Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Understanding Roofers' quotations

Apologies if this posting is inappropriate, but I would really appreciate any advice, as this job is well beyond a limi...

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posted by Paul.A.Bowden

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Mini explosions and rattling pipes

I have a sealed central heating system with a water mains fed wall mounted boiler in the garage with pressure relief va...

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posted by hurstfamily11

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More Berkshire planning grief; Really serious this time! Standing Room Only~

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posted by barclayhomes

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Fitting replacement kitchen mixer tap

I'm about to fit one of these and I note that the *tails* on the existing unit have been solder-jointed in place. I...

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posted by seldom

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Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ

Hi all, The Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ has been updated. The current version is 5.4, dated March 26, 2006 and can b...

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posted by info

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Parquet Floor

Our oak parquet floor in hall is worn in places and many gaps due an earlier flood (20 years ago) I sanded it down and...

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posted by cojack3

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Cooker Hoods

Hi A little advice from someone please. I have just installed a Neff Cooker Hood that has a square'ish outlet that...

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posted by a.p.mews

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Electra 37663v Tumble Dryer

Hi all, I have the above dryer and recently the drum has stopped turning on it. It makes all the right noises so I'...

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posted by sadoldget

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Roof Structure. Raised Ceiling Joist

Hi Everyone, I am re-roofing my home in Ireland. I'm a DIYer, not a pro! My span is 20ft, Wall plates are anchor bo...

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posted by skibs

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Shower fault

Hi, I have a Gainsborough 200x shower that has decided to mess me about. To get hot water out of it I have to turn the...

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posted by wellerjam

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Change of room use

Hi about to buy a house with a large en suite, as the house has a bathroom and another toilet I was thinking of changin...

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posted by aocc47

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Crack free ceilings

Hi, has anyone got any tips or experience how to get Polycell Crack-free-ceilings (et al) to go on smoothly? I've t...

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posted by len

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magnetic cupboard catch lined up

Hi, am putting some new magnetic catches on to all my kitchen cupboard doors. ( the original spring type self-closing h...

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posted by blue.star77

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FAQ: Want to ask a DIY question? Here's how. (V.16)

X-No-Archive [Weekly posting - Archived once a month] This is an introduction to the UK.D-I-Y newsgroup for new and exp...

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posted by phil_a

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Re-varnishing a Ceiling?

I have a varnished pine ceiling, approx 20 years old, which I would like to clean before applying another coat, it is a...

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posted by mack22799450

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