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  1. Wayners

    Loss of circuit

    The one switch is not fully on. I can clearly see that in picture. You need to turn fully off then lift to the on position to switch power back on. Reset it... Id turn every breaker I could find to off position. Including main breaker. Turn all the switches on leaving the main breaker to last...
  2. Wayners

    Door handles

    I've bought new springs for handles online.
  3. Wayners

    What is this?

    Yeah. You can buy cut to correct size if you measure. I'd remove and take to local uPVC manufacturer or supplier. Match colour. Some can cut panel there and then while others have to order in. Some have a security metal plate in to stop the blow torch burglar melting. Up to you if you want...
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    Loft Insulation Advice

    Reason I asked was mice turn loft insulation that colour and it smells musty. I don't know why that's gone like that tbh. I don't think its mould
  5. Wayners

    Replacing Victorian staircase DIY

    If it's a straight swap go for it.
  6. Wayners

    What is this?

    Tumble dryer outlet or air conditioning. You can buy a new white panel or glass window for that but you will need to find the correct white uPVC colour.
  7. Wayners

    Why is my heating taking ages to get the house up to temperature?

    Don't burn yourself. Be careful and sensible. Grab the radiators with your hand tightly. Count to two. If you can hold tightly for more than two seconds without it becoming uncomfortable, you're radiators aren't hot enough. Turn the water temperature up.
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    Primer query

    Just use the emulsion to prime
  9. Wayners

    Advice on roof tiles

    That is not correct
  10. Wayners

    Loft Insulation Advice

    Any smell to it?
  11. Wayners

    Primer query

    Add a splash of water to emulsion and use a mini roller to prime. Leave overnight to dry. Paint the wall. Durable emulsions tend to flash more than standard vinyl matt but I wouldn't worry about it especially if so small. The filler you use is less likely to flash anyway. It's unlikely to...
  12. Wayners

    Cleaning up a small area of brick paving

    Treat with patio magic Give it a few weeks to work. kiln dried sand in the summer when it's dry and clean
  13. Wayners

    Ceiling bumps / lines

    Lath and plaster ceiling or plasterboard?
  14. Wayners

    Wall crack… please advise

    You need metal bars inserted in joints to stitch bricks before lime plaster. I assume you will have lime plaster as old
  15. Wayners

    Dust mask for asthma/COPD sufferers

    Powered air-purifying respirators but not cheap. No restriction with air. You also need to dustless sand to keep the air clean. Bodge a cheap DIY orbital sander on a cheap hepa vacuum will keep dust low to nothing
  16. Wayners

    Cost to paint room this size

    3 days work. £180. - £220 a day plus materials. That's a guide. Might only be 2 days work if it's in good condition and just needs one on ceiling. Two on walls and one on the woodwork.
  17. Wayners

    Fence - remove neighbour's or not?

    What written on deeds? Look there first
  18. Wayners

    How best to deal with plastered over concealed access panel

    Masq purple tape and cover the entire panel. As plaster is setting dig at the centre and find masking tape. Pull off. You can use any masking tape I guess. I just like the low tack
  19. Wayners

    Replacing worn felt.

    I'll guess it's bitumin felt you have from 50s 60s and 70s. I have just taken first batten off rolled gritted felt along with felt supports under.
  20. Wayners

    Replacing worn felt.

    You can use shed felt
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