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  • Wallpapering newly plastered walls

    Should I PVA my newly plastered walls before papering to stop the moisture being sucked out of the paste?

    Asked by carole on 5th Feb 2023
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    Smart lock for my door?

    I have two separate locks on my door. The upper one is Zoo MK5 cylinder lock (knob inside, keyhole outside); lower one is a split spindle latch (lever handle inside, keyhole outside). To open the door from the outside, I need to unlock the upper lock and then use my key for the lower lock to turn the latch. I’d like to add a smart lock. What’s the best way to make this door smart? Is it to (1) make the lower lock a proper lock + latch and ignore the upper lock or (2) make the lower lock a latch that can be opened with a lever handle from both sides without a key? Which is less likely to affect the fire resistance of the door or hinder escape in case of emergency (because this is a leasehold property)?

    Asked by Sean on 21st Aug 2024
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    Reducing cost of new kitchen worktop

    How can I reduce the cost of a new worktop without fitting it myself? Any tips?

    Asked by Lou on 9th Dec 2022
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    Garden shed to be made up

    Hi I would like to know what's the avrage cost to get a shed fitted

    Asked by Shazia on 13th Mar 2024
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    Monocouche render

    What is monocouche render? Is monocouche render bad for the environment?

    Asked by Carherine on 25th Feb 2021
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    Draught proof doors

    If I want to have a new door installed and once that wont have many issues with draughts, what brand or type of door would you recommend?

    Asked by Charles on 26th Feb 2021
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    Architect Waiting Time

    If I wanted to hire an architect for a project, roughly how long might I be waiting for them to get on board?

    Asked by Beverley on 15th Nov 2021
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    Client doesn’t pay for my services

    As a trade person, what do you usually do if a client doesn't respond after receiving the invoice? My painting job is finished, and I sent the invoice to them the day after completion, but they neither responded nor paid. I sent a reminder text after 3 days, but they still seem to be ignoring me. Just to mention, this is the second invoice for our service, and they paid the first one on time.

    Asked by Maya on 2nd Aug 2023
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    How to prune clematis plants

    I have clematis plants in my garden. I am wondering when I should prune these (i.e. how often) and what does the process involve? 

    Asked by Pete on 26th Oct 2021
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    roughcast specification

    Is fibre mesh used in roughcasting and if so what are the advantages

    Asked by Stuart on 29th Jul 2024
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