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    Running ethernet cable along external walls

    Looking at running an ethernet cable along a stretch of external brick wall. Two questions, where would be the best place to source black cat5/6 that is suitable for sun etc? Clipping the cable to the walls, can I just use those plastic clips with the nail in, and hammer into the mortar? I...
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    Consumer Unit Transformer

    Looking at swapping the current transformer in our CU for one suitable to power a video doorbell. Below is the CU with front cover off. If I found a 2 DIN size transformer, can they be swapped without having to remove anything else? Obviously I would knock off the main breaker, but do the...
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    Doorbell transformer

    Hi all, Looking to replace our old school Byron wired doorbell with a video one. Was looking at hard wiring one in like the Eufy one, and maybe even trying to utilise the old Byron chime on the wall. It looks like the video doorbells need meatier transformers. The transformer already in my...
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    Wooden threshold replacement

    Hi all, The wooden threshold at the French doors between rooms is wearing away, and splintering. Looking to replace it, so have a couple of questions. How is it likely to have been fixed in? Thinking maybe glued or friction fit, as can't see any screws? Was thinking easiest solution would be...
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    Hiding wall mounted TV cabling behind wall

    Got a TV I've mounted on an internal stud plasterboard wall, and a TV unit below. Currently got all the cable coming down from the TV in conduit, but it looks a bit crap. Was thinking of making a small-ish hole at the top and bottom, and feeding the cables behind the wall instead. I've never...
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    Tree crown reduction quote

    Looking at getting our ash tree tree reduced down in size. Probably about two stories high at the moment. What sort of cost so you think I'd be looking at, so get an idea of what a good quote my be. I intend to use a legit one off Checkatrade. The amount of non-registered company trucks I've...
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    Stubborn screw removal

    Hi, Currently trying to remove some latch furniture from my garden gate, as it has warped over time. There are a couple of screws that are corroded, stubborn to get out, and in doing so the screwdriver is slipping and rounding them off. Can't get a purchase on the head with pliers. My...
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    Bloody birds

    We've had birds nesting in our front gutter in previous years, but this year it sounds like they are getting behind the fascia, possibly through the small gap between the roof tile & plastic fascia top. Today I could hear them scuttling around, and then I heard something fall and smash. Sounded...
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    Toilet cistern slow leak

    We have a little puddle forming between the toilet seat hinge area, and bottom of cistern. I suspect it maybe the gasket seal between cistern and pan. I removed the internal dual flush tube mechanism thingy from inside the cistern, and checked the seals there. Didn't seem too bad, cleaned them...
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    Outdoor PIR light question

    I am looking at replacing an old metal PIR lantern at our front door. It was already there when we moved in, and has been wired with conduit running on the outside of the wall. I was looking at a half lantern this time, possibly the LAP LED one from Screwfix, or one from Toolstation that take...
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    Laminate floor chip repair?

    I've got laminate flooring in the hallway with a 5p sized chip in it. As the colour is dark, the exposed light coloured MDF(?) under sticks out now. Is there a way to repair this at all? Thinking wax etc not really suitable for flooring with heavy traffic. Cheers.
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    Can you easily replace uPVC door hinges?

    Hi all, Got some uPVC door hinges that have scapes on them. Looking to see how easy it is to source replacements and swap over. Do-able? Cheers
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    uPVC Patio Door Restrictor screw size?

    Going to get some door restrictors from SF for some uPVC patio doors, but doesn't look like they come with fixings. Any suggestions of what screws to use? Cheers.
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    Door handle fixing

    Hi all, Got a door handle that keeps coming off. Essentially it is the screws that pull out, probably due to the cheap hollow panel door not providing a decent enough hold for the screw threads. Any suggestions? I was thinking if just trying screws with a bigger thread. Cheers.
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    Bathroom extractor fan running slow

    Hi all, Our bathroom extractor fan started playing up, intermittently running and at a very slow/quiet speed. I took the cover off the bottom, and cleaned out the dust I could reach (was quiet a bit), but the fan blades still only turn at a very slow speed, sometimes not at all. I seem to...
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    Heating by itself not working

    Hi all, Tried turning the heating on today, with thermostat set high. Boiler doesn't fire up, neither does the pump. If I select hot water and heating, the boiler fires up and the rads start getting warm. In the past, I have fixed similar problems by removing the Drayton 3 port motorized...
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    Tilt and slide patio door problem

    Hi all, Our tilt & slide patio door is having problems closing. It is the same one as when we first moved in, so quite old now (10+ years). The problem looks like it is down to the bottom of the door tucking in too soon, rather than just the last part of travel. In fact it looks like the...
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    Stair gate fixing to plasterboard/stud wall?

    Hi all, Mid-90s build house. Looking at fitting either a fixed or pressure baby stair gate at the top of the stairs. The wooden bannister side should be sturdy enough to either fit screws or push against, but the other side I'm not so sure. It is a hollow plasterboard wall with the bathroom...
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    Radiator adjustment question

    Looking at turning down the temperature of the radiator in our baby's room. Missus wanted me to fit a wooden radiator cover to stop baby burning himself, but I'm not keen on this idea. With lockshield rads, can I just close one of the valves to drop the temp down in that particular room, or...
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    Puddle in cupboard under kitchen sink

    Water pool forming under kitchen sink, near where cold water pipes are. Assuming/hoping it is condensation from the warm moist air in kitchen hit the much colder pipework. Unfortunately not having the heating on, or having the windows left open is not an option with OH (don't ask) Is this a...
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