Can I extend my kitchen into my garage?
Building
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2019 views
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7 answers
My garage is part of the house and has one of the bedrooms above it. It is next to my kitchen and I am considering getting rid of the wall and extending the kitchen into the garage at some point in the future. I wanted to check if there are …
support and cap remainder of chimney
Roofing
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2014 views
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I have removed internal chimney breast and fitted support for remainder of chimney on party wall do I need to fit a blank on stack to prevent water getting in
Cost to replace lead box gutter?
Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
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1998 views
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17 answers
How much will it cost to repair or replace rear lead box gutter?
Suspended Timber Floors
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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1997 views
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12 answers
Can anyone help with some advice - My contractor has installed my suspended timber floors and the work looks a nightmare - using cut pieces of ply boards and tongue and groove floor boards and packers as a base on top of concrete floor slab with an 8mm adjustable decking …
Cracking mortar
Tiling
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1981 views
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11 answers
I tiled my bathroom 3 years ago. The mortar cracked soon after I applied it. Since it’s been 3 years, I’m worried about moisture getting through to the wall. Will I have to retile or can I just apply more mortar?
Where can i buy a good quality bathtub?
Bathroom Fitting
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1979 views
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9 answers
Where can i buy a good quality bathtub?
Painting in poor light
Painting & Decorating
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1975 views
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4 answers
I want to paint my skirting and lower doors, where lighting is not so good. What is the best light to use to enable me to see better? I do have good glasses but am 73 so need extra lighting.
Tiling a rooftop patio
Tiling
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1966 views
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4 answers
Good day. I have a rooftop patio off of my kitchen on my third floor apartment. I recently removed the old decking to find the roof (normal flat, black, felt? roofing) is in fine shape--thankfully. Now, I'd like to install exterior ceramic/porcelain tiles. Can I put adhesive right on the …
Does laying flooring include caulking the skirting?
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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1960 views
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I've had new engineered wood flooring installed, and new skirtings put in. Some finishing details have been left undone so I want to know what is their job and what is mine? Should the flooring guys have caulked the skirting? Should they have punched the nails? Should the plasterer do …
Are solar panels cost effective in the south of England?
Electrical
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1957 views
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How long does it typically take to get your money back. What advise do you have with regard to making it worthwhile?