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    I have a leaky loo……

    Hi folks, please can anyone identify this flush valve so I can get a replacement? Many thanks in advance
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    Internal door painting?

    Hi all, I am in need of painting my internal doors. They are currently ‘as new’ amd have therefore not yet been touched. I ‘think’ I have decided on using Satinwood as opposed to Gloss. However, should I use water based or solvent? Also, any brand recommendations? Any help/guidance is very...
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    Toilet constantly dripping

    My downstairs toilet seems to be constantly drip drip dripping. I have changed the part on the left hand side but it still seems to be dripping. The only other part that I can see to change is the part on the right…….can any of you help to identify what I’d need to buy?
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    Bosch dishwasher error code?

    Hi, my Bosch integrated dishwasher has just thrown an E15 error? Any ideas if this can be fixed? Many thanks
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    A squirrel planted tree……

    Hi folks, a squirrel (I presume) has planted a horse chestnut tree in the middle of our beech hedge within about 2 meters of our house. Where it is positioned, it would be nearly impossible to dig it out. How can I kill it off without harming the beech hedges themselves?
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    SWA Cable?

    Where’s the best place to get 6mm SWA cable from?
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    House alarm?

    Hi, I am looking at buying a wireless house alarm such as the Yale smartsync system. Are they worth the money or do you have any other recommendations? it’s for a 5 bed house with 6 external doors. Would also need the pet friendly pir’s.
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    Leaf blowers?

    Hi folks, I’m after a decent leaf blower as autumn is well and truly on upon us and on the last count I had approx 14.25million leaves dropped Any guidance or recommendations for a spend of around £200? petrol or battery (not mains powered)
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    Battery powered grass trimmer

    Looking at options and recommendations? not too cheap, not too expensive. Would like a spare battery
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    Bit of a strange question…..

    I’m making an L shaped home bar to go in a summerhouse. My wife (the boss) wants the bar top to be tiled. The bar framework is currently made out of timber and I would have to put a solid top on before adding the tiles…….I have some spare OSB board that I could cut to shape/size and use. Can I...
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    Secondary shed flooring?

    Hi all, I have lovey new garden shed/building (see photo) I would like to add a secondary floor in before using it, just to give a really solid feel. Am I better using OSB3 board or P5 tongue and groove chipboard? or any other suggestions?
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    Drip drip drip.....

    After flushing there seems to be an almost constant dripping sound from the cistern. Has a seal or something failed? Any ideas kind folks? Does something need replacing? Please see attached photos
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    Bathroom extractor fan

    Hi all, not sure what category would be best for this? I currently have an extractor fan in my bathroom, the type that is a light as well (if you know what I mean) despite having this I am getting some spots of black Mold on my ceiling. is there a better type of fan that I could get that...
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    Raised wooden planters?

    Should I line the inside walls of a wooden planter before filling with soil? If so, what should I use?
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    Decking oil question

    Hi folks, question for those of you with knowledge. Following a few rare dry days I have been thinking about applying an oil to my decking (new and untreated) I have been doing a little research and have been drawn towards the following ..... Barratine Decking oil or ronseal decking oil...
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    Silicon sealer

    What’s the best way to remove old silicon sealer from around a shower tray? Tools? Chemicals?
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    Outdoor wall mounted blackboard question

    Hi folks, I’m wanting to make a blackboard for my kiddies to use outside. I’d like to mount it on a wall. what wood would you recommend that I should use? I was looking at marine ply? But it seems quite expensive? I’m looking for a board size of around 1000 x 800mm
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    Painting over pebble dash

    i have two strips of pebble dash (one at either end of my longe windows). I’m looking to ‘freshen them up’ Can I just paint over them with an exterior paint? Any suggestions?
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    Replacement mixer shower advice

    my mixer shower is drip drip dripping constantly. It’s all a bit manky and I should probably fit a new one. Any advice for a reasonably priced replacement?
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    Power cable to shed

    i am wanting to lay some armoured cable down my garden to two sheds and some decking. What size cable should I use and how deep does it need burying? Obviously I will get an electrician to do all of the technical bits when needed Thanks for and help/advice
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