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    Outside tap - from mains in kitchen, behind skirting

    I’m looking to fit an outside tap in our back garden. To avoid running a pipe outside, I’m thinking about taking a feed off the mains - which currently provides water to the fridge (first pic below) Then running a pipe behind the skirting board or chasing the wall out (2nd pic) Then outside to...
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    Unvented system losing pressure

    Apologies for the lack of terminology, I've no idea what I'm looking at. I have an unvented system - The cylinder is a Santon Premier Plus. We've recently had the bathrooms re-done, and the mains water was shut off, so this may be related. It appears the system loses pressure. The only...
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    Small gaps between blanks in amtico

    i've got amtico downstairs in my lounge, and also in the bathroom Both areas have been fine for 4 years or so, but in bathroom, theres tiny gaps between the planks now, almost like the glue has worn out... and now waters getting in between, an going brown / mouldy scrubbing it out with a...
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    p shape bath panel - cracked! repair / replace options?

    thanks, but not exactly an overwhelming choice of p shape panels http://www.bathpanelstore.co.uk/p-shaped-shower-bath-panels-136-c.asp
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    p shape bath panel - cracked! repair / replace options?

    Wondering if anyone has any idea how I can fix / repair a crack in my bath panel (see attached pictures) Not sure how it happened! I would replace the bath panel, however it’s a ‘P’ shape, and I can’t the same bath for sale any more Or, are all P shape baths the same dimensions? it's...
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    Shower runs hot for a couple of mins, then goes cold

    Here's some pics of the shower Not sure what i should be looking at...? http://i.imgur.com/lN3ri7i.jpg http://i.imgur.com/clRANCy.jpg http://i.imgur.com/yVKd3ul.jpg
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    Shower runs hot for a couple of mins, then goes cold

    My shower has started acting up It will run hot for a few minutes, then go cold Not freezing cold, but not nearly warm enough! Odd thing is, if I turn the shower off, then straight back on again, it's fine... for another minute or so, then the process repeats. The bath also comes through...
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    Kitchen Worktop Material - Quartz / Bushboard / Duropal etc.

    I’m looking for a worktop for my U shaped kitchen I’d started looking at Quartz, however I don’t think my budget can stretch quite that far. I saw an offer for 3 lengths for £850 on eBay, but when I emailed, they slapped on delivery, VAT and other bits, and it ended up being over £1400...
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    Repairing hole in wall, right by UPVC window

    it seems to be just plaster... but on to thin air? it's really weird.. i'll have a better look tomorrow...
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    Repairing hole in wall, right by UPVC window

    very... like... the width of the wall Either side of the "hole" is bricks... i think.
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    Repairing hole in wall, right by UPVC window

    thats the thing- it's not plasterboard... i can't work out why the cavity is their either!!
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    Repairing hole in wall, right by UPVC window

    hi, I removed some UPVC trim that was yellowing from around a window. My intention is to replace it. However, it seems to of ripped a hole in the side of the wall (See photo) How can i repair it? There doesnt seem to be anything i can stick anything on to!
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    Finishing "end" of coving

    Hi, My plasterer has almost finished re-plastering all the ceilings in my house (Was woodchip effect artex before) In the main bedroom, I am having sliding wardrobe doors fitted The frame for these is in place, but neither of us was sure what to do with the coving. Currently, it just...
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