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  • Best paint for different jobs

    How can I best tell what type of paint I should use for any given job? What types of paint are most suitable in what cases?

    Asked by Adam on 29th Jan 2021
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    Toilet keeps overflowing

    Just had a new toilet installed but It keeps overflowing. Im guessing there is a part missing or that needs adjusting? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Asked by Nan on 31st Mar 2020
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    Grouting for paving slabs

    What ratio builders sand to cement for grouting paving slabs (Indian stone)

    Asked by Daniel on 27th Apr 2023
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    Installing a Kitchen

    How long should it take a put a kitchen into a flat?

    Asked by Dele on 29th Jul 2019
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    Best paint for bathroom tiles?

    Hello, I'm wanting to update my bathroom with a limited budget. I cannot afford to re-tile so am considering painting the tiles. There are so many conflicting reviews online that I'm going round in circles! Is there a paint for bathroom tiles that you would recommend? Specifically I'm looking for a cream/beige matte finish. The tiles are around the window, toilet, sink, and bath. Thank you :)

    Asked by Stephanie on 27th Apr 2023
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    Planning permission for replacement roof on a flat?

    I own the top floor flat in a converted Victorian house in London. We think we need to replace the roof. I know that flats do not have "permitted development" rights so in principle we need planning permission. But do we need permission if it is a "like for like" replacement? What counts as "like for like"?

    Asked by Josh on 13th Feb 2024
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    Changing window

    Do I need to have planning permission for change a rear window for different size? I intend to just raise the bottom part, I am not going to touch the steel beam above (height) and not touch the width, it is not in conservation area and it is not a listed building.

    Asked by Wanderley on 31st Jul 2024
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    Plasterboard in shower

    Hi we are renovating an old house and need to plasterboard the shower. I have read previous posts and from that got that we need the green moisture boards. Is anything needed then on these boards before coating in the maple showerproof tile adhesive? Also any recommendations of the best type of grout to use?

    Asked by Maeve on 15th Feb 2021
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    Are plastic pipes suitable to use with radiators?

    Hi all, We’ve had some pipes replaced recently by a professional plumber to resolve some problems. Although, the issues have been resolved, I’ve since noticed the pipes themselves are plastic – I have some concern about this as these are pipes connected directly and indirectly to the radiators and the boiler. Given the heat that could be involved, this is a concern to me – is this normal to have plastic piping used like this nowadays?

    Asked by lauren on 23rd Sep 2019
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    Difference between an RCD and circuit breaker

    What's the difference between an RCD and a circuit breaker? Or are they the same thing?

    Asked by Michael on 23rd Jan 2023
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