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    Beko Top Spray Arm

    Hi all I have a beko dfn28r31x dishwasher. The top spray arm isn't spinning (although water flowing through) and top rack not getting cleaned properly. I have: * cleaned out filter * new feedpipe (the bit that runs along the bottom of the upper rack) * replaced top spray arm * flushed the...
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    Lots of cracks!

    We had the bedrooms replastered a while back, maybe 2 years, by different plasterers. Both rooms have pretty significant cracks, some crossing right over ceiling, or down walls. What is the best course of action? Try and fill, or have large or even whole sections reskimmed? And if reskimmed...
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    Closing up vent

    Hey all, hope you're well When I bought the house 5 years ago I drilled through the inner cavity wall and added trickle vents at old fireplaces. I don't think it's made any difference other than blasting cold air from within the cavity into bedrooms and i want to seal them up as they were...
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    damp around chimney

    Hi We've a 1930s extended detached bungalow and we're having problems with damp. I've installed vents in each room to try and help circulate air. The chimneys are already capped, although not sure of the condition besides that. The neighbour mentioned the house was previously covered...
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    Windows - curtains or blinds?

    Hi I've got some odd sized windows. I'm not sure what the best way of covering them up is. The other end of the room has roughly the same configuration. I like the roman blind style, but are the smaller windows too small for that? Would you cover the door (to a small balcony) in the same...
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    waste pipes

    I have a couple of waste pipes coming through my kitchen, they used to be inside a ceiling box which I've removed. I'd like to tidy these up, and take them through the wall instead. So I'm planning on knocking out the bit of brickwork and taking them this way instead. Can anyone advise...
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    new hearth too low

    We've bought a new hearth, as the old one was cracked when we moved in. The only problem is, it's a slightly thinner than the old one. There is now a approx. 1/2 inch gap between hearth and the fireplace (which appears concreted in place). Any suggestions on how I could raise the hearth to...
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