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Hi guys, I am buying a Texecom alarm system for my house. In my downstairs cupboard, I have a fused spur just for the burglar alarm, but I am thinking of putting the control panel up in the loft. It is a wireless system so the keypads, bell box and PIRs do not need to be wired in. The box is...

I have had a nightmare with touching up the walls in my new house. When I moved in, I got some inevitable scuff marks. I found out that the builders used the following paint: I have tried all of my local hardware stores and none did it, and you only seem able to get it in this huge tub...

Hi there, I have not been in my property all that long. When I moved in in September, the grass was bright green and lush. We had a harsh summer and I watered it lots to keep it healthy, but it did struggle. I am finding it is very patchy as in my images here. Does anyone know what I can do to...

Thank you, yes not the most cheapest option, unless I get a different type of wood maybe and treat it myself. I was also thinking about adding some garden lighting and these would be great as you can hide all of the cabling behind.

Hi there, I am thinking of purchasing some strips of these slatted battens to fix to my existing fence posts as I have the ugly side of my fence. Here is what they look like: Can anyone advise me on the best way to fix them? I was thinking maybe a batten fixed to the main fence posts and...

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Hi there, I am getting these condensation/rain drops under the outside plastic facias on my double glazed windows. Can anyone tell me if this is normal. It doesn't look like it is on the inside of the double glazing, but doesn't look right to me.

Thank you everyone for the clarification. When I get back, I will try and put a pencil down and see what happens. Do you think it is worth me adding the excessive foam to my snagging list in case there is something behind it which is wrong? I have so many snagging issues now, one more won't...

Hi there, I have been in my new build for around 6 months now. Have noticed a musty smell once I have used the shower. Have checked the sealant around the tiles, all looks to be good. Took the side off of the bath and other than piles of builder cr*p the builders had left chucked under the...

Never been able to spell that word. Also can't spell probabily. I think I am too old to re-learn.

An update for you all. The manufacturer came out. He said the boiler had not been set up quite right. The temperature on the boiler was set in high 80s. He said this was a little too high for the system. There was also lots of air in the pipes which he cleared. It has been perfect ever since so...

Thank you very much, just the answer I was looking for. I will get on to them as defects period is not over yet.

Should I ask them to do this? It is still half a year before my defects/snagging period ends. Loft has a high pitch, not sure I will be able to get up that high.

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Hi there, Can someone tell me if there should be such large gaps in the brick where my roof joists join the end of my house. I am getting towards the last of my snagging issues and not sure if this is something I need to mention.

Thank you. Ok, will keep an eye on it.

Hi there, I am in a new build and still within my snagging period, so if I need to, I will get this logged. Noticed today that one of the rear breath bricks is really wet. It hadn't rained, was pretty cold and there is a water butt in front of it, so nothing had dribbled down onto it. It is...

I can get above, it is the loft. There is so much insulation, but when I get a moment, I will see if I can move it and see what sort of space I have to work with.

I actually have a load of these in the shed, but I have found when fixing them into the wall, they leave such a bl00dy mess in the wall. Is there an art to getting them in without making the wall such a mess?

Thank you very much everyone for your help. If I were to go with the wall anchors. You mention a tool will be needed... Is this what you mean... https://www.toolstation.com/dewalt-hollow-wall-anchor-setting-tool/p83495 Am not putting much on it for now so it is fine as it is, but do want to get...