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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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Strange noise from double check valve (1)
Strange noise from double check valve (1) Strange noise from double check valve (1) Hi all, First post here. I have just installed a new water mains to the house. As soon as it enters the house I have stop tap reducing the 25mm mdpe to 15mm copper. I have fitted a double check valve straight...
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BS1363 Plugs, should ferules always be used with them or is it just a nicety?
BS1363 Plugs, should ferules always be used with them or is it just a nicety? BS1363 Plugs, should ferules always be used with them or is it just a nicety? So like many people of my generation, I was taught how to wire a typic UK plug falling under the BS1363 standard when I was younger and...
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Ledger board straddling gas pipe and cable
Ledger board straddling gas pipe and cable Ledger board straddling gas pipe and cable I’m planning to construct a ceiling in the garage. I’ll be attaching a ledger plate with concrete screws or resin bolts to use joist hangers. The board has to “straddle” the gas pipe and electrical...
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Stainless Steel IP68 downlights
Stainless Steel IP68 downlights Stainless Steel IP68 downlights Boy, these are like the magical Unicorn. I've had various models of Chrome plated downlights in my bathroom over the years, and all of them just end up with surface 'bubbling' within a short time. Compared to my garden decking...
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Calling for heat from wet underfloor heater to combi boiler
Calling for heat from wet underfloor heater to combi boiler Calling for heat from wet underfloor heater to combi boiler Hello, I have combi boiler Heatline Capriz 2 28c running hot water and radiators on the ground floor. I have underfloor heating system on the top floor with two zones...
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Radiator BTU output help
Radiator BTU output help Radiator BTU output help Hi, We are looking to upgrade our radiators, we have a mix of type 11 and type 22 central heating radiators. Primarily we want radiators that will provide more heat and if we can something that looks a bit nicer so are considering steel...
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Convert light controlled by 2 switches down to 1
Convert light controlled by 2 switches down to 1 Convert light controlled by 2 switches down to 1 Hello, I have 2 switches in my lounge which control 1 light. I'd like to get rid of one, how can I go about this? Any help would be greatly appreciated James by JamesGT This has been...
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Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a 30 year old domestic dwelling: Refused by Ealing Council
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a 30 year old domestic dwelling: Refused by Ealing Council Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a 30 year old domestic dwelling: Refused by Ealing Council Hey Guys, I hope someone here can help a poor maiden in...
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Any idea what would cause fresh paint to bubble like this?
Any idea what would cause fresh paint to bubble like this? Any idea what would cause fresh paint to bubble like this? Hi all Did 2 coats of paint on this wall last night without any real issue. Wife decided she didn't like the colour so doing a coat of a different colour (but same paint type)...
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