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Conservatory or orangery warmer?
Which is warmer on average, an orangery or a conservatory?
Car garage space
How much space should a car have within a garage? In other words, aside from the space needed to open the doors and get out, how much extra space should you have to ensure you can drive in and out comfortably?
Replacing solid bannisters with rope
I want to use rope instead of conventional bannisters on our stairs, to make it look characterful. But I'm not sure this would meet building regs. Does it matter?
How to stop smells coming through walls
We can smell our neighbours cooking through a shared party wall. Is there anything that can be done to reduce smells coming through the wall?
Installing new window and new lintel
I need to replace 2 lintels and instal new window and door under them. Do I need 2 seperate proffessionals for that?
Garage wall mould
I’ve got a garage in the garden and in the summer I decided to fix OSB3 to the internal wall and paint it with a wood primer which is water based to make the wall look tidy since the person who plastered it didn’t do a good job. Now that winter is here I’ve noticed mould growing on parts of the wall. What can I do to fix it apart from using mould removal spray, looking for a permanent solution.
Who is responsible for subcontractor work?
Our main contractor used a subcontractor for the electrical work and there's a problem with it. The main contractor is pointing at the sub. Who's actually responsible?
Removing 1 window and installing 2 in its place
HI, i am unsure of who can answer my question but here goes. We are looking at removing the 1 window in our bedroom and replacing it with 2 smaller windows to enable us to split the room giving each room its own window. Does anyone know whether this will require planning permission and what the approximate costs would be?
Permitted development extension
Can I build an extension within permitted development if the house has been extended in the past? The original extension has been there for around 30 years I think.
Are there triple garages?
Is there a such thing as a triple garage?
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