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    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Thanks again for the advice and reply. It is only the 1 heater that is a storage heater so maybe its not worth going for the off peak tariff. I posted the details from the epc 2 posts up and there seems to be cavity walls insulation and 200mm of loft insulation. I notice my energy costs go...
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    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Hi many thanks for your reply. Someone has told me i can download the full epc so i got it off the gov site, please see the above post. Thanks for spotting the heater models and their functionality, i will look to see if the have an off peak meter to benefit from this. I will also ask about the...
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    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Brilliant advice mate thanks ;) Feature Description Rating Wall Cavity wall, filled cavity Good Roof Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation Good Window Mostly double glazing Good Main heating Electric storage heaters Average Main heating control Controls for high heat retention storage...
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    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Hi Ivor Thanks for your very helpful and informative reply. As you said it has cavity walls so it should be a big improvement. I have not seen the full epc so i can't say how well the walls and loft are insulated. Is it worth relocating the existing heaters or are the oil filled radiators a...
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    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Hey Guys My landlord is evicting me on the 24th of July as they have decided to sell the property. I have checked with Shelter and it looks like everything has been done correctly. I am currently in an old cottage with an epc rating of E and the bills have been horrendous and its not a...
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    Stench In Flat Due To Cooking Any Advice Guys?

    Thanks for your reply. I think your right there will be cooking grease everywhere. SHe has tried the sugar soap and its working very well. She has a lot of cleaning to do but she is enthusiastic at least. Thanks ;)
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    Stench In Flat Due To Cooking Any Advice Guys?

    Thanks for your reply, yeah there was nasties in the fridge and cupboards. ;) Thanks for your reply. She has been using the bicarb and it seems to be working well. She has done one room with sugar soap and its made a big improvement. I think the sugar soap will help and also freshen up the...
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    Stench In Flat Due To Cooking Any Advice Guys?

    Thanks for your reply ill pass this onto her ;) Thanks for your reply. Ill pass on the advice and hope that it works. Im actually wondering if wiping down the wipe-able walls with zoflora would help of not as its not something i have ever tackled. ;) I love the smell of indian spices too...
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    Stench In Flat Due To Cooking Any Advice Guys?

    Hi Guys, my daughter just moved into a council flat and every room has an unpleasant stench of fish and spices, does anyone have have any advice on how to get rid of the ingrained smell without repainting. She is not going to be there long term so she does not want to spend time and money...
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    Crack In UPVC Front Door

    Thanks for the reply. I found a video of a door panel replacement, it look like something I could do with a bit of patience providing I get the panel cut to the right size. I'm going to have to do something as the letting agent has said the landlord is not keen on doing it through his...
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    Crack In UPVC Front Door

    thanks for your reply, i am very handy when i can be bothered lol, i dont know whats involved in replacing the full door skin. I have not yet had a quote back from the repair company but im a bit sceptical myself, it would of course need the approval of the landlord before proceeding as im not...
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    Crack In UPVC Front Door

    Thanks for your reply, the style of my door is 150 quid, thats without fitting. How about this place, my letting agent suggested trying these guys below. https://www.plastic-surgeon.co.uk/door-repairs/upvc/
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    Crack In UPVC Front Door

    Ok many thanks for your reply. The letting company have took a picture as well and are asking their supplier what they think, i will obviously get my own quote if it can be repaired. Do you have any idea what this might costs, its a very cheap and basic front door with no Glass panels. Many...
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    Crack In UPVC Front Door

    Hi Guys. Can anyone suggest a way to repair this to a good standard. Im in a private rented house. As far as i know contents insurance wont cover this. Is there an easy way to repair it. Many thanks. It was not me who did the damage but im told i am liable for it.
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    Candle Wax On Linoleum & Damage To Stair Carpet - Moving Out Rented House

    Thanks for your reply. I have had my premiums rise in the past but it was not by that much. Its worth it to get a payout on the accident. I have decided to make a claim on the insurance. Once i have left the property its too late. If the landlord sees it which i think he will (its quite...
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    Candle Wax On Linoleum & Damage To Stair Carpet - Moving Out Rented House

    I just got round to trying the hot iron method and it did not work. So goodness knows if im going to have to replace the vinyl flooring, he has not seen it but im sure he will when i move out and he will take the cost off of my deposit. If i fix it now i can do it through my insurance.
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    Lawn In Bad Shape - Moving Out Rented House - How Can I Fix?

    After i move out which is the 10th November. So no doubt i will have to wait for it if there is any disputes like the grass for example. I sent him pictures by email and he said he could see there was an improvement but he is still expecting me to treat for the weeds. So i have asked him what...
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    Lawn In Bad Shape - Moving Out Rented House - How Can I Fix?

    Many thanks for your help. Yes thats the one i bought i will check the packaging and see what it says. thanks again matey. :)
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    Candle Wax On Linoleum & Damage To Stair Carpet - Moving Out Rented House

    Thanks for your reply. Yes i would not mind paying for it to be patched only on that one step, i have emailed him to ask if thats acceptable or not. Yes he is a complete tit and i would love someone to shoot him ha ha. :)
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