Can anyone identify these tiles please?
Looking to extend the hearth rather than remove, original from 1960s chalet on the south coast (Hampshire). They’re 300mm sq and approximately 1 1/4” thick. the nearest I can see from searching is Spanish terracotta. Thoughts gratefully appreciated!
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Heating pressure losing 0.7bar per 24 hours cycle.
I have an oil fired system, it's a 1960s bungalow with pipes in the screed. There's evidence from previous works ( a while ago) of pipes not being lagged/protected within the screed. The boiler has been isolated during which the pressure gauge moved down a very small amount in 36 hours. When the isolation valves were…
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Mould Issues, PIV and work done or not?
Hi everyone, I’m dealing with a few issues at home and could really use some advice: Air Filtration with PIV DriMaster: I’m considering getting a PIV DriMaster for better air filtration and fresh air circulation. Will this help with air quality and mould prevention, or is it mainly for dealing with condensation (which I…
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Vaillant v-smart settings-help!
The Vaillant app is so complicated I have no idea how to use it or read it. There are 2 programmes comfort or eco. Hot water release is enabled in on these. i know how to set the temperature and a schedule but have no idea how to make up my own programme and get it right. We have a tank and a Vaillant boiler. The fitter…
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Bath overflow problem
Hi I am struggling to remove this cover from my bath. The metal seal has broken in places and so water is leaking through it. I can not seem to find the screw to loosen. will I need to remove the bath panel and undo it from the other side? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you
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Combi boiler bypass valve fitting cost
Hiwe have been advised to get a bypass valve fitted to our combi boiler system to improve boilers efficiency and life.How much would this cost in total -part supplied and fitted?
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Leaking washing machine
My washing machine has poured out a load of water this evening when on my typical wash cycle. Not a flood but a decent amount. It was fine the last time I used it a few days ago, no issue at all. Tonight though, I've had to use towels to soak up the mess.... Towels I now have no way of cleaning. Can anyone help figure out…
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Has anyone ever had a house rewire by a dedicated house wiring company?
I've often thought about getting our home rewired and found that their are some companies that exclusively do that work with quite a few guys on the job at the same time and it's a quicker job and cheaper. Can anyone tell me if you have ever used one of these gangs and if it went ok,I'm thinking there must be some good…
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Home Emergency cover - which one to choose?
Hi, Im newly on my own with kids and Ive just moved into an apartment ive bought. I want some kind of emergency cover because Im terrified of something going wrong and I have no experience, no DIY skills and almost no savings in case of an emergency. A cover that gives non-emergency protection on top is ideal because I…
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Height of an extension close to the boundary
My house is semi detached and my neighbour is building an extension about 6 inches away from the boundary. The planning which has now been passed shows a single storey next to the boundary. Does anyone know the rules on how high this can be. I thought it was 3 metres but it is being built higher than that.
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Tree cutting DIY?
I need to cut the main branch of this tree before starting work on my stable's roofing. The tree is awkwardly leaning, making the task more challenging. My plan is to use a chainsaw to cut it slowly, aiming for a controlled fall onto the roof, which has already collapsed due to rotten wood. Do you have any tips for this?…
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Neighbours extension and manhole
My neighbours have issued a party wall notice as they want to build a rear extension under PD, they want to have the wall on the boundary with foundations also partly on my side. Question I have is there is a manhole cover for access to the sewer in my garden, its 15cm from the boundary. Its a public sewer that runs…
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