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Funding for new windows..(ads)
Hi all, I've been a flood of facebook reels targeting me via 'the algorithm' advertising funding for new windows. There are a plethora of different companies out there (latest one for example smarterhomeupgrades.com) and they typically follow the same format of a promise of 1000s funding initiated by a postcode check.…
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Trousers with soft knee pads that don't have a 10+ pockets?
I'm trying to find a simple pair of durable trousers that have either built in soft squishy foam padding arounds the knee cap and just below the knee cap, but every pair I look at are like full scale tradesman cargo work trousers that have like 10 pockets. I just want a basic pair of trousers with the normal 2 pockets but…
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Limescale in pipes
We recently had problems with water draining from the bath. I put in 'Mr Muscle' and similar drain unblocking products, to no avail. In the end I called in a plumber and he found the waste water pipe was blocked with solid limescale, almost like concrete. This has accumulated over 23 years since these pipes were put in.…
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Rats and insulation
I had rats in my loft and they made a huge mess of the insulation. This has now been removed but I'm not sure what is the best course of action. They seem to be running along the soffits possibly coming in at the corners both on the end of my home or from next door. But they could get in under the tiles. Has anyone had…
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What is this?
It's located in a little cupboard close to the kitchen, it's been switched off from the day I moved in and it doesn't appear to do anything. I'm guessing it's where a boiler or water tank used to be or something? Can I safely remove it from the wall and either put a blank cover over the socket?
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Purpose of the holes on this Square/Protractor?
What are the tiny holes on the bottom of this item for? Any ideas? If you want you can search for: Angle Ruler Measuring Tool Square Protractor Woodworking Miter Triangle Ruler
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Front door scraping on carpet
The ideal solution is to get someone with a plane to sheer of a bit of the door so it stops scraping, but I'm wondering if the constant opening and closing of the front door will eventually flatten out / compress the carpet so it's not as bad?
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How to adjust cistern
We've discovered the overflow on our RAK cistern is letting water run into the pan. I can't see how to adjust the height of the float. Can anyone please advise from this setup?
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Worcester Bosch combi replacement
I've an older (19 years at least) Worcester Bosch Greenstar CDi that needs replacing soon and I'm looking at suitable replacements. Should I replace it with a more modern WB Greenstar such as the 4000 or stick with another CDi. It does say something about the model that WB still manufacture them and I've always found them…
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What do I use to seal gaps around a door?
Hi all so I have an issue with ants getting in through my front door I've seen a fair few now , I spray white vinegar near my front door with repels them for a few hours but once the smells gone there back so I want to try and fill all the holes near my front door to stop them getting in I've put a temporary filler there…
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Thoughts on plug-in PV panels?
Curious about your thoughts on these, as it doesn't appear to me to be a practical solution. For most, there would be too few panels to provide a useful output, assuming most folk would go for 2-4 panels due to space limitations. Difficulty in positioning them on your property southish and at a 40o-ish angle. Visual…
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Converting garage to make space for pool table
Hi Would appreciate some advice on whether i can convert my garage to make space for a pool table and what the costs might look like. I am thinking i can remove the bricks from the side of the wall (pictured) and then put bi-fold doors in it, so i can open the doors to allow sufficient space to utilise the cue properly.…
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Utility room ideas please 🙏
Afternoon all sorry if this I a repeat thread but I couldn’t find where the last one went ☹️ We have this add on to the house we’ve almost finished updating. Currently has electric and cold water supple with drainage (needs updating though). How would you go about making it into a small utility room? We’d like to replace…
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New interior door & Casings
Hello, I am after having new interior doors fitted. I live in a property which was built in the early 2000’s. They come with why I would say are the standard interior white, boring doors. I would like to swap these and get the light brown oak internal doors to modernise the house. There’s nothing wrong with the ones I have…
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Matt pure brilliant white paint
What are your recommendations for painting wall and ceilingd including links to best brilliant white paint that leaves no streaks and minimal.coat required. One that is not off white but pure brilliant white Thanks!
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Old TRV - how do I remove the end to access the pin?
Hello, my parents have this old TRV which has jammed shut. I’ve googled how to try to free the pin but can’t get at it. The metal ring keeping the TRV on doesn’t unscrew, plastic barrel doesn’t come off, the metal end piece turns but doesn’t come off. Any ideas?
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light switch replacement - keeps tripping electric
replacing light switch, keeps tripping. i put wires as they were in previous switch its a two way light switch, on top of the hallway and at the bottom of the hallway there is another switch/light fixture and it is linked to that. i put the wires exactly as in picture on the new swittch, but it keeps tripping any…
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Bathroom refurb, ideas please
Im Looking for ideas, so i sound at least vaguely knowledgeable when I talk to a contractor. I have an en suite bathroom, that needs refurbishing. It has a shower enclosure built in. It's currently tiles with 6in tiles floor to ceiling, circa mid eighties. I want to keep everything in the same place; shower, bidet, loo,…
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Skirting board options
Due to having to have a ridiculously thick layer of screed in our new kitchen (don't ask) there is now no room for a skirting board under the radiator. WWYD? Options I have thought of so far… Get plumber to come and raise the radiator. Get normal skirting and cut out a big section where the pipes are too close to slip it…
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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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