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My parents need an old asbestos garage, with concrete floor, demolished and a brick replacement built on the same footprint. Do they need plans and panning permission for this?...
My elderly parents have a concrete step which needs repairing due to cracks and debris. It also need a step made bigger slightly as it’s currently not deep enough for them to use without help. I have...
I am needing to budget for a new replacement for my MIRA 415 shower. Can anyone suggest a good one which is less than £400 and the pipes are the same distance. I would be very grateful...
I live in an old house and want to cover some of the internal wood windowsills in upvc. Can anyone recommend what materials I need to look for and a how to video? Thanks
I bought some left over engineered wood click flooring which will be enough to fit in my small downstairs hallway. Is it easy enough to fit? Do I need to use glue or dpm underlay or both? The flooring...
Hi. I bought a 3 yr old car from Jennings 8days ago. I didn't realise they hadn't given me the MOT print out. I've emailed and telephoned but haven't received any update yet. After checking online I...
I have damp problems on the outside wall of my bedroom each winter and this year have decided to sort it out. What would you recommend? Would I need one/two air bricks putting in? I'm not sure what...
Is it true that if a van is scrapped the tax refund will be sent automatically to the registered keeper? I am asking on behalf of my elderly Dad as he is worried the scrap facility he sold the van to,...
I had a slight water leak sometime ago. The leak was sorted back then but I've only just got round to sorting out the plaster damage to the kitchen ceiling. I've removed the loose plaster, which is A5...
My Dad got Remington F3800 in May for his Birthday and has lost the charger including cable. So basically all he has is the shaver itself. Do any if you have any idea where I can get a spare? I've...
The noisy neighbours have got a real builder to remove the remainder of their chimney breasts etc, courtesy of my email to building regs. However now all the rubble is blocking the road and pavement...
I'm pretty sure my neighbour is removing the chimney breast from both flours of their house. Judging by the time if night and noise I'd guess they're doing a DIY job. I'm not convinced they will...
I've taken off all loose paint, had some repointing and bricks replaced. I need to prepare the surface before I paint. Someone suggested a pva solution. My questions are 1) Is the pva solution a good...
I got in my car last night and there was a beep. I noticed that there was an orange light showing on the dashboard. Does this mean I need to get a garage to do 'engine diagnostics'? Just to add, the...
Hi I probably sound really stupid but I don't know anyone who can help me. The door handle on my main overn door cam away last week and has made the oven door come apart from its fixings. The fixings...
I am getting a bathroom fitted next week and need to buy a shower. Because the wall the shower is going on is lats and not brick the plumber recommends MIRA EXCEL or MIRA 415, as they are surface...
Hi. I've now sorted out the damp proofing and full re-wire and have come across another obstacle. The house I bought has a back boiler. How much do you think it would be to have the back boiler taken...
I need help. I'm buying my first home and it needs damp proofing, a combi condensing boiler, the roof checking, a back boiler removing and probably a total re-wire, as it is approx 100 years old. I...