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  • What size armoured cable

    I'm running electrics to a garden office from which I'll run an electric heater, fridge, microwave, kettle, TV, Laptop and LED lighting. The office is 45/50 metres from the existing RCD. What size armoured cable should be used? Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Richard on 18th Sep 2025
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    Mould after roof repair

    I don't know which expert I need to eradicate old mould smell. House was bought seven years ago and roof repaired then, still get damp smell throughout, ready to redecorate again but need to fix rather than work round problem, thanks

    Asked by Isabel on 10th Jul 2020
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    Paint over kitchen paint?

    Can you paint over kitchen paint with vinyl silk paint?

    Asked by Sandra on 13th Aug 2020
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    What are the best places to buy a custom made kitchen?

    I'm looking for recommendations for companies that do custom-made kitchens. Quality design and fitting is important as I want it to be worth the money and last a lifetime.

    Asked by Tushar on 18th Jun 2023
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    Timber frame builders

    What should I look for when choosing a company to build a timber house frame?

    Asked by Kamil on 18th Jun 2023
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    How can I find out if a tree in my back garden is protected from felling?

    Need to cut an old oak tree down at the back of our property but my neighbour has told me they think the tree is protected with a Tree Preservation Order and can’t be felled. How do I find out if the tree can be cut down?

    Asked by Abdul on 3rd Apr 2020
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    Kitchen task lighting ideas

    What are some of the best types of task lighting for a kitchen? Where can I buy these lights? What brands do you recommend? 

    Asked by Jenny on 8th Mar 2021
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    Chewed phone charger

    My phone charger been chewed, but it's still working, only the outer covering is badly damaged. How can I fix a chew phone charger? Will electrical tape better or any much better idea? Thank you

    Asked by Shellie on 13th May 2021
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    Best time of year to start an extension

    When's the best time of year to start a major two-storey extension?

    Asked by Kelly on 18th Mar 2023
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    Footings for another storey

    Hello, I have a single storey extension on the side of my house. My Dad had the house before me and had the extension built, which the builder at the time, stated that the footings he did, would be strong enough, for another storey at a later date. So how deep or wide would footings need to be for another story please?

    Asked by Darren on 17th Feb 2025
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