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Thanks Noz. How much did you get for it? Is draining it simply a matter of snipping the line and putting a bucket underneath to collect any remnants of oil?

Hi guys Ive hacked away loads of undergrowth and found an old disused oil tank! I dont think theres any oil left in it. How do I go about removing it? Is it worth anything for scrap metal? Would anyone pick it up free of charge? Thanks

Hi guys I need to replace all internal doors for a cottage. I want ones that look the part and offer good sound-proofing. Where's a good place to get doors? I went to Wickes yesterday and they have a good selection. I particularly like...

ronniecabers / Gazman16: Looks like youre both fairly local to me. Do you know any 'window showrooms' in Devon that I can go along to see the quality of modern-day PVC windows? Im sold on PVC if they look *almost* as good as wood. Thanks

Below is my poor attempt at a photoshop rendering of what I want. At the moment there is one window on the right. I want to add another window to the left of the breast. In order to have more light come in the room and to see the views, I want to dismantle the chimney breast. However, I would...

Hmm, these PVC ones look pretty good. Id like to see them in real life to be convinced. Will softwood really only last 5 years!? Im in Exeter, do you know any good installers who have showrooms?

I wont be installing it myself, Ill get someone who knows what theyre doing to install it. ;) But I want to know that - before going to a shop and buying one - that the cove is big enough (ie theres enough space top/sides/back) and that I can have the flue going where I want it.

Hi, Im wanting to have a woodburner put in an alcove. The alcove space comes up to about chest height. I envisage having the flue running horizontally to the exterior wall and then running vertical above the roof line. Someone mentioned abut making sure it complies with regs. Ive been reading...

Hi, We're renovating a cottage. We have 5 sash windows at front; and 8 casement windows to the rear. All need replacing. Id like to stick with timber rather than PVC. Ive got a few questions: 1) Where's a good place to order windows? (which is a good compromise between quality and affordability)...

There will have to come out to do that yes? Im with South West Water. Ive found this page: https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/report-a-leak/report-a-leak-within-your-boundary/ , but it says "If the leak is on your underground supply pipe, you are responsible for repairing it and will need to...

I did turn of the main stop-tap and the hiss went down a bit, but not completely. (Maybe the tap is faulty and cant be fully closed). I know nothing about plumbing - let alone the plumbing that's at the property - so I may need to contact a plumber. If the property has a meter where would this...

Will the costs be a £100 or so? If so then fine, but if its thousands to get a new cable hooked up etc... then thats not good!

Thanks Stem. But if "... the water supply to the property may have been turned off anyway" why am I hearing it running through the pipe leading into the house? In answer to your suggestions: 1) The bathroom is very old (pre 80's) so I dont think it discharges within the pan. 2) Would the...

Hi, Bought a house which is need of complete modernisation/renovation. I cant find any phone sockets in the house. Does this mean there is no phone line installed? What is involved in installing one - does some ground need to be dug up or does it come into the property via a telegraph pole. Do I...

Hi all Im purchasing a house. We've exchanged contracts but not yet completing. The house is currently empty and Ive been around to keep an eye on it. From a water pipe that is feeding the house I can hear a loud hissing noise of water running through the pipe. Does this mean there's a tap...

Ive wrongly identified it! Its actually bind weed. Phew!

Yes, come to think of it it was 0.16.

Hi, Im currently buying a house and it turns out it has Japanese Knotweed. The solicitor is concerned about it. Is this a show-stopper? How much would it be to get rid of it? Would it devalue the cost of the house when I come to sell (even if it is completely eradicated)? What damage does it do...

I had an electrician over who did a quick earth test. The result was 16 which he said was really good. Is that the case? The house does need a complete rewire (we'll be changing the floor plan downstairs and most of upstairs). Is it a good idea to get a eicr in the meantime? If so, whats is the...

Sorry for tardy response! Below are photos of the CU. Im not sure whats being used and whats not! From the looks of this, does it look ancient/dangerous?