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Damp patch on wall
Woke up this morning to find a damp patch on the living room wall. Never had anything there before. I think that the waste pipe from the bathroom goes vertically down the wall behind behind the boxed in area .Any thoughts ?
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OLD THREAD: Dribbling loo - how to get at the cistern
Please note that this thread is now quite old. Go to the end to see the latest posts. The other day I noticed the water in the loo moving slightly, after it hadn't been used for a while. When I looked carefully I saw that there was a constant dribble of water coming down the back of the toilet pan. Obviously something…
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Magnet Nordic craft!
We really like the thought of having the new Nordic craft range as a feature island. We've been quoted for 3 drawer units nearly 4k that's without the worktop. It's solid oak but am I being unrealistic thinking that's expensive. That's with the 50% discount!
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Is this pipework into a towel rail awful?
A family friend has fit a new bathroom for me. He's not a plumber by trade. Today he fit the towel rail, and to me the pipework looks really messy and just so.. prominent. Photos below, and I was wondering what your thoughts were? I'm happy to pay a plumber to sort it out, but just wanted some thoughts on what, if…
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Neighbours Wiring on Fence?
I was planning to have fencing down one side replaced however after looking online at my neighbours facebook garden re-design pictures it seems their builders have trunked the electrical wiring along the fence gravel boards feeding their lights and fish pond pump. We don't see eye to eye with these neighbours and we have…
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Lintel replacement
I've been told that the upstairs windows can't be replaced until new Lintels have been replaced? Apparently it's a new law and guidelines. The guy was really nice and honest, unfortunately he don't do this line of work, so any advice on cost??? Some one was going to come and give a quote but not turned up. My back window…
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Looking for a new gas cooker
Hi I have a free standing gas cooker which has come to the end of its life I've seen a reasonably priced Kenwood gas cooker at Currys Are these cookers ok and reliable KTG606S22 60 cm Gas Cooker I'm open to alternatives I only use the hobs and a single oven Thanks
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Retrospective planning info needed please
I have been in my house 13 years and knew when I bought it that there was no planning permission for a converted garage but it didn’t bother me and I had (a pretty worthless) indemnity policy. I thought I would stay here forever but things change and I am now thinking of applying for a regularisation certificate in case I…
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Loft ventilation tiles
I am looking to have some loft insulation put in. I've been told that ventilation tiles are also needed to avoid damp. My loft currently has stud walls all around and on the ceiling of the room. To install the insulation cheaply, I would only have holes made in the side stud walls, leaving the ceiling walls. Would these…
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Umbrella Tip
My otherwise perfect, but years old, M&S umbrella has lost its screw-on tip. I chatted on-line and on the phone to M&S reps but neither rep could help in any way. I don't want to dump the umbrella - help!
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Running electricity to a detached brick built garage
Hi all, I'm thinking of buying a house in Essex that has a brick built garage about 5 meters from the main house without electricity. Can somebody give me a ballpark cost of running power to the garage using local tradesmen or women?
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Levelling floor
Hi Just in the process of redecorating my hallway including fitting new flooring and skirting. An area near the back door is slightly raised and the tiles have broken. Didn't want to put flooring over this so looking to get it level again. I dampened down and used diluted PVA on the tiles before lifting and was wondering…
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Water Meter system boiler vs combi
Considering upgrading to a combi but one thing that crossed my mind. which uses less water, in my last place we had a combi and luckily wasn't on a water meter as you had to run the tap for about 20 seconds until it got hot. Here with a system boiler it comes out hot more or less straight away. Would a combi cost me more…
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What home improvements should I make
Just moved into new home. 3 bed semi detached. Double glazed but older wood with smaller gap between panes. LPG HW & CH & hob & fire. 2015 boiler. Nest thermostat. Electric oven. Cavity wall insulation & loft insulation. Older but functional kitchen & bathroom (power shower from boiler). Garden suitable. Garage.
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Roof work still leaking.
Several months ago we had a leak come through the bedroom. It took a while to find a roofer who would even turn up. He is on trading standards and from appearances had great reviews too. The roofer turned up, provided us with a quote. He said they would make it water tight and guarantee the work. They turned up and did the…
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2 extremely Large trees near house and Home Insurance
Hi can someone advise me on what is best to do? I live in a cul de sac, which is part of a larger street and our back garden backs onto several other back gardens. I am extremely concerned about 2 large trees (evergreens) in another properties garden. They are extremely tall and wide. I have tried speaking to the owner who…
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loft insulation
hi all can anyone advise my house was built 1979, the insulation is paper thin and i mean paper thin so ive had a company out which is getting raving reviews on all sites turned up on time for a price this is where i need advise, supply and fit 8 rolls 270mm, leaving old insulation down would make too much of a mess to…
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Bathroom metro tiles
I have white metro tiles grey grout but I wish I went for white grout. Black is constantly building mould in them daily and it’s hard to spot. Anyway I tiled onto of existing tiles so what could I do? Was told I can’t change grout? There’s wet wall rooms? Maybe they can remove those tiles not sure how it would affect ones…
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Upgrade boiler in new house to Combi?
We have just moved house, moved from a place where we had a Worchester 30kw 4000 Boiler and it was super efficient to run. super low gas bill etc. In our new place which is there is a 21 years old baxi solo system boiler. I'm nervous of the bills spiking from heating a water tank and not using all of the water that is…
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Water ingress around chimney
Its a two floor property. The problem area can be accessed by a single piece ladder placed on the ground floor extension roof. The issue was much worse but we had a roofer visit and apply a fix of along the parapet (that was his idea of a fix) from ridge down to the chimney. Its sorted 80% of the issue. However, we had…
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