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Tree roots impacting the neighbours
Hi MSE folks. We have a number of large cypress trees down the boundary line of our garden with the neighbours. The roots have started to cause damage to the neighbours' garden, patio and wall of their house. It's been building up over a couple of years and I have organised for the trees and roots to be removed at our…
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New roof laid - a couple of beams shifted and seem a bit loose
Hi MSE community! I'm in need of your help. Two weeks ago a company finished laying down a new roof at home. The propery was built ~1930 and the roof was a due to be replaced.A couple of days ago, my wife noticed that 2 beams rotated (or twisted/shifted). I'm going to get in touch with the company that did the work but…
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Shower tray pooling
We bought a new build a year or so ago. Not many issues and generally get what I want/need but have had some interesting discussions regarding the en-suite shower tray which pools at the back. Having spoke to the manufacturer (ideal) they have said it’s potentially defective so builders have agreed to change but they’re…
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Stuck in RIBA Stage 4 - move on or keep refining?
We’re stuck at RIBA Stage 4, with each iteration taking a month. We review documents, give feedback, but only about 10% is implemented—the rest stays the same. This has been going on for four months. How important is it to get everything right at this stage? Should we just move on and start talking to builders?
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What is this part on my heating system?
And why is it dripping?
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Why would someone extend a fireplace forwards?
I've just looked at a 1930s house with an open fireplace in the living room. Someone has extended the fireplace forwards into the room with bricks and put a big chunky mantel on top of it, nearly a foot wide. This makes the room seem a lot smaller (not huge to start with) and I can't think why someone would do this unless…
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Central Heating Insurance etc.
Before you say you've never believed in it I've been waiting a year for someone to find out what is wrong with my heating.Multiple calls to local Gas Safe, 2 said the mechanics were fine must be the piping, 1 was going to fix it, kept putting me off and finally just didn't answer a call for appt. Most say they are too…
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How do I remove these fixings please
Hi Can anyone help me please. I want to refresh my bathroom fittings but cannot remove the old (please see images) There are no screws visible so was thinking they would just be concealed fixings with a standard pull up system if you know what I mean. Anyway they don’t want to come off even though they definitely slide…
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Some advice please - need to replace cooker hood
Hi all, I need to replace my kitchen cooker hood as the motor and control panel both need replaced and it is just cheaper to buy a new one. However, the set-up and fittings in my kitchen make it quite difficult to purchase a replacement (or at least to me, i am rubbish at this kind of thing!). Designs have become more…
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Neff dishwasher
Starts first part of the programme ok. On the second part of the programme, goes into a fill/empty cycle
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Sound proofing party wall
Hi all, We bought our home just over 1 year ago but we have a major issue with the thinness of the party wall between us and our neighbour. We can hear literally everything as if they are in the same room as us, and I mean everything :( They also have dogs which bark for hours on end which is driving us insane. We'd like…
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Thoughts on unit colour.
Hi. A friend has had their bathrooms reno'd, and all that needs doing is to paint the hand built vanity units, made from pine board. He has the task of choosing colours :smile: I've suggested either satinwood or eggshell for finish, but I struggle with actual colours - tho' feel drawn to dark colours, possibly blues, to…
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Overhang gutter
Hi All, I need some clarification on the Overhang gutter situation: 1. I purchased the property on JUL 23, and it is a detached property. However, the distance boundary and the property start from 25cm and end at 23cm. My existing roof(gutter) is overhung to the other side(crossing the fence 10cm) the day the property was…
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Pietra Gold range of worktops....
Does anyone else here have these worktops? What is your experience with them? I am finding that the corners and edges can get minor chips, although I am always careful when handling heavy objects. Thank you.
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To Extend.. Or not to Extend
Hi All, Just to be clear from the start—I know these things are ultimately down to personal circumstances, but I’d really appreciate some insight from the people who have "been there done that". I’m looking to extend our 3-bed bungalow (pre-extension size of 115m2) with two additions: * A 30m² front extension for an…
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What is the best way of creating a soundproofing solution in a flat?
Being in a flat I hear pretty much every knock and bang from the neighbour upstairs as well as my neighbours on either side who sometimes play music or have their tv up a bit loud. It's not crazy loud but it's loud enough for me to want to try and find a solution. I found a post from a user on another forum who said this…
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Rejoining hue cable?
Hey guys, After less than a day outside, my new hue outdoor light strip was bitten through by a fox! Turns our these strips have 6 cables in them, as pictured. As this was fairly expensive I'd like to salvage it if possible! Now clearly joining each cable to it's corresponding colour isn't too tricky - fiddly as it's…
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Greenhouse Removal Query
We have a greenhouse in the garden that is needing to be taken down. As we're unable to do it ourselves, I thought it would just be a case of paying someone to do the job, but a relative says that you need to have insurance in case of injury (it can be a dangerous job). Who's right? Searching only really shows a thread…
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Unsafe boiler
Around seven years ago, my mother had a boiler fitted under a Low income scheme. It’s never works very well but has been good enough. Recently there have been problems and when we call the plumber out, they say it’s an unsafe installation and shouldn’t have been signed off. a second opinion has confirmed this. A new boiler…
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How far from the vehicle track should drainage ditch be to not risk collapsing side of track?
I was making ditch on the side of the access track yesterday but later on I suddenly thought I may have done it too close! I didn't think of the possibility of them falling in at the time. In parts it is only probably 4-8 inches from the gravel/hardcore track. This I am guessing would risk caving at the sides when the van…
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