Can a timber floor be use to restrain a removed central chimney breast?
Building
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Laminate over ceramic tiles - damp proof
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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Hi all, We are converting a veranda to a home office. The existing floor is ceramic tiles (in very good condition), and we will place laminate wood flooring over it. We will also place a 5mm underlayment for cushioning and thermal insulation. A point of debate is whether damp proof …
Will wallpaper stick over caulk?
Painting & Decorating
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I have applied graphite insulating lining paper to one of my rooms. I filled in gaps between seams, corners, and edges with decorator's caulk. I now need to put up normal lining paper over it before painting. My question is whether wallpaper will stick OK over the bits which have …
Cold water in bathroom only trickling through
Plumbing
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I live in a flat so the water pressure is very low. The mixer tap in the bathroom is one for a low pressure system and the hot runs ok but the cold doesn’t. It’s a new tap that’s been fitted and isn’t an air trap. I’m assuming it will …
New Putty Over Old
Windows & Doors
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Can I apply new putty over old putty that is rock hard and has been overpainted without stripping out the old putty on Bay Window Mullions??
Patio edges far away from the wall
Driveways
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My builders did the paving stones patio, edges fixed in the mortar. However, they didn't put the edging aligned with the house but 10-20cm away from the wall (different distance in different places). I'm worried that in case of rain it's going to fill with water. It seems to me …
Cost of Removing a deep rooted shrub?
Gardening & Landscaping
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How much should I expect to pay to remove a deep rooted shrub from the garden?
Removal of fence
Fencing
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We have a fence badly disintegrated under Ivy that we would like removing. It is approx 15 meters long. Waste needs removing too. An approximate cost for removal please. Thanks.
Most effective house insulation?
Handywork
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What types of insulation are the most cost effective for my detached house? Cavity / roof / replacing windows doors etc..
Cost of removing a tree stump?
Gardening & Landscaping
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Hi all - What is the going rate for removal of a tree stump? Thank you!