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  • How do I tell if damp is drying out?

    Treated a damp patch in the corner of the room but not sure if it’s improving. Should it change colour or feel any different as it dries?

    Asked by Joyce on 18th Aug 2025
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    What steps are needed to do building work close to a sewer/drain?

    Hi there, I am planning to have some building works performed on my property soon. What steps or/and applications may be needed should it run over or close to a sewer/drain? Are any specific approvals needed, might it depend on the case, and if so how would I know? Thank you for your time.

    Asked by Lou on 10th Feb 2022
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    Do I need planning permission for garden paving?

    Does planning permission legislation in relation to having a garden paving installed apply to the entire UK? Or is it specific to different regions/some regions?

    Asked by Nan on 23rd Feb 2022
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    How often does a swimming pool needing cleaning?

    How often should a tiled swimming pool be emptied for cleaning? Or can products such as chlorine suffice to keep a swimming pool clean?

    Asked by Karen on 15th Mar 2022
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    Biggest problem with wooden fencing?

    What is the biggest issue associated with wooden fencing that I need to look out for?

    Asked by angie on 13th Jun 2022
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    Tiling on plasterboard

    Can I tile straight onto plasterboard? I'm worried the tiles won't stick.

    Asked by Michael on 5th Sep 2022
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    WiFi CCTV Security cameras with no subscription?

    Can you recommend,a WiFi CCTV security camera system with night vision, remote viewing, motion sensors and alerts. Only need 1 or 2 cameras. BUT I don't want a camera that requires any kind of cloud subscription service. I want to be able to access remotely without a subscription and also save both to a local SD card and to my home PC securely over WiFi.

    Asked by Ken on 12th Dec 2022
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    What colour does larch weather to?

    What colour does larch cladding go after it's weathered?

    Asked by Pete on 17th May 2023
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    New Electric Oven

    Hi all, My old oven packed up over Christmas so I ordered a new one. The old oven was simply plugged into a socket on the wall. The new oven is 4030W and the existing hob 4050W, the existing hob is wired into the mains, both oven and existing hob are on the same CU circuit. I have been quoted £350 for a new cable 10mm cable into the CU (around 5m from the oven), installation of new switch and connecting the oven up. Does this sound about accurate? Thanks in advance!

    Asked by Jay on 7th Jan 2024
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    Can you apply new silicone sealant over old bathroom sealant without removing it first?

    The old silicone sealant was an absolute pain to remove before we put in new stuff last time. Can I skip that step and just apply a new layer over the old so it looks a bit fresher? Or do I really need to rip out the old stuff first?

    Asked by jonathan on 17th Jan 2026
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