New garage
Building
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My neighbor is currently doing this, they have removed the old brick garage and have started to erect a wooden garage which is slightly wider and taller. I'm I able to do this as well ? Do I need planning permission before I do this ?
Extending over a garage (already part extended)
Building
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I’m looking at buying a detached house with a 3m wide garage attached to the side. I have posted a separate question about the same house re the loft. The garage has been built on at some point in the past to creat a first floor bedroom and en-suite. The …
Exterior paint ok for bathroom?
Painting & Decorating
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26 answers
Can I use exterior paint in the bathroom?
Slate in my garden?
Gardening & Landscaping
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8 answers
Hi, I found some really, thick, large pieces of slate in my garden! Any ideas what these where for?
How much should this work cost for Damp work?
Plastering & Rendering
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5 answers
I have got a quotation from a Damp Specialist. It is given below: Injecting a damp course 4 meters off both sides of the affected corner: This process will include drilling holes into the wall and injecting a damp-proofing solution to create a barrier against moisture. It will be done …
Papering over orange walls?
Painting & Decorating
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I have papered over orange wall with a thick white paper with silvery swirls on it.i noted the first piece i hung the orange is coming through a bit. When the paste dries will the slight orange hue go away and be white again? I darent continue until i know. …
Cause of black specks in cold water from kitchen mixer tap?
Plumbing
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1 answer
I've started to see black specks coming out of the cold water mixer tap in the kitchen, this happened yesterday afternoon. I've run the hot water from the mixer tap and there are no black specks, they only appear when the cold water is run. I've also checked other taps …
replacing a radiator
Heating & Gas
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5 answers
REPLACING A RADIATOR 500MM FOR A 500MM RADIATOR STRAIGHT SWAP BEEN QUOTED 1 DAY WORK RANGING FROM 300-450 SEEMS EXCESSIVE TO ME
Ceiling repair required?
Plastering & Rendering
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5 answers
I need to repair a ceiling which has been damaged by a leak in the roof. The leak has been fixed and the ceiling is dry. The ceiling is latte and plaster and the repair will cover an area 4 foot by 8 foot. What is my best way forward?
How to stop a rug curling in corners?
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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The rug in the lounge is curling on several sides. I've tried putting heavy things on it but that doesn't seem to help. What's the best way to solve this? Help!