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  • Which trowel do I use for repointing brickwork

    What type of trowel do I need for repointing my exterior walls?

    Asked by asa on 17th Jan 2023
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    Best skylight for a loft conversion

    Is Velux the best skylight manufacturer or are there better and more affordable options out there? We need one that's suitable for a loft conversion.

    Asked by Beverley on 13th Jan 2023
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    I have drain flies in the house, how to fix this?

    Noticed loads of little flies around the plugholes lately. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need a plumber?

    Asked by Patrick on 7th Aug 2025
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    Roofing during Covid

    What steps are roofers taking nowadays given the covid-19 pandemic? How can I accommodate for this?

    Asked by Heather on 23rd Apr 2021
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    Do air purifiers prevent dust?

    Two of my children have allergies, and I wonder if air purifiers prevent dust, please?

    Asked by Everson on 18th May 2023
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    Different roof windows?

    What distinguishes sky windows, roof windows and skylights from one another?

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 10th Nov 2020
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    What causes carpets to shrink?

    What causes carpets to shrink? Does heat have an effect?

    Asked by Robert on 15th Mar 2023
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    Converting garage flat roof to a pitched roof. Need advice

    We’re looking at doing a garage roof conversion and not sure what’s involved in changing the roof shape. Do you need planning permission for that? What's the cost for a garage roof conversion?

    Asked by minesh on 21st Aug 2025
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    Difference between passive and active cables

    What's the difference between an active and passive video cable?

    Asked by Lou on 6th Feb 2023
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    Using high-gloss paint over imperfections

    Does a high gloss paint product show imperfections on a surface? Is there any ways around this or will I just need to use another type of product instead?

    Asked by Jenny on 22nd Apr 2021
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