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  • Do I have old electrical wiring?

    The electrical wires in my fuseboard are red and black in colour, Is this old wiring? and do I need to have a rewire?

    Asked by Joy on 20th Apr 2020
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    How much to box in pipes?

    Hello, I recently purchased a 2 bedroom downstairs flat. The central heating system runs around the bottom of the floor all around the flat at just above skirting board level. The system works fine and recently had a new boiler but I think the copper pipes are ugly and i'm just wondering if i can get a carpenter/joiner to box them in? How much should i expect it to cost? I need about 15-20 metres in total, boxed in and painted. Thanks

    Asked by Julie on 28th Mar 2020
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    Can I fit a lock to a hollow door?

    Hello all I have a hollow bedroom door currently, which I would like to add a lock to. Is this possible to install, or would I need to replace the door for this? Is there any adjustments I could make to a hollow door to enable a new lock to be fitted?

    Asked by Sarath on 1st Mar 2019
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    When should I prune my large Birch tree?

    Hello I have a silver birch tree in my garden, adjacent to my house. It is getting quite tall and is getting very close to the gutter. I would like to get it trimmed down to a more reasonable size to reduce any risk of strong winds causing the tree to cause damage to my house. Is there a best suited time of the year to cut the top of the tree off? I am worried cutting it before or during winter may kill the tree, which I definitely don’t want. Any advice on this would be appreciated.

    Asked by minesh on 2nd Mar 2019
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    Price to fit new internal door handles

    I am thinking of changing all my inside door handles. I have 3 bathrooms each with locks and 10 ordinary handles. Please can you advise of approximate cost and i will provide new handles.

    Asked by Pam on 9th Sep 2020
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    Estimated Tiling Timescale

    How long will the whole process take for the following tile job: Tile 182.88cm x 243.84cm (6ft x 8ft) floor with 45x45cm Porcelain Tiles. Total floor area = 4.45934592 m2 (5sqm) Please can you give an estimate on all the steps and their duration, e.g. layout, grouting, drying etc.

    Asked by Amy on 5th May 2020
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    Using cooker socket for a different appliance

    I’ve just bought a portable induction hob from Ikea as a temporary replacement for my freestanding cooker, but am wondering if it is okay to plug this into the cooker socket with the red switch, or should I just plug it into a normal socket? Just want to check before I plug it in.

    Asked by Dee on 21st Feb 2022
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    What paint should be used on a Front Door?

    Hi all, I have a wooden door which is due to be installed in my porch soon. Does anyone have any advice for what type of paint I should be using on the outside to protect it from the weather over the long term. Is it something that would need treating or repainting annually, etc?

    Asked by Luke on 4th Mar 2019
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    fixing an electric shower that smells of burning when being used

    I have an electric shower but I am concerned as there was a burning smell coming from it the last time I used it. What might be the cause of this and how can it be fixed?

    Asked by Karen on 18th Aug 2020
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    Why won’t my outdoor light switch off?

    I have a light in my garden which features a motion sensor to activate it. However, recently, it will turn on and stay on the rest of the night inexplicably. Does this sound like a problem with the settings that can be tweaked or that something in the light has broken? Ideally I would like to be able to change the setup to make it turn off after a time like previously did.

    Asked by duncan on 1st Mar 2019
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