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In My Home MoneySaving sticky
Please be aware of the MSE Forum rules, notably that you mustn't post personal information. Take extra care when uploading photos and make sure that they don't contain personally identifiable information. 🏠 Here are some Forum threads you might find useful: * Please ensure your electrics are up to date * Find Instruction…
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Laura Ashley curtain - lost cleaning instructions
Hi folks, I made some lovely Laura Ashley curtains from their Edwin fabric, Composition - 82% Viscose, 16% Linen 2% Silk - but I lost the swatch with cleaning instructions. Does anyone know whether this fabric should be dry cleaned? They are lined with blackout curtain lining (if that makes a difference). I can't seem to…
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"Not Drinking Water" sign in flat
Hi, My small flat has a single tap that I can use.It has a "not drinking water" sign at it.Why do you think this might be?I have been filling my kettle from this tap and boiling the water then drinking it.
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More money requested as a condition to complete the work
Newbie here, with a Roofer issue. Thank you for reading, sorry this is long. We accepted a quote of £27500 for ridge tile work to be done on our roof, work on Fascias and guttering and had express the wish too have the scaffolding erected so I could paint our windows this was accepted as it made sense. The quote specifies…
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Concealed close-coupled plastic toilet cistern - cannot find a replacement
Trying to help my friend... - the original cistern (with a new fixing bracket)For the life of me I cannot find a replacement :/All concealed I see are 'low level', not 'close coupled'. Bought this one from Amazon hoping that I can use it without the pipe - and am returning it as the diameter of the flush valve (and the…
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Workmen removed holding swing cement.
Hello all, We recently got synthetic grass installed in our back garden. We had a swing also installed shortly before the synthetic grass was installed and had it concreted into the ground as recommend by manufacturer. We told them we wanted swing left alone. They then asked again the day they came and said yes we want it…
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How to address my humidity issues
I am trying work out the best solution or solutions to my house’s high humidity and resulting condensation/mould issues. I would welcome any advice. So, it is a large 5 bedroom Victorian semi over floor floors in Manchester. This includes a converted basement and two bedrooms with low or sloping ceilings in the roof space.…
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Anyone know the practical issues with a type AC outdoor socket?
I fitted one to power an electronic charger for a Phev. The socket is this fellow: https://www.bgelectrical.uk/uk/wiring-devices/weatherproof-decorative/13a-rcd-socket/WPL22RCD-01 but seemingly type AC models like this have been banned in certain countries as some electronic devices, emitting DC waveforms, can 'blind' it…
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boiler quote
I live in a three bed; two storey semi detached house that has twelve radiators (most have thermostatic valves). i currently have a standard boiler (Potterton he 85), which is located in the airing cupboard in the middle of the house i.e. not on an outside wall. i have one bathtub and two showers. The flue is located on an…
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Quality duvet/quilt help
Hi guys! OK so I've exhausted google and chat gpt. I just want a quilt that fits a standard duvet cover. I've bought cheap duvet sets and slightly more expensive that are lovely quality, yet they just never fit the quilt properly! It's driving me insane. Just put a new one on and decided to gather the loose edge and…
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Sofa creases
Hi forum, I bought a new leather sofa fairly recently. Over the past week, I’ve noticed that the seat which I sit on (it’s a 2 seater), has developed a couple of creases which run from the very back almost to the front of the cushion. What, if anything can I do to smooth those out? My concern is that they will worsen as…
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Finding a builder
I'm trying to find a builder to do an extension on the back of my property and I'm not having much luck. The planner said he has a builder who can do it for me and he's been out and given me a quote which seems about right. The only problem I have is the guy doesn't have any reviews anywhere so I'm really not sure what to…
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How hot do loft conversion bedrooms get in the summer?
I know this is going to vary from conversion to conversion but the EPC rating shows it as WallSolid brick, with external insulationGoodRoofRoof room(s), insulatedGoodWindowFully double glazedGood The bedroom has 2 large skylights and one small normal upvc window. In the summer the sun would be directly overhead shining…
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Water leak problem when it rains.
Hi folks, I have a bungalow type house where the original wooden soffits and facia were covered by upvc a good number of years ago and the horizontal spouting and downpipes were also replaced with a metallic type, so not plastic. I also had windows replaced nine years with pvc ones, where the top of the window is actually…
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Bad plumbing in new-ish house?
I bought a house 3 years ago. It is about 8 years old now. The plumbing is giving so much hassle. The toilets are forever blocked. (No we don't flush wipes, pads, etc.) A year ago, the p**p water rose and flooded our rear patio. The en suite bathroom has been no use for months, because every time we flush the toilet - or…
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Double Glazing
I've never had double glazing before. What should I look for in a quote, and is there any rule of thumb way of knowing whether a quote is reasonable?
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DIY Stable Renovation: Need Your Advice and Ideas!
Hi all, I’ve been sitting on this stable renovation for two years now, and the delay has made it more challenging than I expected. The reason for the holdup? I’ve been busy with a garage renovation, which is now 90% complete. But it’s time to shift gears and get this stable sorted before it falls apart! Current Condition:…
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Storage Heaters - Unidare Softline & Asbestos
Hi, We have bought a house with 5 Unidare Softline storage heaters. I cannot find any identification numbers on the outside other than the format shown in the photo. The number are:Ser S 705437 518Ser S 705466 518Ser S 705440 518Ser S 706065 524Ser S 705144 518 I have tried looking for these numbers online lists of serial…
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New radiators not heating up
I recently had two new radiators installed (one a replacement, one completely new), with some of the 15mm pipework replaced with 22mm back to the landing (where the 15mm will be replaced in a few weeks when the landing floor can be taken up). At the same time a new dual fuel towel rail was put in to replace an electric…
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Sink for standalone 600mm unit
I have a very small utility room with a standalone 600mm kitchen unit. I want to put a sink on top of the unit but cutting out such a small worktop for a sink seems crazy/tricky. Ikea used to do a one piece sink and 600mm wide stainless steel worktop (Ammeran onset sink) which would be ideal for my situation but it has…
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Does anti-condensation paint really work?
I've got this one bottom corner of a room that geta quite damp on occasion due to condensation simply because it's a bit of a cold spot with it being an external, solid brick corner that doesn't get the sun this time of year. I was thinking of trying some anti-condensation paint in the corner and was wondering if it…
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