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  • Painting garage

    What paint is best for painting the inside of a garage? Would anything need doing with the walls before painting them? It’s just a normal concrete block garage.

    Asked by Ryan on 23rd Oct 2020
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    Caulking tips for baseboard and trimming

    What steps do I need to take, what tools/equipment will I need and what safety steps or any other tips should I take on board for caulking a baseboard and trimming around doors and windows before paint work takes place?

    Asked by Bill on 17th Dec 2020
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    What metallic items look good in the house?

    What metallic items could fit well around the home in terms of interior design?

    Asked by Elly on 6th Dec 2021
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    Colour matching paint product on a budget

    Is it generally easy to colour match budget-friendly products with more costly options? Or can this often prove quite difficult or even impossible?

    Asked by Sharon on 14th Nov 2022
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    Quoteforjob in fife

    What’s the going rate to paint a 2 Bed house all white ceilings walls wood

    Asked by John on 26th Aug 2022
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    Baby bunting flags

    What are some good places to find bunting flags for a baby’s room? Are these a hazard at all? How can you be sure they are securely in place and won’t fall?

    Asked by LAURA on 1st Feb 2021
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    Best primer paint products

    What are the best primer paints on the market?

    Asked by Bill on 8th Nov 2022
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    How to avoid headaches from paint fumes?

    I hope to get the downstairs of my house painted in full at some point. I was wondering (as this was an issue for me before), how I can reduce the risk of getting bad headaches from the fumes in the days after the painting is done?

    Asked by Bill on 7th Dec 2021
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    How would I make floral wallpaper ‘work’ in a living room?

    How would I make floral wallpaper ‘work’ in a living room? I’m worried it may look off or old-fashioned. Any suggestions?

    Asked by Kelly on 19th May 2022
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    Yellowing on radiators

    What to do about yellowing marks on radiators? What is the best way to remove it?

    Asked by lauren on 10th Mar 2021
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