No cold water from bath mixer tap. Tap only turns once too.
Plumbing
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No cold water comes from bath mixer tap. Tap only turns once too but then locks up.
paint over black
Painting & Decorating
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3365 views
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i want to cover a wall painted black, best way to get it back to white please
Brick on a roof
Brickwork & Repointing
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6 answers
Is there any issue with laying brick on top of shingles
Quote for re-building brick wall?
Brickwork & Repointing
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9 answers
We're been quoted £1500 + VAT for for entirely rebuilding (with new bricks) our front wall (rather than just repair). Is that reasonable. I was a bit surprised! It's 5m long and 5 bricks high with 2 brick pillars. (we're in Poole). Any indication much appreciated!
Window seal coming away
Building
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Hi, in my conservatory, the black rubber seal between the frame and the glass is coming away internally. Why is this and is it fixable? I do have pictures but can’t see anywhere I can add them. Any help appreciated. Many thanks x
cost to drop kerb
Driveways
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Could you provide an indication of cost to extend our neighbours' dropped curb. 3 flats and just 1 side slope needed. We're in Poole, Dorset if that makes any difference.
Why is my floor dipping?
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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Since having double glazing 2 years ago I have gained various cracks around the bays both upstairs and downstairs at the front of the house. The floors also seem to be dipping by the windows which is concerning me, what can I do? The house is not subsiding, as my …
How to seal Artex for painting?
Plastering & Rendering
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Hi, need some advise and guidance. The builders who built my now ex council property didn’t seal the Artex ceilings so I come along with paint brush and Artex flakes off. What can I do to seal Artex as ceilings need a repaint.
Bumpy, stretch mark looking plaster
Plastering & Rendering
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15 answers
We had three bedrooms plastered. Noticed today the walls in one room are bumpy, don’t look straight, marks on them and odd hard bubbles! Why has this happened? Plaster or plasterer?
Durable shower for hard water areas
Bathroom Fitting
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I am looking for a very good quality and durable shower thats best for Hard water areas & large family. Had a Thermostatic bar one (mounted on bath for accessibility) that lasted just over a year; knob for temperatute loose and doesnt control the temperature anymore. Probably due to limescales …