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Cheapest options for a chest style lockable storage container for outdoors?
I made a similar post a little while ago but that was for larger suggestions, like a garden shed. In this case I would like something like a chest where it might come to maybe hip height, reminiscent of those big old clothes chests if people know what I mean, which can also lock. Not an issue about being super secure, it…
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Can I get rid of old virgin media tv box inside flat?
Hi everyone, I’ve recently bought a flat and am about to start renovations. I noticed there’s an old Virgin Media TV system installed just inside the hallway (picture attached). The cable runs exposed into the living room, and honestly, it looks quite unsightly. I’d like to remove it before I start redecorating. Since it’s…
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Cold Spot on Radiators
Hi Just had a new central heating installation, and two of the radiators have cold spots at the bottom. An engineer came a week after it was done and flushed the system. I noticed these cold spots before they did that however. I think the engineer hoped the flush would fix it. Bleeding has failed as well. So the question I…
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New blinds
I have these blinds up https://www.blinds-2go.co.uk/content/instructions/b2g-wood-73.pdf I am considering new UPVC windows my current ones are wood. What’s best to fit these? I can’t get these in non drill options. Would a side fixing work? Or is drilling into UPVC better? I have attached a photo
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who to ask to do some work in kitchen?
not sure what sort of trade I am looking for? plumber? kitchen fitter? odd job man? builder? have integrated washer and dishwasher - really want them removed as have problems with the doors etc and replaced with freestanding equivalent - who should I be looking for?
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Premier Park
I received PCN from Premier Park. The document had all the necessary details but none of the email addresses provided were valid. the only phone that would answer was merely to provide more invalid details That is of course ignores the number needed to pay my bill via the computer I have posted an appeal for which they…
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Is it possible to waterproof cracked bathroom tiles?
Good afternoon. I have tiled shower wall and over time, some tiny cracks have developed between the tiles and the mortar. Just some sections at the base where tiles meet bath. You have to look carefully to see them. But the wall on the other side is a little damp so it needs addressing. Anyway a plumber was here and said…
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Ring video door bell
I have a Ring video doorbell 4 what’s the upgrade to this? I notice some are low budget have to being inside to charge like the doorbell 2 which one is this? I believe the new model has head to toe view ect not sure if mine has this? I would like to upgrade but there market is flooded with new models?
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Another attic condensation post
I upgraded our insulation in our roof from 100mm to about 400mm - I have these plastic things at the eaves that I assumed were to allow airflow and put the insulation up to these. After the first cold spell I noticed it was soaking up there - condensation everywhere so I pulled back the insulation from the eaves, left the…
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One hot pipe on radiator but radiator is cold
Hi I'd be really grateful for some advice please about a cold radiator. When the central heating system is on normally, both of the pipes to the rad are cold and the rad is cold. However, if I shut off all of the other rads (except for a couple), one of the pipes to the cold rad gets boiling hot. However, the radiator…
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Home Improvement Insurance Coverage
Hi, We will be starting some home improvement works, including extension to the property. If any damage caused by the builder to the property (e.g. when installing new beams, walls or first floor comes down!), I am assuming it wont be covered by the standard building insurance. So, what sort of insurance coverage I should…
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Storm anxiety
Wasn't sure where to post this tbh. Anyone else get storm / weather anxiety? We live in West Wales, and our house is in a hilly location and we get the brunt of the weather at the best of times. I'm absolutely shi***ng myself about the night ahead. I rarely sleep when we get storms like this and the wind is battering the…
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Retiling roof.
I'm trying to get some sort of idea of the cost of replacing tiles, battens and felting a pitched roof. I appreciate that access etc all comes into the equation but just looking for a guide per square metre. The house is nearly 90 years old and the roof wasn't felted. About 30 years ago the tiles were sprayed underneath to…
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Adding a Smart Thermostat to a Greenstar 28i Junior combi boiler
We have bought a flat with a working Greenstar 28i Junior combi boiler.Flat has an old style heat up or down thermostat. We would like to install a smart thermostat so as to control temperature remotely as well as add timer facilities.What extra bits do we need for this to happen and is it done by gas engineer or…
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Iflo digital scr not showing any lights?
This unit no longer displays any LEDs. I have changed it out for a re-conditioned one but same result. I can get hot water from boiler as the boiler activates when I have the wall switch next to the Iflo controller on, so looks like the Iflo is getting power. Put new batteries in the transmitter thermostat but made no…
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Insurance company sending out a contractor to inspect work following claim, should I be worried?
I had a pipe leak in my house which leaked through to the floor below damaging the walls & ceiling. I got the works completed before contacting the insurance (I know now that this was the wrong way to do things). I submitted all the evidence etc to the insurance company but I’ve just been told that they are sending a…
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Dropped Kerb refusal
Hello to everyone First I want to apologise if I have some mistakes in my writing. I apply for dropped kerb in 2020 and my aplication was refused.The first reason was that it is CPZ zone but its not. This is the point why they refuse my application. "Road Safety:7.1 The Council has the right to reject any application under…
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Installing new concrete fence posts - quote reasonable?
Hi. Two of my 6ft concrete posts fell during the storm - turns out they were only in the ground 1 foot and not adequately concreted in. The same is probably true of the other 4 posts I have. I might now have to have all the posts fixed and have been quoted nearly £600 to reinstall 6 posts I already have in. The day will…
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Rights With Work Completed
Hi All, We have had a leak in our roof for a couple of years now, and only just this year gotten around to getting it fixed. We had a bucket up in our eaves (on second floor) to catch a leak we had, but we noticed in two rooms (our bathroom and spare bedroom) on our first floor had a leak coming through the ceiling. We are…
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How to moisture-proof/waterproof hardboard
Hi everyone, My friend has some hardboard drawers attached to the underside of her beds. She has had significant damp issues in her bedrooms for some time now due to negligence from her terrible freeholder and these have caused mould to grow on the hardboard drawers. She lives in a small flat so has hardly any other…
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