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    Brick built door steps-gaps- Filling material OR repointing?

    Hello DIY'ers I have attached the pictures of my house's door steps. I think the steps are made with some decorative bricks. I notice that there is gaps in all the joints ie between bricks. I do not see any evidence of any mortar being used to fill in. Am i right with my finding? I notice...
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    Toilet, not always flushes - Syphon faulty ?

    When i press the toilet handle, it always not flushing. At times, it takes more that couple of handle pressings. I have attached a picture of the system. My understanding is that it is a close coupled system. When the handle is pressed the black lever that is attached to the handle moves...
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    Need to replace Door knob - Hidden screws - stuck - Help ple

    Hello all, I attempted to remove the TESA privacy door knob today. removed the cover plate, but couldn't make any progress, i just applied sheer force using my screw drive, yes, i think, i am stupid in doing so. The links in the web and you tube, seems not to be applicable for this, as i...
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    Trevi shower hose - leak - Sealent

    Hello There - There is a leak in my shower hose which is a spiral trevi shower hose. This is because the rubber hose inside the metallic sprial got broken. I have posted a picture below. I would like to close this gap with a sealant. Is this possible? Is there any sealant that you can...
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    Bathroom Doors locked inside - unable to open

    Hello there, I came home in the evening to find that our toilet door has locked inside automatically. I couldn't open it from the outside. The doors are wooden. I have added some pictures of the door and the lock from outside. //www.diynot.com/network/kutuboy007/albums/11118 Can...
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    Boiler refilling - Is this an issue?

    Hello DIY-ers, I am planning to move in to a property in the new year but my seller has come back today and refused to take responsibility for the working of boiler and the central heating. This semi detached house was empty for the last 6 months so he has drained the boiler. This is a gas...
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