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    Bathroom Question - Pip to sink question

    Greetings, When cleaning the bathroom, I came across the following. Some blue/green colour on the pipe and some oxidisation on the bathroom pipe that flow the water to the tap. (Flexible pipe show sign of oxidisation - do I need to be concern?) No leaks so far. Pictures would make more sense...
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    WINDOW FAN VENT replacement

    Hello, I have a vent in the bathroom which has been broken for a while. According to initial research online, it seems that I will need a double glaze one unit as the single one will be too small. http://www.wholesaleglasscompany.co.uk/acatalog/VentamaticRotaryPDS.pdf...
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    Door to back building

    Pretty new to Diy and had quote for new door or repairs and this was quite dearly. I was wondering if there is a way to get it done myself cheaper. If so, what do you think? I am aware that this would be only temporary, for maybe couple of years before we replace it. (if we can maintain...
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    how long will it last?

    Greetings, Pretty newbie on anything diy wise so thought I will gather the opinion of the expert. I live in a block of 4 flat where I am the only owner occupier so trying to keep an eye on what's happening building wise. We are aiming to repaint the full building in maybe 2016 if we...
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    Garden wood table repair before to paint?

    Another quick question, I just took the table out of the shed so to make sure to remove any dampness or humidity before to paint it in a week or two. I pick up and just remembered that the table was a bit damaged at some area where I guess the wood would have rotten. Any thought if I...
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    Painting Garden pot / Garden planter

    Pretty newbie and diy clueless so thought I will ask you guys for your expertise. I got some ugly garden pot, but convenient. I would like to bring them to something more colourful - Do you think I could paint them? If so, what kind of paint should I used? Will the paint stay on the...
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    Blackcurrants in planter / Pot

    Hello, Pretty newbie on gardening so thought I will be back on here to ask for your expert advice. I got some blackcurrant cuttings with some roots. I would like to plant them in large pot - Do you think that would be Ok or is it best to plant them in proper garden? I have 3...
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    Garden wood Door

    Hello there, Pretty newbie on DIY so thought I would check on here. Would like to pain the garden door. Nothing was done to it the last two years for sure. What do you think I should get done to it so to make sure that it does not rot and to make sure that we maintain it in his best...
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    Garden Chair Painting Project

    Hello, Pretty newbie to anything DIY so thought I will check you with you guys expert. Got these chairs second hand and would like to paint them with some colour like these below. http://www.diy.com/departments/colours-garden-colour-fir-wood-stain-750ml/182162_BQ.prd I was wondering...
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    Windows Sills + Frame

    Hi, Newbie to DIY so looking for your thoughts on the following aspect. Move into a flat last year - East Sussex - seaside town - 15 min walking distance to sea. Windows sills / Frame as you can see on the picture need some love and nurturing. These are aluminium windows - which I...
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    Palm tree and wind issue

    Hi, I am pretty novice / Newbie at gardening. Got a palm tree last year and have planted in the middle of the outside area as per picture below. However, this winter as the soil got quite wet and the weather pretty windy, palm tree keep falling down.... Initially put some wire around it...
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    Electric in Freehold block of flat

    Hi, Just moved into a new flat. I did not get an electrician for electric inspection due to time constraint and before I get any electrician in, wanted to gather some thoughts on the electric board for all the flat. See attached picture in file name : "Freehold electric cellar" I was...
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    Electric Box

    Hi, The light from the kitchen extractor has blow up. And it seems that the kitchen extractor does not work anymore. I checked and change the fuse at the plug and still the same. I checked the electrical box and saw that one of the - let's call it - "Plug" had his bit out. I am able to push...
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