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    Shower smell and gurgling

    Hi All, Our shower has a very strong smell coming from it, smells like weed to a point. We have had hair build up previously but has cleared with cleaners. The water seems to run down fine. When I run the sink I can see hear a gulping/gurgling sound. Any ideas? Any other products that are...
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    Hinge solution

    See image attached is there anything I can put on the end of the blue mark but, to make it catch the black but better on the hinge? I can't move the hinges anymore than I already have and it's fixed it slightly
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    Paint peeling

    Hi, Been having recurring issues with paint peeling on this angle coming down my stairs Any tips to stop it peeling?
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    Composite decking

    Anyone got any good recommendations to clean mould off composite decking?
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    Excessive repair costs

    Our hire Van went back recently and we were expecting a decent bill for this dent. I'd say there's a £1-2k worth of damage here. Had the estimate through.... £7.2k......are they just buying a new van??? Any thoughts?
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    Garage leak through ceiling

    We've had issues with our garage ceiling since we moved into our new build Almost 4 years later now....I know....it's still leaking after being repaired numerous times, they are still repairing it...must be in the 15/16th attempt. I know it's hard to tell without seeing it, but here is some...
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    Advice needed - issues with patio door area

    Afternoon, We had some contractors come and re for some karndean to our kitchen They noticed under the karndean was wet They pointed out these 1. The welded sill? Is split in the corner, he says this should be one piece and not split. 2. The window is not flush against the sill internally...
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    Potential tree issues

    Hello, Looking for some advice on what I can do with this tree in the front. I’ve been told it needs a bigger stake, to grow straighter. I’ve also been told it needs removing completely as the roots will pull the pavement up etc Thiughts?
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    New Build - Pipe noise - Hot Water

    We’ve heard a loud noise from the pipe work above the living room recently like a tapping when the hot water comes on. Sound file https://sndup.net/7z8c Is this normal?
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    NHBC Brick Tolerances

    I’ve got a few chipped bricks around the property. The developer has said they have to view them from 10m away? I can’t see anything in the NHBC guide for this?
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    Garden Room

    If I wanted to put a garden room on my existing decking. Will the height of the decking count towards the overall height of the building?
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    Check wall deviation

    We bought a new build..... We believe the front door and one internal wall are not straight how would I measure the deviations? Is it just case of a piece of string and measuring the gap between one end and another? Or are there easier ways?
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    Gloss that doesn’t yellow

    We’ve got a downstairs WC It gets no daylight so the gloss keeps going yellow. Are there any products that don’t yellow?
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    Repaint 4 bed house

    We’ve bought a new build And due to the amount of remedial work and quality of paint work, considering re doing the house. How much would you say it would cost DIY vs Labour Most areas are in good condition, just needs the odd sanding, undercoat and paint. Been looking at scrubbable matts...
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    New build shrinkage

    Hi, We purchased a new build around 12 months ago. House is about 18 months old now How long would expect to keep seeing shrinkage? I’ve re caulked out front door 3 times now and it keeps cracking. I’ve used shrink resistant caulks etc
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    Swollen skirting boards

    Just noticed these two skirting boards are swollen Any ideas of the potential cause?
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    White caulk

    Is there a caulk which stays white Not silicone sealant I want to put some in the gap where the bannister meets the wall see pic
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    Ready mixed mortars

    Need a small quantity of mortar for some repair work on the house. Anyone had any experience with it? Looking for one to match below as close as
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    Gloss going yellow

    Hi, All of our skirtings and windowsill are painted with Dulux High Gloss All of the areas covered by photos, ornaments etc have gone yellow. 1. Will the colour return to normal? 2. Are there any products that don’t turn yellow?
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    Decking joist screw hole repair

    Hi, I’ve got a joist which has taken too many screw holes now. Whats the best way to fill them without taking the board off? Or is it a case of replace the part of the joist?
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