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    Surveyor report - do you think these are easy fixes

    Hi guys, I've had a surveyor report back and just wanted to ask your thoughts , if these are straight forward / best way to fix these items. External Render (photo attached) "property is formed from solid 220mm brick wall construction, A lower rendered area has been provided and been taken...
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    Radiator has come out of the wall

    Hi guys I need your help I had somebody come in and skim my walls in my bedroom. He has stood on the radiator and it's come out of the wall . I only found out about a week after I paid him and he refusing to take responsibility , claims it was already like that . Impossible as I had new...
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    Has anyone paved their own driveway by themselves

    Alright guys, Had anyone paved their own driveway before . Ideally it needs to be permeable to meet current regs (and I totally agree with those) I would really like to do my own myself but have zero idea where to start. I love DIY but lack experience and no one to teach me but youtube :) At...
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    Paving my driveway

    Hi guys, has anyone here done their driveway before. I'd like to do mine its about 5m vs 5m so not huge but i would like a permeable driveway for my car to park and also a lot easier to manage, Has anyone got a good guide on how to do this, thanks
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    How to fix fence and render

    Hi guys, just wanted to ask your thoughts on the best way to fix my fence. please note im a beginner :) The photos are of th3 concer wall , some damage done when fixing came out
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    which screws do I need for window hinge

    Hi guys here are my window hinges and they need to be reaplced as they have snapped. the problem is i dont want to use rivets (prefer screws) in case i need to change again. Does anyone know what kind of screws or how I might measure the screws needed thanks
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    Does anyone know the name of These bed screws

    Hi does anybody know the name of these bed screws they are 1 inch in length
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    plumbers mate vs silicone basin waste install

    Hi all do you recommend to use plumbers mate vs silicone for the install of a bathroom waste. i've got a sprung slotted wasted. if you do recommend the plumbers mate do i need to buy extra / different washers thanks
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    plumbers mate vs silicone basin waste install

    Hi all do you recommend to use plumbers mate vs silicone for the install of a bathroom waste. i've got a sprung slotted wasted. if you do recommend the plumbers mate do i need to buy extra / different washers thanks
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    What fixings do I need for my mixer shower

    Hi guys what fixings do I need . The copper pipe will be extended up. As current thermostat is in the wrong place. Does anyone have any recommendations for the connection between the 15mm to the new mixer bar
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    Tiling on to plaster do I need to use multi finish

    Hi guys I've taken my walls back to brick and used thisle hard wall bonding , can I tile straight on to them or do I need need use thistle multi finish then tile Thanks
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    Recommend floorboards and fixings

    Hi guys it's time for me to replace my floorboards in my bathroom I just wanted to ask is there a particular type of wood that is recommended and also is it recommended to nail or screw down the floor boards
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    How to get toilet floor screw out

    Hi guys I wanted to ask you advice I'm trying to remove my toilet and unfortunately the screw is stuck for your information I have good grip on it with screwdriver and drill Does anyone have any techniques do you recommends to get the screw out thank you very much
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    How to wire my downlights

    Hi guys just wanted to ask you advice on the best way to wire my downlights 1. Existing set up 2. Potential set up with 4 way junction box to replace existing light and then wire going to each light 3. Take the existing light and wire each one as I go Also guys I have access to the loft is...
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    How do I re pressurise my boiler

    How do I repressurise my boiler I turned the black knob left and right and nothing seems to happen
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    How to search for leak

    Hi guys I would be incredibly grateful if I could receive some pointers on how to search for a leak At the moment the property is is two Storey as in ground and first and the bathroom is on the first directly below is the hallway and there is a brown discoloration coming through
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    How do I remove this stuff from my wall

    Hi guys is there any easy way to remove the stuff from my wall it's absolutely stubborn and a second question what the hell is it
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    Plastic pipe cutter

    Hi guys does anybody have any recommendation for 32mm plastic pipe cutter?
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    Look what the angle grinder did to my pipe work

    Guys look what the angle grinder did to my pipework, how on earth am I going to fix it . The white bend doesn't seem to move and it looks like I need blow torch the copper pipe . Is there an easy way out of this
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    Rear extension and roof extension

    Hi all , I would love to learn how to do a read extension and roof extension. I love to learn and I have a passion for building . BUT At the moment Its me and YouTube. Would anyone have any recommendations on how to obtain say volunteer positions where I could learn These skills ?
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