Can washing machine fittings be added to hot cylinder closet?
Plumbing
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We have a large water closet with a Range Tribune Direct 180L Cylinder. We would like to move our washing machine into the same closet, however there are currently no taps of outlet located there. The question: is it possible to adapt the cylinder plumbing to add water taps and …
Does block paving driveway need border sand?
Driveways
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Does a block paving border on a tarmac driveway need sand infilling in the joints?
Advice On Slow Drip From Bathroom Ceiling?
Plumbing
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Hi. I have a strange slow leak coming through my bathroom ceiling. It is a quite syrupy, brown liquid (looks like flat Coca Cola) and it slow drips down through the hole for the downlighter. It is slow in that it is only a couple of drips when it happens …
Leaking flush pipe
Plumbing
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I have a leak from the flush pipe on my concealed cistern. The plumber says I will have to replace the whole cistern!?? I would have thought that the pipe is pretty standard. Can you please advise......looks like a push-fitting.
close up standard gas fire opening
Roofing
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what would be the cost of closing up a standard gas fire opening,also removing ceramic tiles surrounding the opening where old wooden fireplace has been.
Can I use butt lifting hinges on gate?
Carpentry & Joinery
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Hi all. can I use butt lifting hinges on a six foot gate.... the ground behind the gate lifts about 2 inches. thanks
toilet position change
Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
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4 answers
Me and my partner are looking to buy a house and renovate this over time. We are trying to keep our deposit as big as possible, so we do not want to renovate everything all at once but save for improvements while we live in the new house. The only …
Ground floor radiators not working?
Heating & Gas
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My ground floor radiators aren’t working even though the top floor ones are. A plumber has replaced my pump and is now talking about replacing pipes or even the whole system. He says a power flush isn’t worth it?
How to access drain in enclosed shower cabinet?
Bathroom Fitting
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Hi, I want to access the shower drain but husband says that’s not possible as the drain cover Has not been fitted from above and the whole built in shower tray would have to be lifted which would be major, involving tile removal and much more. Any advice. We have …
Primers/sealers
Painting & Decorating
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Should a primer/sealer be used on a fresh concrete wall or is a watered down(10-20%)emulsion better for the 1st coat. the 2nd 3rd& 4th coats to be water based emulsion(not diluted)