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  • Is sanitary sealant an acceptable alternative to glazing silicone for an internal window?

    Can I use sanitary sealant instead of glazing silicone for bedding an interior window’s pane of glass into it’s frame ? It seems to be a very similar product, ie flexible, waterproof, acetoxy, and I happen to have a tube left over from a recently fitted bathroom. Any advice would be welcome. Thank you.

    Asked by Helen on 25th Nov 2020
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    Painting living room ceiling

    How much would it cost to paint a ceiling after skimming?

    Asked by Joyce on 26th Feb 2020
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    Best way to paint stained wood?

    My stair case is currently dark brown stained wood. I would like the paint the handrail and the bottom black with white spindles. What paint and techniques would give the best finish?

    Asked by Joel on 31st Jan 2022
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    Do kitchen fitters design the kitchen?

    Do most kitchen fitters offer CAD or 3D drawings of a kitchen design before going ahead with the installation?

    Asked by Jenny on 24th Nov 2021
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    stiff shower valve

    Hi, I have a problem with my shower valve. The thermostat is stiff, thus is difficult to adjust the hot/cold water. From producer website the product is described as: "twin outlet triple control concealed thermostatic valve with ABS coverplate" (http://www.purabathrooms.co.uk/catalog/showers/showers-concealed-shower-valves/SQTCV). I need an expert opinion, but I assume the work needed is: - either check if there is any lime scale and try to clean it - either change the showervalve is the limescale cannot be removed. Anybody able to help me with this? Thank you, George

    Asked by George on 27th Aug 2019
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    What kind of tradesman would drill a hole in the wall to fit a portable air con unit hose through?

    I'm struggling to know where to turn on this one! I'd like to be able to vent the hoses of my two portable air con units (one upstairs, one downstairs) through the wall and outside of the house, rather than via the window. I'm struggling to know who to contact to get a quote / organise drilling said holes and fitting the hose! I really don't want to be messing around with anyone who doesn't know what they're doing, but have no idea what kind of tradesman might do this job? Air con companies only deal with installing proper fitted units (££££). Thanks for any advice!

    Asked by Gillian on 7th Nov 2023
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    getting concrete garden steps widened

    Please can you tell me if I need to find a general builder to widen concrete steps or someone with a specific skill/trade? Many Thanks.

    Asked by Penny on 19th Jun 2020
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    Artex Ceilings removal

    Hi, I have just bought a house although, in good condition, I don’t like the Artex ceiling in the house, so looking to create smooth Ceiling walls in the whole house. Can you suggest the best solution for it that does not cost too much? I am based in Feltham, West London

    Asked by Zirram on 10th Nov 2021
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    How much does it cost to plumb in a dishwasher

    Hi, we are currently looking to buy a house and we were wondering how much it would cost to plumb in a dishwasher. There is only space for a washing machine in the kitchen currently, we want to know before we consider buying the house how much it will cost on average to plumb in a dishwasher either next to the washing machine or on the other side of the kitchen, which I assume would involve lifting floorboards, as this will affect our offer on the house Many thanks

    Asked by Sophie on 9th Oct 2023
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    Painting fresh plaster

    I have used watered down emulsion to paint new plaster but it was dulux silk. It said on the tin that it could be watered down 10% to seal new, porous surfaces but I have since read it must be Matt. Have I ruined my plaster?

    Asked by Sarah on 8th Feb 2021
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