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  1. freddiemercurystwin

    Fixing door closer to uPVC door

    If the frame was reinforced it'd be OK, otherwise yes through bolts are probably the way to go, perhaps with white plastic bolt caps on the outside? Assuming there's actually enough space to get bolts through ....
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    Drawing plan app FREE

    Draw it by hand.
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    Home hydrotherapy for dog - what wood to use ?

    @LaurenFan5 what did you use for your tank? any pics?
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    Soak away very slow

    Because if you don't use a public sewer for any surface or rainwater then you can get money off your water bill.
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    Drain cover handles

    Someone has screwed through the cap which is why you broke it, anyway you need to stick a screwdriver in the slot and the handle should come out. Then you'll be probably be asking how to lift it out because it's jammed.
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    Good quality security T25 torque needed

    Yes Wera is a pretty good make.
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    Shower room basin possibilities

    I would fit a pedestol basin, that avoids the inevitable damp cabinet issues. As above post a sketch of the plan of the room with dimensions.
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    Is this normal for bungalows with stud walls?

    It can happen in any building with stud walls.
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    How to get cupboard door to close?

    Yes probably the weight distorting thing, probably a slim spacer under one corner or similar would get things back to square, try grabbing the carcass with two hands and try and twist it slightly in various ways to see if the door closes to try and work out where you need to fit a spacer.
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    Which fixing/screw do I need to secure door frame to lintel?

    You could drill/screw into that beast to your hearts content and never compromise it
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    Replacing lead lined Tudor style windows

    @rreanor how about a please and a thank you. :rolleyes:
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    Birdmouth in middle of rafter

    BCO's will (not always) expect a U Value calc to prove whatever spec has been mooted is being installed is up to standards, its not their job to do your donkey work.
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    Drainage issue. Unknown drain.

    Is that not an outlet pipe in the bottom of the first pic?
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    Replacing old UPVC window with a smaller one... how to fill gap?

    £1000 sounds extreme, have you tried a few other suppliers? You would use frame extenders to fill the gap, normally available from the same place you buy the window so as to ensure compatibility.
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    Tricky conservation area situation: replacing windows, help!

    As for the windows you'll likely have to suck it up and do what he wants, unless you want to go through an appeal, precedents don't really exist in planning any more. The Head Of Planning at your Local Authority can overrule the CO but you're unlikely to be able to communicate directly with...
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    Is there an accepted method to replace a fence panel that's not the standard size?

    You buy a standard panel, remove the end vertical battens from each side, trim the laps down as necessary and then reattach the end battens. Standard heights are 3ft, are you sure yours isnt 3ft? Wickes are quite reasonable for delivery charges, £4 I think.
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    Hinges

    @crank39
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    Track saw improvisation

    I have the Lidl one, invariably it's slightly too short to be used, only used it a couple of times maybe and as mentioned above it's a bit fickle to use, usually a couple of attempts need to be made to clamp it up tight as it tends to wander a tiny bit in doing so.
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    Additional lock for aluminium sliding door

    @crank39 @ronniecabers
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