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Dream Doors
Beware when dealing with this company. Our recent experience has not been good. They are very, very expensive and do not save you on a new fitted kitchen. DO get a second independent quote before having any work done as they won’t provide an itemized invoice and can hide their costings easily. We don’t recommend them at…
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New Neighbours Building Work
I am trying to find out information pertaining to Building Regulations for work being conducted by our new Neighbours. About 2 months ago, new neighbours moved in next door and as appears normal these days started to perform some work to personalise the house - No issue there. They have the end terrace of a block of 4…
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Crack repair/repointing?
Spotted a small crack between a sun lounge (the one with pebbles and brown wood soffit) and neighbours' wall: What's best way to seal this gap? Would something like a sikaflex work?
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Any roofing experts out there?
We had some work done on our roof last year - to replace lead on join between main roof and underlying extension. The wall beneath has started to get damp again - on visual inspection it looks like there has been some slippage between the new felting tray and the new lead. (Also shouldn't the felting tray extend to the…
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Converting gravity fed system to unvented
Hi, I’ve moved into a 30 year old house which uses a gravity fed system with cold and F&E tanks in the roof space. We have a 14 year old oil boiler which works fine but will probably need replaced in the next few years so it’s at this point I’ll consider other options. I’d like mains pressure throughout the house for both…
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One Radiator doesn’t work
It’s come to that time of year again when the radiators near turning on I’ve recently moved into a house and discovered that one of the radiators in the house doesn’t work properly. I have bled all the radiators in the house and filled up the boiler back to one and a half pressure and this still hasn’t done the trick. I…
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Failed roof repair
In July my roof leak was assessed and the Roofer said the issue was with the box gutter. On reading invoice he stated that the lead work was repaired but nothing about the box gutter. Im a pensioner and paid £600For less than 30 minutes WorkThe leak has now returned, he says he's on holiday until the 16th, I go away on the…
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Double glazing replacement
Roughly how much would it take to replace these windows in white pvc? - excluding porch window - in Merseyside area?
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Vax Dual Power carpet washer. Advice about connecting front hose.
I have just bought a Vax W85-DP-E dual power carpet washer and the hose that goes between the base and the dirty water tank at the front is not connected and won't stay in place. when I try to connect it manually In Vax's instruction video, it looks like the first picture. On my new machine, the same area looks like the…
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Freaking out as building costs go up and up and up - advice needed
In mid-2019 I got a quote on some building work at our house (a dilapidated farm cottage with several outbuildings) from a local builder - I'll call him Nick. The quote was for £189,690+VAT at 5% to convert an old stone barn into an annexe, with the option to use it as a pair of holiday cottages. It was the middle quote of…
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Drill Bits – Square Taper Shank?
Hi all, Sadly, a relative of mine has recently passed away. I’ve been handed down these beautiful, old auger bits. A lot of them are old Marples Ridgeway bits. They’ve got square tapered shanks, instead of the newer hexagonal shanks. Is there an adaptor I can buy that would allow me to use these in a modern drill with a…
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Latest Daft Question- Can I buy any Thumbturn lock for bathroom door?
Hi all. Displaying ignorance once again. I need a thumbturn lock on my bathroom (pocket) door (and my bedroom door- soon-to-be Foster parent, Social Services requirements!). There isn't a lock on it at present. Nor any holes where there ever was one in the door frame or door. Just a recessed circular 'handle' to open and…
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Returning Aircon unit advice
I'm returning my aircon unit for testing as it doesn't seem to be working as expected. They have said to return with all the accessories but haven't replied to my question asking if this included additional filters and the remote. I just don't want to send things off that may get lost or not returned with the item but if…
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Is it worth fixing my 7 year old washer-dryer?
It washes okay but the dryer function has stopped. Will either go on forever without drying the clothes, or do the cycle and the clothes won't be dry. Not even hot. Had D&G come round to fix it, they cleaned a shoot that was filled with fluff. It didn't fix the issue. I need a dryer or the kitchen is stacked with soggy…
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Looking for SDS Plus Drill & Bits Recommendations for Brickwork & DIY (Budget £170)
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations on an SDS Plus drill that’s powerful enough to handle new red brick but can also be used for general DIY tasks. I’m not too fussed if it’s corded or cordless, but it must come with a case for storage. Budget is around £170, so I’m keen to hear about any specific makes/models or…
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How do I cap a Domed fence panel?
I ordered some Domed fence panels and when they arrived it was without a capping rail on the top. I have seen many Domed feather edge panels like this but I wonder if I could add on capping for extra protection. After looking in the diy stores it seems like the rails won't bend or could snap if I try to glue them on the…
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Dry Cleaning Next Curtains, Can Dye be Avoided...
Mser's I've been informed via 2 local dry cleaners of 85% very high chance that my red Curtains Dye could turn my white Lining Pink! I'm going to try Timpsons next weekk, costs are comparable 4 Ready Made Crtns 4.5ft drop approx' 80-90 pounds. I declined lates cleaner to re try Timpsons next week. p.s. Timpons via Tel any…
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Leaking blender
Hi My Kenwood BL23 blender attachments have started to leak through the blades. Have dismantled one and could try replacing the small nylon washers. Just not sure how much vertical play there should be. Also if any grease should be used. I'm unable the get the coupler off the other housing on the left. Clockwise to unscrew…
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Wireless range of Nest thermostat, will it go through 3 solid block walls?
I'm looking to get a Nest thermostat to replace the rather archaic thermostat I currently have. The boiler is in the garage and the current thermostat is in a hallway about 10m and 3 solid block walls away. It uses RF and has always had a solid connection back to the receiver in the garage. I'm not really sure what Nest…
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Neighbours Builders Latest!
We have been having problems with our neighbours and their builders for months now after they sprayed paint in our fish pond and cut down our trees, I have asked about this on some previous threads. The other day our CCTV caught their builders bringing their lunch into our back yard along with a couple of chairs and…
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