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  • Painting older plaster

    Is there a paint type primer or something I can paint older plaster to help hide minor imperfections (I’ll fill/sand and smooth as much as I can first) before painting a dark paint colour? I don’t want to use lining paper. Cheers 👍🏻

    Asked by Ruth on 15th Feb 2021
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    New electric shower or replace with mixer shower?

    I've recently bought my first house & the electric shower has started to smell like burning. I've turned it off & won't be using it. I've never had an electric shower before, would it be a costly job to replace the electric shower with a mixer shower? If it matters the shower is at the opposite end to the bath taps. If I was to replace the electric shower, it's a Triton 3+ 9.5 watt. The new ones I've seen in my budget are 4.5 watt, would this have a, lot less pressure than my current one? I'm on a budget & have no idea about these things so which option would be cheaper to install & also cheaper to run long term? Thank you

    Asked by Sarah on 11th Jan 2021
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    Is to safe to use rust corroded radiator for now

    My radiator is rusting from the inside and leaking a small bit, l use oil heating is it safe to keep using for now?

    Asked by Olive on 18th Mar 2024
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    Blocking up rear external door

    Advice please how to block up a rear back garden door. Is it ok to brick up the outside and inside do a timber frame with plasterboard ? Will add insulation. Does this comply with Building Regulations ? Thanks

    Asked by Nicola on 3rd Jan 2024
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    Bricklayer vs builder

    Is a bricklayer and a builder the same thing? What's the difference?

    Asked by Heather on 26th Jul 2021
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    Fitting and Cutting Bathroom Panels

    I need bathroom panels cutting and fitting, how much is this likely to cost?

    Asked by Gladys on 13th Feb 2020
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    How do I remove cement from a pavement?

    Due to some recent building work at my home, some cement that was being mixed on my pavement has now left the pavement by my property discoloured. So far I cannot remove it. Nothing I have tried has had any effect so far! Is there any way to remove this effectively?

    Asked by kashif on 26th Feb 2019
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    Should I use Fungicidal wash for the external house walls?

    Hello, My house has had intermittent problems with mould in the past years and recently we have been planning to repaint the outside of the house. A friend has suggested using a fungicidal wash before repainting the house to get rid of any remaining mould there may be. I know this can be quite strong stuff, so I am hesitant to use it if it’s not required. Has anyone had any experience of using a fungicidal wash on the external walls of houses? Additionally, any specific brands or other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 14th Nov 2019
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    UPVC door lock - inside handle up, outside still opens it!

    Pushing the door handle upwards, would normally stop the door opening from outside from what I understand. This does not seem to be the case. Is the a lock issue or something else?

    Asked by Thufael on 22nd Jun 2021
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    Bathroom spot lights

    Hi I wondered how much it would be for 4 new spot lights in my bathroom? I have a single light at the minute

    Asked by Aimee on 19th Jul 2019
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