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  • Carpet installer experience

    Ideally, how many years of experience should a carpeting installer have at a minimum if I am to hire them? I just want to know that I’m ensuring the best job possible?

    Asked by Carol on 1st Jul 2021
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    small summer house shed combo

    I have a big London plane tree at the bottom of my garden. I'd like to have a garden shed / summer house at the bottom of the garden. The London plain produces abundant leaves. Would that cause a problem to the structure in the long run? I would prefer paving slabs, rather than concrete as a base. Would that be ok?

    Asked by M R on 1st Aug 2025
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    Advice on garage floor paint needed

    Can I use leftover wall paint to paint my garage floor? If not, would it be ok to use it if I add a layer of sealer on top to protect it? Alternatively, are other types of garage flooring better and more long lasting like carpeting or tiles? I’m open to all suggestions

    Asked by Patrick on 9th Apr 2020
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    Boundary fence responsibility

    How do I find out who is responsible for the boundary fence at the bottom of my garden?

    Asked by LAURA on 30th Apr 2021
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    Soundproofing bedroom wall

    We live in an old pair of cottages divided by a brick wall and plasterboard both sides. We can literally hear each other (neighbours) through the wall. It seems to me like there is a gap between brick and the plasterboard (hollow when knocking) and I'm just wondering if that's not making the sound louder. We are expecting a baby and we wanted to soundproof the wall. I wondered if some soundproofing wool and plaster could do the job (not 100% but at least not to wake them each time baby makes a sound). Also, would we have to remove the existing plaster and fill in the cavity with wool (between existing plasterboard and brickwall) and cover with plaster or would it be ok just to cover existing plasterwall with wool then plaster adding few centimetres? I would be grateful for your advice.

    Asked by Aga on 25th Jan 2022
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    Filling Loop letting by

    Hi All. I have a glowworm flexicom cx24 boiler and the filling loop is letting by slowly, I have check by unscrewing the loop slightly and confirmed it. How do I remediate this without changing the valves completely? Is there a cap I can put on the valve after I remove the filling loop? The lock off for the filling loop in on the valve itself. Both valves are in the locked off position. Any help would be great, thanks.

    Asked by Charlie on 3rd Oct 2023
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    Relaying an existed patio

    What would it cost to relay an existing patio. lifting 18"x 18"slabes and relaying them cleaning the grass betwen them

    Asked by Victor on 27th Mar 2024
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    Change back door to a window

    Considering buying a house, but I will need to make the most out of the space in a small kitchen as there's not enough room for a washing machine. So i'm thinking of removing the back door to the garden, bricking it up halfway, then putting a new window in on that wall above the sink and washing machine. Leaving the plumbing in place. How much would that cost? I am also then considering changing a living room window into a single back door, to regain access to the back garden. How much would that cost? Thanks!

    Asked by Sammi on 30th Jan 2025
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    Leaking Guttering

    A part of guttering has been replaced to a new front section. When it rains, it is now leaking quite heavily in one or two places. Not sure if it’s under or over the guttering, but the water is running down the brickwork, which it never did before. Any idea what the problem might be and how to resolve the issue.

    Asked by George on 9th Jun 2025
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    Painting decking help

    Hello, can anyone advise me on painting on decks please. I had my decking done last year and this year I wanted to paint. Normally, I use Ronseal Fence paint on my fences, Dark wood in colour. Therefore, I painted my fence with it and used the same one on my decking. I did this so all looks the same, Dark wood in colour. As I was clearing the paints after finishing the whole project, I realised on the tin that not to be used on decks. I have googled it since then and basically I have done a mistake in doing this without realising. Therefore, can anyone advise please if I need to buy another product and which brand to use on top of the paint I have already used so it protects my decking? Thank you for the time in reading and advising.

    Asked by Mitul on 9th Jun 2021
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