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Worried about chasing tradesman
A few weeks ago I made a thread about contacting a joiner last Easter about supplying and fitting two double glazed windows and him disappearing after I gave him almost one thousand five hundred by bank transfer last June and meeting him in November and him saying he would do it before Christmas, but not coming and myself…
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Poor window installation?
Hi, my new windows are nearly all fitted but I have concerns. The bay windows sills have a 2cm difference on the outside as they go round, one of them on the inside has a size difference at the side of it compared to the other (opposite windows), bits they've said they've finished still need sealed, expanding foam has been…
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Squeaking wooden floor
A couple of my wooden floor boards are squeaking when I walk on them. I think there is slight movement but can't be sure. I'm in a ground floor flat with no carpet. Will the floor collapse?
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Struggling with weed control despite some early success..
As you can see in pics attached, I had some success with weed control around my raspberry, strawberry & potato patches using grass cuttings & card boards and them together. I had some inputs from this forum to nail those successes. I still have another large patch of land at the back of my house which is not used for…
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Reckon this can be Fugied?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-acrylic-frame-sealant-white-310ml/57529 What are the chances that it can be successfully tooled using a rubber Fugi? Sprinkling water on it and stuff. Anyone tried this?Thanks.
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Leaking dormer.
Hi, I had a remodel done 9 years ago. After a year I had a leak through my kitchen ceiling from dormer above. Builder has been back many times, more than 50 . Eventually cut a hole in my ceiling ,allegedly fixed the leak . Repaired the ceiling. Leak started again. He’s still popping back with excuses and his silicone gun.…
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ninja air fryer af100uk liners
What's the best diameter liner to use with above air fryer Paper or Silicone If you have a link to liners suitable for my air fryer please post here Many Thanks
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Trickle vents
A couple of questions about the above if anyone can shed any light please. We recently had some Upvc windows replaced at the front of our house, the old windows all had trickle vents fitted and I assumed that the replacements would be the same. The new windows fitted to the bedroom and the en-suite have trickle vents as…
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Bath waste measurement question
Lovely DIY peeps - we need to replace our pop-up bath waste and overflow. Can anyone tell me which part the 'standard' fitting size 1.5" measurement applies to? The visible metal rim of the existing waste outlet is 70mm, and the actual visible opening (where the water disappears) is 1.75". Yes, I know - mixed measurements.…
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Cutting wooden fence posts
Hey guys, I have a number of 'I section' wooden fence posts which I need to cut down to say 30cm or so to 'top' some existing posts. These will be capped, so having a nice level cut is important. I have tried by hand, and this wasn't good, at all! At my disposal I have two tools, which aren't really suitable, but I need to…
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New galley kitchen needed
Am looking at renovating my 1 bed flat, room by room. The kitchen needs most work. Given the size of the space, I won't be changing the structure of the room. But want more than just changing colour schemes. The existing cupboards, worktops & flooring needs to be taken out & replaced. I've got 11 cupboards in total, one…
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Kitchen tiles dropping off
Has anyone got any good ideas? My kitchen is 38 years old, U shape, oak cupboard fronts, all original appliances. It still looks great - EXCEPT on one wall, behind the kettle and coffee machine, the tiles between the worktop and top cupboard have come loose and some have fallen off. It looks a real mess. The surface behind…
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Warm water from cold taps
Hello. We have a combi boiler that is about 13/25 years old. It is a Valiant Eco tec boiler. This morning we noted warm water from sink and basin taps, We did not bother with the bath tap as I assumed it would be the same. We ran the taps for 5 mins. The weather is a cool 17C here aTM I even turned off the boiler and…
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Combi boiler suggestions?
My 17 YO Potterton seems to be dying. The diverter valve has gone funny, requires seals etc etc. Clearly end of life. Plus now I'm getting E20 when trying to run a shower / cold water. Forget that. Time to replace it. Are there any decent makes/models that are reasonably priced? Or, is having to spend £1000+ a given unless…
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DIY pedestal for tumble dryer?
Currently the tumble dryer (front loading with water collection tray) is in the garage on the ground. I am looking to make it easier for my parents to use it so was thinking of building a pedestal to raise it up a bit. Would something like Wickes' C16 timber suffice for corners/support along with plyboard? Would C24 type…
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Which Baxi Flue do I need?
Here's my current Potterton in situ. Assuming I'm not going to be re-coring through my wall (no thanks) what replacement flue will I likely need? Going like for like on the unit positioning. Obviously with this level or knowledge I'm not planning to do the install myself! Here's the list of flues available... * Baxi…
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Everest 2020 Administration No Warranty
We had doors and windows replaced by Everest 2020. The back door was fitted in Feb, the windows in March 2024 and the front door was fitted Early April 2024. We had paid the deposit to the sales rep on the day he gave us the quote, then so much up front as they wouldn't place the order until we paid, the final payment was…
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Everybody needs good neighbours !
My neighbour, who we don’t speak to at all because of his arrogance regarding his constant DIY noise. Has taken it upon himself to replace his fence, that sits between our two properties. No consideration to us, no communication at all. He removed part of the fence 10 weeks ago, still not put anything back in. He’s removed…
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Battery powered WiFi essential oil diffuser?
So I don't really care for this being "smart" other than to tell me "your batteries are running low", or "you're out of fragrance" There is this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glade-Automatic-Spray-Freshener-Relaxing/dp/B07L9N5N9S Which is battery powered but the replacement sprays are more expensive than essential oils are. It…
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Plaster – Corner Bead Cracking?
Hi all, Two days ago, I'd skimmed some plasterboard (boxing in). PVA'd the day before, waited for that to dry. Then PVA'd, waited to go tacky, first coat of MultFinish on. After it had started to set, second coat on. Then, three wet trowels. Corner beads were stapled in place. Two boxing ins haven't cracked down the corner…
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