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Using a putty knife on drywall
Is it okay to use a putty knife to scrape away material on a drywall?
Can you caulk between sliding boards?
Is it okay to caulk between siding boards? If so, what is involved in this process and can I do this by myself or will I need to hire a professional?
Mould growth on exterior walls
There’s mould growing on paint on the exterior of my house. What can I do about this? How can I fix it? How long might it take to sort it out? And what products/treatments do you recommend not only to remove the current mould but to prevent fuutre mould growing? Thanks.
Fading gloss paint
There’s been a loss of gloss from painted surfaces in my home. How can this be fixed? Will it need a new gloss treatment that is better than the latter? What other products might I need to use?
Do bathrooms need to have water resistant paint?
Hello. There are tiles along the bathtub/shower area but then the rest of the walls are just painted so I’d like to ask do I need to use waterproof paint in a bathroom?
What wallpaper can I use in a bathroom?
What sort of wallpaper is suitable for a bathroom?
What can I do with blistered paint?
What can be done about blisters on paint in a living room? Does it depend on the type of paint, wall surface material, or/and extent of the blisters? Would it cost much to have a professional fix this?
DIY MDF skirting
I have just bought some mdf skirting primed, do I need to under coat and how many coats of top coat please?
Hamptons decorating style
What is Hamptons decorating style?
Can you paint eggshell straight over gloss?
I’ve started prepping the doors but not sure if I’ve done enough. Will eggshell stick to gloss or does it need primer or sanding first?
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