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At this stage all I can suggest is to stick/ tuck some electrical insulation tape in the exposed gap to stop render actually contacting the pipe then plaster. Another time wrap the pipe in plastic wrap first, with this. https://www.bes.co.uk/heavy-duty-pvc-pipewrap-tape-50-mm-x-33-m-22730/

I suppose you have tried the unplug have a cup of tea turn back on again technique?

Corsa = young (cool) driver need I say more.:LOL:

Offer it a glass of wine?:giggle: My French doors only compress the seal when I push the handle up to lock, not if just closed normally maybe yours are the same.

As above wear in the spindle, as long as it works just leave it alone (y) ;)

What bit wobbles? Mostly those buttons come out either by screwing or levering as you have tried, problem is after years of use they get stuck in with scale and gunk! You can try a descaler like Viakal or even white vinegar (not quite as good) wrap a rag or kitchen towel soak it in solution and...

I have the Stihl GTA 26 great bit of kit, you can use it one handed, (although the instruction book says no ;) ) good battery life, more than pleased with it.(y)

Try here. https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/upvc-window-handles/ (y)

How about this? https://www.everbuild.co.uk/products/wood-care-and-treatment/treatments-and-preservatives/triple-action-wood-treatment/

My neighbour had a freezer bag that had pushed a corner through the vent to catch the fan blades

Difficult when going to the loo!

UPVC tend to be heavy and bulky, alli ones are slimmer in looks. Even with thermal break alli is more likely to suffer condensation on the frame. Alli used to need hardwood frames, to stop corrosion where it met the brick which need upkeep, maybe there are other options now. If you are near the...

Neighbours washing machine?

'Cos the van driver kidnapped me inet!

BIN (two coats) should do fine it is better than standard knotting as it is white. Spot treating would be OK too, but you will need an undercoat over it as it is well known to "flash" (showing through the top coat because it has a different finish) if done in patches.

Tried them made no odds. (n) Wasp traps do work use a mixture of beer and jam melted in hot water, sometimes give it a shot of Robinsons orange squash, they love it! This sort of thing...

Try here, click on washers for sizes.(y) https://shop.lunns.net/index.asp?function=search

LSX reinforced with a bit of cloth (like when you use fibreglass) should do it.

I doubt it's the pipes, rising damp is not uncommon in houses built in the 1900's with slate damp courses. Is it an outside wall or party wall if party does the neighbour have the same problem? I would hack off the plaster a few inches and try a damp meter on the brick behind, If a new dpc is...

Something like this might be suitable. https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Modern-Deck-Rail---2400mm/p/223209