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  • What's the point of loft legs?

    Why do you need loft legs for boarding over a loft? Can't I just lay boards over the joists?

    Asked by Jackie on 10th Feb 2023
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    What is a plumbers snake?

    What is a plumber’s snake/worm and how does it work?

    Asked by Kelly on 11th Apr 2022
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    Picture rail and dado rail definition and costs?

    What is the difference between a picture rail and a dado rail? How much do they usually cost to have installed in an average-sized living room?

    Asked by Patrick on 30th May 2022
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    Dog doing his business on tree often

    I have a tree in my garden. My dog often urinates on it. Is this okay or could it be harmful?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 29th Aug 2022
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    Door security during heatwaves

    Does a door expanding in a heatwave affect the strength of the locks?

    Asked by Tushar on 8th Sep 2022
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    Blown window pane

    The top pane in my window is blown but the lower one looks fine. Do I need to replace the whole lot?

    Asked by Michael on 14th Sep 2022
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    Most important properties of vinyl flooring

    What's more important for vinyl flooring, cushioning thickness or adding underlay?

    Asked by Elly on 13th Oct 2022
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    Back door handle spinning

    I have come out of my back door and lifted handle too hard so now is just turning and I can't get back into my house what can I do the door is unlocked but can't pull handle down to open as it just keeps turning

    Asked by Stephanie on 10th Oct 2023
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    How to repair roof felt from inside loft

    I’ve spotted a tear in the felt while up in the loft. Is it possible to patch this from the inside or do the tiles need to come off?

    Asked by Nan on 7th Aug 2025
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    Lowering ground level

    Hi, I am in the process of buying a house (built around 1990). I had a level 2 survey and surveyor has said that he "cannot confirm whether a damp-proof course is present because of the mortar pointing obscuring the construction. The ground levels to the rear of the property are high and risk bridging any damp proof course that exists. There were no signs of damp within the property suggesting any issues. However, it may be prudent to reduce the external ground levels to the rear or insert a gully where the external wall meets the ground. The recommended height for the external ground level beneath the damp proof course is 150 mm". I have noticed myself that the bottom of back door is actually level with the patio and so there is no threshold as such. I have no idea if this is a big and/or expensive job. I wondered whether anyone had any advice roughly how much this would cost (e.g., would it be in the 100's or 1000's)? Thanks

    Asked by Jody on 7th Apr 2023
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