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  • Cracked screed on floor. How to prepare for carpet

    We are renovating a downstairs room that has a lino floor. When we took the skirting boards off and lifted the edge of the lino we found that the concrete didn’t go all the way to the walls ( 1 inch gap all the way round) and the gaps appear to be filled with loose material. When our radiator was fitted the concrete on the floor broke and we found it was only about 1cm thick. Do we need to get the whole floor re-done before replacing skirting and getting carpets fitted or is this a quick fix for any cracks or holes we find?

    Asked by Rebecca on 28th Apr 2023
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    Treatment for old wood before use

    I have lots of old wooden planks from a decking that was disassembled years ago. Long story short, some of them never made it to the tip and they’ve just been sitting in the shed. I would like to make something with them as a DIY project, might as well put them to use. Is there anything I’ll need to do first to ensure that they are not harmful, infested with bugs, etc.? They look fine on the surface but I want to be sure. What should I treat the wood with before using it as construction material for household fittings?

    Asked by Adam on 17th Sep 2020
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    Cleaning stainless steel

    How do you clean stainless steel without leaving wipe marks?

    Asked by Robert on 15th Feb 2023
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    Rendering with fascias

    I've got a house that needs all the render removing and re-doing. Is it better to render up to the fascia boards or remove all the fascias and render to the top then add the fascias after? Thanks

    Asked by Kamil on 23rd Nov 2020
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    Architect budget tips

    How can I make sure that an architect will complete a project within a set budget? How do I avoid common misunderstandings or/and ensure that the project goes as smoothly as possible?

    Asked by Julie on 1st Nov 2021
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    What is good to plan in a north facing border?

    Hi there, what are some good plants to use where a north-facing border is present in my back garden? Thanks.

    Asked by Jenny on 2nd Feb 2022
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    Hydraulic cement for basement holes

    Can I use hydraulic cement to fill wall or ceiling holes in a basement or will it depend on the type of basement I have? How can I ensure I use the right product that is suitable for my basement in particular?

    Asked by jonathan on 21st Oct 2022
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    Building regs for loft conversion used as office

    If I'm converting a loft for use as a home office rather than a bedroom, will I still need to meet certain building regs?

    Asked by Elly on 15th Dec 2022
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    How many days needed to plaster a room

    We've just moved and need to replaster a room that's previously had some old wallpaper. How long would it take a pro to replaster this?

    Asked by Bill on 28th Nov 2025
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    Mounting 65” tv on plaster wall

    TV is 65” mount is x-wide full motion TV wall mount 47”-84” by HANG ONN. Can it be mounted to wall studs directly.?

    Asked by Krista on 15th Feb 2021
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