support and cap remainder of chimney
Roofing
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4 answers
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
Best paint for interior doors?
Painting & Decorating
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1997 views
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9 answers
Hi there Wondering if anyone can recommend best type and brand of paint for interior doors? The current doors are modern wooden fire doors - flat no panelling. Would you recommend sanding this first? Thanks
Suspended Timber Floors
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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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 …
Painting in poor light
Painting & Decorating
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1971 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.
Cracking mortar
Tiling
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12 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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1967 views
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9 answers
Where can i buy a good quality bathtub?
Tiling a rooftop patio
Tiling
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1965 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 …
Cost to replace lead box gutter?
Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
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17 answers
How much will it cost to repair or replace rear lead box gutter?
Taping ceiling angles
Plastering & Rendering
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1937 views
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8 answers
When your floating internal block work with sand and cement should you scrim ceiling angles and skim ceiling prior to floating walls??
Are solar panels cost effective in the south of England?
Electrical
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1935 views
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3 answers
How long does it typically take to get your money back. What advise do you have with regard to making it worthwhile?