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  • How can I test if my toilet is leaking?

    How can I go about testing whether my toilet is leaking? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

    Asked by Lou on 6th May 2022
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    Shower trap issue

    Hi, we recently moved into our current house. The bathroom has now an awful sewer smell. On inspection we found it to be coming from the shower drain (walk in shower - tiled floor). I lifted the grill and saw no water seal - no sitting pool of water - and it looks like the shower trap has been removed. Water flows directly down and so it looks like the smell is coming directly from the sewer. My newborn sleeps close by and so my wife is very worried now! However, I have no idea how to get this fixed/replaced as I can't find the brand name on any of the bathroom fixtures. Any help/advice hugely appreciated....

    Asked by George on 25th Mar 2021
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    Home security and insurance after burglaries

    I've been burgled twice in two years. How likely is it I'm a target? And are there any security measures I can take that will bring down my home insurance again?

    Asked by Sarath on 14th Jun 2023
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    Bathroom renovation costs?

    Hi all, I've just bought my first house and the bathroom is in great need of renovations. Theoretically, it's an old bathroom that needs a basic renovation. Basic taps, shower/bath, basin+pedastal etc everything in same place. No Plastering needed, no paint needed lino floor, pvc plastic 4 sheets needed. No fancy stuff or extras. My cheapest quote was £7,500 i got from bathroom businesses and it's over budget for me. I'm thinking about doing part of it myself, or contacting a sole trader. Could anyone give me a rough idea of how much that would cost? It's a small bathroom that literally only just about fits that stuff, very narrow. Thanks in advance

    Asked by Lauren on 20th Aug 2024
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    Conversion of 13 amp socket to switch and mains extension to new socket for dishwasher.

    Hi My new dishwasher cable is to short. So I wish to convert the socket into a 13amp switch and connect mains cable from switch to new socket nearer to dishwasher. The dishwasher has a 13 amp plug attached. Is this OK to carry out.

    Asked by Kevin on 4th Jan 2022
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    Mould on small bedroom wall

    Why would mould develop on the bottom of a bedroom wall? It’s on the wallpaper above the skirting board.

    Asked by Paula on 12th Feb 2021
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    Where to start when wallpapering a ceiling

    Where do you start when wallpapering a ceiling? And how do you decide which way the paper should run?

    Asked by Sharon on 10th Feb 2023
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    Opening up a bricked up fireplace?

    Hi, I was wondering about the logistics of opening up a bricked up fireplace. This will purely be decorative so the chimney won't need to be opened, just the fireplace itself so that an antique surround can be inserted. - I was wondering if this is likely to need any sort of planning approval? - How long it would usually take to open up a fireplace? - Rough ballpark of how much it should cost? Many thanks

    Asked by Jack on 14th Nov 2023
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    Decorative edge between paving and raised beds

    I am having some paving laid for a pergola. The paving on one side has a raised flower bed - the back is a garage wall and other side is grass. The builder suggests leaving a gap between the paving and the raised bed and walk around 6 inches and to fill with decorative stone - is this better than butting up against everything like the rest of the paving around the house?

    Asked by Sandra on 22nd Apr 2025
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    Best product is for cleaning a mantelpiece?

    Just wondering what the best product is for cleaning a mantelpiece?

    Asked by khalid on 14th Jan 2022
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