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  • Transition aluminium floor strip

    How to install transition aluminium strip between laminate floor abd kitchen floor tiles? What material and tools would be needed ? Thank you.

    Asked by Hasnain on 24th Oct 2023
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    Lateral restraint strap installation

    Hi we had this on our structural survey of a 1930s property we are hoping to buy in Manchester: 'To eliminate further lateral movement affecting the front and rear elevation a series of lateral restraint straps need to be installed to tie the affected wall back to the first floor joists.' Any ideas of price for this job? And would it involve much disruption/need for redecorating to the inside of the property? Thanks

    Asked by Naomi on 10th Jun 2024
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    Masking type use before painting

    Could you give me an idea of the best types/products of masking tape that I should use before painting something? Where could I buy these options?

    Asked by Simon on 17th Dec 2020
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    Wallpaper shading issue

    What to do about wallpaper shading? How can this be fixed? What products, tools or equipment should I use and what exactly is involved in fixing this issue? Will I just need to replace the wallpaper? How can I tell if the wallpaper should just be replaced? Why does shading occur with wallpaper and how can I fix it exactly? Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Nan on 26th Jul 2021
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    Internal door hanging

    How much to fit 7 internal doors, two to bathrooms/WC will require locks. I also need a door opening altered to go the other way and an under stairs framing and cupboard door building

    Asked by Louise on 21st Jul 2020
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    Rising wooden floor

    The wooden slats in my floor have risen over the last couple of months, possibly due to moisture retention. Can you offer any advice or point me in the direction of someone who could help. Thanks

    Asked by Martyn on 4th Jan 2022
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    Covering over artex

    Is it better to board or plaster over artex?

    Asked by Karen on 7th Sep 2022
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    Security locks for home

    What are the best locks to have fitted to doors and windows for the purpose of security? Are there any brands of these types of locks you’d recommend?

    Asked by Carherine on 7th Sep 2020
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    Outside sensor coach down lantern

    Hi everyone, we have had an outside down lantern at the front door since we moved in, it has been working fine all this time ,which has been approximately 5yrs. The lantern was left in the ON position at the switch and only comes on when it gets dark and off again when its light ( I believe it is called a dawn till dust lantern) then all of a sudden it only worked when the actual switch was in the OFF position and has been working like this for quite a few months. Well now its stopped all together, ive bought new bulbs ,changed them and left the light in the on position for a day to see if it came back on, then i left in the off position the one where it worked last ,but to no avail . I've also wiped the sensor on the top just in case it was dirty. I dont really want to buy a new one just yet as i think there maybe something happening with the actual light switch itself . Also as it’s an upside down lantern and they seem very hard to come by WITH a SENSOR , Thank you in adavance .

    Asked by Tracey on 23rd Nov 2023
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    Can I turn water off and leave combi boiler on?

    Is this OK to do if I need to while doing other work, or do I have to shut everything off including the boiler

    Asked by Jenny on 7th Feb 2026
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