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Cellar ventilation advice.
I have a converted cellar and have been using an air purifier for air movement and a dehumidifier for 4hrs a day to keep it dry. Have had a few issues with moisture and mold along the carpet line but nothing substantial over the 3 years we have lived in the house. I am trying ways to stop using the dehumidifier as getting…
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Ikea Built in Wardrobe still smelling after 3 weeks
We bought a large built-in wardrobe a few weeks ago from Ikea. It consists of 6 seperate units, including a corner unit. My father in law and my partners sister purchased the same wardrobe a few months before us aswell but had no issues. 3 weeks on, the wardrobes still stink. At this point, I cannot tell if its a…
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Vented to Unvented system conversion. Is this quote reasonable?
Total Including VAT: £4,675.44 Upgrade cold mains to 22mm Removal of existing hot water cylinder and tanks Installation of Gledhill 150 litre unvented cylinder and relevant controls / fittings and requirements Installation of Baxi 800 system boiler - 10 year parts and labour warranty Pressurise heating system Install Hive…
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Megaflow - Warranty ending but ongoing issue.
My Megaflow cylinder is just under 2 years old and about 4 months ago I noticed that water was coming out of the overflow pipe outside (although I believe it was happening from much earlier in the year). I called megaflow out under warranty in May and they refilled the air gap. About 3 weeks later I noticed it was still…
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Cellar flooring advice
Have been in a house 3 years and previous owners have converted the 100 year old cellar into an office in 2020. They have laid sheet DPM down, underlay and then carpet over the top. However, the DPM does not go up to the walls and there is a few inch gap all the way round where the installers have glued down carpet…
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Incorrect information on quotation - solar with battery storage
Early in 2021 I approached a local company for a quotation to install a solar pv system on my roof with battery storage. At the time I didn't know much about the technologies but I believed that they would reduce my running costs and be an environmental advantage. Although I didn't know much I had heard good things about a…
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property renovating advice
Hi, I am a first-time buyer and going through the process of buying an old property in Swindon area. The property has been vacant for a while and does not have any electricity, gas or water connection. It needs a fair bit of work with potentially EPC upgrade, kitchen, bathroom, boiler renewal and wiring needs checking.…
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CCTV camera recommendations to upgrade analogue.
I have an old analogue system that is failing - the fault seems to be due to electrolysis as the 12V DC power meets the connector (as the metals are different) This is causing voltage to drop out. Who ever installed the junction box, did not take into account the dampness of the UK weather, and while they may be…
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Leaky guttering parts
My guttering has a drip, and I'm just not sure what part I need to buy to replace the on the 90 degree bend. Can anyone advise based on the picture? No blockage up there by the way, I've been up and checked.
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Composite decking boards for fencing
Hi all Does anyone know if you can use composite decking boards as fencing? I have a wooden Fence and wooden post at current but they need replacing. does anyone know if I can attach composite decking boards to the existing wooden posts and use the composite decking as the fence / panels? thanks
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Unsafe Gas Cooker
Hi! I bought a second hand oven and had it fitted & certified by a gas safe engineer. I have today had my yearly gas/boiler check and the engineer has told me the oven is unsafe as regulations (regarding FSD & blocks of flats) came out in 2006 & the oven should not have been fitted in the first place. Now I imagine this is…
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Mixer Shower Temperature Issue
Hi all, I know it's not strictly money saving related, but wondered if anyone had any thoughts or suggestions on an issue I have with my shower. The temperature is continually hot even when changing the heat control to the furthest cold setting. It doesn't matter what you do it's always hot. Any suggestions or idea's on…
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Are external water feed pipes allowed?
Hi, Today I asked the plumber if its possible to install a bidet feeding it with water pipes coming through the sink, that is on the other wall. The drain is not a problem because the bidet would sit beside the toilet. My idea is to derive hot and cold water from the sink and pass them along the wall, externally and…
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Mira or Triton electric shower?
Hi, I'm planning to replace my electric shower. Which brand is better, Mira or Triton? I'm just getting a regular shower, no need any fancy features. Thanks.
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Shared Chimney - Protection against claim for work costs
Hi, In brief, I have a shared chimney and was contacted by a roofing co, as neighbours supposedly have issues on their side. I had some work done on the chimney a number of years ago prior to the neighbours moving in (replacing frost-blown bricks, repointing etc..), and as such it's sound externally and in the loft space.…
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Cheap way to get storage such as shed or other shelter for equipment and tools as well as tools?
I have been using my mum's garage and tools for the last year. Soon I should be getting my own space but won't have anything there. I would like tools for garden work and mechanics maintenance (pushbike and van) tools. Better to recycle than buy new as these things don't really degrade with use, except maybe for…
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Garden building
After any advice , please . Getting garden landscaped including 90m2 of slab to house outbuildings including a summerhouse or log cabin . Has anyone any recommendations for companies to use and spec for this building ie roof and windows , log thickness etc ? Want to use the building as an extra room so year round use and…
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Do I need planning permission to move the location of my kitchen? (no extension)
Hi everyone, I will soon be knocking my kitchen and dining room together, and having my new kitchen in the half that was previously the dining room. I had some other work done recently and the building control officer suggested I would need to apply for some kind of planning, as the kitchen plumbing is moving to a…
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Issue with walls? - Just moved in
Hi all, Apologies for the poor photo - we recently moved in to a property and the walls seem to have small dents in them, is this just poor plastering by the previous owner or something more sinister? Thanks, Harry
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Old cockspur handles falling off
Handle has fallen off window and I can’t for the life of me see how to fix a new one on as can’t find where the screws or rivets are….there is no cap to prise off. First pic shows the one that’s rusted and fallen off second pic is another that is still partly attached. Are there some that you have to take glass out to…
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