Noisy hot water?
Plumbing
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When hot taps are initially turned on there is a loud noise rather like a train pulling up - cold taps are fine , what could be the problem and how to fix?
Carpenter's Mistake - Partial Refund
Carpentry & Joinery
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Quoted £180 for 2 alcove shelves to be built - timber board on batons, nothing fancy. Carpenter pulled up, did the job, got paid and was driving away within 50 mins. The job was not to the specification agreed as the shelves have been placed 2cm higher than requested. I …
Ceiling joists which are not continuous or joined
Roofing
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I have recently taken up some of the boarding in the attic (put down by previous owners), in order to make a larger loft hatch to make it easier to get things up there to store. The hatch will be in the centre of the building, on the upstairs landing. …
Lounge radiator not heating up fully
Plumbing
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Hi . We have a 3 storey house and we have recently changed the Trv valve on the lounge radiator to a bidirectional one. Ever since then that radiator is only intermittently getting fully hot. It should normally get fully hot so you can’t hold your hand on it but …
Plaster ceiling crack
Building
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There is a crack in the plaster in the ceiling below the loft. Not sagging but looks like a joist is loose. Is this a sign of structural issues? house is 1950 and hasn't been updated in anyway since. Walls/ceilings are all artex.
Sink blocked
Plumbing
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My sink is blocked can i use my washin machine if i disconnect it from wadte pipe into a bucket to catch water from machine while on a cyckle
Metal frame with in the door
Carpentry & Joinery
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I’m looking to build wardrobes that each door with be framed with metal trimmings, does anyone have somewhere to source such metal form? Also a way to built that please?
Is Johnstones Trade Flexi Satin suitable for old UPVC frames?
Painting & Decorating
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I have some rather dated UPVC window frames that could benefit from an update. A local decorator suggested applying Johnstones trade flexi satin ( no primer needed) i just wanted to check thoughts on this ?
Shower cartridge replacement
Plumbing
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We are trying to replace an aqualisa thermostatic cartridge The screws on the old knee are badly corroded and impossible to get out, what can we do? We've tried lubrication, vinegar, lemon juice and drill bits for stuck screws. Nothing is working. Will we have to cut into the cartridge …
Solution to open grey water waste in the basement?
Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
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We are renting an apartment on the first and second floor of a building. No-one else lives here. There is a basement that we do not rent but we are told that we are free to use it. It seems that years ago a shed was built in the garden …