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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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Worcester greenstar 25i Erp combi boiler. Re-pressure
Hi i just had a question on increasing my boiler pressure which seems to fall when the hot taps are on but then returns to green. The boiler has been serviced but below the boiler there is a nob you turn and a key which i dont know if i leave open or closed and when re pressurising do i close then open? I see conflicting…
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new windows
my old windows were 30 years old and have just replaced them all i have seen a massive difference with the vision as its like coming from SD to 8K not sure if the glass manufacturer are using newer techniques
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Ideas for photographing pages quickly.
Hi. No idea just how many books and pages could be involved, but this person is looking for the quickest, simplest and more reliable way to hold a notebook open so the pages can be photographed. I guess it's that one person holds the book open at the sides, and turns the pages each time whilst another goes 'click'?I…
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Money Moral Dilemma: How do I tell my neighbours I can't afford to pay towards replacing our fence?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My back garden is separated from my neighbours by a fence that blew over in a storm a few months back. It's a shared fence, but my neighbours paid for it before I bought my house five years ago. They've asked me to pay for half of the replacement fence, but I can't afford to…
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Putting up new fence....where there isnt one between neighbours
Ok, so this is another fence post :D Bit of info for this one. Our property lines are basically the red bit on title plan image: The lines on below images are not exact, but show roughly what is ours according to deeds. We are having work done to the house and my neighbours (well one of the household members) is getting a…
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UPVC Front Door
I bought a black UPVC front door about 12 years ago and is has faded to grey. The warranty was for 10 years. The rep for the company who installed it told me there had been a problem with their supplier, so they changed them a few years ago. 1. Is there any way I can go back to the company and claim for a replacement?…
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Permitted development-extension
Hi, We are planning a 1 storey rear extension on our mid terrace house. We ideally want it to be 4 metres from the rear wall of current house. I have been researching permitted development and the reputable sources (planning portal and gov guide to permitted development) refer to two categories for a terraced house, my…
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What's the best choice for getting a bathroom renovated?
I'm moving house soon and its a good place but needs the bathroom redoing.I have none of the skill necessary to redo it myself so I'm wondering what's the best way to go about it? Is it worth going to one of those bathroom specialist places/somewhere like Wicks and getting them to do it all? Should I buy the stuff…
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Would you still consider buying a vented tumble dryer?
So my very basic dryer (that we got as settlement over the Whirlpool fire safety issue) has packed up beyond my ability to repair, and it's time to replace. I'm considering just getting another vented model - I know they are being phased out of the market, and based on usage, I'd probably only be looking at a 2-3 year ROI…
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Boiler TRV's and weather compensation monitor
This discussion was created from comments split from: Boiler TRV's and weather compensation monitor.
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worried sick , cracks in house
i have seen stepped cracks on outside wall and noticed same place inside as well. initially i thought inside was just blown plaster. blown plaster in other parts of house as other walls need re-plastering as well due to cracks. also noted a crack outside in straight line where bay window is attached to house. also , cracks…
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Boiler TRV's and weather compensation monitor
This discussion was created from comments split from: New boiler, TRV's and weather compensation monitor.
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Double storey Extension idea for detached house
Hi need some help , we are trying to seek permission for an extension double storey over garage and behind Uunfortunately garage is very close to neighbours house, an old extension We have been told we need 4 metres clearance on first floor, which makes while extension pointless Any ideas, On the other side there's an…
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Viessmann annual service for waranty
Hi, the safe gas engineer who usually services my boiler told me today Viessmann requires a full strip-down of the boiler for their annual service, which amounts to about 2h and costs about 250 in private. He advised me to book a service with Viessmann directly as it would be cheaper. This is my second service and the…
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Remove rust from bike chrome handlebars
My wife has a Dutch bike which has chrome handlebars. It’s been outside and the chrome is rusting. What’s the best way to bring it back to life without scraping off the chrome? I was thinking wire wool but it might be too harsh. Aldo what’s the correct paint to repaint the framework? Is it metal enamel? Thanks
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Painting wall before replastering/rendering
We have a problem with rising damp in MIL's bungalow. We have removed quite a lot of plaster, and the aim is to deal with the source of the damp, and then plaster or render the wall. This will take some time, and in the meantime we want to do some temporary decoration to make the room more pleasant. What I'd like to know…
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Time to replace these 'ugly' lights?
We have a period property, and the hallway has these light fittings (2 x ceiling pendants and 3 x wall lights). A visiting family member once remarked that the lights are ugly! I'm starting to think they might be right. Can anyone suggest what type of light fittings might be better suited a hallway in a period home? Is it…
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Cosy roof - Please help!
Hello everyone Unfortunately, I need to replace my conservatory roof as it’s leaking. It’s quite a big conservatory 6 metres by 8 metres and it was erected by the previous owners.. im interested in cosy roof as they seem to have great reviews but one of our local companies has dismissed them completely and said they will…
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Eicr Oldham
Looking for a reliable electrician to carry out an Eicr on a one bedroom flat in Royton, Oldham . Heard bad reports of cheap firms advertising on the Internet. Can you recommend anyone. Many thanks
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Carpenter won't give me an itemised receipt
I had 6 doors fitted by a husband and wife carpentry company local to me. Communication has been dire throughout due to continued excuses about someone being ill or the kids keeping them busy. I was desperate to get the job done though after struggling to find someone to even give me a quote! Eventually they did the job…
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