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Advice/Opinion on Extension build quote
Hi, We are in the process of an extension build which is not too far off completion. During the build, the contractor has charged us additional amounts. Some of these we understand as it was due to changes in the architect drawing due to Building Regs changes. The others though are what I believe to be the contractor under…
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NEIGHBOUR CUTTING MY HEDGE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE
Hi Folks My neighbour cut my hedge while I was away, without my knowledge. When I asked him, he said that he was looking for his internet cable. He does not seem very approachable and doesn't understand English that well. Can I take any action against him? Thanks
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Neighbours Ring Door camera facing my door
I have a neighbour who installed a ring door camera in a block of flats. The problem is that his entrance is about 3 metres away and directly faces my entrance. Is this allowed? I just want to know my rights as I don't like the idea this thing is picking up footage every time I come and go or get a delivery etc. TIA.
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Recommendations for PIR switch.
To light up our driveway in these dark months. I already have one fitted, and it controls two lights on the front of our garage - I just want to replace it with one that works properly. This one fails to respond unless you are close to it, but at the same time gives lots of false triggers, so annoying in that way too. It's…
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Get another microwave/oven combi or mini oven?
Had a microwave/oven combi thing which has broken(on brackets on right), only used the oven part as already haveca microwave. Should I buy another one or get a mini oven (in pix)and put that on the brackets? Got a big oven for big stuff but need something cheaper and quicker for small things .
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Tried and tested way to remove power steering oil from granite block driveway?
As title. Friend's beautiful silvery granite block drive, which has had power steering fluid dripped on it. The blocks have a rough texture. He's tried caustic soda, and other stuff. Any suggestions for summat that will work? Thanks.
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Help: Vaillant Combi Boiler - Pressure Top-up Pin (No hand valve)
I’m trying to increase the air pressure in my Vaillant combi boiler, as the pressure is currently low. This particular model doesn’t have a hand valve for topping up the pressure. Instead, it uses a small pin that you turn on and off. In the past, I’ve used a radiator key to operate this pin, and it’s worked fine. However,…
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Best Humidifier for basement – Need Honest Advice
Hi everyone A few years ago I bought a humidifier but unfortunately it is not working well anymore. I even had a couple of mechanics check it but it never returned to proper performance. So now I am planning to buy a new humidifier and I want to make a better choice this time. I will mainly be using it in my basement so I…
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Danfoss RAVL TRV Gland Seals Query
I have (antique !) Danfoss RAVL TRVs on my rads. The actual valves and heads work fine but the pins are a bit sticky so I have managed to get some 013U0070 gland seals. Now comes the problem. The pins on the old glands are long 2mm dia and slide inside the hole in the valve insert, the new glands have shorter 3mm pins.…
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Caulking on a roll
Will this fill in a tiny crack along the edges of a conservatory floor (below the windows) - to stop ants from getting in to the conservatory ?Rather than a tube (my hands are not steady)
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Building house on former agricultural land
I'm currently looking at purchasing a building plot that is former agricultural land. The land has lots of clay field drains and I'm wondering how this will affect the building once they are disturbed by the digging of foundations. Do we reconnect them around the perimeter of the house? I'm not building the house myself so…
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Integral blinds in beteen double glazing units
Has anyone got them? Any issues? Thining of having them installed.
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Opinion on window similarity
Hi there, Looking to change a window from standard french window, to a french window with top light (attached) so the ratios of windows would change slightly, however no change to size of area. Planning permission for local area say no permission needed if visually similar. I would consider these two things to be visually…
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re excess payment
I own my flat which i have been in for 4 years I pay a management fee every month and a lease payment every January. I had a leak under my kitchen sink which i did not know i had until the guy from the flat below and the lady from the flat below him came to my front door. The management were informed and they emailed me…
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Tumble dryer not heating
As the title says, my tumble dryer is not heating, just spinning. Is this a simple fix that I can do myself or not? Tia
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Gas thermostat/display control unit not working
So I think the control unit connected to my combi boiler has gone kaput. The LCD dsiplay doesnt work and when slide the switch on the unit to 'off', the gas boiler is still on. The CH light is on though. I have to turn it on and off manually from the main switch on the left of the unit. Can I change the unit myself or does…
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Fixing a gas leak? Insurance?
Hi, Wasn't sure if this was energy or in home. Gas leak has been detected and isolated, so no immediare emergency but now need to identify how best to get it fixed. We have british gas homecare and minimal house insurance. The leak is on the intake pipe which looks like it's covered on British Gas and they booked…
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Drayton Wiser Setup
Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help me out. I’m trying to set up my Drayton Wiser Hub and I’m getting stuck at the stage where my iPhone connects to the WiserHeat setup network. My iPhone shows as connected in WiFi settings, but I don’t see the WiFi icon in the top right corner (I’ve read this can be normal because…
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Boiler Central
Boiler Central ,has anyone had any dealings with this company good or bad?
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Insulating conservatory roof
Hi all I am looking at insulating my conservatory roof as it’s just way too cold and also unbearable in the summer too, I have seen a few people do it , So what I currently have is clear glazed roof which I will have to cover somehow so the insulation cannot be seen any thoughts on this ? and I have seen people use either…
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