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In My Home MoneySaving sticky
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Advice regarding a builder on a second day of work.
Hello all, I have started work with a builder regarding new foundations for a porch (2 + 1.5 meters) and foundartions for 2.3 meters of garage door infill. Bricking up a garage door and leaving space for a window. Replacing flat roof to lean to roof and a drainage as per thames water consent to connect (to a 100 mm public…
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Heat Pump Tumble Drier - air/heat output
I currently have a 15 year old Miele condenser tumble drier. The hot air output is low down on the front. This was not previously a problem on our tiled floor, but has caused the vinyl in our new kitchen to lift. (The floor temperature measures 35⁰C…). Can anybody who has a newish heat pump tumble drier tell me: Is the…
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Central heating and hot water query
I have a condensing boiler with a hot water tank and a cold water tank in the loft. I have a pump so that I can get a decent water pressure in the shower. The pump isn't ideally situated as it's next to the party wall and the neighbours can hear it. There's nowhere else to put it. My plumber said there's a way to…
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uPVC window foil repair
Has anyone had the foil repaired on their upvc windows. What is your experience. Is this worth doing? Heres the worst example of my wrinkly foil: 7 out of 8 of my windows have wrinkly foil There're some specialist companies that do this, and I am making enquiries. The questions I have are: Can you match colour Will I…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay a builder's VAT bill months after the work was done?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks… I’ve been sent a £1,584 VAT bill by a contractor who did work in my garden over a year ago, and more drainage/building work in August. At the time, he didn’t charge VAT for either job as he wasn’t VAT-registered. He now says he had to register from 1 May and needs to charge…
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Roofer replaced soil pipe flashing on slate roof today – gaps around collar & ragged rubber trim loo
Hi all, Just had a roofer out today to replace the flashing around the soil vent pipe on my slate roof (UK, older house). They also replaced a few missing/broken tiles while up there and re-bed the ridge tiles but they look fine (I think). On closer inspection with close-ups, it doesn't look quite right to me: Slates…
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Fix a dripping cold water tap. (Garage).
i know replacing the tap is the best option but is there another way? if there was a screw to stop water to it for replacement then that would be easy but i have followed the pipe back until it goes back behind the wall and can't see one. i don't mind removing the hose attachment. is there such a thing as some kind of…
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Worcester Bosch fixed price repair and repair plan
Has anyone recently used the Worcester Bosch fixed price repair for their boiler? I have a few things that need doing on my trusty, but old, Greenstar Cdi; diverter valve replacement, replace the plate heat exchanger, leaky keyless filling loop and possibly others, so the £381 in that respect would seem reasonable. I have…
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Old MR16 bulb exploding glass.
The bulbs in my downstairs toilet must be 15+ years old. Switched them on and after only a minute there was an almighty bang and 2 of the 3 stopped working. Tiny bits of glass everywhere. The 3rd one is still working, so I’m guessing the circuit is fine, but would anyone know why this happened. I would have thought there…
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Survey equipment identification
This morning I saw a person out the back fields to my house in high-vis walking around seemingly surveying and I was hoping someone on here could identify the equipment they were using and what they were surveying. They were too far away to take a pic but I have a drawing of the equipment which was a pole around 1500mm…
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Damage to PVC Front door.
Hello. About 18 months ago, some little darling kicked my front door and caused a crack, but I've noticed that since this year, it seems to be expanding. Can anybody recommend a DIY repair job? I know it won't be pretty, but if l can l want to try to stop the cracking any further. So far, my ideas include filling with some…
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What to treat ply shelves and shed floor with
I’ve cleared out our wooden shed and want to freshen it up and protect it from the elements/damp/cold. The metal shelving units in there (the press together mechano style ones), the flimsy cheap board shelves have sagged and started to go mouldy so want to recut new sheet to replace them. What’s best to use to treat the…
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Mis‑Metering, Suspected Leak, Unnecessary Pipe Replacement
I recently switched from an unmetered (rateable value) supply to a metered supply with Severn Trent. Three months later, I received a very high bill, so I followed their leak‑diagnosis steps. 1. Initial Leak Diagnosis - My external meter (in the pavement) showed high usage and the leak indicator was spinning. - I isolated…
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Replacement wash basin taps
Need replacing. Found one on eBay, look the same but am not sure whether they will fit. Can anybody advise pl? See photos.
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Layout advice
I’ve lived in my 3-bed mid-terrace in South London for 10 years. Thought I’d grow into it, but it’s still just me. My kitchen and upstairs bathroom are getting tired and the boiler is very old, so I’m planning to replace them. That’s got me thinking about reworking the layout, taking some space from the garage to create a…
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Welsh farmhouse converted as self catering for up to 30 people
I am a trustee of a lovely old Welsh farmhouse near to Brecon, Powys. Schools, clubs, youth groups and more recently extended families use this as a base for canoeing, walking, and time out in the countryside. We rent it out, and this is how we pay for the upkeep/decoration and modernisation, it is a registered charity.…
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Is this laminate or vinyl?
This is a picture of floor of my upstairs bedroom. It was fitted by previous owner. There is no noticeable sound when I walk over the floor. I could not see any proper joins - the boundary between panels appear to be very thin line.
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Spray foam loft insulation removal, likely cost?
We live in a 1930's semi which had spray foam applied to the underside of tiles nearly 30 years ago as there was nothing under the tiles. Open cell and nothing to indicate any problem with timbers which are solid if probed.I'd like to get a very rough idea of likely cost for removal before contacting any of the firms…
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Washing Trainers
Hello all, I hope the hive mind of the forum can advise about whether I can wash my trainers and they'll remain useable afterwards. My normal trainers for just non-event running (Nike Pegasus 40) are smelly. It all began when I did a waterlogged ParkRun 7th February - this is one of the drier parts of the course that day:…
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What is this?
Silly question for sure as I’ve been in This house for over 20 years but is this cord in the boiler to turn the immersion heater on wish I was saying asking for a friend but I’m not lol thanks
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