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Crack either side of bay window
I'm interested in buying a house which has cracks either side of bay window. It looks like it is upstairs and down. Is this likely to be a serious issue? I'm not sure whether to offer or not I don't know if it is relevant but there was a massive Christmas tree just between the bay windows. It was in a raised bed about…
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Soundproofing internal rooms
Hi, I’m considering using a downstairs room as a bedroom however there is noise leakage through the party wall from my next door neighbours. I can hear muffled conversations when they are using their room and the TV when it is on. I was wondering if it would be worth soundproofing the party wall on my side or whether a…
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Small crack, external Bay Window.
Afternoon all, Perhaps I'm being concerned about nothing here, but I've noticed a small, vertical 'step,' crack to the external bay window. About 1mm wide. No corresponding crack on the inside. As it is a bay window (3 bed semi), I'm being extra cautious. Surface drainage and gutters are all good. No idea how old the crack…
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Two different paints on two sides of a fence
I've painted one side of a fence but run out of paint. I've got some Creocote - is it alright to do the other side of the fence with a different product?
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LED pergola lights very dim all of a sudden
we have a set of pergola lights (about 20 on a string) that weve had for a couple of years with very little use. previously, when witched on would fully illuminate the bottom of the garden seating area. Turned them on last night and they did illuminate, but nowhere near enough to light the seating area like before. What…
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Preparing for winter
Hi I was wondering if anyone has started to prepare for winter already? Is it something you do every year or is it the first time you have done this. I always plan to but i never really start. As I have health issues I should really be more organised.
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Bifold or french patio door cost
Hi, I have a very old sliding door patio that I want to replace with either bifold or french patio doors. (It's 25 years old and now has a crack on glass so rather than replace glass want to replace doors). Does anyone have a ballpark figure of what to expect to pay for supply and fit for a replacement new patio door? I'm…
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How much for a new wall socket ?
We need a new socket in our living room - what are we likely to be charged ?its about 10 feet from the nearest socket and is floor level. The skirting boards are well fixed (house built1947)
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Small toilet extension
Evening, With my father moving in with us and just one bathroom, we're looking at a small 4.72m2 extension for a toilet and sink (or even a wet room with shower in if possible). Neither of us have a clue about these sort of things or where to start. We're looking to use an existing external wall outside our back door and…
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Where to buy doors?
Hello, I am hoping someone can help me find some doors. I've been all over google and the various DIY sites and cant find the answer.. i found some earlier this year and gave info to my OT but cant find them now, have lost my notes and cant find them again. I am having a doorway widened for wheelchair access. Due to the…
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Skimming walls/New fire opening!
Morning everyone. Need some advice on what to do first. Re-doing Lounge and need to have walls and ceiling skimmed after removing years of painted wallpaper. Am also wanting to put in a gas stove inside the chimney opening which will probably need to be opened up a bit to be made bigger. I have a gas fire at the moment…
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Ancient ceiling pendant fitting
Here is a picture of my 1960’s light fitting. I’m wondering what’s underneath, currently wondering if I need an electrician to replace with a new fitting. Anyone seen anything like this before?
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Would an IKEA PAX system work here?
Posted a similar thread where someone mentioned IKEA PAX so thought I would try and get a specific answer. My summer project is to renovate this internal wardrobe I have. Initial plan was to paint the walls and chipped shelves and replace the sliding doors. However, after seeing cost of sliding doors for around £400, I…
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Gas 2 oven Aga - replace or convert
Hi All, We've just moved in to a 300 year old property. There is currently a 2 oven gas aga deluxe with a balanced flue in our kitchen. It's on 24/7 and seems like a waste of money/not great for the environment. There is underfloor heating in the kitchen that is never on because, of course, it's not needed at all, but it…
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Driveway cleaning - reocmmended products
Hi I’m looking for product recommendations to clean my block
paved drive way. I’m looking for 2 products 1) to clean off the algae, moss and
black spots which can be applied, left to work (ie no scrubbing required) and
is plant friendly 2) a recommended weedkiller to apply. I’m not sure which order to apply the products…
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Shower tile substitute -acrylic or PVC panels?
We've had to take off half our shower tiles since they were leaking. Thinking it might be a good opportunity to replace them with something more panel like instead of tiles. Acrylic sheets seem about x5 more than PVC panels, which makes quite a cost difference. Are acrylic ones worth it?
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Neighbour (leaseholder) won't fix damp
My mum lives in a flat and bought her freehold last year. The neighbour downstairs due to them in serious debt couldn't afford their share, so we bought that also. Their flat has 58 years left on the lease.Our problem is their flat has damp/mould. Despite them having a garden, they've been drying their clothes indoors…
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Alternatives to Grohe/Hans showers?
Hi. Looking for a shower mixer for a cubicle. Dual type - rain head and handset. Not fussed whether concealed or surface-mount, but looking for the best controls, for both aesths and ergs. Ie, I don't like 'bar' type, not just for their 'basic' aesthetics, but particularly for the turnie knobs at each end layout. Anyone…
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Boiler service - will being 1-2 weeks late invalidate the waranty?
I had a Viessmann boiler installed last august and just got down to arranging a service. I might be 5-10 days late in getting the service as I am waiting for confirmation of availability from gas engineers. Will this invalidate my warranty or is there some leeway? The boiler works perfectly fine. And just to double check:…
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Painting interior door
I am planning on painting an interior wooden door and am checking which is the correct paint to use. I painted it back in 2014 with a white matt water based from Wickes. I didn't know what I was doing, having just bought my first property. Do I need a primer before painting again? Should I lightly sand before painting? Is…
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