Circuit board updating / replacing?
Electrical
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My circuit board is about 10 years old. Does it need replacing? Been told by a electrician it needs updating is this true to bring it up to date with new regulations?
How long to leave plaster to dry?
Painting & Decorating
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11607 views
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14 answers
How long should I leave a freshly plastered bedroom before painting?
How to paint fresh plaster?
Plastering & Rendering
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11511 views
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15 answers
I have been told to do a "mist coat" before painting fresh plaster? What colour / type of paint should this be? Many thanks.
Use of easi fill
Plastering & Rendering
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13 answers
Can easi fill gypsum be used directly onto plasterboard instead of a proper skim coat? My builder has ‘dot and dabbed’ plasterboard onto my brick wall, and instead of skimming it, has used easi fill with the intention of sanding it down as a finished result before painting Will this …
Would you recommend underfloor heating in a bathroom?
Bathroom Fitting
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17 answers
We are planning our bathroom refurb and considering underfloor heating in the bathroom. Would you recommend? Interesting to hear your experience / any pros & cons. Thank you!
Rising damp since driveway was installed
Driveways
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11 answers
Hi, Last year we had a blockpave driveway installed and since then I've started to noticed external damp patches around our bay window. It's got particularly bad over the past few wet months. We've not had any obvious damp problems prior to the driveway I've gone back to the driveway …
Recommended Combi Boiler?
Heating & Gas
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11039 views
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19 answers
Which of the currently available combi boiler's would you recommend for price and reliability?
Hot water In WC
Plumbing
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11026 views
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19 answers
I have just had a bathroom fitted as well as a new boiler, both by separate tradesmen. I have now found that my WC is filling with hot water when the boiler is on, both tradesmen say they have done nothing to cause this. Do you have any advice on …
Painting on once papered walls
Painting & Decorating
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12 answers
Can I paint my walls once ive removed wallpaper
Why is my dimmer switch buzzing?
Electrical
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10576 views
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6 answers
Can someone tell me why my dimmer switch is buzzing? Does it need repair or replacement?