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  • Has anyone added a second storey to their extension

    Roughly, how much would building a second floor on top of an existing extension cost? It's about 4 metres by 6 metres

    Asked by Jenny on 31st Aug 2025
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    Cast iron style radiators

    Looking to replace our stelrad radiators for some cast iron style ones but our system is fitted with plastic pipe work. Would these type of radiators be compatible with our plastic pipe work? Looking for something that holds the heat better ..

    Asked by Karen on 7th Apr 2022
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    What is a tree preservation order?

    What is a tree preservation order? What is a tree preservation order? What is a tree preservation order?

    Asked by Carherine on 21st Apr 2022
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    What is cobblelock?

    Hi, in the context of driveway paving, what is cobbelock?

    Asked by June on 30th May 2022
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    Steel fixer

    Are steel fixers easy to come by in the UK or would I be best off just hiring a builder or general contractor?

    Asked by angie on 21st Jul 2022
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    Roof insulation boards

    What's the best type of roof insulation boards to use? Is thicker always better?

    Asked by Pete on 16th Sep 2022
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    Crumbling bricks

    The brick faces on the front wall of my house are crumbling. Can they be repaired or do they need replacing?

    Asked by Patrick on 7th Oct 2022
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    Wall paint colours for renovation

    What are some of the best wall paint colours for renovating a kitchen?

    Asked by Simon on 22nd Oct 2022
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    How long can tin of paint be left open?

    How long can I leave a half opened tin of gloss paint before it dries up?

    Asked by Julie on 10th Dec 2022
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    How do I get grit out of door lock

    How can I get grit out that's stuck in my door lock? We've been doing some exterior work and grit seems to have got into the mechanism.

    Asked by Cheryl on 15th Jun 2023
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