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Smart TRV
We have Hive heating and it does the job. Thinking of sticking a smart TRV in the living room so that I can choose to heat it in the morning if it's cold but not heat in the evening when I use the log stove (but still heating the rest of the house, especially upstairs) Do I need to stick with Hive or will any brand do the…
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Gas fireplace - Is it worth it?
Is it worthwhile me getting this gas fireplace checked/ turned on and chimney swept? I’m wondering if its cheaper to use for an open plan living room vs gas central heating We have TRV’s installed on all radiators in the house. I’ve heard a lot of the heat through fireplaces escape through the chimney?I’ve now been sent…
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Do Non Rusting/Peeling Bathroom Towel Rails Exist?
And if so, please can you recommend one. Or at least one that will last well. I’m looking to replace our chrome one which has, of course, rusted. I’ve seen some ‘stainless steel’ ones that claim not to go that way but then other research suggests they all do. So please can I have your recommendations. We prefer the silver…
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Slugs ,slugs everywhere!
Sorry if this is in the wrong place but please can anyone help me stop the slugs invasion I'm experiencing. I absolutely hate them so much and can't get them out of my house. On a daily basis they are in my downstairs shower room - this is an extension within my kitchen extension - I find them crawling up the tiles inside…
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Replacing cooker hood extractor
So I need to replace my broken cooker hood. Silly question, but what things do I need to consider? I assume if the cooker hood (tube?) going into the ceiling is a smaller size, I would have a gap to fill in, and if it’s bigger, I would need to increase the size of the hole going into the ceiling? The vent goes under the…
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Coldness/draught from a PIV (positive input ventilation) - is this normal?
I had a PIV fitted a few months ago under the Great British Insulation scheme (plus loft insulation). I felt a draught under the unit in the summer but didn't worry too much as it was warmer weather. Now that it's getting colder I'm worried that this unit is making the house colder. Is this normal for a PIV or has it been…
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Guttering stop end overflowing
Hi The LH end of the guttering on my property overflows badly in heavy rain. The stop end seems to have a large cutout for some reason. Looks like it's bodged with silicon but I'm unable to see it clearly due to working from ladders. The guttering looks like Marley type with inside clips but the end appears to be metal and…
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Meter cupboard key
I've gor a meter cupboard in the block of flats where I live, and someone has locked it. What key do I need to open it? I like to take meter readings twice a month, so need access.
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Boiler and main gas valve
I have for the first time in my terraced property had to replace my boiler. I am concerned that where the gas meter is, there is no sign of a gas shut off lever or small square knob. How do I go about finding it? It is a 1900 house and have never needed to shut off the gas so far from the mains.
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Induction cooker circuit wiring
This is just a warning to anyone thinking of getting an induction hob or range cooker. Our cooker circuit, which was installed 6 years ago as part of a kitchen refit, has 6mm cabling. I understand this is the standard size for most cooker circuits. Our dual fuel Rangemaster has been running on it no problem for years. I…
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Dehumidifier with multiple timers
We've got a Meaco Arete. It's pretty good, but it doesn't have a timer. We have solar panels and cheap electricity during the night, so I'd really like to limit run times to 0900-1700 and 0030 and 0530. I've back a look around, but not found anything that does this. Before I give up, has anyone seen such?
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Awkward Gas Situation - Advice please!
Brief as possible! Last year we had a new gas fire fitted. This year we had a different gas engineer come in to fix a small control fault and then service it. (Both engineers are qualified and came from checkatrade/trustatrader highly reviewed) However he stated that it had not been installed in accordance with…
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Are '80's Marley tiles prone to porosity?
The roof on my house is leaking and I need to get it fixed. It was built in the early '80s, using Marley 16" x 13" concrete tiles, with a shallow roof slope.As far as I can see, the main cause of the problem is that the felt installed under the tiles is of poor quality (bitumen impregnated hessian?) and was badly installed…
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New kitchen required
I've got a small galley kitchen in my 1 bed flat Alart from painting the doors of the cupboards & putting some new ceramic tiles in, I've not done any other work on it in 21yrs of living there. I therefore want to completely refresh the kitchen. The cupboard carcasses are in ok condition but doors definitely need changing.…
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Help - screws not catching
We have attached a kitchen pole to our wall, it’s going through tiles and then a dot and dab wall to brick. There are 6 brackets and 12 screws but about 4 of the screws aren’t catching and are just spinning when they are fully in. These are the screws I got - just wonder if anyone has any idea what it could be or what we…
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Internal door lock latch can’t be screwed into door
So this might a bit of a pathetic DIY question but I’m wondering if anyone has any tricks up their sleeve for this small issue I have. The wood where the latch used to screw into has disintegrated so it no longer secured in causing it to stick out and catch the strike. I could use filler to build it up but I don’t think…
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To prime or not to prime
Just started a rip out to refurb our bathroom. The walls had 3 coats of paint that came off nicely to leave bare plaster that is in pretty good nick. My question is, do I need to prime the walls before I apply the two coats of bathroom paint? If so, what product is good and not too expensive?
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Plaster repair lumps
Just had some plaster repairs done but they have not been blending in well so are lumpy. How is the best way level this down alot of sanding?
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Imperial Bathroom Mahogany Toilet Seat
I have got an Imperial mahogany toilet seat. It has got water marks not on the seat but on the actual lid. To replace it costs £400 unbelievable so so expensive. Does anyone have any ideas of how I could treat it to remove the marks. Could it be sandpaper. I am sure that it is solid mahogany. I would appreciate any…
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Which Vacuum Cleaner To Buy
My Miele vacuum cleaner has I think burnt itself out. Turned on the other day a burning smell and a bit of smoke so reckon it is caput. It is a Miele cylinder and has served me well for about 8 or 9 years. I am looking at buying the same brand again as it has been the most reliable brand I have owned. They no do a bagless…
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