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Toilet Syphon repair.
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Installing a Handheld Bidet Spraye
I’ve just bought this and it comes with a chrome T valve, seems pretty straightforward how to install it but I cannot locate a stock tap either behind the upstairs toilet or the bathroom sink. should there definitely be one there somewhere in the bathroom? to make matters worse I’ve never been able to locate the main stock…
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Damp in old house
I have an approximately 100 year old house, single brick detached no cavity, two chimney I working fire, good central heating. I’ve suspected damp for a while and after buying a moisture pin meter I’ve confirmed certain areas of the walls downstairs, up to our knee height are getting readings between 10 to 25%. Well, many…
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New tenant neighbours' behaviour
The next door house is a rental, and new tenants moved in
about 3 weeks ago, bringing 2 cars with them. They have a driveway which fits
both cars, and are very close to a private car park for additional use of
residents of the street only. They began putting one of their cars on the pavement at the
front of my own house,…
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Dust from outdoor getting through upvc windows seal
Am getting dust I think it is cavity dust from outside on window sill. It seems the seal needs replacing. I have tried to use tape to seal temporarily but it is unsightly. Can I just reseal the top seal only. Have asked but they want to reseal the whole window which am not keen as do not want to encounter more problems in…
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Safe aluminum tape.
Hi, I postedonce before on this, but nearly completed a sauna and just needed some final help. I just wondered if anyone knows of a decent foil tape, I read mixed reviews, some people say some of the tape may have plastic in, which wont be good when heating the Sauna. Im repairing a Sauna and using this tape below anyone…
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Robot mower blades
Afternoon all Does anyone have any recommendations for robot mower blades? I have a gtech robot but the blades aren’t the most durable! Thanks in advance
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Criminal damage to property and taking legal action
Dear Forumites, I hope I've posted this in the most appropriate place! Please tell me if not. I recently bought a house which is being repaired, renovated, and refurbished. I wish to claim compensation from XXX (electricity supply company) who have severed my water and electric supply externally in the flagstoned front…
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Patio done. Expensive tiles. Clean lines..BUT :😥
Just had our patio done. Two weeks of several people. 55£sqm tiles. It's got clean lines and seems well done. Except 1 many many tiles have a hollow sound underneath. Builder says that in the tiles, he can lift to show me cement has stuck but will charge to relay. And they say they give a 2 yr guarantee. 2 no slope. Nada.…
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Bed slats keep falling out
Think I asked this question before about another bed. The slats don't seem warped or broken but they slot into the frame rather than clip in and now slide about, only began having issues after I got a new mattress last year which wasn't as thick/soft so maybe more weight is getting put on the frame. First it went around 4…
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Anyone recommend a non combustable insulation please?
Hello all Just wondering if anyone can recommend a non combustable insulation which can not sustain vermin and also is not toxic ie won't make your hands itch and you don't need to wear a facemask when installing it? I did find this one that matches the above apart from it being toxic and advised to wear a facemask and can…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should our neighbour pay us for taking in his parcels when he's out?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Our neighbour runs a business buying and selling online. He gets deliveries every day and when he's out, we take them in. Yet he never comes and picks them up, so I always end up taking them over. When we're out, he takes in parcels for us, but never drops them round. The…
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Internal wall insulation , worth the hassle ?
Has anyone got experience with Internal Wall insulation ( IWI ) installation - it downsides and the timescale of the install as it looks like quite a lot of work involved and for my Dad who is in his mid 70s maybe too much stress .. He received a ECO grant through through his energy supplier for external wall insulation…
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Upgrading under cabinet lights to LED
I want to upgrade my flush mounted undercabinet lights to LED. There seem to be suitable replacements available but I am not sure of the wiring. The transformer for the existing lights is on top of the cabinet and I can easily replace with an LED driver - but the wiring to the lights themselves runs behind (and probably…
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UPVC External Bathroom Pipe Replacement — DIY or Professional Job?
Hello, First time posting… In our new (old) house I need to replace these two horizontal 40mm upvc pipes and the tee joint that connects to the 32mm vertical pipe as its leaking where the tape is. It's the bath and sink outlets from the bathroom that connects to the soil stack on the right (second picture).…
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How to treat water damaged engineered wooden flooring?
I've just discovered that there was water leaking from a container I had stored in a cupboard which has soaked some of the engineering wooden flooring. I'm wiped as much as I can away with clothes however I was wondering what should I do next to best treat the flooring? Leave a fan there for some time? Once completely dry,…
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Rear extension questions
Hi all, I am considering making an offer for this detached bungalow in London. The value in the property for me is the potential to extend at the rear (as shown in the photos). However, I need to know what I'm letting myself in for. Some questions I'd appreciate any help with. 1 - My reading of permitted development rights…
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Powerflush Cost
How much does the powerflush shoud cost? I have been quoted 650£ for 15 radiators. It !!!!!! accurate?
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Gap in fence
HibAll, There is a gap in one of the fence panels. How can I fix it please. The panel is becoming a little shaky. Thanks
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Poor Picture On New Bush TV
I have just bought a 32" Bush 32FT24CA TV for the conservatory to replace my 10 year old Samsung which passed away I am disappointed with thee picture quality and have fiddled with the different modes and settings to no avail. I expected it too be as l;east as good of noy better than my old Samsung and it is nowhere near.…
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