Cost of decorating?
Painting & Decorating
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Hi we are looking to have the below done to our 3 bed semi in the midlands. Would anyone be able to give me a rough cost of how much you would charge before I start getting quotes: Lounge - prepare walls, hang lining paper and paint. Paint newly plastered …
toilet position change
Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
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Me and my partner are looking to buy a house and renovate this over time. We are trying to keep our deposit as big as possible, so we do not want to renovate everything all at once but save for improvements while we live in the new house. The only …
Advice On Slow Drip From Bathroom Ceiling?
Plumbing
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Hi. I have a strange slow leak coming through my bathroom ceiling. It is a quite syrupy, brown liquid (looks like flat Coca Cola) and it slow drips down through the hole for the downlighter. It is slow in that it is only a couple of drips when it happens …
Does block paving driveway need border sand?
Driveways
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Does a block paving border on a tarmac driveway need sand infilling in the joints?
Stopcock cutting off
Plumbing
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7 answers
I’ve recently replaced my leaking stopcock, however, when I turn the water on to more than a trickle, it cuts off with a thud - do I need to adjust the gland nut or head gear joint, or is there another reason why this is happening? Thanks in anticipation, Jo
How to access drain in enclosed shower cabinet?
Bathroom Fitting
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Hi, I want to access the shower drain but husband says that’s not possible as the drain cover Has not been fitted from above and the whole built in shower tray would have to be lifted which would be major, involving tile removal and much more. Any advice. We have …
How to tell if concrete blocks are 3.6N or 7.3N
Brickwork & Repointing
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Hello everyone. I am building a two-storey extension on my house and have been able to get my hands on some concrete block for pennies. However, I don’t know if they are 3.6N or 7.3N. How can I find out?
No p-trap on basin?
Plumbing
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I have no p-trap on my wash basin and a continuous flow of air coming out... what is in that air besides the smell?
Can I use butt lifting hinges on gate?
Carpentry & Joinery
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1 answer
Hi all. can I use butt lifting hinges on a six foot gate.... the ground behind the gate lifts about 2 inches. thanks
Sanha press fittings?
Plumbing
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2 answers
Can you use speedfit or hep20 pipe into Sanha , geberit or similar press fittings