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Metal garage door snapped cable
This in picture has happened to my garage door. Picture is from inside garage. The sort of rod cable on left seems to have snapped off from the thin wire to the right. It will still open and close to a point , say a quarter but is then very resistant and I don't want to force it any further as I don't know what's going on.…
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DIY Stable Renovation: Need Your Advice and Ideas!
Hi all, I’ve been sitting on this stable renovation for two years now, and the delay has made it more challenging than I expected. The reason for the holdup? I’ve been busy with a garage renovation, which is now 90% complete. But it’s time to shift gears and get this stable sorted before it falls apart! Current Condition:…
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Lock for hollow core door
Hey everyone, I'm trying to keep my children from going into my office and ransacking it for various things and then causing havock. I've tried putting things into zipped and clipped bags, then into cupboards with kettlebells in front - alas - they still get in and dig around! So, I need to lock it from the outside (and be…
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Larger Garage
We have a single garage - a concrete Comptons 21 feet by 7 feet approx. Would it be possible to extend it, width-wise to make it a double size retaining both side walls with a new double door – no idea what the roof would need (its an Apex) – it is fine, length-wise. We have the space and just need the concrete base…
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"thick" emulsion
Just took a wide light fitting down with a much narrower one going up. I've been left with marks and holes. I have filled and sanded but of corse this area now stands out a little as its a different texture to the rest of the ceiling. Is there a thicker covering emulsion out there I can use on the whole ceiling to give a…
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Roofing Issue?
Hi, I've noticed some of the ridge tiles look misaligned on my roof, should I get this looked at?
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Outside Tap Leaking Help!
Hi I have an outside tap at my property and when the tap is switched on and hose connected there is a leakage of water from the top of the fixing circled. When the tap is on but no hose connected this leak does not occur. Any ideas on what I could do to resolve or do I need to replace the whole tap? thanks in advance!
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Insect infestation
Ok, maybe infestation is a little strong but I've been encountering a lot of these small, beetle type insects in the house, mainly in the kitchen but also other rooms facing the back of the house where I've had windows open. Not sure what they are, probably around 2-3mm in length, nearest I could get off Google was a Hide…
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Recommendations on Pressure reducing valve..
I have a habit of getting stuck with a decision when there are too many choices and I find myself stuck now, confused as to the best PRV to buy. I need to reduce my mains pressure from 7.4bar down to about 3. I need one that is 'drop tight' / controls static and dynamic flow I believe for the purpose I need it for (though…
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Builder problems - failed buildings control inspection
TLDR: We spent £65k for the first stages of a £400-500k extension and renovation project on a builder I will call Paul. However the buildings inspector says that most of his work does not meet the required standards and will need to be taken down and redone. I’m worried that he has also breached the rules on my home…
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Removing permanent marker from keyboard keys.
HP Pavilion 14-ce3501na. Previous owner had poor eyesight, so used permanent marker to add graphics. How to remove?! I have tried 'sticker remover' as I had some - it didn't touch it. The only other solvent I have current access to is white spirits (oh, and petrol. And whisky - worth a shot?), which I am happy to try as I…
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Guild multi tool
Does anyone know which replacement blades are compatible with this item? I can't find Guild blades anywhere. It's to cut metal (an old rusted iron panel) so will need something heavy duty.
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is this cause for concern?
My elderly parents just completed on their forever home 2 days ago, they had a level 2 survey done and it did not throw up anything on that. but apon moving them in I have noticed some cracks has been filled. Its a 1950s bungalow that had a full length conservatory added about 20 years ago. The crack above the patio door…
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Outdoor camara, similar to ring.
Hav bought an external camera powered by solar cell, trying to avpid an app with a monthly fee. Is there a (good) one available?
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Ongoing subsidence issue
Hi Any advice would be much appreciated. 9 years ago we had subsidence on the extension of our house. We had injection by GeoBear but this did not work and the house has been monitored since 2023 and is still moving. We have a large oak tree at the end of our front garden and the insurance company now want to apply to…
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Dishwasher handle installation
The new kitchen is almost installed, but I have a question about the built-in Neff dishwasher. There’s a noticeable gap between the door and the front panel, which seems to be caused by the handle choice. What is the correct way to install this type of handle so that it sits properly without leaving a gap? Also, during…
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Boiler showing heat demand; could a leak in the pipes cause this?
Vaillant Ecotec Sustain boiler; half a year ago had its heat exchanger replaced by British Gas cover. Last 2 weeks I see the boiler firing up to heat water as if the taps are running, and then switching off after 10 seconds, and then coming back on after a minute for another 10 seconds etc. Had BG come and check it, the…
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Which small chest freezer
We are looking for a small chest freezer (it must be around 55cmW * 50cmL) Fridgemaster MCF96E 95L - £110 Beko CF4098W - £179F Any others to consider ? What should we be looking for - fast freeze, frost free ?, baskets, etc etc They all appear to be 4 star freezing ?
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'Care' Shower with double outlet
Looking for advice from any plumbers / shower experts. We are installing a wet room for our disabled daughter and have received some funds via DFG. They have a set of guidelines for the specification of some of the wet room equipment. The shower specification is: Shower: new shower should be BEAB-care approved…
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Drill won't change speed.
I have what is essentially a brand new Bosch drill which is stuck on speed one. The speed selector switch moves freely and feels normal however the speed doesn't change. Can someone suggest what this issue may be and can I get spare parts for it? Tia
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