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  • How long to repair and paint a fence?

    How many hours should I allow for repairing and painting a garden fence? It's not a big garden. What seems reasonable?

    Asked by Christian on 10th Sep 2022
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    Handyman call out charges

    Do handyman services usually incur a call out fee if something needs doing quickly?

    Asked by lauren on 8th Sep 2022
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    Dismantle furniture

    How long would it take to dismantle a double steel bed and a double wardrobe

    Asked by Gerri on 31st Jan 2024
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    advice on finding out if living in a listed building

    How can I find out if I am living in a listed building? Should I contact my local council or is there another authority I need to get in touch with?

    Asked by Carol on 21st Aug 2020
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    Hot tub installation requirements?

    Hi guys, I’m looking at buying a hot tub for the back garden for summer but what is involved with this job? Will I need an outdoor socket installed? Do I need a platform to put it on or can it go straight onto the patio?

    Asked by Karen on 20th May 2020
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    fitting baskets in kitchen cupboards

    I bought a kitchen from Wickes, I am having trouble decipher how to install all the pull out baskets. Any suggestions.

    Asked by Elisa on 19th Jun 2020
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    What is the best way to hang pictures without damaging the plaster?

    Heyy, putting up pics in a rental and I’ve accidentally chipped the plaster while hammering a nail in the wall and don’t want to cause anymore damage. Can someone inform me of the best way to hang pictures without damaging walls?

    Asked by Jenny on 10th Apr 2020
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    We are trying to put a curtain rail up try to drill in fall but the screws only go half way and not threw wall

    Curtain rail won't go in wall tryed puting wood up but still can't drill in wall they pop out

    Asked by Suzanne on 25th Mar 2021
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    Installing a flat pack wardrobe

    How complex is it to arrange and install a packaged fitted wardrobe? As an average DIY’er, how long might it take me to complete this work?

    Asked by Kamil on 6th Aug 2021
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    Checking handyman competency

    As most handymen or general maintenance people aren't always qualified in a profession, what's the best way to be sure they're competent to carry out small tiling and woodwork jobs?

    Asked by Lou on 7th Oct 2022
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