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can you get a shaver socket that does not hum?
Can you get a bathroom shaver socket that does not hum? Since getting an electric toothbrush and leaving it plugged in all the time in the bathroom shaver socket, as recommended, the shaver socket hums. During the day it is not noticeable, except in the bathroom, but during the night when in my bed I can hear it very…
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Obtaining garden slabs that are owed to us.
We engaged the services of a landscaper to upgrade our patio and garden path up to the shed and greenhouse. We have paid the full amount in the quote but he miscalculated by about 10 slabs how many were needed. He tells us that the additional slabs, sand and cement have been delivered to his own property, but they have yet…
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painting fence
hi all i'm planning to repaint the fence this week, last time it was done was about 5 years ago so it needs doing now last time i done it i got the pressure hose out allowed the fence to dry a day or 2 and resprayed it and looked perfect when i done it the last time i pressure hosed it going down the fence but i'm reading…
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Do I need a new shower or can this be saved?
Hello everyone, my shower is 9 years old, used twice a day every day, so it's not new and I'm uncertain if I need to replace it or if I'm jumping the gun. It works great, but after a few hours it develops a drip, of course that means through the night it's pretty steady, once every minute! Is there anything simple I can do…
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Fridge freezer issue!
How long do fridge freezers last? I moved into my flat sept 2022 (rent of family member who bought it in 2009 I think) flats was build 2006-2008 I think the Fridge freezer I think has been in the flat since 2010-2011 as was replaced so 14/15 years old! Maybe newer not sure! The fridge works 100% fine! The freezer sometimes…
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Building regulations - work to wall between house and garage
Hi all. Hoping someone can advise, tried contacting council but it'll be a while before anyone is able to call me back apparently. Recently bought a house, it's around 20 years old. Previous occupants had build a wet room from breeze blocks in the double garage with access from the dining room. I want the double garage…
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Toilet cistern repair
Does anyone know if it is possible to effect a repair on this cistern without taking the whole thing off the wall and uncoupling it from the toilet? The flush is hit and miss (more miss now) although it fills with water OK. Everything I've read suggests a syphon problem (green topped thing in pic) and most probably a…
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Larger radiator
I had a combi boiler installed to replaced 42 year-old non combi boiler but kept existing radiators. My house has always is slow to heat up which I attributed to the old system. However in my first winter the main room still took a long time to get warm. Late morning the room was still only 18 degrees despite heating on at…
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Laminate flooring in a flat
Hi all I just need some advice, I am currently moving into a flat and the carpets have been down since the building was built in 2006. I have removed the carpets and have decided to get laminate flooring in the hallway and living space/kitchen area. I am conscious laminate may cause noise issues for the flat below. I have…
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Connecting Water Butts away from a downpipe.
My water butts would need to be approximately 14 metres away from the down pipe. Is this possible and how would I do it please?
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Stud Wall Advice
Hi, I split a large double bedroom into two single bedrooms a few years back. I'm looking to move the stud wall so one of the rooms has extra space for a double bed. Is this possible and what would be a ballpark figure for this type of job? Many thanks in advance for any advice I can get.
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Garage conversion - Do I need a party wall agreement?
I am looking to convert my garage into an office and utility room. My garage shares a wall with my neighbours garage. Will I need a party wall agreement? As far as I'm aware the builders won't be making any changes or attaching anything to the party wall, they will be installing a stud wall just infront of it. Thanks!
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Can you run a Thermostatically Controlled Shower from an electric boiler system?
We have just bought a Grohe Thermostatically Controlled shower bar system with a twin handle bar. We have an electric boiler and are finding that the temperature is not being controlled on the shower when we use it. We have the boiler set at 48c and the shower is supposed to maintain 38c as standard but you can increase it…
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How difficult to paint a ceiling?
Hi all Just wondering hiw difficult it would be for a total amature to paint a ceiling? Never painted before. What would I need equipment wise? I have been quoted £220 to paint it. Does that sound reasonable? That doesn't include the paint. I would need to supply it. They said they can do it all one morning. But how? It…
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I think roofers have done a terrible job with new GRP flat roof
Hi, Hoping I can get some advise from any roofers/anyone experienced in GRP fibreglass flat roofs. Thank you! We had a leak on our flat roof and agreed with what appeared to be a reputable roofer (couldn't find a local recommendation so had to go with online reviews...) that the existing GRP fibreglass roof would be sanded…
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Help, elderly mum without hot water and heating! 3 days now
Hi everyone, got an issue that im hoping i can get some advice on . Mum has a conventional setup with: * A tank in the loft * A hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard, including a pump and 3-way diverter valve * A Worcester Bosch 24Ri boiler (installed ~5 years ago by BOXT, serviced annually, and still under warranty),…
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Boiler Preasure
We have a 6 months old Gloworm boiler Energy 7 34c installed. We've started to notice the pressure dropping to 0.6, each time we increase the pressure to about 1.3/1.4 it would continue to flash and not provided hot water. Rebooting the system would fix it. We can't see any leaks and bled the radiators, is there anything…
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Electric Oven Self Cleaning
After 50 years we're going electric. This is forced because of no replacement gas ovens. Our dilemma is not what oven but what self cleaning methods manufacturer uses. Pyrolytic, steam and other methods are employed. Any advice welcomed as to their effectiveness, costs and dangers would be welcomed.
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Summerhouse solar panel
Thinking putting a small solar panel at the summerhouse, enough to power a light, mobile phone etc. It says the panel should not be in direct rain.....it's that bit I don't understand, advice anyone please? Tia
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What to do with side shed?
Previous owners built this enormous side shed (must be about 5m long) in the alleyway, and now I need wall access to sort out pointing/spalling bricks. There is also damp/algae growing between the sides of the sheds and the walls (both mine and the neighbors side). What would you do? I'm tempted to just demo the whole…
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