How to join ascending dado on the internal corners?
Carpentry & Joinery
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I want to put a dado rail up my staircase. The staircase turns as it goes up. There are three walls as you ascend. One on the left, one in front of you and one after you turn right to get to the top. How do I join ascending dado …
Which hinges to use
Carpentry & Joinery
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Hello, I'm using MDF to hang two doors that will screen a washing machine and boiler. Would you kindly let me know which hinges would be best if both doors need to open 180 degrees from closed position, please? At closed position, the doors are at a 90 degree angle …
replacing fuseboard
Electrical
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I have just been told by an electrician that it will cost in the region of 800.00 to replace my old fuse board with a modern one. Everything I read tells me that this is too much. I live in London.
Glossing Woodwork Quote
Painting & Decorating
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How much to sand down and regloss all woodwork in 3 bed house including bannister and doors. 2x12x12,8×6,living room is 15x22,and kitchen ceiling.
Best method to paint a patio?
Painting & Decorating
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I would like to paint my concrete patio slabs, I have power washed and re pointed so would like advice on best method and products, many thanks ????
Do you need permission to take out a chimney breast in a terraced property?
Building
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Does my house need rewiring?
Electrical
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6 answers
I have lived in the same house for many years and have become concerned that it may need rewiring. What are the tell-tale signs that the house should be rewired?
Damp/dark looking discoloration on bathroom floor tiles
Tiling
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I have noticed patchy dark/damp looking discoloration on bathroom floor tiles directly outside shower cubicle. The tiles aren’t new but recently had a new shower cubicle installed. The marks aren’t on the top of the shower, look like coming from the underneath of that makes sense. I suspect this is …
Pipes under a driveway
Driveways
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We recently had a new driveway installed and the company destroyed our waste pipe accidentally causing thousands of pounds of damage. They are refusing all responsibility, saying that it was our responsibility to tell them we had clay pipes. Unfortunately, we didn't know we had clay pipes, but I think, …
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.