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House Anxiety
I guess this a call for support. We bought this house a few years ago and I've done nothing but worry about it since. The drainage is poor, the roof leaked and there's cracks in the walls. My main worry is subsidence or something structural. I grew up with very little and always dreamt of having my own house (with an apple…
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New kitchen sink waste outlet through wall
Hello. We are installing a kitchen ina different part of the house. In its current location, it seems the hole through the wall form the kitchen sink waste outlet is too high relative to the trap in the sink waste. So, we are getting the plumber to cut a new hole for the waste through the wall for the sink in its new…
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PIV unit in a 27sqm flat overkill?
I have recently moved in to a small studio flat (27sqm including bathroom) with an open plan kitchen. Even though I haven't cooked or dried any clothes yet and I keep bathroom door closed, I've noticed every morning I wake up to both windows (the living room and kitchen one) completely soaked top to bottom with…
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Wall sockets colour for white walls
I am moving into my new home this weekend. The entire house needs a re-wire and looking to replace the old existing wall sockets. Planning to paint all walls white as a starter for 10. The house does have dado rails, so going to paint these also white until I decide on what colour to paint these at a later date. What…
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Blink Doorbell Advice
I have bought the Blink video doorbell with sync module 2 to install at my Mum's house as a security measure. She does not use internet or phone apps apart from Whatsapp, so my thoughts were to have this installed so I can see who is at her door and also to alert me if she does not answer the door to visitors. I bought…
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Tiling Advice - Good or Bad Job
Hello Any tilers on this forum who can advise on the finish of this shower that I've had recently tiled. I asked why trim wasn't put in the top of the pattern but was told it's because a decorator would normally put calking on there to finish it off but then when I pressed and insisted on a trim he said it would not be…
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Boiler Frost protection
Hi, We have the Worcester boiler CDi 29 Classic, located in the loft. As we have now started going away during the winter months I have some concerns regarding frost damage. The boiler has two frost protection features: ‘Frost Protection’ (For the boiler) and ‘Holiday Setting’ which will turn off the heating system and…
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Gas strut for Ottoman bed has fallen off, won't go back on
Hello, I saw a similar post to this on this forum so thought someone might help. One of the two gas struts for my Ottoman bed has fallen off (and the two nuts that attach it) and it won't go back on. As odd as it sounds, it seems to have become slightly too long for the space it is meant to go in. My landlord suggested…
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Shower tray went bang!
Partner was in the shower today and there was a loud bang - I thought he’d dropped something but no. There is now a large crack in the shower tray which goes outside of the slidey door enclosure and lets water out. Of course we stopped using it immediately. It appears we need a whole new quadrant enclosure as the doors and…
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What are my chances of making this?
Nothing outstanding - I want an L shaped corner desk and have been looking for ages. They seem to have the short side on the wrong side or be beautiful and wildly expensive.I saw this, perfect. But it's from Hong Kong so the returns would be horrendous ;)…
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Use Laptop On TV
Hi I am a member of a few apps which are linked to YouTube channels which I can view on my big smart TV screen, but as far as I know I can only watch the bonus footage on my laptop or mobile. I have an old laptop and even an old tablet that I was able to view the Patron and similar apps on them. I'm wondering if there's a…
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How can I unblock washing machine drain pipe?
Just to be clear, I don't mean the drain pump and I don't mean the drainage hose that are parts of the machine itself. I'm talking about the vertical white plastic waste pipe attached to the kitchen wall and which the machine's drainage hose empties into. The machine itself is draining perfectly well. This has happened…
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Anti mould paint
Hi, I need anti mould paint recommendation please. Also, I'm thinking to buy a spray paint for temp/small job as current weather is not ideal to paint/repaint the whole room. Google search recommend Polar or Ronseal. Are they any good? Thanks. San
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Sirrus shower replacement front
The front bit that you turn the shower on and off with just keeps turning, I'll put photo down below. Where can I get the front replacement bit ?
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To claim or not to claim for subsidence?
Our deep drains in our garden need digging up to repair. This would cost us 4.5k but there's a chance we could claim subsidence caused this following large excavation work being done next door a few yeard ago. However, would this be worth claiming considering how much our future home insurance premiums might go up? Should…
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Flashing bathroom cabinet demister led lighths
Hi the LED lights on our bathroom cabinet is flashing all the time. Touch control lights on the mirror for demist and lights are normally lit have gone out and they are not working. Unfortunately just out of warranty period. another bathroom cabinet bought along with works fine( picture attached to show control lights What…
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Stubborn white webbed mould
I have tried for months to get rid of this mould in the kitchen. Not sure why it’s happening and continuously returning. Tried all sorts of anti mould bleach sprays etc. I have a dark black patch on the outside wall and wonder if this is linked to the mould on the inside. Photos attached can anyone help please?
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Drilling above interior doorway?
Hi everyone! I've been putting up floating shelves for book display on both sides of our fireplace. My plan is to put one more long shelf all the way across the doorway (see blue line in first photo). I think it'll look nice filled with books and will balance out the other side, where I've already put a shelf at that…
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New flat roofs still causing leaks
I had 2 flat roofs installed as part of house extensions. One is a roof terrace above a bedroom. The other a side return over kitchen. Had continuous issues since this work was done. Need these fixed and a guy is returning next Monday to do terrace & look at pooling on kitchen roof. I’d appreciate any comments/opinions so…
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How to deal with this problem on shower tray
Hi not sure you can see from picture but there is some kind of aluminium trim which has fully corroded at top. It does not effect anything but is very unsightly is there anything I can use to improve the look of this please ?
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