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    Wood Work on Balustrade Stairs case

    Thanks so much for the information shared. We started to look at a couple of places shared, and so far so good - but yes, mindful, we could discover something we do not like. What do you think we could be surprised by? By the way, re-refinish, do you mean just applying a new layer of varnish...
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    Wood Work on Balustrade Stairs case

    Hello Expert! We are looking to remove the side panel from the staircase so bring back the real bannister. Mindful that the main guardrail might need some touch-up as there is some white paint there and again. What would be the recommendations? as if we start sanding it, we might need to sand...
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    DIY Question - Key to remove these from the wall

    Hi Guys, took over a flat for investment and the flat has these attached in the bathroom and the kitchen. What kind of keys do I need to remove them? I am sure it is very simple but so far no luck with screw driver. Was going to break it fully but dont wanna dammage the wall. Thanks
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    Communal Hallway Wood Work

    Hi All, so if the existing wood work has been oil based painted in the past, then light sand, then primer before to apply the water Satin wood based paint? am I correct? and by light sand, is that just a gentle sanding to scratch the paint? Thanks in advance
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    Communal Hallway Wood Work

    and for the woodwork Like doors, door frame and skirting board, would you use the same product as well? I thought that for wood, one needed a slightly different product than for walls.
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    Communal Hallway Wood Work

    Thanks for the advice, guys. I thought that Oil Gloss would be stronger and easier to maintain than water-based satin finish for a communal hallway - is there any specific reason of the recommendation for the water based satin versus oil based gloss?
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    Communal Hallway Wood Work

    Pics so to show lights in the communal hallway.
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    Communal Hallway Wood Work

    Hello, With a neighbour, we want to redo the communal hallway. Paint wise - Couple of thoughts – questions: 1/ Should we stick to white so to keep it neutral? And if so, what type of white as when looking online, there are so many options. Or should we embrace and be creative and make the...
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    Toilet Issue

    I guess now that I know how to change it! it is not as bad if we keep a positive outlook. I guess, I just have to remember that this item have limited life and that I will have to change it again (it should not really as things should have longer lifespan really) - but I guess for the price, I...
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    Toilet Issue

    Whoopps Whoops! At today's time, after a third run to the shop or was it a fourth... and after deciding to take it all apart https://www.toolstation.com/viva-skylo-lever-or-push-button-dual-flush-valve/p58085 Got that item which fit much nicer for the button flusher and that seems to have done...
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    Toilet Issue

    Thanks for your input - greatly appreciated. Last try before I call for plumber for. so bought this and was hoping that the top bit would go into the base - but that is not the case. Anyway, the Push button is too large and does not fit on the top - so not worth dismantling the whole unit. Do...
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    Toilet Issue

    yes it kind of move when I press the button. When the lid is off, I fill it up with big bucket of water and water does not hold anymore at all. So have a feeling i might have broke something as it was holding yesterday!
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    Toilet Issue

    So took the flush valve out and look all right, washer is pretty good condition too - when I press the button, how should the valve react? I wonder if i put too much pressure on the cable when I lift the lid and maybe broken the cable and now the valve mechanism is slightly loose? I guess next...
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    Toilet Issue

    by the flush valve, you mean the one in the middle, not the one of the left. Let me try to do that
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    Toilet Issue

    So recently discovered that water was dripping every so often along the toilet and decided to change the Valve Diaphragm Washer. Took out the float valve, replace the washer and put everything back to normal. Now when I put the water back on - it is not a drip but proper water flowing out and...
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    Looking to clip cable back on the wall after some work done

    I am sure a very silly question but best to ask. So this would be outside, can I get any type from like screwfix, tools station? or is there any specific one for outside. I don't really want to get it wrong and then by later this year, have the clip rusting and staining the wall with rust...
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    Electric Metter reading

    yes indeed communal hallway from Freehold - yes hence why wanted to double check - do one submission every January now - but i do not trust myself with the reading! gosh and then it would have been a fight to get this corrected if i had submitted that wrong number! they so eager to take your...
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    Electric Metter reading

    amazing - thanks so much, I will never never get it right! I should ready get a smart meter installed - but as it is for the communal hallway can't really bother - and unsure of the benefit for that communal hallway anyway to have smart meter vs that old dial one.
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    Electric Metter reading

    HNY 2025 - despite my best intentions and following instructions, often get it wrong so thought I would double check what people are reading. 83241 kWh I am sure i got it wrong again :-(
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    Outside Light

    Oh, yes what I mean is replaceable bulb not the new fancy light fitting with non- replaceable led bulb.
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