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  • New Driveway Sloping Towards House

    Hello I've just had a new driveway put in my 1930's semi and in areas it slopes towards the house. We went with a reputable company and apart from the slope towards the house in places they've done a really good job. As it's 1930's its suspended timber floors so I don't want water flooding underneath it and giving us damp and root in the house. The gradient isn't massive, but it's enough to mean water runs the wrong way towards the house in places We are where we are, clearly lots of issues above. I guess what I need to know what are my options now to rectify this? Couple of suggestions below: 1. Get the company/someone else to angle grind the drive up and retro fit some drainage channels that take the water away (can this be done? how neat can it be done retrospectively)? 2. Fit some sort of thin tile/sloped tile on top of the edging and seal it all like mad so it creates a runaway channel towards the flower bed on the left of some photos TIA BH

    Asked by Ben on 3rd Mar 2025
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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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    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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    Changing oven plug socket to a hardwired one

    Hi there, I bought a Hob and Cooker package from Argos: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9343366?clickPR=plp:1:3 On the website, it stated that the cooker is hardwired. When I received this, it came with a standard plug, however the hob itself has a hardwire connection to it. My connection for this, is meant to be hardwired in - with a 6mm, 32amp connection for it. I am based in South London. My question is: 1) Can the hob (6400W) and the oven (2100-2500w) be connected to the same outlet? 2) Is there anyway to remove the plug from the oven and have this hard wired? 3) How much would this likely cost? Thank you

    Asked by Vince on 15th May 2024
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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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    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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    Laminate floor beading

    Hi I need someone to fix beading around my laminate floor. How much will it cost for a lounge room approximately 5m x 3m. Thanks

    Asked by Ramya on 13th Apr 2020
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    Limestone tiles suitable for a kitchen?

    Are limestone tiles suitable for use in a kitchen? If not, what tiles would be best?

    Asked by Cheryl on 17th Dec 2020
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    Build wardrobes

    How much would it be to build wardrobe 210cmx270 x 270 cm

    Asked by Catherine on 22nd Nov 2024
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