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extractor fan in bathroom downstairs with no window
Bathroom Fitting  •  1031 views  •  4 answers

Can anyone tell me the best extractor fan to buy for a downstairs bathroom with no window. The bathroom is off the kitchen / dining area. The fan at present is leaving dirty water marks down the wall as its only extracting into a kitchen cupboard. Would we be better …

Does mains need to be turned off when disconnecting washing machine?
Plumbing  •  1029 views  •  3 answers

Hi, does the mains water supply need to be turned off when disconnecting a washing machine with one cold water inlet pipe or is switching the cold water inlet supply valve off enough. I cannot find my mains water tap, it's not under the sink and boiler has 3 taps …

Turning off tap using screw under sink?
Plumbing  •  1028 views  •  6 answers

Hi there, im just wondering is it OK to turn the hot water kitchen tap off by the shut off screw/valve under the sink for a couple of days ?

Cost of plastering in Milton Keynes
Plastering & Rendering  •  1027 views  •  3 answers

I just wondered what price to expect for plastering a staircase/ hall/ landing in Milton Keynes area would be please?

Prep for painting wood work?
Painting & Decorating  •  1026 views  •  7 answers

I have previously painted satinwood doors and frames, what preparation is required to over paint with eggshell, if any ? Thank you.

Cost of retro-fitting electric garage door?
Building  •  1022 views  •  1 answer

Currently garage door is an "up and over". Could you give me an approx cost for fitting an electric door with a "clicker"?

Outside toilet
Plumbing  •  1018 views  •  4 answers

Hi I have an outside toilet which it part of my outside sheds. Quite a few years ago the toilet did used to work but now it just doesn’t get any water supply and I don’t know why.

Electrican let me down,do I still have to pay call out fee?
Electrical  •  1013 views  •  6 answers

This morning I booked a electrican to fix a ceiling light for me.I booked him for 4pm,I booked this time because I had to leave home at 6pm so I thought Id have plenty of time. They didnt arrive at 4pm but at 5pm they rang me to say they …

Tightness test for boiler?
Heating & Gas  •  1012 views  •  1 answer

On my last boiler service it said they did a gas tightness test on the appliance. It passed which is great. My question is does this mean there are no leaks at all in my house? I only have a boiler, no other gas appliances.

Price to plaster over old artex?
Plastering & Rendering  •  1009 views  •  4 answers

How much does it cost to plaster over old artex per sq meter

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