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I have not had any trouble with condensation in the year that I have lived at my property so luckily this isn't an issue for me. I would say the system has been really effective so far. I spent some time configuring the software and testing to ensure that the motion would trigger correctly...

Hi guys, Just thought I would share with you my home surveillance solution. Granted this is very much tailored to my needs but it might make some of you think slightly differently from a complete off the shelf CCTV solution. I was the subject of an attempted break in recently which made me...

Sorry I should have been more clear. The patio doors are hinged rather than slide. Regards

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I inherited the UPVC windows and patio doors when I bought the property! :( I think i may look to get some of those restrictors that you mention. At the moment the restrictors are finger release ones which obviously don't give any extra safety. I...

Hi there, Thanks for the reply. Yes I am insured and luckily someone came out late last night and secured the window so that I can get some proper work done on it today. Are sash locks quite sturdy as an additional lock that I could fit on all my windows or will the pvc frame of the...

Hi all, Today someone attempted to break into my flat via one of the double glazed UPVC windows. Luckily I was in the flat and heard this taking place. He had managed to break 4 of the catches on the window and would have easily gained entry to the flat if I wasn't there. I'm not entirely...

Thanks for the reply, I think I will check the pressure relief valve tonight to make sure its not stuck. If its not that then yes its looking like a new boiler. Unfortunately I don't have much money left after putting down a hefty flat deposit which is why I am looking to exhaust other...

Just to add - I did all this with NO power to the boiler. I don't know if the pressure dial requires power to work?

Hi all, The other day I completed the purchase of a reposessed property which had been empty since about September 2009. All the services were off and central heating/plumbing had been drained in the flat when I first got the keys. There is currently no gas at the flat but we decided we would...