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  1. Tricky-Dicky

    Bathroom sink leaking outside the downpipes.

    Looks like you need a new backnut, as CBW suggested But adjustable U bend IF needed: McAlpine Adjustable Inlet Tubular 'P' Trap White 32mm | Traps | Screwfix.com
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    Mystery cable on outside of house - can anyone identify?

    Hi, I worked at one time in a Nottingham School (I'm not a teacher) and one day a 'gent' came to remove the old Rediffusion cables, only problem he didn't work for Rediffusion or the local authority .......
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    Zonal heating system question

    On a traditional heating system, in the first instance, you would need 3 separate zone valves, one for downstairs, one for upstairs and finally one for the domestic hot water. This does not seem to apply to your present system. Also 2 room stats one upstairs and one downstairs, and a cylinder...
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    Share of freehold DIY

    Get a drone up there, and take photos.
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    Buying a property large plot to build poss stream

    that's in her physical historical 1970's boundary fencing If she has use of this land, and it has been fenced off, will she be able to claim 'squatters rights' ? Squatting and the law: Squatters' rights to property - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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    Stair box with Window

    Had a similar issue with the box appearing in 2 bedrooms, back to back. In bedroom one, a wardrobe with sliding doors, floor to ceiling, was made enclosing the box. The box can only be seen when a door is opened. In bedroom two, I opened the box, and realised that it could be made smaller and...
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    Help Neighbour is a nightmare

    The hedge I planted, and instructed to remove, was an 'old English hedgerow' blackthorn, rose briars, holly, beech etc, obtained from a nursery man, (no privet etc). The initial requirement from the council was then to install an electric fence! , I did suggest that when the national press...
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    Help Neighbour is a nightmare

    Hi Notch7, Your comments are correct, it was a neighbour who also adjoined the field that complained. A teacher married to a policeman who raised a written complaint that she could no longer let loose her dog into the field. I obtained a copy of the letter of complaint that you are allowed to...
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    Help Neighbour is a nightmare

    Quote: That’s an extra 800 square metres -mind you it depends whether they would be able to get change of use - you can’t make a garden on agricultural land - although you can make a nice lawn and put in a hedge. Not necessary correct, We purchased a small portion of a farmers field, at the...
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    Help Neighbour is a nightmare

    They have been screwed not just by farmer, but also by architect The architect was acting on behalf of the farmer, not the purchaser, the purchaser has NO contract with him conveyancing solicitor who did not spot error or give correct and proper advice, If the purchaser has good title to the...
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    What should I do with this skirting?

    Hi, the gap could be that the skirting board is not tall enough! The original skirting board would be far taller in a Victorian house. Plaster on a wall does not reach the floor for several reasons....
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    Towel rail - shorter brackets?

    Hi, aren't the brackets separate 'chromed' plastic tubes? Mine were and I had to adjust them. I just cut an equal amount off each tube with an hacksaw. Job done
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    AEG Hob - Appliance Fuses

    A 13 amp plug on a electric hob is a little unusual, check the rating of the hob. The hob might need to be hard-wired to the mains.
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    Oven - Beko OIF22300, no light or heat...

    Hi, I've just had to replace the Cooker Oven Limit Thermal Cut Out Thermostat, on my daughters Beko oven, last week. You need to do some circuit tracing, but the failed unit makes for a'dead' set. Hope this helps. Beko Cooker Oven Limit Thermal Cut Out Thermostat 263410017 GENUINE | eBay
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    Door between garage and utility room

    I have a door between the house and garage. The building regs in the 1980's was that the door had to be a fire door (not too sure if 30 mins or 60 mins), a step down into the garage, and a door closer. Overhead Closers | Door Closers | Screwfix.com For security a quality British Standard lock...
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    Single tile splashback

    Hi, Confirm with RandomGrinch, and here is one I made earlier, I also framed the tile with chrome tile trim:
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    Advice for dimly lit lounge

    Hi cooa99, Similar situation to my room, we fitted a 5 arm chandelier that takes E14/SES bulbs. The bulbs use 4 watts each giving out the equiv of 35 watts of light ie 175 watts in total. RYET LED bulb E14 470 lumen, globe opal white - IKEA
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    Quiet c/h pumps

    Hi, Pricey but good, I installed this one last year to replace an old noisy one. Virtually silent, sometimes worries me as I can't hear it start up! Grundfos UPS3 15-50/65 Domestic Heating Circulator 230V | Central Heating Pumps | Screwfix.com
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    So many popped screws!

    Take that screw out, and measure and lets see what size it is
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