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Tradesman Has Left Job Half Done & Immoveable Materials Abandoned

Hi, Had a tradesman start what would be a job of 2 parts. He over ordered materials by over 300%, some of which has been returned (part is unreturnable, apparently), have no idea why not all. He had...

DTCwordfan

Heating System?

Oil fired into water-filled radiators. Just testing - upstairs radiators working well, downstairs cold - all radiators bled. the pipes in the boilerhouse are hot - what could be causing the hot water...

johnk

Best Strimmer

I'm thinking of buying a strimmer now my mower has packed up. I don't get much time to cut the grass and it tends to get long and stays wet forever. Anyone know which is a good make of strimmer?

maclarencat

Wiring A Switch

So I did something really stupid. We have just moved house and all the switches are different Some brass some white plastic some black some steel so I decided to make them all white plastic . All was...

minnie76

36 Month Tenant Agreement

Hi i signed a 36 month tenant rental agreement with a rental agency / landlord. This runs until April 2020. My circumstances have changed and i am able to get mortgage so i wish to handed in my...

long2019

Ear

i see some people with a gadget in their ear is it amusic thing what are they called

jubileejane

Dogs Inside House - Night And Day

I have a neighbour who has 4 small dogs. She works full time and the dogs seem to be in the house all day until she comes home. She now sometimes stays overnight with a friend and the dogs are left...

missesbell

Miele Induction Hob

Induction hob not getting hot ( pointless!) lights down the right side showing E, -, 1,3 from top to bottom. Model 490/491/493/494/497/498. Any ideas?...

patrickstar

Stripping By A Metal Garage Door

I wish to strip the paint on my metal garage door this weekend and I rather not use a sander or heat gun. What paint strippers are there on the market that people would recommend from using them?...

tamaris

Beanbag

What is the best way to empty and fill a bean bag with the tiny polystyrene balls ? I washed my outer coverings yesterday and now I have balls everywhere. Can't get rid of the little blighters they...

Hawaythelads

Catnip Lintels

I have to fit blinds/curtains into new build window bays. I know the builder has used catnip lintel, this being steel, what is the professional way, ie rawlplugs, and drilling with what drill it?

enfable

Wallpapering Over Textured Paint.

Hello all, I have a hall, stairs and landing which has previous been painted with textured paint and it looks awful. So I’d like to change it. Is it possible to paper over this and if so what paper...

jennyjoan

Grass Seed

I do think that that last batch of grass seed came from a garden centre it was probably the worst that didn't grass up. Anybody advise of good grass seed. thanks

Bazile

Logs - Lots Of

We've got a lot of logs as a result of felling a couple of trees in our garden . Are there any sites that we could sell them on for someone who maybe has a wood burning stove or something ?...

jennyjoan

Bald Patches

Bald patches in the front garden - I do think it is Maxie causing it as I put him out to pee. I have treated the garden with patches of new soil, neutorine (Amazon) and new grass seeds. Treated it all...

Tilly2

Gardener, Per Hour

How much would you expect to pay a gardener, per hour? I know that rates may vary around the country but just wondered what the average price per hour might be. Do any of you actually have a regular...

patsyann

Removing Ivy .

Our garden was overrun with Ivy .I have cleared masses of it but am left with roots in the ground that are already sprouting again . I want to kill the roots but gave been told that if I soak the...

CW1

How Much Should I Sell Metal Garden Spindles For ?

Hi, Have removed 54 grey metal spindles from balustrades on outside steps & am told they could be worth selling. They're about 93cm long, weigh over 820g each, have 2 what I can only describe as...

ToraToraTora

Thanks A B.......solar Panels....

I asked about this a few weeks ago and I'm glad to say your answers convinced me not to bother. So glad! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-49566130...

mizfiesta

Hole In Internal Wall

Hi all, I was hoping for some advice for a non handy person. I have a dual satellite cable coming in through my lounge wall through a hole (would have been better if I'd have been able to...