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    Another question about flooring a loft... (rolls eyes)

    But with a bit of difference... :wink: Our loft is currently boarded out (by the previous owners), with loads of tongue and groove floorboards that have been nailed into the joists - short sections, long section, off cuts basically :roll: I want to rip up all these ‘floorboards’ to lay...
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    Insulation in rafters

    Hi, I know similar questions have been asked before but I haven't found an exact answer so wonder if anyone can help. I live in a (approx) 1935, 3 bed semi. There is no felt behind the tiles so it is quite draughty and dusty up in the loft. There is some sort of insulation between the...
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    Replacing a EP3001 controller

    I was about to order a Potterton EP6002 controller to replace my existing EP3001 as I understand the wiring and backplate are the same for all Potterton controllers. The reason I want to replace the 3001 is because it can't run the hot water and heating separately. This isn’t an issue during...
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    BT Overhead Wires Into House

    Hi guys, not sure if this is the correct forum for this but I think it's the best start. We have an overhead line (I'm assuming a BT one) attached to our house. We had new windows installed yesterday which has 'unearthed' the dangling down wire from its resting place (which was originally...
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    DIY cavity wall insulation?

    Hello all, not sure if this is the best place to post this. We are having three front windows replaced this week (two bays and a small bedroom). The bedroom bay has a tendency to gather condensation which in turn has caused mould issues in the past (currently resolved with a dehumidifier...
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    Do I sand down for a second coat of gloss?

    Hello all Just a quick question (or three), I painted our front door this weekend, the door has had a primer layer, weather seal undercoat and now the top coat of gloss. As the top coat is a colour, it needs a second coat, do I need to sand this down before I apply the second coat of paint...
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    How easy is to replace a mixer tap?

    Hello all Despite telling my wife umpteen times, when washing up, not to balance the big heavy chopping board on its side as it could easily fall onto the mixer tap - guess what...? We have a Franke Moselle tap and although it doesn’t appear to be damaged (ie, it doesn’t look like it’s...
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