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    Large Gap Between Extensions

    We purchased a house a couple of years ago with two extensions. One on the side and a kitchen extension extending out the back. Don’t know why it’s took me so long to notice but on inspecting the downpipe from the kitchen extension I noticed it’s covering a large gap between the two extensions...
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    Radiator Bleed Valve Sizing.

    I have just removed 2 bleed valves from a vertical radiator which were leaking. The measurement across the thread was 1/2" so I ordered x2 1/2" replacements from a seller on eBay. They arrived today and measure 3/4" across the thread (as attached picture). The seller is adamant they are 1/2"...
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    Preparing stripped wall (Previously replastered)

    Hi We have recently stripped an old feature wall which was papered over new plaster painted with a watered down emulsion basecoat. Although there is no damage to the plaster work some of the paint has come off with the paper leaving patches of bare plaster (some pictures attached). I am...
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    Problems with new door knobs and tubular latches

    First time on a DIY forum...so here goes. I am currently in the process of replacing the door knobs throughout my home. I ordered Era Passage lock sets in satin chrome and expected it would be as simple as removing the old knobs and screwing in the new ones. Alas no! The original...
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