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    Paint cracking/falling off. Plaster falling off

    It is family. Non DIY and needs some advice.
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    Paint cracking/falling off. Plaster falling off

    Thanks for the reply Wayners Terraced. Attached on both sides. The worst of it is in the hall which is a party wall. You may be right about damp treatment with the clear distinction at around 1M. The owner is trying to locate the invoice which may list the works to some degree. The walls that...
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    Paint cracking/falling off. Plaster falling off

    1890s Terrace Had a light renovation in recent years by a tradesman. As I understand some plastering and decorating. There is no damp smell This is not my house. Various tradesmen have been out with varying diagnoses so the owner is a bit lost on which way to go. Gypsum over lime Damp No mist...
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    Fireplace brickwork

    Thanks for the reply. Yes it will be seen. The surround does not cover it. It could possibly go higher Thanks for the drilling tip
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    Fireplace brickwork

    Just had my gas fire removed Replacing with an inset electric fire The new fire is a little wider and fair bit lower I chiselled out the bricks left and right. Right went OK and will just need a bit of filler to tidy. On the Left a big chunk of brick came out. What is the best way to fill the...
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    Foxhole inspired bath panel and boxing in

    I was in need of a new bath panel. Old one, I made from cheap pine t&g with boxing in made from mdf window board and contiboard. All of it got a bit water damaged over the years. Was very impressed with Foxhole's solution. https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/diy-bath-panel.541350/#post-4580007...
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    Cutting tiles in situ.

    Used one of these on my 115mm grinder. https://www.toolstation.com/abracs-tile-porcelain-diamond-blade/p87878 Worked well and reasonable price. Creates a LOT of dust. Mine were cut outside.
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    how to remove Deeply embedded screws

    Chunky side cutters. Point of the cutters facing into the wall, handles towards you. Grip the screw head and use the cutters as a screwdriver. I have removed loads of stubborn screws this way.
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    Kitchen worktop upgrade advice

    Used this in a bathroom on a single run of 'worktop' Not too difficult to fit with a bit of care. https://www.vinylwarehouse.co.uk/exclusive-67cm-avellino-granite-stone-sticky-back-vinyl-furniture-wrap-200-8341-from-1m-to-15m-26036-p.asp Only two adults in our house. It has picked up a couple...
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    Fitting a ceiling light with 3 wires

    Post a pic of your multimeter. Need to ID the switch wires
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    Fitting a ceiling light with 3 wires

    Did you get a pic before removing the existing fitting? One set of Red, Black and Earth is from the fusebox One is to the next light One is to the wall switch
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    Horn not working - fuse issue? Vauxhall

    Which car is the van based on? There is quite a bit relating to Astra H horn problems online. If this is yours, have a search for CIM clip.
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    Has anyone found the best questions to ask during a gas safe inspection?

    Would you like me to go away and let you get on with your job?
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    Fixing awning to insulated outer wall.

    Maybe consider one that fixes to the ground i.e. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296183608328 To fit what you are suggesting, the advice seems to be remove the insulation, screw a treated timber block in its place and render over. The brackets will then have a solid surface to mount on. I am...
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    Which Shower Screen

    Thank You :) Merlyn seem to have some reasonably priced screens.
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    Which Shower Screen

    Can't remember the last time I had a bath (just ask my pet flies). But you know, 3 bed semi in suburbia MUST have a bath. We always use the shower in the en-suite. Been here 20+ years and no intention of moving any time soon. Danish niece and nephew (under 10) had a dip when they were over last...
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    Which Shower Screen

    Any recommended bath shower screens please? Standard bath Spare bathroom. Quite rare that it will get used I am thinking something like this with a fixed panel attached to the wall. £100-£200 price range but willing to stretch a bit for anything recommended. Are fixed or sliding better...
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    Tap grub screw between sizes

    Yes. If there is enough room to get to the grub screw If not, a stubby bit driver or even a socket
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    Ideas for a wall mounted latch?

    Would something as simple as a wooden post on the wall to catch the door work? I presume you just want to prevent it scraping on the wall rather than needing to hold it in position?
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    Challenge Circular saw

    You haven't got the wrong side of the 'washer' facing the blade have you? Looking at one for sale on ebay Do you have a angle grinder 2 pin type key for it as well? Looks like you maybe hold the washer with the 2 pin key to lock the motor and then tighten the allen screw...
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