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  • DIY cladding mixture

    Is it legal to create your own cladding mix, by combining different ingredients? For instance, could I create a lime monocouche hybrid, etc.? How could I tell if my hybrid is going to work okay? Is this simply too risky eitherway? Just a thought.

    Asked by Pete on 26th Feb 2021
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    Removing the main water line

    At what point should I remove the main water line for my property? How can I tell when this is needed?

    Asked by Luke on 20th Jul 2021
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    Is Woodpecker solid wood flooring good quality?

    Is Woodpecker solid wood flooring good quality? Does anyone have any experience with this flooring? The images online look good but I'm not sure what it's like in reality.

    Asked by Monika Lydia on 16th May 2023
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    TRV installation

    What are the steps to be taken when replacing closed shield valves with TRV’s?

    Asked by Lawrence on 26th Jun 2025
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    Plastering question

    Unfortunately I had a plasterer do a terrible job dry walls following a renovation. I am bringing in another plasterer to put right who wants to do two further finishing plaster coats… should I be concerned about the weight on the ceiling of the plaster??

    Asked by Jo on 6th Mar 2023
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    Excavating a basement

    I've recently acquired a property which has a large basement space which isn't being used for anything. It is about 6 foot tall so to do anything with it I could do with it being a bit taller. Can I excavate a down further? What trouble might I face and what do I need to consider. Thank you.

    Asked by June on 16th Jan 2021
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    Electric Garage Door

    My old Everest Garage Door 2004 will not close when I press the switch & the fob. It goes to the top of the frame & no further with the light flashing. It still has power. What could be stopping the electric garage door from closing?

    Asked by Felicity on 27th May 2021
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    How to lay a frogged brick?

    What way up does a frogged brick need to be laid?

    Asked by Michael on 29th Nov 2022
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    How long to clear brambles and rubbish from garden?

    If I employ a reputable handyman, how long should it take to clear a small garden (roughly 5m x 7m) that's overgrown with brambles? I suspect there may be a bit of rubbish and rubble hidden in there too.

    Asked by Sarath on 22nd Nov 2022
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    Is one coat plaster suitable for patching walls

    Is one coat plaster ok for patching walls after a rewire?

    Asked by Patrick on 18th Jan 2023
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