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    Do slotted isolating valves fail

    I have got to the stage I put a bit of silicone grease in them and operate a few time before I install them!
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    Toilet drainpipe leak repair with a liner?

    Plumbers that have made the outlay on specialist equipment factor that into the cost.
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    Possible Asbestos - 1960s fireplace

    You did not disturb it it's sealed don't worry about it. Its sealed up and safe now .
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    Possible Asbestos - 1960s fireplace

    Looks like asbestos cement to me going by the thickness and the slight dimpled effect on the rear section, rather than AIB. You might want to dump the hoover but otherwise I would not worry too much I assume you took it out in more or less whole chunks, so very little risk I would think. (y)
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    Toilet drainpipe leak repair with a liner?

    Not a diy job but I had it done at my old house and it worked well saved a lot of digging up.
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    Cracked concrete in back yard… concrete or epoxy or…?

    The advantage with brick sets is any movement is taken up whereas any solid surface will crack. You could try laying paving slabs on top but unless it is fairly level the slabs will soon end up running out of line. I had one patch which I laid on a bed of wet cement over the old concrete but...
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    Cracked concrete in back yard… concrete or epoxy or…?

    No easy solution sadly unless, fake grass and I doubt that would drain!:LOL:
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    Cracked concrete in back yard… concrete or epoxy or…?

    I would not bother you will be flogging a dead horse, as the ground moves the cracks will just reappear. We had the same previous owner laid shingle bloody dangerous like walking on marbles! We bit the bullet and dug it up laying brick sets!
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    Bathroom extractor fans

    Might come to that, trouble is the only good firm I would recommend just told my neighbour they can't call to quote for 3 months! Chances are they will want scaffolding too!
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    Bathroom extractor fans

    Yes JohnD, the plan is to put the ceiling vent over the shower end of the bath, run 4" flex to the unit and and duct down between ceiling and roof into the gutter and soffit hence the need to use flat duct, or failing that run the duct in the bathroom with an enclosure, but that's gonna look pants!
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    Bathroom extractor fans

    Thank you all for your replies and suggestions. To try and cover them all. The loft is insulated, the walls are cavity no insulation other than thermal paper. The rad is pretty big see photo. There is a finger sized gap under the door, which is left open after showering with the fan running for...
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    Bathroom extractor fans

    I am looking at replacing my bathroom extraction fan, because of the roof line the existing one goes out of the side wall only 120cm from the floor, even left on for an hour it still does not stop condensation. Short of going directly up through the roof which I don't want to do, as it will...
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    Conceal wire on front of house

    Looks like an earthing wire for the gas meter contact a sparks there must be a better way to do it, mine just runs through the wall and under the floor like most!
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    Removing green algae from fence

    I would go with the pressure wash if you intend to retreat the fence anyway. Leave it till summer so it can dry thoroughly before treatment.
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    Laminate floor panels beginning to rise up

    If it is clipped rather than the old glued sort it can be repaired. I had a similar problem with a property I used to rent, the tenant got a dog and a cat despite a no pets agreement and either pee or water bowl spillage did the same to the brand new laminate in the lounge! Luckily I had bought...
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    Laminate floor panels beginning to rise up

    Looks like water damage to me, doubt the contractor will fix it for free.:unsure:
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    Potential asbestos downpipe & guttering

    Look cast, might even be alli too.
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    Potential asbestos downpipe & guttering

    Might well be aluminum not uncommon to find it mixed with cast iron. While normally I would not suggest disturbing asbestos you could try scraping a small bit with a knife to see if it reveals shiny metal, maybe wipe a bit of wallpaper paste or similar gooey substance on the area first to...
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    Insulation under bath

    Insulation should be fine laid over the floor you would be advised to try and slip some board over the hole first, as an ex plumber I would plead with you not to use glass fibre or rock wool it is horrible itchy stuff to work around when some poor soul has to access the pipes at some point! Use...
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    Metal Wall ornaments

    Image search pulled this up, any good? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234859573080
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