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    Replacing Old Loft Window

    I need to replace an old loft wooden framed window, it doesn't appear to be a Velux window and I would guess at it being 20 years old or even older. It appears to be an odd size so I am wondering whether it is better to try and replace with a smaller window dimension or a larger window...
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    Washing Machine Belt - Cutting in to Plastic Drum Casing?

    Hi, My washing machine recently started to make a strange noise, on removing the back and looking at the belt, I can see that it has started to cut in to the plastic of the drum casing? If I take the belt off and try to realign it, the belt seems to go on central, but after a wash it is back...
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    Adding a new radiator - combi boiler

    Hi, I am looking to add an additional radiator in my front room. I will be tapping in to the existing pipework (pipework) which is under the floor boards. As it is a combi boiler I understand that I need to first turn it off electrically and then drain the system using the drain valve and hose...
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    Measuring Carpet for Landing and Stairs

    This is the first time I have attempted this and was hoping someone could confirm that I am about right in terms of the amount of carpet I think I'll need. Looking to order online and just get a fitter to come and do the work, something I have done for all the other rooms in the house but with...
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    Window - Water Ingress

    I wonder if anyone could give me any clues as to where this water would be coming from on my upstairs bay window? I had the issue before the bay window was replaced 2 years ago, and slowly but surely the water stains have appeared again. So it looks like a small amount of water is coming in...
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    Removing Limestone Fireplace

    I am looking to remove this fireplace that was in when I bought the house. The problem is I wanted to remove it and re-use it in another house. It is pretty solid and has no movement in it at all, I have tried to cut round the top piece of the seal to see if that would help and it doesn't...
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    Suspended Wooden Floor Insulation - Mineral Wool or SuperQuilt?

    I am looking to insulate my front room via the crawl space under the suspended wooden floor. I am torn between using standard loft insulation, or SuperQuilt. I see the SuperQuilt as being the easier install, but I am not sure on which would provide the best insulation. As the width between the...
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    Loft / Roof Window

    I already have an existing loft window but it was installed before I bought the house and seems very old and the wind comes through it quite easily. If I am wanting to update the window so it is air tight and provides more insulation, is this easy enough as a DIY job or would it need me getting...
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    Painting External Tiles

    Can anyone tell me the best paint to use in order to paint exterior tiles that are above my bay window? I am guessing it will either be exterior tile paint which comes in a lack of colors, or masonry paint. A few people on my street have done this already, some look great and others have faded...
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    Chimney Leaking

    Hi, When I moved in my house 3 years ago the survey pointed out a small shadow in then plaster on the chimney breast in the kitchen. Well 3 years later and the shdow is double in size and the paint has started to bubble. I am guesing that the chimney is letting in water and I was wondering...
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    De-commissioning Gas Fire

    Hi, I have a gas fire in the kitchen that needs to be cut off and taken out. Stupid question but does this need to be done by a gas engineer that is Corgi registered and if so, how much should I be looking to pay roughly. There is nothing complicated about it, simply turn off the gas, cut the...
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    Porch - Paint Blistering

    Can anyone help me out with some general advice? I have a upvc external door and then an internal door, in between the two doors is a small porch area that has been painted by the previous owner. The paint has started to blister and I am wondering why? Is this simply due to the moisture from...
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    Grey UPVC Porch Door

    Hi, can anyone tell me whether £1900 is about the right price for a porch door with arch fitted? The profile is Linear sculptured and the glass is sandblasted a-rated. The upvc is grey on the outside and white on the inside. I have been waiting 6 months for this door to be fitted and they...
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    Chimney Leaking

    I have a chimney breast that comes in to the kitchen/dining room. I have started to get damp along the breast low down, as if it is leaking in from the chimney, down to the slab and then in to the mortar. Looking at the chimney from the outside there is flash seal and a few weeds growing out...
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    Which UPVC Profile?

    I am hoping someone could give me advice on choosing a profile for replacement windows? I have had 3 quotes; £3000 - Liniar £3800 - Rehau S706 / WHS Halo Eclipse £2400 - Synergy This is for 2 x 5 window bay, 1 x small bedroom window. I have tried my hardest to research on the net but im...
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