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Floor underneath carpet
I am currently ripping up a carpet that smells of dog urine in my new home. I know I need to clean the floor with biological washing powder / white vinegar. I am hoping that gets rid of the smell completely. Should I remove these loose and cracked tiles? Is it ok to wash the black floor underneath and will I need to do…
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WB Greenstar Highflow 440 - anyone familiar?
This fellow is displaying only a 't' symbol. This appears to indicate when the small built-in DHW cylinder is being heated up, but it's on all the time - for days now. In addition, the boiler doesn't respond to a CH demand.I've tried turning it off and on, and pressing the 'reset' button, but now't. Both the DHW and CH…
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Letterbox draught - old door - how to fix?
Hi, We have an older style wooden front door with old metal style letterbox - when we moved in the inside fitting had never been finished. It lets in a lot of draughts. We added some insulation strip but it's still draughty. We fitted a "draught excluder metal letterbox seal with cover flap" on the inside (the kind with…
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If I take the LED light off, will the power still work?
Hi :# Unfortunately, I know nothing about electricity or how circuits work, so please be patient. I have this light (pictured) with an electric socket that I want to use to charge my toothbrush. Takes 24 hrs to be fully charged. For the electricity to run, the light comes on and the toothbrush charges, if I turn the light…
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K Rend not honoring the warranty
Hello, I am having an issue with K Rend not even remotely interested in honoring the warranty on our 5 flat apartment building. It has become patchy and is eroding in parts of the building but not all of it. All instructions were followed at the time of the build that the local rep gave us and the K Rend rep herself said…
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How to straighten tap
Hi, apologies for the extremely low level of this enquiry but can someone give me the complete idiot's guide to how to straighten up this tap as it points slightly towards the outside of the sink. Obviously I would like the guide that involves a simple adjustment to one of the visible nuts and is guaranteed not to leave a…
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Karcher Pressure washer K3 Premium home with cylinder issues
Hi, I had a problem with my pressure washer, did plenty of research then decided to try and fix it. Its this model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_kFJ2vkj0I I found this video which was very helpful al though not the same model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI50OzxmB5A I then found the parts on this site…
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Kitchen Perfected Single Hot Plates & Induction Hob - not working
Hi all. Any advice on fixing? All good cosmetic condition just stopped working. Kept as trying to avoid landfill! 1. Had a single electric Kitchen Perfected hot plate. When the electric fuse tripped it stopped working. Changed fuse in the plug only. Didn't fix. 2. Bought another (same brand). Worked & then stopped getting…
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Soundproofing a fence with vinyl
Hi Reaching out to hive mind here, I have a neighbour who's kid loves to boot a ball against the fence panel and the noise of impact is unholy I've read about vinyl being good for soundproofing - anyone any experience of this? Also open to any other suggestions !!!.. Thanks in advance !
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Help with Sauna floor
Hi Before I start I’ve never really done any wood work or built anything so I am a layman I’ve just got advice from family and used YouTube videos. I think I’m nearly there, I’ve built the floor up with posts in in postcrete, I’ve also added some concrete blocks for extra support, I’ve then played down some pressure…
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RCD tripping, can't identify the appliance
Not really DIY (I won't be attempting any DIY electrics!) but hoping for some advice. Our street had a power cut today for a few hours. I went out and when I came back realised that one of the RCD circuits had tripped. By turning off each circuit breaker one by one, i've narrowed it down to 'Sockets 2' downstairs.…
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Dial on wireless programmable thermostat
I have got a B Gas wireless programmable thermostat that generally works well. (It's linked to a Vaillant boiler, not a BG installation). Model WPT1. However, when I went to adjust it recently before a holiday, the dial was turning but not impacting on the display, so the display was not changing in accordance with the…
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New radiators
What's your opinions on the Flomasta radiators that Screwfix sell, are they any good? I'm after a couple of standard replacements rads and they seem quite keenly priced, they do come with a free TRV valves but they're only giving their own brand away now when it used to be the Danfoss ones.
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Hippo Bag Alternatives
Are there reliable
cheaper alternatives to Hippo Bags? We are in West Sussex
and we are refurbishing a shower recess. We need a MEGABAG (L)180cm x
(W)90cm x (H)70cm or similar for disposal of the old plasterboard,
tiles, shower tray etc. A skip will cost us
about £300 so we decided to get a Hippo Bag. Last week Hippo…
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Leaking waste water pipe joint
Hi, The small waste water pipe going into the larger soil stack pipe is dripping. I removed and reinstalled and even put some PTFE tape on it but it still leaks a bit. The rubber join seems in decent condition but it just doesn’t seem to seat right, or even if I do it just pops out again after a while. Any ideas how I can…
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Tumble Dyer Recommendations
Any recommendation for a new tumble drierAnything to avoid Condenser or Heat Pump not really bothered which Only criterea it must be silver Many Thanks Steve
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Radiator Bleed Valve
I may have led a sheltered life, but I have never seen a radiator bleed valve like this. I photographed it with a millimetre measure for scale. What tool do I need to bleed this radiator, please?
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Cheapest way to create retaining wall
Hi, im levelling my garden and I’m looking for the cheapest way to create a retaining wall that’s about 15M/ 45 ft in length and about 30cms / 1 ft high. I was going to use railway sleepers but think this would come in an over £1800.. Any other ideas? I could perhaps pile the soil up so it create a small bump/ hillock of a…
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Any issues with building regulations when removing old external door to extension?
Hello, I wanted to open up the kitchen to the utility room (extension built in 2005), by removing the old external door and frame. The utility has its own back door. Is there any issues with building regs? Thanks
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Duvet protectors - to buy or not to buy
Hi, I use pillow protectors (under pillowcase) on my pillows and a mattress protector, but do people use duvet protectors? I will be replacing my ancient duvet hopefully soon so wondering if I should get a duvet protector. In theory it should prolong the lifespan of the duvet, but the price of the protector is almost the…
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