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Dripping bathroom mixer tap, how to replace washer?
Dripping bathroom mixer tap, how to replace washer? Dripping bathroom mixer tap, how to replace washer? Evening all Looking for some advise on this pretty straightforward question (hopefully!) - this is the bathroom mixer tap, which is dripping slowly - however as it doesn't have any caps on...
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Isolation valve direction query
Isolation valve direction query Isolation valve direction query Hopefully a very quick question for those in the know Can anyone tell me whether there is a right and wrong way for this isolation valve to be put on, please? I have an equivalent for the hot water also There’s no directional...
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soil stack under kitchen floor for cloakroom toilet Help Needed
soil stack under kitchen floor for cloakroom toilet Help Needed soil stack under kitchen floor for cloakroom toilet Help Needed Hi all I was to install a small cloakroom toilet (Toilet and sink in one unit) From the toilet to the wall is 1.3m and I have marked where it would come out as...
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Sealing flue installed through an air brick
Sealing flue installed through an air brick Sealing flue installed through an air brick Hello, My Gas Safety Certificate failed because the flue has been installed through an air brick and has not been sealed externally. I've attached a picture. This has been the case for many years even...
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Paving over a Gas line in the garden?
Paving over a Gas line in the garden? Paving over a Gas line in the garden? Hi, We're moving to re-do our garden next week, and I am wondering what to do. The current state of the garden inherited disaster with mud and old concrete tiles 60x60 - not nice. nice. In the picture below, I have...
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Cracks on the interior and exterior wall - subsidence?
Cracks on the interior and exterior wall - subsidence? Cracks on the interior and exterior wall - subsidence? EDIT - I've also noticed a wider crack on the exterior of the downstairs window and a hairline stair step crack on the ground floor exterior. Images attached. I've already booked a...
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Correct way to join electrical cables in a wall
Correct way to join electrical cables in a wall Correct way to join electrical cables in a wall Hi all, I'm needing to move an electrical socket about 1-2 meters in my living room. I was intending on joining the cable in the cavity of the original socket then, as its not needed...
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Sound / vibration proofing for extractor fan
Sound / vibration proofing for extractor fan Sound / vibration proofing for extractor fan Looking to fit 2 in line extractor fans on some plywood base screwed to joists. Any recommendations for something I can use to reduce the vibration / sound? by noddy997 This has been automatically...
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Replacement UPVC door handle
Replacement UPVC door handle Replacement UPVC door handle Can anyone identify this door handle, and ideally suggest where I can get a replacement. I think the PZ is 85mm which seems pretty rare. TIA. by AlderPoint This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The...
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Log burner missing joint?
Log burner missing joint? Log burner missing joint? Hi all, I’ve recently moved into a new house and the log burner has this on the join - it feels likely we are missing something - I thought it may be the rope you see on the inside of the door but should there be a cover as well? I don’t...
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Non Designated Heritage Asset - Planning Advice
Non Designated Heritage Asset - Planning Advice Non Designated Heritage Asset - Planning Advice Hi, I'm after some advice. I bought my property back in 2016, it's an old (circa 1804) single storey detached cottage/bungalow on a large plot. It's not listed, it’s not in a designated area...
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Internal Damp
Internal Damp Internal Damp Hi all, internal wall was showing signs of damp (paint had gone darker, damp to touch). I took the lining paper away and found the plaster damp. I then removed the skirting board to find what you see in the pictures. There is a water pipe somewhere in the general...
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Concrete steps onto brick foundation
Concrete steps onto brick foundation Concrete steps onto brick foundation Rebuilding front steps on 1940s house. Have demolished old porch and laid sub-base (see pic). Question is what (if anything) should be put between brick foundations and the concrete? Membrane/barrier or more trouble...
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Cowboy builder
Cowboy builder Cowboy builder We’ve been dealing with a cowboy builder and have reached an impasse. There have been various incidents of poor workmanship and all of the other hallmarks. We are not in the trade and have young kids so had to put our faith in someone who had come recommended...
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Faded worn road markings and cats eyes.
Faded worn road markings and cats eyes. Faded worn road markings and cats eyes. Has anyone else noticed the bad state of the road lane lines centre lines and other lane markings. In many places they are almost completely worn out. Also driving tonight on an unit 4 lane dual carriage way I...
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Quote from Boris that could apply to some on this forum.
Quote from Boris that could apply to some on this forum. Quote from Boris that could apply to some on this forum. He added that events in his political career had "fried the brains of a lot of people who opposed me and who opposed Brexit" adding: "We all need to get over it and move on." Just...
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Supporting Stairs, Replacement of suspended ventilated floor with insulation and concrete floor
Supporting Stairs, Replacement of suspended ventilated floor with insulation and concrete floor Supporting Stairs, Replacement of suspended ventilated floor with insulation and concrete floor Hi All, I'm in the middle of replacing a suspended ventilated floor with poured insulation and a...
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Digital Currency
Digital Currency Digital Currency What are peoples thoughtz by The Baker This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Siamp Optima 49 replacement
Siamp Optima 49 replacement Siamp Optima 49 replacement Hi all, My toilet was leaking water into the pan. After some research i saw it was likely to be the flush value. I bought a new flush value what i think is the exact same model unless the water saving part is new. Ive fitted the new...
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CAT6 cable, shielded or unshielded
CAT6 cable, shielded or unshielded CAT6 cable, shielded or unshielded I am in the process of installing a Reolink CCTV system in my home. So far I have run 3 cat6 UTP cables to 3 cameras but I am stuck on my cable run for a video doorbell. This run will have to run alongside a ring main...
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