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Displaying ignorance again: replacing bit of outside downpipe
Hi all. After living in my (rather ramshackle) Edwardian terrace since September, my attention is now turning to the outside. A plumber visited yesterday, and in passing he said that I could do with putting a longer bit of pipe on front and back downpipes, since the water from the shoe end thing will overshoot and bounces…
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Bypass radiators waste money?
Hi my hunch is my “bypass radiator” is wasting money. Am I right on this, and if so what should I do about it? My combo boiler circulates thru 7 radiators. 6 have Hive TRVs on them, one in each room of the flat. The seventh is in my (relatively large) hall, right opposite my main front door. for reasons not relevant here,…
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Killing Weeds
Hi folks, I've just bought a new home and it seems the garden has been ignored by the builders. There are some weeds in the back garden. I've never been a garden enthusiast, but I thought I've come to an age where I could learn a new skill. Unfortunately, I cannot afford someone to come and treat the lawn right now as all…
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New roof- water leaking down both chimney breasts
Just looking for advice. I posted on here last week as we had a new roof and when he had finished near the chimney i could see light. I mentioned this to the roofer and he said this often happens due to a ‘shadow’ from the flashing, however he went up and said he had fixed it ( though looking later i think he just put some…
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Help finding wallpaper to match old wallpaper - anaglypta style
Hi, Hoping someone can help me identify and/or find somewhere to match this wall paper as its currently in a very high hall and landing but only a few strips need replacing. I've asked Brewers and looked online but can't find the same pattern. It's one you then paint over. Thank you for any identification or advice!
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Water2Buy vs Tapworks vs BWT Water softener
Hi Our 10 year old Monarch water softener has not been softening the water for some time. I was disappointed to find that they are a sealed unit and there isn't a way to replace the resin and it is just a case of throwing it away and buying a new one! I did try putting SoftTec Resin Cleaner through but that made 0…
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Water Harvesting System vs Solar Panels? Which ones pays for itself the fastest?
I've been wondering whether a water harvesting system which connects to 2 toilets, outdoor tap for garden and washing machine (I think I managed to convince the missus to connect it to the washing machine if we get it) would pay for itself faster than solar panels where the install costs about the same ££. We had solar…
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Bathroom Ceiling about to fall down
I've got a serious problem with my bathroom ceiling. Its now sagging quite a bit, with a massive crack. There are some brown water marks which I think indicate water damage. Above me is another flat and their bathroom. I've been informed my pipes run underneath the floor, so it has to be the bathroom above. I'm not sure…
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New Gas Fire Question - 7.5kw
Hi all, We've had a Dru Global 100 Gas fire fitted in an extension recently, we had it on for the first time properly last night (we were told to let the plaster dry on the newly made chimney breast for a few weeks before using the fire). Spec :- Dru Global 100 BF Issue is the we had the fire set to MAX but it didn't seem…
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Where should you put a smart thermostat in a home with TRVs (non motorised)
Evening all. I am currently looking at upgrading my central heating, for this winter, with a Hive Smart thermostat and also some TRVs. I would be grateful for your thoughts on where to place the thermostat in my home (which dictates which radiator should have no TRV on it). I have read some guides that say it should be in…
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Replacement UPVC Door Panel
I need to replace the bottom upvc panel on a door. It is an old door & the panel 30 mm thick. Plenty of 28 mm panels available at a sensible price but 30 mm panels are few & far between & lots more expensive. Would a 28 mm panel be ok or would it be too slack ??
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New boiler suggestions
Looking ahead to next year, I'm probably going to have to replace my vintage Baxi back boiler. The CH plumbing will be rationalised and new radiators fitted (so no need for a power flush). Already have a location in mind to install a combi - Something around 25KW should suffice to power six largish radiators and two small…
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Water leaking, Wall or roof? help me find it
We first noticed some yellow stains on the side of the wall near the ceiling a year or to ago, at first we didn't think much and since Nov it got worst. We got 3 roofers who said it wasn't a roof problem and they actually went up to look at the roof. I went into the attic and there was was no water when it was raining…
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Ponding on new flat roof above bay window & dormer
Hi All, I recently got new slate roof and along with it new flat roof above the bay windows at the front and new flat roof above the dormer at the rear. It's been less than 1-2 weeks since the work was completed and as you can see from the pictures below I have standing water ('ponding') on the flat roof. Pictures were…
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Large flat roof replacement and 3 bed semi roof replacement in Liverpool
I've got a 3 bed semi and a large flat roofed extension which covers two rooms. I know I need to get the main roof replaced and I would like the flat roof replaced too but I'm unsure what material is best (I would also like two lanterns in the flat roof) or who to do the job. Any recommendations for a roofer in Liverpool,…
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Cheapest Blinds online
Hi Everyone, Just looking to buy some blinds and install myself, just would like to know who is cheapest and what is the delivery time at the moment I'd like them before Christmas and was thinking roller blinds in like velvets fabric if possible.
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Securing small bit of guttering
So a few weeks ago I had to secure this piece of guttering over a balcony drip edge because of constant water flowing over the edge, running down the wall and leaking onto the ceiling in the room below. In the heat of the moment I had to secure it with string attach to the balcony rail as seen in the photo. I dont really…
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Persistent Leak
Hi everyone, I’m hopeful the wonderful people of MSE can help me again. i’ve had a persistent leak for years, as long as i can remember anyway. Ultimately I think partly responsible for my daughters room in the loft getting mould and issues (not the sole factor and never proven), there is a link in my profile to show the…
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Embarrassed/ashamed of my council flat that needs cleaning
(where do i start lol) Hi, I live in a disabled council flat, im disabled but not quite disabled enough for a carer. My flat has barely ever been cleaned in the ten years I've been here and I need it cleaned, especially the dust as i have asthma. I have had two cleaning companies come round to assess what needs doing but…
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Victorian chimney issues
Hi all Since buying our house a few years ago, we've noticed that our 'closed off' (no chimney stack) chimney has sometimes shed dust and rubble. today I went to dust it and a load of bigger pieces dropped down, I shone a torch up the middle of the chimney and there's a whole load of bricks / rubble up there. Ive attached…
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