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Vanity Blown
Hi, we've had a new bathroom fitted and after 2 months the vanity unit has blown. See pics. I've contacted the bathroom shop, who supplied the full bathroom and the fitter, but while I wait for them to get back to me can anyone advise what may have caused this? It wasn't a cheap vanity unit (Fiora). We've checked for any…
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Recommendations for timber merchants that supply OSB3 boards,treated claddings etc
I’m looking for a more affordable timber merchant for timber, cladding, and OSB3 boards for an upcoming DIY project. I’m based in the South East, so nearby timber merchants that offer delivery could be more cheaper I thought. I previously used Robins Timber (https://www.robinstimberdelivery.co.uk) for a garage project.…
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Bush CTFS50TWNGCB
This cooker was installed recently but has no hood. Is it is easy to buy a hood and install yourself?
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Garage rainwater gutter- pending work!
The only remaining task from my previous garage renovation is redirecting rainwater to a proper drainage pit. This is critical because, on multiple occasions during heavy rain, my garage has flooded due to rainwater from the roof accumulating around it. Upon inspection, I found that the previous gutter pipe was not…
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In Search of Obsolete Boiler Spare Part
My elderly father's boiler broke down last week and we are trying to find a replacement thermostat. The boiler is a Stelrad Ideal Slimline Mexico CF55. I wondered if anyone could help, please? Dad is very frugal and doesn't want to shell out for a new boiler just yet.
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GreenSpace / Thermotec replacement conservatory roof
Hello all, I have a 17 year old victorian style conservatory with a polycarbonate roof, approx. 3.6M x 4.5M, 9 polycarbonate panels. Usual problems of too cold in winter, too hot in summer. So I was looking at replacement roof options. I understand about needing planning permission, loading on the structure etc., so not so…
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Rainwater gutter drainage- semi detatched house (Half is still in council ownership)
I own a semi detatched house- the other half of the semi detatched is still in local authority ownership. I have to be very honest - I dont talk to the neighbours attached to me as I have previously had issues when they planted a big tree (the sort that would be planted in a park and it grew to over 2 storeys high within 4…
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Roof insulation
Hi should I consider insulating my roof? I live in a 3 bed detached home.
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Old house electrics
New light fittings and new fuse board for the downstairs was fitted 2 years ago. After about a year a couple of the lights seem to flicker every few weeks. It's quite infrequent. The electrician came and said it's an older house and sometimes there are slight electricity surges in certain homes) but it seems to be…
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Titan Chainsaw Tension Screw (Screwfix)
I have had my Titan Chainsaw Electric from Screwfix for a while now. I think I messed up by overtightening it and forgetting to loosen it last week. The chain kept coming off and when I looked carefully realised the tension screw is bent see the screenshot below. My questions are as follows: * Can I get a like for like or…
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Walls wet around one of the uPVC windows
Hi, I live in a flat and have uPVC windows. I live in a flat and have uPVC windows. On one of my windows there is significant dampness, with the wall becoming wet at a point approximately halfway up the window. After consulting a glazing professional, I was advised that the window itself does not appear to be leaking, and…
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New Boiler Installation - heatable.co.uk, anyone???
I am looking for a new boiler and based on my own online research, I am planning to go for a Viessmann Vitodens 050-W boiler. The cheapest prices are being offered by this online company named heatable.co.uk. I was wondering if anyone has used heatable.co.uk and if they are any good? Online reviews are all spot-on, as are…
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How do I fully open UPVC windows?
My upstairs windows won't open fully and I'd like to be able to do so for cleaning. Attached are pictures of (the very grubby) bottom and top hinges. I can't see a tab or button that most people suggest. Any ideas are most welcome.
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Yay! Heating sorted!
https://getlumiwarm.com/article/uk/? This will heat a room in TWO MINUTES! And costs only £2 a day to warm a WHOLE HOUSE! Which is pretty damned good, when "the average household might spend over £5k to keep warm over this winter". This 'smart' heater costs only £2 per day to run! If I had any doubt, it's over 99.8%…
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Rust free corner shower caddy. Update-Faulty caddy received. Update with pictures of what we chose.
We want to get a 2 or 3
level corner shower caddy in chrome or stainless steel finish. In the past we have
found that even an expensive stainless steel or chrome rust free
caddy will eventually rust. Can anyone recommend a
make that will genuinely last for years without rusting? We want a caddy that is
screwed to the wall…
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Insulating my cellar ceiling
So on Friday I had my loft insulated, a difficult job as we have some suspended ceilings which have been installed over old lathe and plaster vaulted ceilings so access is extremely difficult. As they were leaving after successfully completing the job (adding 300mm of Knauf loft roll) I asked the boss to look at our cellar…
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What category of crack is this?
About to go through a home report surveyor and heard I made have a severe cracks which downvalues the house significantly category 2 cracks are ok i heard under 5mm. https://youtu.be/qTcZedk5QFU https://youtu.be/GeycLw3vwA4
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Which silicone please? Bath side cover / floor
Just trying to stop water running along the floor and under the side cover/panel of my bathtub enclosure. Floor is vinyl and catches quite a bit of water as people get in/out of said bath. Have tried some general clear silicone and it unfortunately hasn't lasted. So many different tubes out there, which one actually works…
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Was Domestic & General Fixed-Fee Boiler Fix Still Available?
Hi everyone, About four years ago, I remember using Domestic & General’s fixed-fee boiler repair service. It included either fixing the boiler or providing money towards a new one if it couldn’t be repaired. I’m trying to find something similar now, but I can’t seem to locate the service. Does anyone know if it’s still…
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Permanent marker as paint
Good day there, having been dabbling and trying to paint some small plastic items that will be handled a good bit with black permanent marker, a few different types of brand of permanent markers on different plastic surfaces however the permanent markers aren't actually permanent on some surfaces at least so am trying to…
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