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Expecting a massive price uplift - radiator install
FINAL UPATE 18/06/2024 NEW UPDATE AVAILABLE ON PAGE 4 23/05/2024 A few weeks ago I had a local heating engineer quote me a price to install a new radiator onto the existing system (not replacement - new install). Said it would be less expensive if I sourced the parts myself and he wrote out a list of exactly what was…
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Should I use a planning consultant?
Neighbours are looking to do an extension this year to their semi (Corner), extending their front and back. I am terraced. My concern is the loss of daylight to the room at the front which although the estate agent marked it as an entrance hall (its approx 13ft by 4ft) I use this as my office wfh 3 days a week so I would…
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Induction Cooker
I've decided to replace my very old gas cooker with an induction cooker. I'm looking at the AEG CIB6732 over a less expensive one because it has knobs which appear to allow little adjustments of the hobs rather than just increments of 1,2,3...9 which most of them seem to have (which is what previously put me off making the…
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I need a self propelled lawnmower.
Hi there folks, Due to a back injury flaring up often, I have decided that it is time to buy a self-propelled lawnmower, rather than keep using my 27 year old push Rover one. I think it will probably make mowing lawn at front and back ( back sloped) easier for me. I had a look at Screwefix and saw this,…
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Bathroom mixer tap - cold not working properly
Hi, For two or three months now the cold water tap hasn't been working properly in my bathroom sink which is getting very annoying. Nothing flows out of it unless you turn it on and nothing comes then turn it off screwing the tap very tightly and then if you turn it back on there's usually something. I don't know what to…
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Boiler recommendation and cost
Hi. I have a 1 bedroom flat in London which I rent out to tenants and looking to replace the 10+ year old Valliant boiler as it has had various parts replaced over the years. The purpose built flat has 3 radiators and a towel one in the bathroom. The flat is energy efficient built in 2007 so rarely do you need the heating…
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Deterring Rats From Garden, Problem Neighbours
About six weeks ago, while working in my previously overgrown garden I noticed a rat running along the back of my property by the fence. I have dug out tree stumps and cleared any weeds down to the ground across the whole garden, with the eventual plan of having only well maintained grass and a few plants out there. My…
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removing Rustins plastic coating/hardener
hiI mixed above and re did my wood work tops. Stupidly I tried to rinse the bowl out in my belfast sink and the glue like remants are on my sink. Does anyone know what I can use to remove these remants? thanks
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Patio disaster
Hello, we have just had a 70sqm porcelain patio fitted. The job is considered 'complete' by the installer but the process and end product is covered in problems. Would be great to get some honest opinions. Currently there are 4 areas of water pooling/puddles. Some of the slabs run off of the house, some off to the garden,…
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Help finding suitable fence/gate?
Hi all Hoping some can advice and with some links please. I have absolutely no clue how to go about this but willing to learn. We need a fence and gate with a total length if 2m with gate not being any longer than 1.4 and the fence being 0.6 metres. Please see photos, basically just to mirror our neighbours fence and…
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Which Scotchbtite pads for oiling door
Not sure what is most suitable Scotchbrite pad to use for rubbing down an oak veneer door between coats of Osmo door oil; white (no grit) or gold (1000-grit)?Thanks
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Immersion heater money saving on flexible tariff.
I thought I would share my good experience that has reduced my electricity bill significantly. I have a flat with a 3kw immersion heater that provides hot water. The cylinder was replaced about 5 years ago so it is well insulated and crucially it is timer controlled. Heating is by gas warm air which works very well.…
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Neighbour works, house shaking
Two doors down are building a whole new house with basement. The last two days my whole house is shaking. The chair I'm sat on, the floor lamp etc actually moving. How concerned should I be? What, if any, actions should I take? I have a letter from the contractor with contact details, should I phone/email them? Tell the…
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Heat Pump Tumble dryer. Initial findings and thoughts.
Bought a new Bosch WQG233D8GB 8kg Series 6 Heat Pump Condenser Tumble Dryer a week or so ago. Bought for £675 from a big company who deliver nationwide (excellent service incidentally). It replaced an 18 year old Siemens 5 kilogram capacity vented dryer (which was still working when I sold it for £20). £20 wasn't much and…
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Fence height.
The property on one side of us has put an extra panel on the existing fence - on our side it is now over 8 feet high. They say the fence is 6 feet high on their side - does anyone know if we are right to complain please?
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Neighbour building works & Party Wall Act
Our next door neighbours are planning major building work on their house, and we've just been solicited by a chartered surveyor advising us that the works fall under the Party Wall Act 1996, and offering their services. The neighbour's house is adjoined to ours. Both are 3-storey townhouses, built around 1970. Our house…
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Do I need planning? Has anyone used Studio Charrette
Hi, Im looking to replace my porch which is literally falling down. The porch is currently 4sq m, but Id like to increase the floor area to about 6sq m. Ive been on the Planning Portal, which recommends a company called Studio Charrette. They said they will do a Planning Appraisal for me. Has anyone used them? Or perhaps I…
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Dyson animal ball
Hi ya I have just purchased the Dyson animal ball.the gold top one.It's supposed to have self adjusting head for going from carpet to hard floorsWhen I tested it and going from carpet to hard floor the self adjusting head does not self adjust and the Dyson refused to move on the hard floor. I had to manually alter the head…
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Patio installed incorrectly
Patio, is this reflective staining Looking for help / advice on a patio I’ve just had professionally laid that is in my opinion already showing reflective staining The contractor stated the flags (Indian stone) would be laid on a full bed. They have since said they were laid on a ring / dab and tapped down enough for form…
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Door handles
Apologies for the pretty dry subject here but I was after opinions regarding internal door handles. We’re currently renovating a house and the rooms are all varying colours, most I’d consider bold. Although I haven’t bought them yet I’m expecting at least 3 different colours of plug sockets/light switches throughout. Based…
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