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How can I monitor my mains water use?
I'm in a debate with my water company about usage. Are there any methods to verify that the reading on my water meter outside my house is increasing at the proper rate?
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What records should I make of underground infrastructure, before covering it up?
We're putting utility services (water, electrical, sewer, telco) in trenches to and on my land.
Before we bury everything, what records should I make? Maybe I should take some photographs or draw ...
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What are my options for hiding/removing service panels from the outside of a house?
I'm trying to improve my curb appeal and I have several utility panels on the side of my house in full view, including cables running up and down the outside wall. Those were installed before I ...
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Who is responsible to relocate cable TV line?
I had my yard marked for utilities before digging for new landscaping(trees, etc). Unfortunately, the cable TV line runs diagonal across my entire back yard. I was planning on putting a 3" diameter ...
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What extra conduit should I include in a utility trench?
I'm putting in a trench with electricity + water + phone from the street to a future house site. The trench will be around 150' long. The electricity and phone will each be in their own conduit, ...
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What can I use to tunnel under a walkway or driveway?
I have seen Walkway Tunnel Kits being sold in the US, unfortunately I can't find a similar product in the UK. Are there alternative products or methods, that can be used when a product like this is ...
