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  • Fireplace makeover

    I would like to take my 70's style open fireplace and turn it into an electric one. The tiles are all broken around it so would need to be replaced and so does the mantle piece. what kind of trades person do I need and how much roughly would this cost?

    Asked by Anne on 6th Mar 2025
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    Moisture resistant plasterboard

    Is it essential that I use moisture resistant plasterboard in a bathroom? I understand there are a few other options such as aquapanel, or is that just a brand name?

    Asked by Jenny on 31st Mar 2020
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    Angle-cut Vs square-cut paint brush

    Could you explain to me what differentiates an angle-cut paint brush from a square-cut brush? Which is better and why? In what scenarios should either option be used? Are there many jobs where both types of brush should be used? Thanks!

    Asked by LAURA on 21st Jan 2021
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    Is there such a thing as quadrupled glazed windows

    Hi. I’m considering having new windows fitted in an old Georgian property. I am curious as to whether there is such a thing as quadrupled glazed windows, and if so, do they offer major advantages over double and triple glazed windows, and, overall, are they worth it?

    Asked by June on 13th Jan 2022
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    Can you keep materials

    I had some protection boards put up to protect my neighbours property. I was charged for the boards as materials which is as expected but should then the boards be left with me to keep. After all, if they took them back and used them for other jobs it would be like we were buying them their work equipment. Just a bit confused so any input would help thanks

    Asked by Tina on 22nd Aug 2022
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    What is a Butterfly roof

    What is a butterfly roof and when is it generally used?

    Asked by duncan on 20th Sep 2022
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    Plaster in flood prone home

    We're about to start putting our back home together after a minor flood and I was wondering if there are plaster treatments that deal with water/excess moisture better than normal plaster?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 21st Jan 2023
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    Shower trays and suitable flooring

    Would a stone resin shower tray be too heavy to fit in a mobile home?

    Asked by Angela on 28th Jun 2020
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    How long does it take to recarpet a house?

    How long does it take carpet fitters to recarpet a whole house? So, five rooms plus the stairs and landing? Is it more than one day?

    Asked by June on 18th Jun 2023
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    Tide mark on plaster when it rains only one side

    I have a problem that no one can seem to solve. On the left hand side of the window sil on the plaster a semi moon shape appears when it rains alot like a tide mark. It damages the paint. I've had a new window put in as someone said it was the window and the I had the roof re-felted back to the first rafter and boards put into the guttering but it still comes back. I'm at a loss the whole room was reskimmed. I've been out of the roof and used silicone to fill any visible holes. The last thing I can think of is the pointing but it seems OK to look at. I've had a roofer, a window person, a builder and yet it still comes back. Help ????

    Asked by Laura on 28th Sep 2020
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