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  • Powering our home office

    When we moved into our terraced house, there was a small play house and a shed in the backyard both of which were powered via a non-buried armoured cable that ran to a standard outdoor outlet at the back of the house. We had both removed, and had the wire disconnected as it was clearly not properly installed and wires at the box were exposed to the elements. We then had an insulated summer house built thinking powering it wouldn't be an issue (it's our first house, forgive our ignorance!) We've had an electrician in but he's said it requires us to have the cable running from the fusebox. Understandable. Problem is, that the fusebox is at the very front of our house, and while the first two thirds of the house is floorboards and somewhat accessible, according to our neighbours (we haven't ripped up the floors yet to check) the rear of our house is solid concrete. Do we have any options?

    Asked by Amanda on 13th Feb 2024
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    Subsidence causes

    Can subsidence be caused by a failing or damaged drain. How can I tell if it is a drain that is at fault or something else. Also, if it is due to the drainage, how is the property made stable.

    Asked by Janet on 1st Jul 2024
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    The causes of brick deterioration

    What are the primary causes of brick deterioration? I would like to deal with this issue and find a solution to stop them wearing down over time to hold off the need to replace bricks.

    Asked by Pete on 3rd Feb 2021
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    Extractor fan out through the eaves

    We have a bathroom extractor fan venting into our insulated loft space. We want to get it sorted and we were told by a tradesperson they could run the extractor fan out through the eaves. I've read online that going through the eaves is a bad for mould as the moisture can condense there. Is this a good idea or should I ask to go through the soffit? Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Ben on 28th Oct 2024
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    Natural stone cleaning

    How do l clean exterior natural stone, it is very dirty and slightly green in places

    Asked by Janette on 1st Mar 2021
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    Tree roots stuck in drain pipe

    How do you remove tree roots from a drain pipe? Can I do this by myself or is it too risky/difficult? Will I need to add some kind of treatment afterwards to make sure the issue won’t keep repeating?

    Asked by Christian on 23rd Apr 2021
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    What does an extractor fan rate mean?

    What does an extractor fan rate mean and how can I tell what applies for any given fan?

    Asked by Patrick on 10th May 2022
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    What are some popular modern wallpaper designs?

    What are some popular modern wallpaper designs to consider for creating a warm and relaxing living room environment?

    Asked by Harry on 13th May 2022
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    Is coving messy, particularly for a DIYer?

    Would it generally be a messy process to have coving installed? Is it best to have a professional do so?

    Asked by June on 1st Jun 2022
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    Best brand for travertine tiles

    What is the best brand to buy travertine tiles from?

    Asked by Carherine on 7th Jul 2022
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