Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Lifting individual blocks from block paving

A relative of mine has had her Ford Ka parked on my drive (block paved) for two months. She has just removed it but I w...

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posted by Uno-Hoo

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Installing condensing boiler

We are having our existing LPG boiler replaced with an oil burner. Ideally I'd like a condensing boiler however the...

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posted by jardov

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I am concerned about the rain water from his garage

My neighbour has just had a large brick garage built within 2 meters of our house (6 meters from his house) - They have...

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Halogen Spots 12v vs Mains?

I'm having some (12 or so) new halogen spot/down lights fitted and I'm trying to choose between 12 volt or Main...

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Old house wiring earth

In a couple of days time the street my mother lives in is having its water supply replaced. I'm thinking she is goi...

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posted by Periproct

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Which is the best place to put a TRV on a radiator

I am upgrading my radiators which have been in the house since the 70's. My question is the TRV spec states it can...

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posted by jmgood40

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Washing machine fault codes

Any chance anybody here might have the fault codes for an ariston margerhita washing machine? I have had a quick google...

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posted by Periproct

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Periproct

Door height

Anyway know if it is permitted to have an internal door in a house with a height of 6 feet (1.8 metres)? A friend wants...

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posted by Giles

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Boiler problem

Hi, I have a Worcester Bosch Highflow 400, its been installed maybe 10 years. Had quite a few problems with it over the...

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posted by RoyandMarge

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Mantle

Fireplace Mantle SWMBO decided that the fireplace was not period and should be changed. Purchased a solid/pine mantle i...

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posted by cojack6ATbtinternetDOTcom

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loft insulation

is this nailed, tacked or stapled down? sorry about the briefest of question

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posted by junk

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Speedfit plastic pipe and brass compression fittings Which Insert to use?

I've been rejigging the central heating, with a new rad fitted in one cold spot in the house. I've been using t...

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posted by johndigits

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Cutting bricks......

Is there an easy way of breaking a common brick in half with just bog standard tools or do I need some complicated cutti...

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posted by Dinlowe

8 comments posted 18yrs posted by Dinlowe

Wood Metal Detector

Hi All, I have lost my instructions for my "The Tracker" device. Anyone any idea whether I can download them anywhere? A...

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posted by bill

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Fire Door to give away.

Fire retaining door to give away, in good condition, standard size, 30" x 78" in plain untreated wood finish, complete...

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posted by spamisanonoyouknow

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