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Another Fence Issue!
My neighbours took down the fencing on our boundary, one they had erected some years ago, and decided not to replace it with new fencing. So, on my side of the boundary, I paid for new fence panels and posts. This weekend, the neighbour planed the top of a panel, checked it with a spirit level and I saw him placing a panel…
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Cleaning some old outdoor tiles
Hi all. I'm looking into how I can clean some old outdoor tiles. These tiles are from the church my wife and I attend. I don't know how old the tiles are: the church was established in 1708, but I have absolutely no idea of its architectual history. But, these could be hundreds of years old for all I know. The minister…
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Subsidence from water damage
This discussion was created from comments split from: Subsidence from water damage - what to do next.
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Neighbour building on wall
We have a large wall along the back of our property (walled garden) and according to our title deeds we 100% own it; it’s not a shared or party wall. It’s pretty tall and block a lot of light to our garden already, as do the south neighbours trees which are HUGE conifers ☹️ He has recently started a construction project,…
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Water stopcock
Is it a good idea to turn water off at stopcock if going away for a few days and if you do turn it off can it cause problems with gas central heating boiler.
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Bathroom extractor fan location
I'd previously received some advice on here about insulating/replacing a bathroom ceiling. Unfortunately I think that money needs to be directed elsewhere, so the plan now is just to install an extractor fan to get some improved ventilation. The question is where! The bathroom is at the back of a Victorian terrace. Its a…
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Hole in cast iron soil pipe
There is a hole in the vertical section of an old cast iron soil pipe on the outside of my house. The hole is about 2-3cms diameter (would need to get up a ladder to inspect more closely). I think it has been there for quite some time and assume that it is caused by rust and is not a hole put there deliberately (can't…
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Flooring advice
After some advice regarding regarding prepping a floor ahead of laying new vinyl or laminate planks in my lads new house (new to him at least). I've removed the vinyl flooring that was in place, in the kitchen this was laid on 12mm ply, (still in situ though looks a little murky) which in turn looks like it was fixed…
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Can you run underfloor heating from a existing Radiator pipes?
Hi all This is a bit of a loaded question because I already (part) know the answer. Basically, we are removing our home bit by bit. Two years ago when we were having a new kitchen we literally dug up the kitchen floor and a company laid down a kit and poured screed over it. This kit was then connected to a manifold in the…
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getting blinds for velux windows
we have a few windows that need blinds. 2 are easy (ish) as they are ordinary windows - one in the kitchen and another in the bathroom but they are odd sizes which will require a special order roller blinds I think. (in between sizes available at B&Q or Dunelm) And then there's upstairs where we have 4 velux windows. 3 of…
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How difficult to paint a ceiling?
Hi all Just wondering hiw difficult it would be for a total amature to paint a ceiling? Never painted before. What would I need equipment wise? I have been quoted £220 to paint it. Does that sound reasonable? That doesn't include the paint. I would need to supply it. They said they can do it all one morning. But how? It…
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Adhesive and holes in wall after removing tiles
I'm having a go at refurbishing my utility room, which involves removing the twenty year old tiles and either fitting new tiles or using an Ikea splashback panel. However tasks are never as simple as I imagine. The old tiles have come off with some of the plasterboard and there is lots of adhesive left on the walls. I'm…
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Rough Cost of rebuilding a driveway wall after car crash
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get some quotes to repair an accident-damaged driveway wall, but I'm finding it very challenging to find a reliable builder. Does anyone know the best way to find a good and trusted builder? Also, what sort of quote should I be expecting for this kind of repair? Any help is much appreciated.…
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uPVC window stuck & can't opren
I've got uPVC double glazing throughout my property but over time, one of them has been impossible to open. How can I get it open (want to air the flat rach day) or will it need replacing, if so what would that cost? It's not urgent but I'm renovating the whole flat.
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Neighbour using my garden
I bought my house a couple of years ago from my son. When he bought it I asked why he had a gate next to his garage and the neighbours house. He told me that when he bought the house he assumed it was just another way into his back garden as there was nothing about it in his contract or deeds. However he later found out…
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Quick DIY woodwork question
Not a handy person at all but have 4 rectangular blocks of wood (all sanded and ready to go) that I am going to glue together to make a laptop monitor stand. My very simple question is, which is easiest/least likely to stay together without making a mess - glue then varnish or varnish each block then fix them together? It…
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Quick question. Drain smell
I seem to have an unpleasant smell coming from the outside kitchen drain. I had noticed a smell coming from the sink waste (that shouldn't happen) and nothing got rid permanently. One person, bungalow, wash up once a day and no cooking debris flushed down. I save all water for the garden including the washing up water. Is…
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Camera/Floodlight installation
I recently purchased a Tapo C720 camera/floodlight and having problems in finding a suitable junction box to fit it to an external brick wall. Needs to be IP65/66 junction box. I have existing wiring which comes from a spur in a bedroom on the side of my property (done by an electrician) and then a cable runs to the front…
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Extension
Hi i am looking to get an extension done under permitted development. I believe for a detached house, it’s something like 3 metres? I know someone who is an architect so they are doing some drawings for me. But I am looking for advice on where do i even start with something like this? its bit of a Wild West out there - so…
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PV and battery system justify
Having an internal argument with myself and wondering if it's just me overthinking it as per usual. These are hypothetical values with some data driven guesstimates. 16 x Solar panels with 10kwh battery storage. Will save me ~£500 per year In 2022 was quoted roughly £14,500. In 2025 was quoted roughly £11,500. So, for a…
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