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advice on painting the outside of a semi-detached house alone
If I want to paint the outside of my house, is a ladder enough safety? Should I get a harness and if so, how much might this cost me and where can I buy one? When would scaffolding be necessary? I live in an ordinary sized semi-detached home.
Eclectic minimal vs regular minimalism
What's the difference between eclectic minimalism and general minimalism?
painting and decorating a room
I have a room which I need to repaint, can I apply a primer without sanding the walls and ceiling
Door stripping service
I'm a asking for a quotation to strip the paint off 6 doors. Are there company's that take them away to do this?
How long for paint to fully cure?
How long would I need to wait for paint to totally cure? Would it depend on the product or/and number of layers?
Dulux vs Farrow & Ball
How do Dulux compare with Farrow and Ball? Which is best or would it depend on the type of paint job in question?
French provincial house decorating style
Hi there, I've been researching different types of house decorating styles. Just curious as to what French provinical style is?
Best Little Greene products for painting a room?
What is the best Little Greene paint products/selection for painting a living room?
Painting inside of home
Am I best using neutral or bright colours to paint the inside of my home? What might it depend on, aside from personal preferences? How can I balance these colours well? Should they be mixed up from room to room or is it better just to use pretty much the same types of colours either way?
Where to start when wallpapering a ceiling
Where do you start when wallpapering a ceiling? And how do you decide which way the paper should run?
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