Boiler - trouble shooting
Plumbing
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Hi my boiler blown a fuse earlier today (the 2A in the boiler) I replaced it for new, I tried fitting a new digital thermostat and this happened, so I put everything back to the way it was (old thermostat back on, replaced fuses and put the trip switch back …
Cold water in bathroom only trickling through
Plumbing
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I live in a flat so the water pressure is very low. The mixer tap in the bathroom is one for a low pressure system and the hot runs ok but the cold doesn’t. It’s a new tap that’s been fitted and isn’t an air trap. I’m assuming it will …
Damp proofing breeze blocks
Bricklaying & Repointing
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Hi all. So... I have a breeze block wall, the outside is bare blocks. The inside is old plasterboard. This was an old (20 years?) utility room added on to a Victorian house. I have no access to the bare blocks due to neighbours boundary. The old plasterboard is damp. …
Cost of Removing a deep rooted shrub?
Gardening & Landscaping
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13 answers
How much should I expect to pay to remove a deep rooted shrub from the garden?
Laminate over ceramic tiles - damp proof
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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2793 views
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10 answers
Hi all, We are converting a veranda to a home office. The existing floor is ceramic tiles (in very good condition), and we will place laminate wood flooring over it. We will also place a 5mm underlayment for cushioning and thermal insulation. A point of debate is whether damp proof …
New Putty Over Old
Windows & Doors
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Can I apply new putty over old putty that is rock hard and has been overpainted without stripping out the old putty on Bay Window Mullions??
Patio edges far away from the wall
Driveways
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9 answers
My builders did the paving stones patio, edges fixed in the mortar. However, they didn't put the edging aligned with the house but 10-20cm away from the wall (different distance in different places). I'm worried that in case of rain it's going to fill with water. It seems to me …
Most effective house insulation?
Handywork
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What types of insulation are the most cost effective for my detached house? Cavity / roof / replacing windows doors etc..
Removal of fence
Fencing
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18 answers
We have a fence badly disintegrated under Ivy that we would like removing. It is approx 15 meters long. Waste needs removing too. An approximate cost for removal please. Thanks.
Cost of removing a tree stump?
Gardening & Landscaping
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Hi all - What is the going rate for removal of a tree stump? Thank you!