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I thought it might be my responsibility. Am I obliged to consultant them on repair? For instance could I opt for fence panels or rid the wall completely? I know I will need to let them know what is happening as it will likely disrupt their parking. They run a business out of their garage. They...

Hi I have a retaining wall attached to my house which is badly frost damaged on my neighbours' side. Would you say that it is completely my responsibility or am I being reasonable in asking if they will contribute to repairs/replacement as it forms part of the boundary? Their gate is attached...

I'll try to pick one up from a trade store today and if not order that one online.

Hi can anyone tell me where I can replace this 90 degree 112mm sqaure guttering? Screwfix etc have 114 mm. Or should I get the gasket and try to fix the leaky part of this one?

Cheers - what would you recommend using to patch it.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DXZ237X3BE7dY1WMA Thinking of selling this summer. Torn between replacing the carport roof or patching it up? What sort of roof would be economical a replacement? What materials would you suggest for a repair?

Do you have any go to checks to ensure you get good value and high quality work done by other professionals? What credentials and background checks do you do? Do you give any weight to local Facebook group recommendations? How do you check for a fair price and decide on who to get a quote from?

Any suggestions for fixing? Will likely call in a professional. We are thinking of selling - would it be in poor taste to leave this to the buyer?

External wall damage on sloped drive. Likely caused by water? Effervescence on another wall too. Advice? Repoint? Other?

Anyone know where I can replace these ceiling brackets for my dorma curtain pole? I can't find them anywhere. Trying to avoid drilling into the roof again so was after the same kind.

It looks like there is some clear silicone on the outside of the pipe. If solvent welded should this be there?

What would I replace the rubber part with? Although if that isn't the issue I'm inclined to leave it in place.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/floplast-overflow-waste-reducer-white-21-5-40mm/44361 Is this the correct alternative?

Dyson. Once per week. Used Rentokil's Carpet Beetle powder.

Got a leaky joint in my uPVC condensate pipe. Can anyone advise on the size of pipe and joints I need to buy? Where can I get them? Which cutters and solvents/glues work best?

We had carpet beetles last summer after moving in. We put some treatment down but got the odd one or two afterwards. They disappeared after summer and now have made a come back. As we have an old dormer it may be difficult to seal every crevice they could enter the property via. Anyone had a...

I have a leaning fence. Neighbours seem to think this is my responsibility and have asked me to get it done. I have nothing of it on my deeds. In fact no boundary responsibility is marked on them. Do I accept this? Is it cheeky to ask them to split the cost (given that they may be right about...

Hi all I try to avoid weed killer but it's literally impossible to effectively stop weeds growing between my tarmac drive and house wall or slabs and house wall. They simply break off partway down the stem so the roots and remaining stem remain when I try to pull them up. I wondered if anyone...

Hi all I'm hoping to sell my first home next year but the carpets have been down for 20 years +. They are berber. I got a quote for hall, stairs, landing, and 3 bedrooms (one is pretty large 5 x 5 m). It came to £1000 for a cheap looking Saxony. The fitter wasn't keen on selling me berber...

Hi all Will a water based primer solve this issue when decorating or will I need to take other steps? Cheers