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    Where is the cold water shut-off valve under the sink ?

    Hi, The cold water faucet in downstairs bathroom sink has suddenly no water but the hot water works ! I read somewhere that it could be the shut-off valve is closed - but I cannot find the shut-off valve under the sink. Enclosed a pic - any suggestions ? Any reason why this has happened just...
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    Shower cabinet - places to NOT use sealant - and detect leak - Please help!

    Hi, I've a shower cabinet with some leak (water droplets ) to the room downstairs. I was fairly certain the sealant is at fault - tested by just letting water go in the shower tray - no leak. But If I spray a certain point where the door closes (seen in pic 2) I get water drops which becomes...
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    Diagonal scaffold poles against neighbour's main wall - is it safe

    Hi, Scaffolding put up for extension needed two diagonal supports into the neighbour's garden. When I looked later I find that both the poles are buried deep and against their main wall. They seek reassurance that this is safe and no damage would happen to their wall Is this alright? The other...
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    Need advice on type of tilt mechanism for Venetian Blinds

    Hi, The venetian blinds in my mum's old home doesn't tilt open or close. The tilt control was possibly broken - but cannot find it anywhere. The long straight rod in the blind is a weird shape - not square or horizontal. Almost like a 3-clover but not quite. Pics attached. I've looked at tilt...
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    Second door of French Patio hinged door is jammed!

    Hi The second door (not the locking door) of my UPVC patio (french) door is jammed. They are hinged doors. I can open the main door easily and lock it up. Thought of opening both doors for the summer but find that second door is jammed. I can feel something hard hitting at the bottom (maybe...
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    How do you replace old bath sealastrip without removing tiles?

    Hi We need to replace the old silicon and sealstrip between the bath and the tiles on the wall. Now the sealstrip has a tongue that goes behind the lower row of tiles. How can I remove the old sealastrip to replace it with a new one without damaging the tiles? I really don't want to damage the...
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    Replace UPVC door handle to one that can lock

    Hi I'd like to replace a bedroom door handle to one that has options to lock the door either with a key or a latch.Can any one kindly guide me ... what handle,how to measure,etc.:) Apologies for the trouble. Regards rachel
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    Repair a hole in White UPVC Door

    Hi Can I have help to possibly repair a defect in the White UPVC Door to the dining room. My kid flinging a toy car has made a hole in the door. It would be fantastic to repair it. 1. Any ideas to repair it? 2.Any experience with Cosmofen? I understand that Cosmofen RM can be used to fill up...
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    Vent-axia Extractor fan: What am I doing wrong?

    Hi I have had to replace by bathroom extractor fan which is timed with the electric switch to come on. The Model I have replaced the old one is a matching one called 'Vent Axia Silhouette 100T Bathroom / Toilet Extractor Fan with Timer. Model Number: 454056B ( ) All connections are fine...
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    How do I sort this damp stain on the ceiling?

    Hi Recently I had some leak in the shower upstairs as one of the silicon linings had come loose. I have fixed that and there's no more water leakage. But it has left me with this problem on the ceiling in the room below. How do I go about it? 1. The old paint comes off in layers and if I...
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    How to fix the PVC panel above the Garage Entrance

    Hi My Garage had a white PVC Panel as seen in the photos which has come loose on one side.I think it was stuck to two narrow metal sheets underneath the panel and the panel was held in place with Silicon. How should I go about doing this? My plan,remove it completely,clear the adhesive...
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